MM9 rocket system
The MM9 mini concussion rocket launcher, also known as an MM9 wrist rocket, was a wrist rocket launcher that fired various types of wrist rockets.
Description
The MM9 mini concussion rocket launcher was a formidable weapon which utilized computer target tracking. It was very popular with bounty hunters, and equally unpopular with law enforcement agencies. It mounted on the wrist, and overhung the back of the hand so as to prevent one from shooting their hand off the rest of their arm. Its payloads varied according to the needs and credits of the user.
Some rocket types it used are the Type-12A anti-personnel rocket, the Type-12B stun rocket, and the Merr Sonn 1126 rocket. The MM9 also used "dumb rockets" (missiles with no tracking ability) and homing missiles. The wristband and rocket combined their computer system in order to do this. The target locked onto movement ahead of it and the missile's targeting laser allowed it to home in on enemies. The missile itself was fired by the touch of a button.
History
This weapon was made famous by Boba Fett and his father, Jango Fett. It was also used once by the ARC Trooper Alpha during the Separatist siege of Kamino against a duo of droidekas.
Appearances
- Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter
- Jango Fett: Open Seasons 3 (In flashback(s))
- Republic 50
- Star Wars: Battlefront II
- "Payback" — Star Wars Tales 18
- Boba Fett: Enemy of the Empire 3
- Boba Fett: Enemy of the Empire 4
- Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
- "A Barve Like That: The Tale of Boba Fett"—Tales from Jabba's Palace
- Boba Fett: Twin Engines of Destruction
- Boba Fett: Bounty on Bar-Kooda
- Boba Fett: When the Fat Lady Swings
- Boba Fett: Murder Most Foul
- Boba Fett: Agent of Doom
Sources
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Embossed Metal Collector Cards (Card: ISSUE 2: Rescue Attempt on Gall) (backup link) (Picture only)
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Embossed Metal Collector Cards (Card: ISSUE 6: Han Delivered) (backup link) (Picture only)
- The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
- Arms & Equipment Guide
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 14 (SPE2, Manufacturers of Specialist Weapons)
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 72 (FET4, Jango Fett's Equipment)
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 91 (FET7, Boba Fett's Weapons and Equipment)
- Boba Fett's Armor: An Essential Guide to a Walking Weapon
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars: Force Collection (Card: Boba Fett (★★★)) (Picture only)
- Star Wars: Force Collection (Card: Jango Fett (★★★)) (Picture only)
- Star Wars: Force Collection (Card: Jango Fett (★★★★)) (Picture only)
- Star Wars: Force Collection (Card: Boba Fett (★★★★★)) (Picture only)