Imagecaster

The Imagecaster,^[1] also known as a holo-messenger,^[2] was a model of disc-shaped, handheld personal holoprojector manufactured by SoroSuub Corporation.^[1]

Description

The imagecaster was tough little unit and consisted of a disc with three projecting arms that could be twisted down to form a tripod stand.^[6] It projected three-dimensional images formed by the interference of light beams^[1] and could carry up to one hundred minutes of projected images. The quality of the images was useful rather than outstanding and included the "scan lines" running through the image that were typical of holoprojectors of the time that the Imagecaster was released.^[6]

In addition to being used as an independent image projector and recorder, the Imagecaster could also be coupled with^[1] the Hush-98 comlink also manufactured by SoroSuub,^[6] allowing its user carry a hologram transmission while simulating face to-face contact. The Imagecaster's casing ring had three curved tines that rotated downard, allowing the device to either link to larger image projector or stand on a surface level. Thanks to its sturdy construction, the SoroSuub Imagecaster was made for field use, commonly seeing use by even the Jedi Order.^[1]

History

Imagecasters were commonly used by members of the Jedi Order in the waning decades of the Galactic Republic. The Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn had one such device with him when he visited Tatooine during the Invasion of Naboo. Before proceeding to a junkyard where he hoped to obtain repair parts for a T-14 hyperdrive generator, Jinn loaded his imagecaster with images of Queen Amidala's royal vessel.^[1]

During the Clone Wars, Separatist leader Count Dooku had a 2-1B surgical droid used an imagecaster to contact Rush Clovis. The same imagecaster also supply Clovis with details of the Muuns' secret accounts.^[3]

Sabine Wren obtained an imagecaster. Wren used the imagecaster to have secret plans of a holomap, although Jyn Erso found it and returned it to her.^[7] It was amongst her assortment of keepsakes and personal treasures stowed inside her LothalNet comm tower E-272. The imagecaster, kept a hologram recording from her friend, Ezra Bridger.^[4]

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Behind the scenes

The base of the Holographic disguise matrix was based off the Jedi Imagecaster.^[8]

During production of the Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi television series, the prop making team made a damaged holoprojector prop that was used in the series. The wiring was made to be visibly sticking out.^[9]

The mobile video game Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, first released in 2015, features an item visually identically to the imagecaster. While the game features other items that are branded as being made by SoroSuub, it identifies the imagecaster as the "Sienar Holo Projector".^[10] The item was designed by Brittany Hermann.^[11]

Appearances

Sources

• "Crisis on Naboo" Concept Art Gallery on StarWars.com (backup link) (Slide 3)
• Star Wars Helmet Collection: Commander Cody Databank A-Z: Hydroid Medusas–Imperial Academies
• Ultimate Star Wars (First identified as Imagecaster)
• Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon 82
• Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia (Picture only)
• Star Wars Day-at-a-Time Calendar 2020
• Gadgets and Gear (First identified as holo-messenger)
• Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition
• Star Wars Day-at-a-Time Calendar 2021
• Star Wars 100 Objects
• Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy

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