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An energy cell.
Energy cell is a generic term used for small, portable, rechargeable power sources usually in the shape of a flat disk.
Characteristics
They are used in almost every device that uses energy, from comlinks, lightsabers and blasters to sensors and datapads. There are various types of energy cells, including some variants that employed diatium. The most efficient energy cells contained complex circuitry to ensure optimal energy delivery.
History
Energy cells have been in use since at least the Jedi Civil War and continued to be used, albeit with modifications and upgrades, as late as 130 ABY.
Appearances
An energy cell installed in a shuttle.
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
- Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
"Operation: Pet Show" — Twin Stars of Kira- X-Wing: Isard's Revenge
- Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith
- Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
- The New Jedi Order: Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream