A laser beam was a specialized countermeasure equipped in Luthen Rael's modified Fondor Haulcraft. It could be used to slice through enemy ships in close range, destroying them in the process. He successfully used them against the TIE/ln starfighters deployed against him by Captain Elk's Segra Milo Imperial Patrol cruiser during the Skirmish above Segra Milo, destroying the fighters and escaping his pursuers.[1]
Description
Rael's Haulcraft deploying its laser beam countermeasures
A laser beam utilized a high-powered projector to deploy a short-range sustained and stable laser bolt similar in behavior to a lightsaber, which would slice through anything it came in contact with, instantly destroying it in the process. Luthen Rael had equipped two of these devices in his modified Fondor Haulcraft, one on the port and one on the starboard side: to deploy them, the craft folded its wings parallel to its body and retracted the laser beam projectors from within their storage positions to activate the beams. The weapons took a relatively long time to charge, making them unsuitable for fast-paced combat and forcing Rael to buy time by allowing himself to be captured by an Imperial patrol before using them to escape.[1]
Appearances
Star Wars: Andor — "Daughter of Ferrix" (First appearance)
Sources
- Andor | Official Trailer | Disney+ (2:25) on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com) (First pictured)
- Andor: A Disney+ Day Special Look
- Andor | Official Trailer | Disney+ (1:30) on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Star Wars: Andor — "Daughter of Ferrix"