Defoliator/Legends

A defoliator was a weapon designed to destroy organic matter whilst leaving machinery intact.

Characteristics


The defoliator used by the CIS consisted of an artillery weapon attached to the chassis of a modified HAG mortar tank. Special warheads which contained the defoliator weapon were placed within the launching mechanism and fired at a target. Once striking its destination, the warhead detonated, generating a fiery shockwave that engulfed a large area, obliteraing all forms of organic matter but leaving behind intact machinery. However, should there be a shield generator present, the shockwave was unable to breach it.

History
The first known defoliator was created as an experimental weapon during the Clone Wars. It was being tested by a Neimodian general called Lok Durd, who had discovered the isolated world of Maridun. After finding a Lurmen colony on the planet, Lok Durd established an outpost in order to test the Separatists's newest weapon, designed to destroy organic matter. This weapon was used in action during the Battle of Maridun, where it was destroyed by Anakin Skywalker.



Many years later, a similar weapon was employed by the Chiss forces who sought to starve the Killiks out of their worlds during the Dark Nest Crisis. Special craft were used to destroy any source of food for the Killik Colony. Jaina Solo, after being brought to the Unknown Regions by Raynar Thul, helped drive the Chiss defoliators away from the Killik's food stocks.

These defoliator weapons were also used extensively in the Swarm War by the Chiss Ascendancy. The Chiss defoliators were notably different in that they consisted of special craft used to destroy food matter in order to starve the inhabitants of a planet.

Appearances

 * Dark Nest I: The Joiner King
 * Dark Nest III: The Swarm War
 * Dark Nest III: The Swarm War