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The '''glowrod''' (also referred to as a '''glowtube''', '''glowlight''', '''glowlamp''', '''light stick''', '''chemlight''',<ref name="SWGROTW">{{SWG|[[Star Wars Galaxies: Rage of the Wookiees|Rage of the Wookiees]]}}</ref> '''glow stick''',<ref name="SWGROTW" /> or '''glowpole'''<ref name=":0">''[[The Approaching Storm]]''</ref>) was a device utilized for the purpose of producing light. |
The '''glowrod''' (also referred to as a '''glowtube''', '''glowlight''', '''glowlamp''', '''light stick''', '''chemlight''',<ref name="SWGROTW">{{SWG|[[Star Wars Galaxies: Rage of the Wookiees|Rage of the Wookiees]]}}</ref> '''glow stick''',<ref name="SWGROTW" /> or '''glowpole'''<ref name=":0">''[[The Approaching Storm]]''</ref>) was a device utilized for the purpose of producing light. |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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Glowrods created a beam of light illuminating up to 10 meters. There were two varieties: those that produced light using chemical phosphorescents<ref>''[[The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology]]''</ref> and those that used a portable [[Power pack|power cell]]. The latter could be hooked up to a generator for indefinite light generation. The standard glowrod weighed roughly 1 kilogram and cost 10 [[Galactic Credit Standard|credits]]. |
Glowrods created a beam of light illuminating up to 10 meters. There were two varieties: those that produced light using chemical phosphorescents<ref>''[[The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology]]''</ref> and those that used a portable [[Power pack|power cell]]. The latter could be hooked up to a generator for indefinite light generation. The standard glowrod weighed roughly 1 kilogram and cost 10 [[Galactic Credit Standard|credits]]. |
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− | It was a standard issue item given to [[Stormtrooper/Legends|stormtroopers]]. They also came in versions that could be switched to [[Ultraviolet/Legends|ultraviolet]].<ref name="Allegiance"> |
+ | It was a standard issue item given to [[Stormtrooper/Legends|stormtroopers]]. They also came in versions that could be switched to [[Ultraviolet/Legends|ultraviolet]].<ref name="Allegiance">[[Allegiance (novel)|''Allegiance'']]</ref> |
A glowrod could be modified so that it flickered instead of emitting a constant light so that it would resemble the flickering of torchlight.<ref name=":0" /> |
A glowrod could be modified so that it flickered instead of emitting a constant light so that it would resemble the flickering of torchlight.<ref name=":0" /> |
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*{{Journal|4|The Final Exit}} |
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+ | *[[Otherspace (adventure)|''Otherspace'']] |
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+ | *{{WEGCite|book=Classic Adventures: Volume Three|text=''Classic Adventures: Volume Three''|story=Riders of the Maelstrom (WEG)|stext=Riders of the Maelstrom}} {{ID|glowstick}} {{C|Reprint}} |
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*''[[Dark Force Rising]]'' |
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*''[[The Last Command]]'' |
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*{{Journal|12|Betrayal by Knight}} |
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*''[[Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast]]'' |
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[[File:C-3POglowrod-SWDTKA6.jpg|thumb|[[C-3PO/Legends|C-3PO]] using a glowrod]] |
[[File:C-3POglowrod-SWDTKA6.jpg|thumb|[[C-3PO/Legends|C-3PO]] using a glowrod]] |
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− | *''[[A Guide to the Star Wars Universe]]'' |
+ | *''[[A Guide to the Star Wars Universe]]'' |
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*''[[The Star Wars Sourcebook]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars Campaign Pack]]'' |
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*''[[The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook]]'' |
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*''[[Planets of the Galaxy, Volume Two]]'' |
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*''[[Heir to the Empire Sourcebook]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Wanted by Cracken]]'' |
− | *''[[Galaxy Guide 8: Scouts]]'' |
+ | *''[[Galaxy Guide 8: Scouts]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Galaxy Guide 9: Fragments from the Rim]]'' |
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*[[Death Star Technical Companion (Second Edition)|''Death Star Technical Companion'', Second Edition]] |
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*''[[Galaxy Guide 10: Bounty Hunters]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars Miniatures Battles Companion]]'' |
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*''[[Platt's Starport Guide]]'' |
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*''[[Galladinium's Fantastic Technology]]'' {{C|As "glow rod," "glowlamp"}} |
*''[[Galladinium's Fantastic Technology]]'' {{C|As "glow rod," "glowlamp"}} |
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+ | *''[[Heroes & Rogues]]'' |
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+ | *''[[The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook]]'' |
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*{{ChallengeCite|73|New Character Templates: A Supplement to Star Wars' Mos Eisley Galaxy Guide}} |
*{{ChallengeCite|73|New Character Templates: A Supplement to Star Wars' Mos Eisley Galaxy Guide}} |
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*''[[Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded]]'' |
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*''[[The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide]]'' |
*''[[The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide]]'' |
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*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'' |
*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'' |
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Revision as of 12:22, 15 September 2019
- "What’s the difference between a lightsaber and a glowrod? A lightsaber impresses girls!"
- ―Jacen Solo
The glowrod (also referred to as a glowtube, glowlight, glowlamp, light stick, chemlight,[1] glow stick,[1] or glowpole[2]) was a device utilized for the purpose of producing light.
Overview
Glowrods created a beam of light illuminating up to 10 meters. There were two varieties: those that produced light using chemical phosphorescents[3] and those that used a portable power cell. The latter could be hooked up to a generator for indefinite light generation. The standard glowrod weighed roughly 1 kilogram and cost 10 credits.
It was a standard issue item given to stormtroopers. They also came in versions that could be switched to ultraviolet.[4]
A glowrod could be modified so that it flickered instead of emitting a constant light so that it would resemble the flickering of torchlight.[2]
The Chemlight was activated by breaking the stick in half, providing two lights.
The Glo-Long company was widely considered the finest manufacturer of glow sticks in the galaxy.[1]
Behind the scenes
Glowrods seem to be Star Wars Universe-adaptations to real-world flashlights and glow-sticks.
Appearances
Sources
See also
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Template:SWG
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Approaching Storm
- ↑ The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
- ↑ Allegiance