IG-100 MagnaGuard/Legends

"Remember what you were saying about 'worse than destroyers?' I think we're looking at them."

- Anakin Skywalker to Obi-Wan Kenobi on board Invisible Hand

Ordered by Count Dooku and manufactured by Holowan Mechanicals, the IG-100 MagnaGuards, or Self-Motivating Heuristically Programmed Combat Droids, were designed to be General Grievous's personal bodyguards.

The two-meter tall MagnaGuards carried electrostaffs made from lightsaber-resistant phrik metal, and wore cloaks similar to those of Grievous's old Izvoshra bodyguards/warriors during the general's time as a Kaleesh warlord. The MagnaGuards were commissioned when the InterGalactic Banking Clan refused to hire Grievous's Kaleesh elite after securing his own services as an enforcer, and he demanded a cadre of "more intelligent battle droids" to serve him.

Details
Most MagnaGuards carried an electrostaff, but ranged models were also utilized, often specializing in dedicated weapons such as grenades, Bulldog rifles, and missile launchers. Other devices and equipment were occasionally used, such as a built-in tow-cable in its arm or a personal cloaking device.

The color of the droid denoted the particular model&mdash;black, alabaster, blue, and the rare gray were all spotted throughout the war. The droids were remarkably resilient, even for a droid design. They were capable of surviving decapitation and were able to fight effectively even after such an injury, due to a backup photoreceptor in their chests.

The MagnaGuard was also part of the same series as the later IG-88 line.

Delta Squad was forced to fight several MagnaGuards on Kashyyyk during their rescue of the Wookiee chieftain Tarfful. Though the clone commandos managed to destroy the MagnaGuards, Grievous escaped.



Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi also battled two of these on the bridge of General Grievous's command ship, Invisible Hand. Obi-Wan beheaded his opponent and cut its left arm off, only to discover that the MagnaGuard was able to fight even without a head. Anakin cut his droid in half, and Obi-Wan finished destroying his.

Obi-Wan also faced four of these on Utapau. He destroyed three of them immediately when he used the Force to crash a large block of metal upon them. The other was pinned under the block; it attempted to reach his electrostaff but was decapitated by Obi-Wan before it could reach its weapon.

Following the massacre of the Separatist Council by Darth Vader, under Darth Sidious's orders, the IG-100 MagnaGuards were deactivated. However, the Geonosian Gizor Dellso would later use IG-100 MagnaGuards as a part of his personal army.

Training
Originally, the MagnaGuards were programmed with the optimum in combat techniques. As a result, Grievous had their minds wiped and trained them all individually; he taught them several lightsaber forms. Once they were put to use, Grievous would not allow any repairs to be made to the droids, believing that their numerous scrapes and battle scars made them look more intimidating to opponents.

Known MagnaGuards



 * IG-101
 * IG-102
 * IG-109
 * IG-138
 * IG-153
 * IG-179
 * IG-182

Appearances

 * The Eyes of Revolution
 * Dark Jedi
 * Star Wars: Republic Commando
 * Star Wars: Obsession
 * Star Wars: Clone Wars
 * "Chapter 24"
 * "Chapter 25"
 * Labyrinth of Evil
 * Reversal of Fortune
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (video game)
 * ''Star Wars: Battlefront II
 * LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game