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'''World Devastators''' were several superweapons devised by Umak Leth and fielded by the Clone of Emperor Palpatine in 10ABY.
[[Image:World_Devastators.jpg|thumb|200px|A group of World Devastators attacking the water planet [[Mon Calamari]]]]


The '''World Devastator''' was a type of [[superweapon]] designed by [[Umak Leth]] and used by the reborn Emperor [[Palpatine]]. Key to the World Devastator's design is that it can consume large quantities of [[matter]] and use it as [[fuel]] or as a production resource<ref>[[Dark Empire]]</ref>.


== Characteristics ==
==Physical Description==


World Devastators were giant (although no two world mature World Devastators were the same size or shape, see below) highly automated spacecraft capable of entering a planetary atmopshere hovering over the ground on vast repulsorlift engines. They were heavily armed but their most notable features being that they were equiped powerful tractor beams that could pull in material (including ships up to the size of a Star Destroyer) and send it into Molecular Furnaces for proccessing, which provided raw material for giant automated assembly lines able to produce vast automated fleets of TIE/d starfighters, as well as being able to produce ships including star destroyers and even additional World Devastators, as well as increasing their size and armament. In a matter of months, World Devastators can devour entire planets.
As the World Devastator is capable of modifying and upgrading itself, no two units are alike in appearance or size. It consists of an angular primary [[hull]] containing a [[molecular furnace]], production facilities, [[TIE Fighter|TIE fighter]] hangars and massive landing claws, suspended above the ground by [[repulsorlift]]s.


Although fitted with a variety of [[weapon]]s, including [[turbolaser]]s and [[proton torpedo]] launchers<ref>SW: [[Rogue Squadron (videogame)]]</ref>, the World Devastator's primary means of planetary destruction is a molecular furnace, fed by [[tractor beam]]s and capable of deconstructing any matter it consumes. This matter can then be used to repair and expand the vessel, fuel its reactors or construct new vehicles, ranging in size from [[fighter]]s to [[capital ship]]s or even new World Devastators, provided sufficient resources are available. Given sufficient time, a fleet of World Devastators can consume an entire planet.


== Service ==
A World Devastator's actions are coordinated by a [[droid]] brain. The vessel itself is highly automated, requiring only a skeleton crew to operate.


World Devastators were first deployed during the first Battle of Mon Calamari, in which New Republic Forces (Complete with Capital Ship support) proved to be incapable of stopping them as they devoured vast streches of the planet. They were only stopped thanks to stolen imperial security Files, allowing New Republic forces to disable the automated production facillities.
==History==


Following an initial deployment in the [[Border Regions]]<ref>[[Dark Empire]] Sourcebook</ref>, the World Devastators fought their first major battle at [[Mon Calamari]], proving to be a nigh-unstoppable force. The vessels were capable of withstanding attacks from various fighters and an Imperial-class [[Star Destroyer]] before succumbing to internal sabotage, as a computer virus caused the World devastators to turn on each other.
==References==
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Latest revision as of 13:31, 3 October 2008

A group of World Devastators attacking the water planet Mon Calamari

The World Devastator was a type of superweapon designed by Umak Leth and used by the reborn Emperor Palpatine. Key to the World Devastator's design is that it can consume large quantities of matter and use it as fuel or as a production resource[1].

Physical Description

As the World Devastator is capable of modifying and upgrading itself, no two units are alike in appearance or size. It consists of an angular primary hull containing a molecular furnace, production facilities, TIE fighter hangars and massive landing claws, suspended above the ground by repulsorlifts.

Although fitted with a variety of weapons, including turbolasers and proton torpedo launchers[2], the World Devastator's primary means of planetary destruction is a molecular furnace, fed by tractor beams and capable of deconstructing any matter it consumes. This matter can then be used to repair and expand the vessel, fuel its reactors or construct new vehicles, ranging in size from fighters to capital ships or even new World Devastators, provided sufficient resources are available. Given sufficient time, a fleet of World Devastators can consume an entire planet.

A World Devastator's actions are coordinated by a droid brain. The vessel itself is highly automated, requiring only a skeleton crew to operate.

History

Following an initial deployment in the Border Regions[3], the World Devastators fought their first major battle at Mon Calamari, proving to be a nigh-unstoppable force. The vessels were capable of withstanding attacks from various fighters and an Imperial-class Star Destroyer before succumbing to internal sabotage, as a computer virus caused the World devastators to turn on each other.

References

  1. ↑ Dark Empire
  2. ↑ SW: Rogue Squadron (videogame)
  3. ↑ Dark Empire Sourcebook
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