Plasma torch

Plasma torches were tools used to cut through solid objects with a flow of plasma, they could be used as weapons. They are known to have been used in the Peragus Mining Facility; when Meetra Surik was trapped inside the facility's medical bay, she used a plasma torch to cut the way out through a closed door.

Plasma torches were also used by Tien Tubb on Nar Shaddaa.

GRZ-6B wrecker droids had an industrial-grade plasma torch built into tis left palm.^[1]

Behind the scenes

Plasma torches are notable in the game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords for being one of the most useful tools in the game, being able to bash almost any locked door or container open.

Appearances

• The Old Republic: Revan (and audiobook) (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
• Star Wars: The Old Republic
• The Old Republic: Annihilation (and audiobook)
• Darth Bane: Path of Destruction (and audiobook) (Mentioned only)
• Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter (and unabridged audiobook)
• MedStar I: Battle Surgeons
• Han Solo's Revenge (First appearance)
• "The Evacuation of Jatee" — Supernova
• "Death-Hunter" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 9
• "Fair Prey" — Star Wars Gamer 1 (Mentioned only)
• The Courtship of Princess Leia (and unabridged audiobook)
• Dark Nest I: The Joiner King (Mentioned only)
• Legacy of the Force: Invincible (Mentioned only)
• Fate of the Jedi: Abyss (and audiobook)

Sources

• A Guide to the Star Wars Universe
• Han Solo and the Corporate Sector Sourcebook
• Cracken's Rebel Operatives
• Platt's Starport Guide
• The DarkStryder Campaign
• Pirates & Privateers
• The Far Orbit Project
• The Essential Guide to Droids
• Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide
• Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game — Champions of the Force Card: Rebel Warrant Officer (backup link)
• Dangerous Covenants
• buzz droids in the Encyclopedia (original site is defunct)

Notes and references