DEMP gun

A DEMP gun, also known as an Anti-Droid Electro-Magnetic Pulse gun^[1] or Destructive ElectroMagnetic Pulse gun,^[2] was a personal weapon used to neutralize droids without damaging or destroying them by way of an electromagnetic pulse. The weapon's internal mechanisms were hardened against EMP, and were available in both pistol and carbine varieties. DEMP weapons were manufactured by both Merr-Sonn Munitions, Inc.^[3] and Mekuun Corporation.^[4]

Notable models

• DEMP Ion Carbine
• DEMP Ion Pistol

Appearances

• "The Mynock Conspiracy" — Supernova (Mentioned only)
• The Truce at Bakura
• Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor (as DEMP blaster)

Sources

• Star Wars Miniatures Battles, First Edition
• Imperial Sourcebook
• Star Wars Miniatures Battles, Second Edition
• Imperial Sourcebook, Second Edition
• "Outlaw Battle Armor" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 3
• Galladinium's Fantastic Technology (as DEMP Gun)
• The Truce at Bakura Sourcebook
• Cynabar's Fantastic Technology: Droids
• Gundark's Fantastic Technology: Personal Gear
• The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
• "The University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Jawas" — Star Wars Gamer 3
• The Official Star Wars Fact File 20 BLA 5-6: Ionization Blaster
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia

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