A type of spider-like construction droid was utilized by the Galactic Empire for the assembly of large-scale construction projects. These construction droids were notably used for the assembly of the first Death Star's superlaser above Scarif[1] in 5 BBY.[3] They were also carried on board Imperial-class Star Destroyers, where they were used to repair damage to the ships' hull and perform modifications and upgrades.[4]
Appearances
Star Wars: Andor — "Rix Road" (First appearance)- Dark Droids 2
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Star Wars: Andor — "Rix Road"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cassian Jeron Andor's height is 1.78 meters according to Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide, and it is seen in "Narkina 5" that the connection rings his team in the Narkina 5 Imperial Prison Complex is building are about as tall as he is. The droids are about the same size as the rings, therefore their length and width are approximately 1.78 meters.
- ↑ "Rix Road" takes place immediately after "Daughter of Ferrix," "A Certain Point of View" in Star Wars Insider 220 places "Daughter of Ferrix" five years before Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, which corresponds to 5 BBY per Star Wars: Timelines.
- ↑ Dark Droids 2