Defender ion mine

Defender ion mine was automated space mine manufactured by Merr-Sonn Munitions, Inc.

Defenders were very difficult to detect because of its small size and jamming beacon. Mine had immobilize hostile ship with ion cannons when it approach nearer than 10 kilometres. After that mine call in friendly vessel cruising near.

Defenders were used by New Republic, Imperial Remnant and planetary governments.

Such minefield was very difficult to remove and it does not require conservation.

Source

 * The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology