Warrior caste (Geonosian)

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«I'm sending my warriors to hide in the catacombs.»
―Archduke Poggle the Lesser to Count Dooku, during the Battle of Geonosis[2]

The warrior caste was a caste of Geonosians dedicated to warfare. Members of the caste were known as Geonosian warriors,[3] Geonosian soldier drones,[1] Geonosian drones,[4] or simply Geonosian soldiers. Geonosian soldiers were the only type of Geonosian drone that had functional wings.[1] They possessed tough exoskeletons that gave them protection from injury.[3]

Description

The Geonosian drones made up the lowest castes of their hives, and they served ruling Geonosian queens and aristocrats, as soldiers, laborers and capable pilots.[4] One type of warrior[5] was the Geonosian royal guard, who would serve as bodyguards for an important officials.[6]

The Geonosian drones were clever warriors, who fought with sonic blasters and force pikes. They were skilled in armed and unarmed combat and flight.[4] Their tough exoskeletons gave them protection from injury,[3] as well as created a natural armor.[4]

History

Clone troopers derided the drones as "bugs," but respected them in battle.[4]

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary, New Edition
  2. ↑ Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Star Wars: On the Front Lines
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Character Encyclopedia - Join the Battle!
  5. ↑ TCW mini logo Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Legacy of Terror"
  6. ↑ StarWars.com The Clone Wars Episode Guide: Legacy of Terror on StarWars.com (original site is defunct)
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