Repulsorlift

Repulsorlift,^[2] also known as repulsor,^[1] was a technology that allowed a craft to hover or even fly over a planet's surface by pushing against its gravity, producing thrust.^[2] Repulsorlift engines or "antigravs" created fields of negative gravity called "repulsor fields" which pushed against a planet's natural gravitational field.^[3]

Vehicles that utilized the repulsorlift technology as their primary method of propulsion, including speeder bikes, were known as repulsorcrafts.^[2] Bakur Repulsor Corporation was one such manufacturer of the engines,^[4] while Aratech Repulsor Company was a manufacturer of craft that utilized this technology.^[5] Vehicles that used repulsorlift technology included the Gian heavy patrol speeder,^[6] the Single Trooper Aerial Platform (STAP),^[7] the Flash speeder,^[8] the AAT Battle Tank,^[9] and the patrol transports.^[10]

On starships, repulsorlift engines were a secondary form of propulsion, used for atmospheric flight and docking procedures. On many ships like the YT-1300 light freighter there was a dedicated fusion generator to power the repulsorlifts,^[3] though smaller ships like the X-wing starfighter drew energy from the sublight engines to power their repulsorlifts.^[11]

Repulsorlift technology could be used in everyday items such as chairs^[12] and speaking platforms.^[13] It was also possible to weaponize repulsor technology to create shockwaves capable of repelling enemies in a similar manner to a Force push, notably being implemented in Mandalorian vambraces^[14] and by the Haxion Brood's bounty hunters.^[15]

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Appearances

Non-canon appearances

• Star Wars: Battle Pod
• Star Wars Epic Yarns: Return of the Jedi
• LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Sources

Non-canon sources

• LEGO Star Wars: Build Your Own Adventure (Indirect mention only)

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