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An axe (also ax or battle axe) was a type of melee weapon of ancient design.
Description
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The axe could be used as a tool, a melee weapon, or a thrown weapon. Some axes were modernized by being constructed of more advanced materials; these were commonly found in explorers' shops. An advanced version of the axe was the vibro-ax. The axe had the advantage of being legal nearly everywhere because no one thought to outlaw such a simple tool. Medium-sized, one-handed axes were crafted so that they could be used effectively as a thrown weapon.[1]
Fringers found this blade very useful in the wilds of untamed planets.[1] The axe was also a main weapon of the Gamorreans, the porcine humanoids from the lush jungle Outer Rim planet of Gamorr. Gamorreans also designed their own larger special axes called Arg'garoks.
HistoryEdit
Lirondo, wielding his axe.
A weapon of this type was used by Lirondo during the Seventh Battle of Ruusan. The blades on each side of his axe were extremely sharp and could deal considerable damage to opponents.
The legendary Sith King Adas, who lived before the invention of the lightsaber, also used a battle axe as his primary weapon.
When various species were pressed into service by the Galactic Empire, they brought their own traditional axes along with them when they were shipped across the galaxy.[1]
The Ewok woodcutter, Chukha-Trok, was well-known for using his axe as both a tool and a weapon for taking down his enemies.
Axes were also seen in use by Jabba the Hutt's Gamorrean bodyguards.[2]
AppearancesEdit
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith
- Darth Plagueis
- LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles video game (Non-canonical appearance)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Hunt for Ziro"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Friends and Enemies"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Eminence"
- Shinbone Showdown
- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
- Scoundrel's Luck
- The Snow Demons!
- Treachery!
- Black Ice
- The Abduction
- "The Abduction of Crying Dawn Singer"—Classic Adventures (Reprint)
- "Stranded"—Star Wars Adventure Journal 1
- Star Wars Missions 15: Voyage to the Underworld
- Under a Black Sun (Mentioned only)
- The Adventures of Teebo: A Tale of Magic and Suspense
- Splinter of the Mind's Eye
- Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure
- Shadows of the Empire novel
- Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
- Mara Jade: By the Emperor's Hand 1
- "Easy Money"—The Politics of Contraband
- "Easy Money"—Classic Adventures (Reprint)
- Emissary of the Void
- Crosscurrent
- Fate of the Jedi: Conviction (Mentioned only)
SourcesEdit
- A Guide to the Star Wars Universe
- The Star Wars Sourcebook
- Galaxy Guide 5: Return of the Jedi
- Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition
- Galaxy Guide 8: Scouts
- Star Wars Sourcebook, Second Edition
- Platt's Starport Guide
- Galladinium's Fantastic Technology (As "Ax")
- Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin, Second Edition
- Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope, Second Edition
- Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire trading cards (Card: Luke Axes a Swooper)
- Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (Pack: Swoop) (backup link)
- Star Wars: The Power of the Force (1995 toy line)
- Gundark's Fantastic Technology: Personal Gear
- Star Wars: The Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt (Picture only)
- Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide
- "Fringe Benefits" on Wizards.com (original article link, backup link)
- "Soldiers of Fortune" on Wizards.com (original article link, backup link)
- Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force
- Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
- "Fringe Stat Pack" on Wizards.com (original article link, backup link)
- Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Threat of the Conqueror (Card: Sayormi Warrior) (Picture only)
- Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
- So Uncivilized: Great Gunslingers in Star Wars, Part 1 on StarWars.com (article) (backup link)
- Ewoks in the Encyclopedia (link now obsolete; backup link)
- Talz in the Encyclopedia (link now obsolete; backup link)
- Kick off your 'Summer of SWTOR'! on The Old Republic's official website (backup link) (Picture only)
