Rail detonator



A rail charge launcher, commonly called a rail detonator, was a weapon that launched powerful rail charges. Rail charges were yellow explosive projectiles that stuck to the first thing they hit for a few seconds before exploding with considerable force. They could also be fired to explode on impact. Red colored, heat-seeking rail charges were also available, though these were somewhat rarer. These variations sought out sources of heat while in flight. In all other aspects, they acted like normal charges. Both versions were known to be used to a limited extent in the Clone Wars. They were launched by a magnetic discharge in the weapon, firing them at very high speeds, although they would sometimes malfunction, because the power pack would overload, or the magnetic charger would overheat. Stormtroopers wearing a yellow shoulder patch carried these weapons into the field. It was used heavily by Rebel and latter New Republic agent, Kyle Katarn.



This weapon was very powerful, with seven or eight rounds being able to destroy an AT-ST. One shot would take down a stormtrooper in full combat armor. It was also one of the few weapons, including the lightsaber, which was able to kill a full size Kell dragon.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
 * Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith