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{{Quote|A droid for every purpose.|Industrial Automaton tagline|HoloNet News (original website)}}
{{Quote|A droid for every purpose.|Industrial Automaton tagline|HoloNet News (original website)}}
'''Industrial Automaton (IA)''' was one of the two primary [[Droid/Legends|droid]] manufacturers in [[The galaxy/Legends|the galaxy]], the other being [[Cybot Galactica/Legends|Cybot Galactica]]. IA was a company specializing in droids for all trades and walks of life. Its most popular products were the [[R-series/Legends|R-series]] [[Astromech droid/Legends|astromech droids]], in particular the versatile [[R2-series astromech droid|R2-series]].
'''Industrial Automaton (IA)''' was one of the two primary [[Droid/Legends|droid]] manufacturers in [[The galaxy/Legends|the galaxy]], the other being [[Cybot Galactica/Legends|Cybot Galactica]]. IA was a company specializing in droids for all trades and walks of life. Its most popular products were the [[R-series/Legends|R-series]] [[Astromech droid/Legends|astromech droids]], in particular the versatile [[R2-series astromech droid|R2-series]].
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Industrial Automaton was formed over 850 years before the rise of the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Empire]] with the merger of [[Industrial Intelligence]] and [[Automata Galactica]]. Industrial Automaton became a vastly wealthy company, and vied for control of the droid market with fellow manufacturing giant Cybot Galactica. These rival companies were known as the "Big Two" of droid production. IA was known for its high-precision merchandise and deep discounts, and was ruthless enough to survive during the reign of the Galactic Empire. The company was also one of the first Contributing Sponsors of the [[Corporate Sector Authority/Legends|Corporate Sector Authority]]. IA maintained factories in many locations, including [[Rordis City]] on [[Nubia/Legends|Nubia]].<ref name="Hnn45" />
Industrial Automaton was formed over 850 years before the rise of the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Empire]] with the merger of [[Industrial Intelligence]] and [[Automata Galactica]]. Industrial Automaton became a vastly wealthy company, and vied for control of the droid market with fellow manufacturing giant Cybot Galactica. These rival companies were known as the "Big Two" of droid production. IA was known for its high-precision merchandise and deep discounts, and was ruthless enough to survive during the reign of the Galactic Empire. The company was also one of the first Contributing Sponsors of the [[Corporate Sector Authority/Legends|Corporate Sector Authority]]. IA maintained factories in many locations, including [[Rordis City]] on [[Nubia/Legends|Nubia]].<ref name="Hnn45" />


Industrial Automaton came to monopolize the droid market through production of its most popular creation; the R-series astromech droids. While early models were deemed a critical failure, IA's R2-series astro-droid became beloved across the galaxy. The success of the R2 led to further R-series models, including the [[R4-series agromech droid|R4]] units often used as navigators by [[Jedi/Legends|Jedi]] [[Starfighter/Legends|starfighter]] pilots, and, during the era of the [[New Republic/Legends|New Republic]], the advanced [[R7-series astromech droid|R7]] and [[R8-series astromech droid|R8]] models. While these designs proved successful, others were not so well received; Industrial Automaton was forced to cancel production of its [[R5-series astromech droid|R5-series]] droids after poor sales,<ref name="Hnn45" /> and later limited the warranty on astromech booster rockets after a series of injuries caused by falling droids.<ref name="Hnn55">{{Hnn|55|business/1359_2.html|IA Caps Droid Rocket Warranty at 20 Years|https://web.archive.org/web/20130728120223/http://www.holonetnews.com/55/business/1359_2.html}}</ref>
Industrial Automaton came to monopolize the droid market through production of its most popular creation; the R-series astromech droids. While early models were deemed a critical failure, IA's R2-series astro-droid became beloved across the galaxy. The success of the R2 led to further R-series models, including the [[R4-series agromech droid|R4]] units often used as navigators by [[Jedi/Legends|Jedi]] [[Starfighter/Legends|starfighter]] pilots, and, during the era of the [[New Republic/Legends|New Republic]], the advanced [[R7-series astromech droid|R7]] and [[R8-series astromech droid|R8]] models. While these designs proved successful, others were not so well received; Industrial Automaton was forced to cancel production of its [[R5-series astromech droid|R5-series]] droids after poor sales.<ref name="Hnn45" />


