Advanced proton bomb

Advanced proton bombs were explosive weapons carried aboard Rebel Alliance BTL Y-wing starfighters. The bombs were upgraded versions of proton bombs.

During the Invasion of Naboo, Lieutenant Gavyn Sykes of the Royal Naboo Security Forces discovered the technology in ruins during an attack on a Trade Federation base. He used the weapons in an NB-1S Royal Bomber.

The commander of the Rebel Alliance's Rogue Squadron, Luke Skywalker, utilized the advanced proton bombs in BTL-A4 Y-wing starfighters. He acquired the upgrade for the bombs during Rogue Squadron's campaign against the Galactic Empire around six months after the pivotal Battle of Yavin.

Later Rogue Squadron leader Wedge Antilles also discovered the technology after the Battle of Hoth, during a prison liberation raid at Bakura.

Antilles also discovered the technology during a battle with an Star Destroyer over Kothlis.

Certain versions of the advanced proton bomb also produced a cluster effect with bomblets. Antilles discovered the upgrade during a mission to Destrillion.

Behind the scenes
Advanced proton bombs appear in the Star Wars: Rogue Squadron video game series. The weapons were available after picking up the upgrade in certain missions. Acquiring the technology is required for the mission's gold medal, and this article assumes the player did so.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Battle for Naboo
 * Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
 * Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
 * Star Wars: Rogue Squadron