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The '''B2 Super Battle Droid''' (or '''SBD''') is a model of combat [[droid]], designed by [[Baktoid Combat Automata]]. They are used alongside the lighter battle droids as heavy [[infantry]].
[[Image:B2 superbattledroid.jpg|thumb|right|Super battle droids march into the [[Geonosis]] arena]]
'''Super battle droids''' (SBDs) are a model of [[battle droid|combat droid]] designed by Baktoid Combat Automata. They fight alongside the lighter [[battle droid]]s as heavy infantry.


==History==
==History==
The SBD was first deployed by the [[Trade Federation]] and subsequently adopted by the [[Techno Union]] and [[Confederacy of Independent Systems]]. They saw extensive action during the [[Clone Wars]] as ground troops<ref>[[Star Wars: Attack of the Clones]]</ref>.
The SBD was first deployed by the [[Trade Federation]] and subsequently adopted by the [[Techno Union]] and [[Confederacy of Independent Systems]]. They saw extensive action during the [[Clone Wars]] as ground troops<ref>[[Star Wars: Attack of the Clones]]</ref>.


Following the end of the Clone Wars, the SBD was retired. Some units were later reactivated to serve in private hands; a number were successfully deployed against the [[Yuuzhan Vong]]<ref>[http://www.starwars.com/databank/droid/superbattledroid/ Star Wars databank]</ref>.
===Expanded Universe===
Following the end of the Clone Wars, the SBD was generally retired, but some units were later transferred to private hands, and a number were successfully deployed against the [[Yuuzhan Vong]]<ref>[http://www.starwars.com/databank/droid/superbattledroid/ Star Wars databank]</ref>.


==Description==
==Description==
Super battle droids have a humanoid shape. They are larger than B1 battle droids and more heavily armored, especially around the torso; allowing them to withstand some small arms fire. Super battle droids are armed with a dual [[blaster]] mounted in the forearm and can operate customized blaster rifles.<ref>[[Star Wars: Attack of the Clones]]</ref>


The Super Battle Droid has a [[human]]oid shape developed out of that of the B1. However, it is better [[armour]]ed, especially around the torso; this allows it withstand some small arms fire. One of the B1's main flaws was it's reliance on a [[droid control ship]]'s signal, which was rectified in the B2 by providing it with more robust, albeit violent and temperamental, [[AI]]. It is fitted with a [[dual blaster]] and capable of operating customized [[blaster|rifles]]<ref>[[Star Wars: Attack of the Clones]]</ref>.
B2 Super Battle Droids appear to be marginally smarter than [[B1 Battle Droid]]s.
 
The SBD can be fitted with an assortment of specialized appendages depending on the terrain in which it will be deployed.


==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:30, 9 December 2021

Super battle droids march into the Geonosis arena

Super battle droids (SBDs) are a model of combat droid designed by Baktoid Combat Automata. They fight alongside the lighter battle droids as heavy infantry.

History

The SBD was first deployed by the Trade Federation and subsequently adopted by the Techno Union and Confederacy of Independent Systems. They saw extensive action during the Clone Wars as ground troops[1].

Expanded Universe

Following the end of the Clone Wars, the SBD was generally retired, but some units were later transferred to private hands, and a number were successfully deployed against the Yuuzhan Vong[2].

Description

Super battle droids have a humanoid shape. They are larger than B1 battle droids and more heavily armored, especially around the torso; allowing them to withstand some small arms fire. Super battle droids are armed with a dual blaster mounted in the forearm and can operate customized blaster rifles.[3]

B2 Super Battle Droids appear to be marginally smarter than B1 Battle Droids.

References