The Type-12B Hollow-Tip Rocket,[2] also known as Type-12B capsules[3] and Type-12B rockets, was an ammunition type manufactured by Locris Syndicates[1] and Locris Syndicated Securities.A hollow-tip rocket,[2] Type-12B rockets were typically loaded with FGA-583 nerve agent, although other compounds could be used[3] such as Accudrop Stun Gas.[2] Some bounty hunters were known to "hot load" their rockets with exotic poisons.[3]
The Type-12B was designed for use with Locris Syndicates' Model RDP-12 Rocket Launcher.[3] They were also compatiable with Kelvarek Consolidated Arms' MM9 rocket system.[1]
Sources
- Galaxy Guide 10: Bounty Hunters (as Type-12B capsule)
- Gundark's Fantastic Technology: Personal Gear (as Type-12B capsule)
- The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology (Type-12B rocket)
- "Boba Fett's Armor: An Essential Guide to a Walking Weapon" — Star Wars: Boba Fett (Type-12B stun rocket)
- Arms & Equipment Guide (Type 12-B Hollow-Tip Rocket)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Arms & Equipment Guide
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Galaxy Guide 10: Bounty Hunters
- ↑ Arms & Equipment Guide gives a range increment of 6 meters for the Type-12B which the supplement explains is the base range of the weapon. Ranged weapons such as rockets are stated to have a maximum range equal to ten increments of the base value for a maximum range of 60 meters.