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A '''vibro-ax''' was a more powerful version of the standard [[axe]]. |
A '''vibro-ax''' was a more powerful version of the standard [[axe]]. |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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− | A vibro-ax was a standard ax handle-fitted with a vibration generator and [[power cell]], causing the ax head to vibrate rapidly, thus creating a [[vibroweapon]]. Vibroweapons had more cutting power with less effort from the wielder.<ref name="SECR" /> Some handles were designed to dampen the vibration effect for the user, though cruder versions, such as [[ |
+ | A vibro-ax was a standard ax handle-fitted with a vibration generator and [[Power pack|power cell]], causing the ax head to vibrate rapidly, thus creating a [[vibroweapon]]. Vibroweapons had more cutting power with less effort from the wielder.<ref name="SECR" /> Some handles were designed to dampen the vibration effect for the user, though cruder versions, such as [[Arg'garok/Legends|Arg'garoks]] wielded by the [[Gamorrean/Legends|Gamorreans]], used wooden handles. These weapons were often left deactivated, simply to allow the user to show off their physical strength and to intimidate rivals, since these weapons were capable of easily decapitating most humanoid species with a single blow. |
− | A vibro-ax required two energy cells to operate.<ref name="SECR" /> They were considered restricted weapons on most civilized worlds.<ref name="SECR" /> |
+ | A vibro-ax required two energy cells to operate.<ref name="SECR" /> They were considered restricted weapons on most civilized worlds.<ref name="SECR" /> |
− | Variants of the vibro-ax included the [[Acidic Paragon vibro axe]] which actually exuded acid, the sophisticated [[BD-1 Cutter vibro-ax]], and the [[Clan Groogrun vibro-ax]] which was another Gamorrean vibro-ax. |
+ | Variants of the vibro-ax included the [[Acidic Paragon vibro axe]], which actually exuded acid, the sophisticated [[BD-1 Cutter vibro-ax/Legends|BD-1 Cutter vibro-ax]], and the [[Clan Groogrun vibro-ax]], which was another Gamorrean vibro-ax. |
==History== |
==History== |
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⚫ | The vibro-axes were common in the underworld of [[The galaxy/Legends|the galaxy]], and especially among Gamorrean warriors and guards, [[Togorian/Legends|Togorian]] [[Pirate/Legends|pirates]], and other sorts of criminals.<ref name="Threats of the Galaxy">''[[Threats of the Galaxy]]''</ref> [[Force Adept]]s that lacked a lightsaber had been known to take up the vibro-ax and use their [[The Force/Legends|Force]] powers to enhance their combat abilities.<ref name="Threats of the Galaxy" /> |
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⚫ | The vibro-axes were common in the underworld of [[the galaxy]], and especially among Gamorrean warriors and guards, [[Togorian]] pirates, and other sorts of |
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− | Vibro-axes were the weapon of choice for [[Palpatine |
+ | Vibro-axes were the weapon of choice for [[Palpatine/Legends|Palpatine's]] [[Imperial Sentinel]]s.<ref name="Force Unleashed Campaign Guide">''[[The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide]]''</ref> |
− | [[Jabba |
+ | [[Jabba Desilijic Tiure/Legends|Jabba]] the [[Hutt/Legends|Hutt's]] dim-witted Gammorean guards used vibro-axes,<ref name="Rebellion Era Campaign Guide">''[[Rebellion Era Campaign Guide]]''</ref> while his [[Weequay/Legends|Weequay]] guards used the BD-1 Cutter vibro-ax model. During his infiltration into [[Jabba's Palace/Legends|Jabba's Palace]], [[Lando Calrissian/Legends|Lando Calrissian]] used the BD-1 Cutter vibro-ax as his primary weapon. |
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+ | [[Han Solo/Legends|Han Solo]] once provided a non-energy variant of the vibro-ax to a [[Spacer/Legends|spacer]], for use as a [[Jedi/Legends|Jedi]] [[Jedi training/Legends|training]] [[Polearm/Legends|polearm]].<ref name="SWG">{{SWG|An Empire Divided}}</ref> |
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==Appearances== |
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*''[[Han Solo's Revenge]]'' {{1st}} |
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+ | *{{WEGCite|book=Classic Adventures: Volume Three|text=''Classic Adventures: Volume Three''|story=Tatooine Manhunt}} {{C|Reprint}} |
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+ | *{{WEGCite|book=Classic Adventures: Volume Three|text=''Classic Adventures: Volume Three''|story=Riders of the Maelstrom (WEG)|stext=Riders of the Maelstrom}} {{C|Reprint}} |
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+ | *''[[The Game Chambers of Questal]]'' {{C|As "vibroaxe"}} |
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+ | *{{FFG|book=Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook|text=''Star Wars: Edge of the Empire'' Core Rulebook|story=Trouble Brewing|stext=''Trouble Brewing''}} |
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+ | *{{WEGCite|book=Star Wars Gamemaster Kit|text=''Star Wars Gamemaster Kit''|story=All Our Sins Remembered}} {{C|As "vibroaxe"}} |
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+ | *{{WEGCite|book=Classic Campaigns|text=''Classic Campaigns''|story=All Our Sins Remembered}} {{C|As "vibroaxe"}} {{C|Reprint}} |
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+ | *{{WEGCite|book=Classic Campaigns|text=''Classic Campaigns''|story=Showdown (The Bissillirus Campaign)|stext=Showdown}} {{C|As "vibroaxe"}} {{C|Reprint}} |
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+ | *{{WEGCite|book=Star Wars Gamemaster Handbook|text=''Star Wars Gamemaster Handbook''|story=Tales of the Smoking Blaster}} {{C|As "vibroaxe"}} |
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*''[[A Boy and His Monster: The Rancor Keeper's Tale]]'' |
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*{{Journal|15|The Great Herdship Heist}} |
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*''[[That's Entertainment: The Tale of Salacious Crumb]]'' |
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*''[[A Free Quarren in the Palace: Tessek's Tale]]'' |
*''[[A Free Quarren in the Palace: Tessek's Tale]]'' |
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*''[[Dark Forces: Rebel Agent]]'' / [[Dark Forces: Rebel Agent audio drama|audio drama]] |
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*''[[Boba Fett: Bounty on Bar-Kooda]]'' |
