- "Look, good against remotes is one thing. Good against the living? That's something else."
- ―Han Solo, to Luke Skywalker
The Marksman-H training remote,[1] often referred to as a remote or lightsaber training drone, was a type of droid used to train its user how to properly deflect blaster bolts with a lightsaber.[2]
Description[]
Quick and unpredictable, they had multiple power levels, including lethal and sting.[6] When used to train Jedi Initiates, they remained on the sting setting, creating a feeling that Jedi Gella Nattai later described as "tickling."[7] They were also capable of being programmed for defensive purposes.[3] Continual exposure to Jedi training remotes' sting blasts potentially led to coma and incontinence.[8]
History[]
The Jedi Order used remotes to train Jedi Initiates during the High Republic Era[7] and later waning days of the Galactic Republic.[9] During the reign of the Galactic Empire, the Imperial Army was known to use them as drones.[4]
En route to the planet Alderaan, burgeoning Jedi Luke Skywalker practiced against a Marksman-H remote, using his father's lightsaber. Though initially unable to block the remote's fire, he learned to rely on the Force when his mentor, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, challenged Skywalker by blocking his sight.[2] Several decades later, rogue stormtrooper Finn happened upon a Marksman-H remote, stored in a brown bag, while looking for bandages to treat the injured Wookiee Chewbacca.[10] Sometime after that, Rey used one while furthering her Jedi training on Ajan Kloss.[11]
Behind the scenes[]
According to Star Wars Insider 215, the original training remote prop from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope was a kit-bashed product from various model kits the production could buy. Pieces from World War II German tank model kits and a haulage truck model kit saw use. The plastic base for the prop was six inches long.[12]
Appearances[]
Non-canon appearances[]
- LEGO STAR WARS: Celebrate the Season — "All I Want For Life Day"
- LEGO STAR WARS: Celebrate the Season — "Father's Day" (Dream sequence)
- LEGO STAR WARS: Celebrate the Season — "Wrapping Up The Falcon" (As ornament)
- LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
- LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales (In flashback(s))
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
- The Sims 4 Star Wars: Journey to Batuu
- Fortnite
- Star Wars: Visions — "I Am Your Mother"
Sources[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ultimate Star Wars
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "A Test of Strength"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ezra's Gamble
- ↑ Star Wars (2015) 4
- ↑ "Breaking Ranks" Episode Guide | Star Wars Rebels on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 The High Republic: Convergence
- ↑ The Vow of Silver Dawn
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
- ↑ "Worldwide" — Star Wars Insider 215