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In the [[Star Wars]] universe, a ''' | In the [[Star Wars]] universe, a '''repulsorlift engine''' (often just called a "repulsor") is a device capable of negating the effects of [[gravity]]. The technology is commonly used on vehicles ranging from [[landspeeder]]s to [[starship]]s. | ||
==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
Repulsorlifts exist in a variety of sizes, from shipboard systems capable of supporting mile-long spacecraft<ref>[[Star Wars: Attack of the Clones]]</ref> to the miniature versions built into certain [[droid]]s<ref>[[Interrogation droid]] as seen in [[ANH]]</ref>. They require a [[gravity well]] to operate, limiting their use to the immediate vicinity of planets or other sources of gravity<ref>[http://www.starwars.com/databank/technology/repulsorlift/ Star Wars Databank]</ref>. Unlike chemical [[thruster]]s, repulsorlifts do not seem to adversely affect whatever is located underneath them<ref>[[Star Wars: The Phantom Menace]]</ref>. Their silent operation and low [[power]] requirements makes them suited for use in densely populated areas. Their popularity and widespread use indicate high reliability. | |||
Repulsorlifts exist in a variety of sizes, from shipboard systems capable of supporting mile-long spacecraft<ref>[[Star Wars: Attack of the Clones]]</ref> to the miniature versions built into certain [[droid]]s<ref>[[Interrogation droid]] as seen in [[ANH]]</ref>. They require a [[gravity well]] to operate, limiting their use to the immediate vicinity of planets or other sources of gravity<ref>[http://www.starwars.com/databank/technology/repulsorlift/ Star Wars Databank]</ref>. Unlike chemical [[thruster]]s, repulsorlifts do not seem to adversely affect whatever is located underneath them<ref>[[Star Wars: The Phantom Menace]]</ref>. Their silent operation and low [[power]] requirements makes them suited for use in densely populated areas. Their popularity and widespread indicate | |||
Repulsorlifts have difficulty operating when exposed to certain [[electromagnetism|electromagnetic]] phenomena or when they pass through [[shield]]s. | Repulsorlifts have difficulty operating when exposed to certain [[electromagnetism|electromagnetic]] phenomena or when they pass through [[shield]]s. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 16:29, 19 November 2007
In the Star Wars universe, a repulsorlift engine (often just called a "repulsor") is a device capable of negating the effects of gravity. The technology is commonly used on vehicles ranging from landspeeders to starships.
Usage
Repulsorlifts exist in a variety of sizes, from shipboard systems capable of supporting mile-long spacecraft[1] to the miniature versions built into certain droids[2]. They require a gravity well to operate, limiting their use to the immediate vicinity of planets or other sources of gravity[3]. Unlike chemical thrusters, repulsorlifts do not seem to adversely affect whatever is located underneath them[4]. Their silent operation and low power requirements makes them suited for use in densely populated areas. Their popularity and widespread use indicate high reliability.
Repulsorlifts have difficulty operating when exposed to certain electromagnetic phenomena or when they pass through shields.