Octuptarra tri-droid

"They're back!"

- Anakin Skywalker

The Octuptarra combat tri-droid, also known as the Tri-droid or Octuptarra droid, was a type of large, three legged battle droid manufactured by the Techno Union. They were used by the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Wars.

Characteristics
Mounted on their rotating head were three powerful laser cannons, which proved effective against infantry. In addition, their powerful legs allowed them to scale steep surfaces. However, they toppled over helplessly if even one of their limbs was severed. The droids used on Mygeeto had their laser cannons replaced with belt fed rocket launchers. On Utapau, a smaller version of the droid was used. The Tri-droids deployed on Skako Minor were capable of hovering many meters above the ground.

History
The Octuptarra combat tri-droid was manufactured by the Techno Union, who often fielded them in battle. These droids were deployed during the Battle of Christophsis, where they were used to great effect against the Republic army's clones, though they were destroyed due to the intervention of Jedi General Anakin Skywalker and the 501st Legion. Later in the battle, several of them were stationed outside of the separatist deflector shield. Several Tri-droids guarded the Techno Union's headquarters on Skako Minor. In the waning days of the war, these droids were deployed during the battles of Utapau and Mygeeto.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Galactic Defense
 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars film
 * Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith