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An atlatl was a one-handed Gungan throwing device consisting of a short stick of non-conductive hardwood with a cradle in one of its ends. It acted as an extension of the arm, enabling a booma to travel at a greater speed and force than possible with the unaided arm. It had optimal range of 30 meters, and a maximum range of 100 meters.[1] It could also be used without an energy ball, as a blunt weapon.
The atlatls used by the Gungan Grand Army were carved from a naturally isolating wood by the Otoh Gunga Defense League.[1]
Behind the scenes
A real-life atlatl is a tool used for throwing spears farther. This tool has been in existence for over 25,000 years.[3]
Appearances
- Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (First appearance)
- Star Wars Journeys: The Phantom Menace
- Star Wars Journeys: Beginnings
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Gungan Attack"- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Shadow Warrior"
- Darth Vader (2020) 4
- Bounty Hunters 13
- Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
Non-canon appearances
Sources
A Gungan holding a atlatl loaded with a booma
- Star Wars: A Galaxy at War
- Gungan Grand Army in the Encyclopedia (original site is defunct)
- Gungan weaponry in the Encyclopedia (original site is defunct)
- Gungans in the Encyclopedia (original site is defunct)
- Ultimate Star Wars
- Star Wars Helmet Collection: Naboo Pilot Weapons & Uniforms: The Gungan Grand Army
- Star Wars Helmet Collection: Phase I Clone Trooper Databank A-Z: Gungans–Rako Hardeen (Picture only)
- Nexus of Power
- Star Wars: Complete Locations
- Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary, New Edition
- Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition
- Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith (Picture only)
- Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Ultimate Star Wars
- ↑ Darth Vader (2020) 4
- ↑
the World Atlatl Association on www.worldatlatl.org (backup link archived on June 16, 2006)
