The Ion bomb was reputed by Qui-Gon Jinn to be the most destructive explosive in the galaxy. Boxes of ion bombs stored around a planet exploding at the same time; the reaction could destroy a planet.[1] It was a bomb that used ion energy to disrupt electronics and cause malfunctions.
They were primitive but very effective. They were mainly for use in atmospheric combat, due to the fin-stabilized guidance system.[2]
In 137 ABY ion bombs were used aboard drone ships during Evacuation of Dac.[3]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Legacy of the Sith
- Jedi Apprentice: The Dark Rival (First appearance)
- "The Eyes of Revolution" — Star Wars: Visionaries
- Starfighter: Crossbones 2
- Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures — "Geonosis Saga"
- X-Wing: Iron Fist (Mentioned only)
- Legacy (2006) 47
Sources[]
- Starships of the Galaxy, Saga Edition
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game — K-wing Expansion Pack (Card: Ion Bombs)
- Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game — TIE Punisher Expansion Pack (Card: Ion Bombs)
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