Energy sink
An energy sink was a component of stormtrooper armor that was designed to absorb blaster energy. Two of these were clipped onto the utility belt, hanging on the hips.
Appearances
- Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
- Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
Sources
- Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary (First identified as energy sink)
- Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary