Mine Type C

Mine Type C

The Mine Type C, or Mn/T3, was an uncrewed static defence weapon produced by the armaments manufacturer, Arakyd Industries.

A stationary mine armed with an omni-directional laser cannon, the Mn/T3 was an inexpensive anti-intruder countermeasure. The laser cannon provided defence against starfighters, and the contact detonation system was effective against capital ships, especially when the Mn/T3 was deployed in a large minefield.

The Mn/T3 was a far more formidable defensive weapon than either the Mn/T1 or the Mn/T2, because when its hull integrity was compromised by laser fire, it immediately launched a light countermeasure warhead at the attacking craft.

Smaller and slimmer than the other types of Arakyd mine, it was nonetheless more expensive than the others, due to its more complex systems and warhead payload. Thus, it was often deployed in smaller numbers in amongst a large spread of Type A's or Type B's. This was a strategic consideration, because, during a minesweeping mission a pilot might not notice the Type C's among the swarms of other mines. Whilst a single one of these warheads was unlikely to destroy a shielded craft such as an X-wing, if several of these mines were destroyed in quick succession by an unwary pilot, they might find themselves critically damaged by the volley of warheads released.

Type 3 Mines were deplyed by the Rebel Alliance as part of the defensive screen for the damaged MC40a light cruiser Lulsla, making the Imperial Assault Gunboat attack far more tricky.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: X-wing
 * Star Wars: TIE Fighter
 * Star Wars: X-wing vs. TIE Fighter
 * Star Wars: X-wing Alliance