Hyperdrive pod

Hyperdrive pods,^[1] also known as hyperspace pods,^[2] probot pods,^[3] or pod ships,^[4] were single-use hyperspace-capable pods that delivered probe droids to their destinations. Consisting of little more than a powerful hyperdrive and a sublight engine housed in a protective shield packed with sensors, such pods were designed to come down rapidly, mimicking a crashing meteorite in order to avoid detection. Cushioned snugly inside the pod with its arms retracted, the probe droid used an umbilical to monitor the status and location of its transport. To prevent damage to the droid, said umbilical was withdrawn right before landing.^[5] X3-13s were specialized hyperdrive pods used to deploy E-XD-series infiltrator droids.^[3]

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Appearances

• The High Republic: Into the Dark (and audiobook)
• Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi — "Part III"
• Star Wars Rebels — "Warhead"
• Star Wars Rebels — "Secret Cargo"
• Star Wars (2015) 68
• Star Wars (2015) 69
• Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back (First appearance)
• Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back junior novelization
• Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Screen Comix
• Star Wars Outlaws
• Star Wars: Hunters
• Shadow of the Sith (and audiobook) (Mentioned only)

Sources

• Imperial probe droid in the Encyclopedia (original site is defunct)
• Star Wars Helmet Collection: AT-AT Pilot Weapons & Uniforms: Imperial Droids
• Ultimate Star Wars
• Star Wars Helmet Collection: Snowtrooper Highlights of the Saga: The Empire Strikes Back!
• Star Wars Helmet Collection: Hoth Rebel Soldier Helmets: Hoth Rebel Soldier (Picture only)
• Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded (First identified as Hyperdrive pod)
• "Warhead" Episode Guide | Star Wars Rebels on StarWars.com (backup link)
• Star Wars: Build Your Own R2-D2 9
• Star Wars Helmet Collection: B-wing Pilot Databank A-Z: Vibroblades–Cikatro Vizago
• Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles (First identified as pod ship)
• "The Battle of Hoth and the Second Death Star" — Star Wars Encyclopedia

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