Post by Marcus Starkiller on Oct 4, 2006 21:06:09 GMT -5
LM-432 crab droid
Production information
Manufacturer Techno Union
Model LM-432 crab droid
Class Walker
Technical specifications
Length 1.49 meters (mid-sized unit)
Armament Twin blasters
Water/mud jet sprayer
Gungan bubble wort projector (large units only)
Crew Integrated droid brain
Passengers None
Usage
Role(s) Depending on size:
Espionage
Heavy cavalry
Armor
Era(s) Rise of the Empire era
Affiliation Techno Union
Confederacy of Independent Systems
Galactic Empire
LM-432 crab droids were battle droids used by the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Wars. They were nicknamed "muckrackers" because of their extensive use in marshy terrain. Their name was derived from their six-legged scuttling movement.
As well as their powerful pincer legs, LM-432 crab droids were armed with twin blasters. They were also equipped with a vacuum pump system integrated into their forward pincers, that could suck up mud and then spit it out to either clear space for Separatist forces or obscure the visual sensors of enemy forces. This earned them the nickname of "muckracker".
In addition to the vacuum, crab droids were armed with twin blasters. Some units later in the war traded the pump system for bubble wort projectors, a form of Gungan technology that could temporarily imprison foes.
LM-432 units were covered by armorplast-shielding that could deflect blaster shots. The largest legs of a LM-432 unit were tipped with heavy duranium stabilizers that could secure purchase on even bedrock.
Crab droids were first deployed in conflicts on marshy worlds, but their ability to cross difficult terrain and even scale jagged surfaces led to their usage elsewhere, such as at the Battle of Utapau.
Other variants of the LM-432 crab droid included tiny models for espionage and giant versions that served as mobile armor. One rare variant was equipped with Gungan bubble wort projectors that could imprison their targets in force fields.
Following the execution of the Separatist Council by Darth Sidious's new apprentice, Darth Vader, these units were de-activated.
Some units would later be utilized in Imperial Academy live fire training sessions, and would be among the inspirations for the Imperial MT-AT walker.
Production information
Manufacturer Techno Union
Model LM-432 crab droid
Class Walker
Technical specifications
Length 1.49 meters (mid-sized unit)
Armament Twin blasters
Water/mud jet sprayer
Gungan bubble wort projector (large units only)
Crew Integrated droid brain
Passengers None
Usage
Role(s) Depending on size:
Espionage
Heavy cavalry
Armor
Era(s) Rise of the Empire era
Affiliation Techno Union
Confederacy of Independent Systems
Galactic Empire
LM-432 crab droids were battle droids used by the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Wars. They were nicknamed "muckrackers" because of their extensive use in marshy terrain. Their name was derived from their six-legged scuttling movement.
As well as their powerful pincer legs, LM-432 crab droids were armed with twin blasters. They were also equipped with a vacuum pump system integrated into their forward pincers, that could suck up mud and then spit it out to either clear space for Separatist forces or obscure the visual sensors of enemy forces. This earned them the nickname of "muckracker".
In addition to the vacuum, crab droids were armed with twin blasters. Some units later in the war traded the pump system for bubble wort projectors, a form of Gungan technology that could temporarily imprison foes.
LM-432 units were covered by armorplast-shielding that could deflect blaster shots. The largest legs of a LM-432 unit were tipped with heavy duranium stabilizers that could secure purchase on even bedrock.
Crab droids were first deployed in conflicts on marshy worlds, but their ability to cross difficult terrain and even scale jagged surfaces led to their usage elsewhere, such as at the Battle of Utapau.
Other variants of the LM-432 crab droid included tiny models for espionage and giant versions that served as mobile armor. One rare variant was equipped with Gungan bubble wort projectors that could imprison their targets in force fields.
Following the execution of the Separatist Council by Darth Sidious's new apprentice, Darth Vader, these units were de-activated.
Some units would later be utilized in Imperial Academy live fire training sessions, and would be among the inspirations for the Imperial MT-AT walker.