Radiation was a byproduct of many natural and artificial substances. Deadly items that were of this nature were deemed radioactive. Radiation encompassed the entire electromagnetic spectrum, including gamma rays, ultraviolet, infrared, and microwave radiation. It was categorized into five phases, with Phase 5 being the deadliest.
Doses of radiation could produce genetic mutations in creatures, resulting in mutants and other ghastly beings such as Coruscani ogres.
Sources of radiation
Natural radiation of all kinds was emitted from stars and interstellar gases, as well as certain materials and elements such as uranium, and even volcanic lava on various planets such as Qat Chrystac.
Radiation was also weaponized, and used in launchers that delivered payloads of radioactive material.[1]
Radiation would also be emitted as propulsion from certain types of spacecraft as ion particles in twin ion engines, and from certain atmospheric speeders like the Koro-2 Exodrive airspeeder.
It was also produced from the explosion of nuclear bombs and neutron bombs. If a Hypermatter reactor exploded, it could produce a cloud of radioactive dust.[2]
Imperial TIE fighters also used radioactive fuel.[2]
History
During the Invasion of Naboo and the subsequent Clone Wars, radiation launchers were used by the battle droid forces of the CIS. They were known to have devastating effects.[1]
The Galactic Empire created the elite Radiation Zone Assault Trooper, or Radtrooper, to work in environments saturated in radioactivity. A radiation bomb was also used by Commander Thrawn in 27 BBY to eradicate life aboard Outbound Flight.[source?]
Radiation detectors were worn around 4 ABY to alert the wearer while in the presence of high levels of radiation. The bounty hunter and slaver Bossk wore a radiation detector on his hip while he inspected Boba Fett's ship Slave I for hidden traps.[source?]
The planet Tund was turned into a virtual wasteland as a result of radiation emitted from an electromagnetic torpedo, which was unleashed by the last Sorcerer of Tund, Rokur Gepta.[source?]
Appearances
- Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void
- Crosscurrent
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Template:TOR
- Outbound Flight
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Shipyards of Doom
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Defenders of Peace"
- In the Name of the Maker
- Labyrinth of Evil (Mentioned only)
- Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu (First appearance)
- Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon
- Death Star
- Star Wars: Rebellion (Mentioned only)
- Starfall
- The Game Chambers of Questal
- Planet of the Mists
- "Alderath Horticultural Society" — Star Wars Gamemaster Screen
- "The Ganjuko Graveyard" — Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide (Mentioned only)
- The Mandalorian Armor (Radiation detector)
- Hard Merchandise (Mentioned only)
- "The Art of Betrayal" — The Politics of Contraband
- "The Art of Betrayal" — Classic Adventures (Reprint)
- "Firestorm" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 15
- Jedi Search
- Dark Apprentice
- Planet of Twilight
- Survivor's Quest
- The New Jedi Order: Destiny's Way
- Dark Nest III: The Swarm War
- Legacy of the Force: Betrayal (Mentioned only)
- Fate of the Jedi: Omen
Sources
- Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game
- The Star Wars Rules Companion
- The Star Wars Sourcebook
- Star Wars Campaign Pack
- Galaxy Guide 2: Yavin and Bespin
- Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races
- Planets of the Galaxy, Volume One
- Planets of the Galaxy, Volume Two
- Heir to the Empire Sourcebook
- Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition
- Dark Force Rising Sourcebook
- Wanted by Cracken
- Galaxy Guide 7: Mos Eisley
- Galaxy Guide 8: Scouts
- Star Wars Gamemaster Handbook
- Galaxy Guide 9: Fragments from the Rim
- Dark Empire Sourcebook
- The Star Wars Planets Collection
- Super Empire Strikes Back Official Game Secrets
- Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook
- The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
- Star Wars Customizable Card Game — Hoth Limited (Card: R2 Sensor Array) (backup link)
- Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide
- Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide
- The Essential Guide to Warfare
- Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
- Suns of Fortune