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+ | [[File:Ms2.PNG|thumb|right|175px|A magsealed container, commonly encountered during the [[Imperial Period|reign]] of the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]]]] |
− | The '''magnetic seal''', also called a '''vacuum seal''' or '''magseal''', was a technology that utilized [[Force field|fields]] of electromagnetism to lock metal parts together. It was often used in locking mechanisms for boxes and chests as a security measure, either to keep a container from being opened and stolen from or to seal in hazardous materials. |
+ | The '''magnetic seal''', also called a '''vacuum seal''' or '''magseal''', was a technology that utilized [[Force field/Legends|fields]] of electromagnetism to lock metal parts together. It was often used in locking mechanisms for boxes and chests as a security measure, either to keep a container from being opened and stolen from or to seal in hazardous materials. |
− | In addition, it was found in many high-security doors and, sometimes, encompassing entire rooms or chambers, such as the [[ |
+ | In addition, it was found in many high-security doors and, sometimes, encompassing entire rooms or chambers, such as the [[Garbage compactor/Legends|garbage compactors]] aboard the [[DS-1 Orbital Battle Station/Legends|first Death Star]].<ref name="ANH">[[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|''Star Wars'': Episode IV ''A New Hope'']]</ref> Magseals were also frequently used to secure prison cells and chambers in the form of an energy shield, like the prison cages aboard the [[Bounty hunter/Legends|bounty hunter]] [[Bossk/Legends|Bossk's]] ship [[Hound's Tooth/Legends|''Hound's Tooth'']]. |
− | The most unorthodox use of magseals was probably in the armor of the [[ |
+ | The most unorthodox use of magseals was probably in the armor of the [[Clone shadow trooper/Legends|clone shadow troopers]] of the [[Grand Army of the Republic/Legends|Grand Army of the Republic]]. Their armor incorporated magsealed disguise plates that could be switched off at a moment's notice.<ref name="Shadow trooper DB">{{DB|organization|shadowtroopers|Shadow troopers}}</ref> |
− | [[File:Msdoor.PNG|thumb|right|250px|A magsealed door inside the [[Peragus Mining Facility]] |
+ | [[File:Msdoor.PNG|thumb|right|250px|A magsealed door inside the [[Peragus Mining Facility]]]] |
⚫ | Magnetic seals were designed to repel any particles that tried to penetrate them, rendering traditional weapons useless against them—blaster bolts would simply bounce off. One of the only ways to bypass a magseal was to disable the electrical feed that powered the electromagnetic lock, usually by [[Slicer/Legends|slicing]] the lock. |
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⚫ | Magnetic seals were designed to repel any particles that tried to penetrate them, rendering traditional weapons useless against them |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Star Wars: The Old Republic]]'' |
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*''[[LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga]]'' {{Nc}} |
*''[[LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga]]'' {{Nc}} |
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*''[[Star Wars: Bounty Hunter]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Bounty Hunter]]'' |
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*{{InsiderCite|131|Maze Run}} |
*{{InsiderCite|131|Maze Run}} |
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*''[[Star Wars: Tiny Death Star]]'' {{Nc}} |
*''[[Star Wars: Tiny Death Star]]'' {{Nc}} |
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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 (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' junior novel]] |
*[[Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (junior novelization)|''Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'' junior novel]] |
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*''[[LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy]]'' {{Nc}} |
*''[[LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy]]'' {{Nc}} |
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+ | *''[[Star Wars 4: In Battle with Darth Vader]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars 27: Return of the Hunter]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars 27: Return of the Hunter]]'' |
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+ | *{{Journal|10|Only Droids Serve the Maker}} |
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+ | *{{WEGCite|book=Classic Adventures: Volume Three|text=''Classic Adventures: Volume Three''|story=Tatooine Manhunt}} |
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*''[[Star Wars Galaxies]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars Galaxies]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike]]'' |
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==Sources== |
==Sources== |
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+ | *[[Cracken's Rebel Field Guide (sourcebook)|''Cracken's Rebel Field Guide'']] |
+ | *{{Journal|5|Stand and Deliver}} |
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− | *{{CCG|Premiere Limited|link=|cardname=}} |
+ | *{{CCG|set=Premiere Limited|link=|cardname=}} |
+ | *''[[The Truce at Bakura Sourcebook]]'' |
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*{{GamerCite|7|Secrets of Mos Eisley}} |
*{{GamerCite|7|Secrets of Mos Eisley}} |
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*{{DB|organization|shadowtroopers|Shadow troopers}} |
*{{DB|organization|shadowtroopers|Shadow troopers}} |
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+ | *{{SWE|technology|blasters|Blasters}} |
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+ | *''[[Strongholds of Resistance]]'' |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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Revision as of 23:07, 31 July 2019
The magnetic seal, also called a vacuum seal or magseal, was a technology that utilized fields of electromagnetism to lock metal parts together. It was often used in locking mechanisms for boxes and chests as a security measure, either to keep a container from being opened and stolen from or to seal in hazardous materials.
In addition, it was found in many high-security doors and, sometimes, encompassing entire rooms or chambers, such as the garbage compactors aboard the first Death Star.[1] Magseals were also frequently used to secure prison cells and chambers in the form of an energy shield, like the prison cages aboard the bounty hunter Bossk's ship Hound's Tooth.
The most unorthodox use of magseals was probably in the armor of the clone shadow troopers of the Grand Army of the Republic. Their armor incorporated magsealed disguise plates that could be switched off at a moment's notice.[2]
Magnetic seals were designed to repel any particles that tried to penetrate them, rendering traditional weapons useless against them—blaster bolts would simply bounce off. One of the only ways to bypass a magseal was to disable the electrical feed that powered the electromagnetic lock, usually by slicing the lock.
Appearances
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Non-canonical appearance)
- Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
- The Resistance Within
- "Maze Run" — Star Wars Insider 131
- Star Wars: Tiny Death Star (Non-canonical appearance)
- Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope (First appearance)
- Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope junior novel
- LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (Non-canonical appearance)
- Star Wars 4: In Battle with Darth Vader
- Star Wars 27: Return of the Hunter
- "Only Droids Serve the Maker" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 10
- "Tatooine Manhunt" — Classic Adventures: Volume Three
- Star Wars Galaxies
- Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
- The New Jedi Order: Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand
Sources
- Cracken's Rebel Field Guide
- "Stand and Deliver" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 5
- Star Wars Customizable Card Game — Premiere Limited
- The Truce at Bakura Sourcebook
- "Secrets of Mos Eisley" — Star Wars Gamer 7
- Shadow troopers in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Blasters in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Strongholds of Resistance
Notes and references
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
- ↑ Shadow troopers in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)