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Additionally, code cylinders could be reprogrammed. In situations where it was impossible for a slicer to be physically present and hack a security door, they sometimes elected to reprogram the cylinder instead. Cylinders were programmed with countermeasures such that a failed reprogramming caused the data to become irretrievably corrupted. |
Additionally, code cylinders could be reprogrammed. In situations where it was impossible for a slicer to be physically present and hack a security door, they sometimes elected to reprogram the cylinder instead. Cylinders were programmed with countermeasures such that a failed reprogramming caused the data to become irretrievably corrupted. |
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| − | During the [[Jedi Civil War]], the [[Sith officer]] [[Commander/Legends|Commander]] [[Doel Scherp]] was entrusted with a code cylinder that contained the command codes for the [[Sensor/Legends|sensor]] systems of [[Darth Revan's flagship]]. In approximately [[3957 BBY]], a team of Republic [[Agent/Legends|agents]] stole the code cylinder from [[Scherp's Estate]] on the [[Planet/Legends|planet]] [[Sernpidal/Legends|Sernpidal]], and took the device to a rendezvous point with the [[Republic Navy/Legends|Republic Fleet]], on the Republic's border with the [[Sith Empire (Jedi Civil War)|Sith Empire]]. The Fleet subsequently used the information contained within the cylinder to [[Capture of Darth Revan|attack]] the [[Flagship/Legends|flagship]], and capture [[Darth/Legends|Darth]] [[Revan]].<ref name="TBODR" /> |
+ | During the [[Jedi Civil War]], the [[Sith officer]] [[Commander/Legends|Commander]] [[Doel Scherp]] was entrusted with a code cylinder that contained the command codes for the [[Sensor/Legends|sensor]] systems of [[Darth Revan's flagship]]. In approximately [[3957 BBY]], a team of Republic [[Agent/Legends|agents]] stole the code cylinder from [[Scherp's Estate]] on the [[Planet/Legends|planet]] [[Sernpidal/Legends|Sernpidal]], and took the device to a rendezvous point with the [[Republic Navy/Legends|Republic Fleet]], on the Republic's border with the [[Sith Empire (Jedi Civil War)|Sith Empire]]. The Fleet subsequently used the information contained within the cylinder to [[Capture of Darth Revan|attack]] the [[Flagship/Legends|flagship]], and capture [[Darth/Legends|Darth]] [[Revan/Legends|Revan]].<ref name="TBODR" /> |
In the city of [[Depatar]], code cylinders were used to carry the [[permit]]s citizens were required to have.<ref name="cp">''[[Clouded Paths]]''</ref> |
In the city of [[Depatar]], code cylinders were used to carry the [[permit]]s citizens were required to have.<ref name="cp">''[[Clouded Paths]]''</ref> |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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[[File:Star Wars RPG Code Cylinder Illustration.JPG|thumb|An illustration from the [[Star Wars Roleplaying Game Revised Core Rulebook]].]] |
[[File:Star Wars RPG Code Cylinder Illustration.JPG|thumb|An illustration from the [[Star Wars Roleplaying Game Revised Core Rulebook]].]] |
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*''[[The Betrayal of Darth Revan]]'' |
*''[[The Betrayal of Darth Revan]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II]]'' |
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*[[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|''Star Wars'': Episode IV ''A New Hope'']] {{1st}} |
*[[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|''Star Wars'': Episode IV ''A New Hope'']] {{1st}} |
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+ | *[[Star Wars (1977) 1|''Star Wars 1'']] |
| + | *{{Journal|12|Small Favors}} {{ID|rank cylinder}} |
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*[[Black Ice (adventure)|''Black Ice'']] |
*[[Black Ice (adventure)|''Black Ice'']] |
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*{{WEGCite|book=Supernova (WEG)|text=''Supernova''|story=Infiltration (RPG adventure)|stext=Infiltration}} |
*{{WEGCite|book=Supernova (WEG)|text=''Supernova''|story=Infiltration (RPG adventure)|stext=Infiltration}} |
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| + | *[[Operation: Elrood (book)|''Operation: Elrood'']] {{ID|rank cylinder}} |
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*''[[Ultimate Core Dump]]'' |
*''[[Ultimate Core Dump]]'' |
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*''[[Beyond the Rim]]'' |
*''[[Beyond the Rim]]'' |
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*''[[Empire 38: The Wrong Side of the War, Part 3]]'' |
*''[[Empire 38: The Wrong Side of the War, Part 3]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars Adventures: Princess Leia and the Royal Ransom]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars Adventures: Princess Leia and the Royal Ransom]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Side Trip]]'' {{ID|rank cylinder}} |
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*''[[Murder on the Executor]]'' |
*''[[Murder on the Executor]]'' |
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*[[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|''Star Wars'': Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'']] |
