The XL-Lioness was a variant of the TDL nanny droid. Unlike the base model, the XL-Lioness incorporated blaster cannons into its design and was marketed towards celebrities and politicians who were concerned about their children's safety.
Characteristics
The XL-Lioness was a version of the standard TDL nanny droid manufactured by AccuTronics. In addition to the standard features of the TDL, it incorporated two hidden blaster cannons built into the lower pair of arms. The hands were removable, allowing the blasters to be deployed.[1]
History
The XL-Lioness was marketed to celebrities and politicians who had reason to believe that their children could be the target of a kidnapping scheme. New Republic Chief of State Leia Organa Solo purchased an XL-Lioness to protect her children at the hidden base on Anoth. She had the droid modified beyond its original specifications, adding a second pair of concealed blasters, one in each arm, and a laser screen that was capable of protecting the children from enemy blaster fire.[1]
Appearances
- Champions of the Force (First appearance)
- The New Jedi Order: Star by Star
Sources
- The Jedi Academy Sourcebook
"Cynabar's Droid Datalog" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 14 (as X1-Lioness TDL Nanny Droid)- The Essential Guide to Droids
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 94 TDL 1-2: TDL Nanny Droid
- The New Essential Guide to Droids