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[[File:Lowhrick EotE DG by Adam Schumpert.jpg|thumb|170px|[[Lowhhrick]] using a vibro-ax in combat]] |
[[File:Lowhrick EotE DG by Adam Schumpert.jpg|thumb|170px|[[Lowhhrick]] using a vibro-ax in combat]] |
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+ | *''[[Planets of the Galaxy, Volume Two]]'' |
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+ | *[[Star Wars Miniatures Battles (first edition)|''Star Wars Miniatures Battles'']] |
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+ | *''[[Star Wars Gamemaster Handbook]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Planets of the Galaxy, Volume Three]]'' |
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+ | *''[[The Movie Trilogy Sourcebook]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Han Solo and the Corporate Sector Sourcebook]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Galaxy Guide 10: Bounty Hunters]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Cracken's Rebel Operatives]]'' |
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+ | *[[Star Wars Sourcebook (Second Edition)|''Star Wars Sourcebook'', Second Edition]] |
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+ | *{{Journal|3|Blasters for Hire}} |
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+ | *''[[The Star Wars Planets Collection]]'' |
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*''[[Galladinium's Fantastic Technology]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Galaxy Guide 12: Aliens — Enemies and Allies]]'' |
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+ | *[[Galaxy Guide 5: Return of the Jedi (Second Edition)|''Galaxy Guide 5: Return of the Jedi'', Second Edition]] |
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+ | *{{KennerCite|set=Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (toy line){{!}}Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire|pack=Chewbacca (In Bounty Hunter Disguise)|link=soteKchewbacca.asp|archiveurl=https://archive.fo/xGz87}} {{C|as Vibro Axe}} |
*''[[Star Wars Gamemaster Screen, Revised]]'' <!-- December 1996 --> |
*''[[Star Wars Gamemaster Screen, Revised]]'' <!-- December 1996 --> |
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*''[[The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology]]'' |
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*{{HasbroCite|set=Star Wars: Power of the Jedi|link=potjtessek.asp|pack=Tessek}} |
*{{HasbroCite|set=Star Wars: Power of the Jedi|link=potjtessek.asp|pack=Tessek}} |
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*''[[Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided Quick Reference Guide]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided Quick Reference Guide]]'' |
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+ | *{{WizardsCite|url=default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20050106a|text=Fringe Benefits|int=Fringe Benefits|archivedate=20090603070442}} |
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*''[[The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology]]'' |
*''[[The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars Galaxies: The Complete Guide: Prima Official Game Guide]]'' |
*''[[Star Wars Galaxies: The Complete Guide: Prima Official Game Guide]]'' |
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*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'' |
*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook]]'' |
*''[[Threats of the Galaxy]]'' |
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*''[[The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide]]'' |
*''[[The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide]]'' |
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*''[[Rebellion Era Campaign Guide]]'' |
*''[[Rebellion Era Campaign Guide]]'' |
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*''[[The Unknown Regions]]'' |
*''[[The Unknown Regions]]'' |
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*{{DB|character|macetowani|Mace Towani}} |
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*{{DB|technology|vibroax|Vibro-ax}} |
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+ | *[[Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook|''Star Wars: Edge of the Empire'' Core Rulebook]] |
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+ | *''[[Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Game Master's Kit]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Enter the Unknown]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Suns of Fortune]]'' {{Po}} |
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==Notes and references== |
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Revision as of 01:02, 2 December 2019
A vibro-ax was a more powerful version of the standard axe.
Description
A vibro-ax was a standard ax handle-fitted with a vibration generator and power cell, causing the ax head to vibrate rapidly, thus creating a vibroweapon. Vibroweapons had more cutting power with less effort from the wielder.[2] Some handles were designed to dampen the vibration effect for the user, though cruder versions, such as Arg'garoks wielded by the Gamorreans, used wooden handles. These weapons were often left deactivated, simply to allow the user to show off their physical strength and to intimidate rivals, since these weapons were capable of easily decapitating most humanoid species with a single blow.
A vibro-ax required two energy cells to operate.[2] They were considered restricted weapons on most civilized worlds.[2]
Variants of the vibro-ax included the Acidic Paragon vibro axe, which actually exuded acid, the sophisticated BD-1 Cutter vibro-ax, and the Clan Groogrun vibro-ax, which was another Gamorrean vibro-ax.
History
The vibro-axes were common in the underworld of the galaxy, and especially among Gamorrean warriors and guards, Togorian pirates, and other sorts of criminals.[3] Force Adepts that lacked a lightsaber had been known to take up the vibro-ax and use their Force powers to enhance their combat abilities.[3]
Vibro-axes were the weapon of choice for Palpatine's Imperial Sentinels.[4]
Jabba the Hutt's dim-witted Gammorean guards used vibro-axes,[5] while his Weequay guards used the BD-1 Cutter vibro-ax model. During his infiltration into Jabba's Palace, Lando Calrissian used the BD-1 Cutter vibro-ax as his primary weapon.
Han Solo once provided a non-energy variant of the vibro-ax to a spacer, for use as a Jedi training polearm.[6]