[[File:98_2.gif|thumb|right|250px|An IA advertisement that appeared in [[HoloNet News/Legends|HoloNet News]].]]
[[File:98_2.gif|thumb|right|250px|An IA advertisement that appeared in [[HoloNet News/Legends|HoloNet News]].]]
Despite these minor setbacks, Industrial Automaton remained a constant presence in the droid market, thanks not only to its astromech designs, but also to the rest of its varied production line. Industrial Automaton created [[Protocol droid/Legends|protocol droids]] such as the [[LOM-series protocol droid/Legends|LOM-series]] and the [[SE4 servant droid]], labor droids including [[ASP-series droid|ASPs]] and [[FLR Logger]]s, and security droids in the form of [[Mark IV sentry droid|Mark IVs]] and [[Hound-W2 SPD]] units. In addition to its droids designs, IA produced a number of automated devices, including targeting computers, that were powered by droid brains.
Despite these minor setbacks, Industrial Automaton remained a constant presence in the droid market, thanks not only to its astromech designs, but also to the rest of its varied production line. Industrial Automaton created [[Protocol droid/Legends|protocol droids]] such as the [[LOM-series protocol droid/Legends|LOM-series]] and the [[SE4 servant droid]], labor droids including [[ASP-series droid|ASPs]] and [[FLR-series Logger Droid]]s, and security droids in the form of [[Mark IV sentry droid|Mark IVs]] and [[Hound-W2 SPD]] units. In addition to its droids designs, IA produced a number of automated devices, including targeting computers, that were powered by droid brains.
 
Prior to the [[Dark Nest Crisis]], Industrial Automaton produced the [[R9-series astromech droid|R9-series astromech]], though during the conflict, the company was purchased by [[Bornaryn Trading]], owned by [[Aryn Dro Thul]].


==Products==
==Products==
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*[[R7-series astromech droid]]
*[[R7-series astromech droid]]
*[[R8-series astromech droid]]
*[[R8-series astromech droid]]
*[[R9-series astromech droid]]
*[[GNK power droid]]
*[[GNK power droid]]
*[[2-1B surgical droid]]
*[[2-1B surgical droid]]
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
*{{Hnn|45|business/13228_3.html|IA Pulls R5's Plug|https://web.archive.org/web/20040702035413/http://www.holonetnews.com:80/45/business/13228_3.html}}
*{{Hnn|50|sports/1344_1.html|Nuna-Ball League Looks to Expand|https://web.archive.org/web/20130728112203/http://www.holonetnews.com/50/sports/1344_1.html}}
*{{Hnn|55|business/1359_2.html|IA Caps Droid Rocket Warranty at 20 Years|https://web.archive.org/web/20130728120223/http://www.holonetnews.com/55/business/1359_2.html}}
*''[[MedStar II: Jedi Healer]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Labyrinth of Evil]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|9|Death-Hunter}} {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|9|Death-Hunter}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Debts to Pay]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|15|The Great Herdship Heist}} {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|15|The Great Herdship Heist}} {{Mo}}
*''[[The Long Arm of the Hutt]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[The Jewel of Yavin]]'' {{Mo}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Galaxy Guide 8: Scouts|story=A Typical Survey|stext=''A Typical Survey''}} {{Mo}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Galaxy Guide 8: Scouts|story=A Typical Survey|stext=''A Typical Survey''}} {{Mo}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Supernova (WEG)|text=''Supernova''|story=The Mynock Conspiracy}}
*{{WEGCite|book=Supernova (WEG)|text=''Supernova''|story=The Mynock Conspiracy}}
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*{{Journal|9|Droids Defiant}}
*{{Journal|9|Droids Defiant}}
*''[[The Last Command]]'' {{1stm}}
*''[[The Last Command]]'' {{1stm}}
*[[The Last Command (unabridged audiobook)|''The Last Command'' audiobook]] {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|8|Blaze of Glory (short story)|Blaze of Glory}} {{Mo}}
*{{Journal|8|Blaze of Glory (short story)|Blaze of Glory}} {{Mo}}
*''[[Dark Nest I: The Joiner King]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Dark Nest III: The Swarm War]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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*''[[The Far Orbit Project]]''
*''[[The Far Orbit Project]]''
*''[[Star Wars Encyclopedia]]''
*''[[Star Wars Encyclopedia]]''
*''[[The Essential Guide to Droids]]''
*{{EGCite|D|A Guide to Major Manufacturing}}
*{{FFCite|1|MED2, ''2-1B Medical Droid (Too-Onebee)''}}
*{{EGCite|D|P2 and R1}}
*{{FFCite|9|MAN1-2, ''Droid Manufacturers''}}
*{{EGCite|D|R2}}
*{{FFCite|10|ART1&ndash;2, ''R2-D2 (Artoo-Detoo)''}}
*{{EGCite|D|R3 and R4}}
*{{FFCite|11|AST3&ndash;4, ''Astromech Droids''}}
*{{EGCite|D|R5}}
*{{FFCite|12|POW1, ''Power Droid''}}
*{{EGCite|D|R6 and R7}}
*{{FFCite|13|MED4, ''FX Medical Assistant''}}
*{{EGCite|D|LOM Protocol Droid}}
*{{HasbroCite|set=Star Wars: Power of the Jedi|pack=R4-M9|altlink=https://www.rebelscum.com/potjr4m9.asp}} <!-- 2001 -->
*{{EGCite|D|2-1B Surgical Droid}}
*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20021017web|text=''Arms & Equipment Guide'' Extras!|int=Arms & Equipment Guide Extras!|archivedate=20091016004403}}
*{{EGCite|D|MD Medical Specialist}}
*''[[Coruscant and the Core Worlds]]''
*{{EGCite|D|SE4 Servant Droid}}
*''[[The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology]]''
*{{EGCite|D|SCM-22 Stenographer}}
*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20050120a|text=We Don't Need That Scum|int=We Don't Need That Scum|archivedate=20090603071210}}
*{{EGCite|D|FLR Logger ("Lumberdroid")}}
*''[[The New Essential Guide to Droids]]''
*{{EGCite|D|Decon III Droid}}
*{{GamerCite|3|Look Sir, Droids!}}
*{{EGCite|D|Messenger Droid and Message Drone}}
*''[[Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook]]''
*{{EGCite|D|ASP}}
*''[[Threats of the Galaxy]]''
*{{EGCite|D|MN-2E General Maintenance Droid}}
*''[[The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide]]''
*{{EGCite|D|EG-6 Power Droid}}
*''[[Star Wars Fandex Deluxe Edition]]''
*{{EGCite|D|RA-7 Death Star Droid}}
*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]''
*{{EGCite|D|Hound-W2 SPD}}
*''[[Rebellion Era Campaign Guide]]''
*{{EGCite|D|Espionage Droid}}
*''[[The Written Word]]''
*{{EGCite|D|Q9-X2}}
*{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/Mesop10|text=Message to Spacers 10|int=Message to Spacers 10|archivedate=20100507180435}}
}}
*''[[Millennium Falcon Owner's Workshop Manual]]''
*[[Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook|''Star Wars: Edge of the Empire'' Core Rulebook]]
*{{SW|url=news/the-droids-re-animated-part-1|text=The Droids Re-Animated, Part 1|int=The Droids Re-Animated}}
*{{SW|url=news/convenient-daily-departures-the-history-of-star-tours|text=Convenient Daily Departures: The History of ''Star Tours''|int=Convenient Daily Departures: The History of Star Tours}}
*''[[Enter the Unknown]]''
*''[[Suns of Fortune]]''
*''[[Dangerous Covenants]]''
*[[Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook|''Star Wars: Age of Rebellion'' Core Rulebook]]
*<!-- 2014/10/20 -->''[[Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide]]''
*[[Stay on Target (sourcebook)|''Stay on Target'']]}}


