Deuterium was a type of fuel. It was used to power the TIE/sf space superiority fighter.[1]
Behind the scenes[]
In real life, deuterium is a heavy isotope of hydrogen. It is a light, colorless, odorless, flammable gas, and can be used as a fuel, both chemical and fusion.
Sources[]
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Incredible Cross-Sections (First mentioned, simultaneous with Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Visual Dictionary)
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Visual Dictionary
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 48 (Helmets: First Order TIE Pilot)
- Star Wars: Complete Vehicles
- Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition — Major Vonreg's TIE Expansion Pack (Card: Deuterium Power Cells)
- Star Wars Complete Vehicles, New Edition