*[[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|''Star Wars'': Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'']] |
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*{{Journal|7|Missed Chance}} {{C|As "rank cylinder"}} |
*{{Journal|7|Missed Chance}} {{C|As "rank cylinder"}} |
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*{{DarkStryder|Showdown (RPG adventure)|The Kathol Rift}} {{ID|data cylinder}} |
*{{DarkStryder|Showdown (RPG adventure)|The Kathol Rift}} {{ID|data cylinder}} |
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| + | *{{DarkStryder|Endgame (RPG adventure)|Endgame}} |
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*''[[Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy]]'' |
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==Sources== |
==Sources== |
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*''[[Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back]]'' {{ID|rank cylinder}} |
*''[[Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back]]'' {{ID|rank cylinder}} |
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*''[[Death Star Technical Companion]]'' {{ID|rank cylinder and rank cylinder code key}} |
*''[[Death Star Technical Companion]]'' {{ID|rank cylinder and rank cylinder code key}} |
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*''[[Heroes & Rogues]]'' |
*''[[Heroes & Rogues]]'' |
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*''[[The Truce at Bakura Sourcebook]]'' {{ID|rank code cylinder}} |
*''[[The Truce at Bakura Sourcebook]]'' {{ID|rank code cylinder}} |
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| + | *[[Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back (Second Edition)|''Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back'', Second Edition]] |
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| + | *''[[Wretched Hives of Scum & Villainy]]'' {{ID|rank cylinder}} |
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*''[[Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: Behind the Magic]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Behind the Magic]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: Beware the Sith]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Beware the Sith]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars Character Encyclopedia]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars Character Encyclopedia]]'' |
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+ | *[[Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook|''Star Wars: Age of Rebellion'' Core Rulebook]] |
*<!-- 2014/10/20 -->''[[Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide]]'' |
*<!-- 2014/10/20 -->''[[Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide]]'' |
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*''[[Strongholds of Resistance]]''}} |
*''[[Strongholds of Resistance]]''}} |
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A code cylinder, data cylinder, rank code cylinder,[2] or data probe[3] was a common security device used by military officers, corporate executives, and politicians. It acted as a sophisticated keycard for secure areas. Each cylinder contained its user's personal security clearance codes and data. It was not uncommon for high-ranking personnel to own multiple code cylinders, each with their own encrypted access codes. They were used extensively in the Galactic Republic, Galactic Empire, and New Republic, particularly to facilitate security measures. The devices, usually carried within a pocket or on one's belt, used the same interface as a droid's scomp link.
Additionally, code cylinders could be reprogrammed. In situations where it was impossible for a slicer to be physically present and hack a security door, they sometimes elected to reprogram the cylinder instead. Cylinders were programmed with countermeasures such that a failed reprogramming caused the data to become irretrievably corrupted.
During the Jedi Civil War, the Sith officer Commander Doel Scherp was entrusted with a code cylinder that contained the command codes for the sensor systems of Darth Revan's flagship. In approximately 3957 BBY, a team of Republic agents stole the code cylinder from Scherp's Estate on the planet Sernpidal, and took the device to a rendezvous point with the Republic Fleet, on the Republic's border with the Sith Empire. The Fleet subsequently used the information contained within the cylinder to attack the flagship, and capture Darth Revan.[1]
In the city of Depatar, code cylinders were used to carry the permits citizens were required to have.[4]
Within the Imperial Navy, code cylinders were also utilized as rank identifiers. In the case of flag officers, it related to their fleet responsibilities. New code cylinders were typically issued with every new assignment, and the officers did not normally wear them when not on active duty. They were worn in small pockets near the shoulders of the uniform tunic, with the first always placed on the left-hand pocket near the rank plaque. Those in specialist positions in the Imperial Navy also had access to them, although in their case, they served purely as insignia.
Behind the scenes
In the films, the code cylinders worn by Imperial officers were small pen-like radiation dosimeters.[5]
