A laser scalpel was a laser-based surgical tool, and could be used to make highly accurate incisions. At Rimsoo units, laser scalpels were used for a variety of surgeries.
Ton Phanan of Wraith Squadron carried a laser scalpel as a holdout weapon. The model he used was almost indistinguishable from a writing implement when deactivated. This made it easily missed during a weapons search, and he could use his medical credentials as justification for carrying it if discovered. Phanan used it to deadly effect against a false military police officer during a kidnapping attempt on the Wraiths in 7 ABY.[1]
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It is not clear whether or not the fine-point laser cutter was identical to the laser scalpel, or represented a distinctly different piece of equipment.
Appearances[]
Sources[]
- Death Star Technical Companion
- Dark Force Rising Sourcebook
- Star Wars Gamemaster Handbook
- The Movie Trilogy Sourcebook
- Death Star Technical Companion, Second Edition
- Goroth: Slave of the Empire (as laser-scalpel)
- Galladinium's Fantastic Technology
- Galaxy Guide 1: A New Hope, Second Edition
- The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook
- Rules of Engagement: The Rebel SpecForce Handbook
- "Cynabar's Droid Datalog" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 14
- † Star Wars Missions (Game card)
- Star Wars Trilogy Sourcebook, Special Edition
- The Far Orbit Project
- The Essential Guide to Droids