Computer display at the Mustafarian Mining Complex show the disfunctionality of energy-shielded platforms to which guidance and tractor beams deliver ships.
A guide beam was a type of navigational technology that assisted starships in overcoming scanner and equipment difficulties for the purpose of descending from and ascending to orbit. As a result of the planet Mustafar's turbulent atmosphere of[1] frequent[2] electromagnetic interference and storms, the Techno Union Klegger Corp Mining Facility's air-traffic control antenna incorporated a high-intensity guide beam to help incoming ships.[1] The mining complex's reliance on guidance and tractor beams was coupled with[2] specialized,[1] energy-shielded landing platforms[2] to ensure a safe landing on Mustafar.[1]
Appearances
- Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (First appearance)
Sources
- Star Wars: Complete Locations (First identified as guide beam)
- Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary, New Edition