==Notes and references==
==Notes and references==
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Latest revision as of 21:38, 17 March 2023

"A droid for every purpose."
―Industrial Automaton tagline[src]

Industrial Automaton (IA) was one of the two primary droid manufacturers in the galaxy, the other being Cybot Galactica. IA was a company specializing in droids for all trades and walks of life. Its most popular products were the R-series astromech droids, in particular the versatile R2-series.

History

"Machines For The Future."
―Alternate Industrial Automaton tagline[5]
Another IA logo

Industrial Automaton was formed over 850 years before the rise of the Empire with the merger of Industrial Intelligence and Automata Galactica. Industrial Automaton became a vastly wealthy company, and vied for control of the droid market with fellow manufacturing giant Cybot Galactica. These rival companies were known as the "Big Two" of droid production. IA was known for its high-precision merchandise and deep discounts, and was ruthless enough to survive during the reign of the Galactic Empire. The company was also one of the first Contributing Sponsors of the Corporate Sector Authority. IA maintained factories in many locations, including Rordis City on Nubia.[1]

Industrial Automaton came to monopolize the droid market through production of its most popular creation; the R-series astromech droids. While early models were deemed a critical failure, IA's R2-series astro-droid became beloved across the galaxy. The success of the R2 led to further R-series models, including the R4 units often used as navigators by Jedi starfighter pilots, and, during the era of the New Republic, the advanced R7 and R8 models. While these designs proved successful, others were not so well received; Industrial Automaton was forced to cancel production of its R5-series droids after poor sales.[1]

An IA advertisement that appeared in HoloNet News.

Despite these minor setbacks, Industrial Automaton remained a constant presence in the droid market, thanks not only to its astromech designs, but also to the rest of its varied production line. Industrial Automaton created protocol droids such as the LOM-series and the SE4 servant droid, labor droids including ASPs and FLR-series Logger Droids, and security droids in the form of Mark IVs and Hound-W2 SPD units. In addition to its droids designs, IA produced a number of automated devices, including targeting computers, that were powered by droid brains.

Products

Appearances

Sources

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 IA Pulls R5's Plug — HoloNet News Vol. 531 #45 (content now obsolete; backup link)
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 The Essential Guide to Droids ("A Guide to Major Manufacturing")
  3. ↑ The Essential Guide to Droids ("Decon III Droid")
  4. ↑ Han Solo and the Corporate Sector Sourcebook
  5. ↑ Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game
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