Lightsabers, Blasters and Ion Cannons: The 'Star Wars' Weaponry Quiz
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There are many types of weapon in the "Star Wars" arsenal — whether you prefer a good blaster at your side or a more elegant weapon for a more civilized age, check your knowledge with this "Star Wars" weaponry quiz.
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Which alien race is known to use bowcasters?
The most well-known wielder of a bowcaster is the Wookiee Chewbacca.
What makes an ion cannon different from a typical energy weapon?
It causes no physical damage but disrupts electrical systems temporarily.
They can only be controlled with the Force.
A large enough ion cannon can disable an entire starship by disrupting its electrical systems.
What is distinctive (and controversial) about Kylo Ren's lightsaber?
It has a plasma beam crossguard.
Its plasma blade is black and therefore nearly invisible.
The handle can be turned around and used as a standard blaster pistol.
Ren's plasma crossguard caused a lively Internet debate as to whether they were of any practical use or would cause him to accidentally chop his own fingers off.
What did a First Order stormtrooper use his Z6 shock baton for in "The Force Awakens?"
to punch a hole in the hull of the Millennium Falcon
to battle Finn, who was wielding a lightsaber
The stormtrooper battles Finn, and also pulls off some wicked spins, with his shock baton.
When Admiral Motti said, "This [redacted] is now the ultimate power in the universe! I suggest we use it!" what weapon was he referring to?
the Imperial star destroyer Executor
Motti was encouraging his fellow Imperials to use their new superweapon, the Death Star. Nevertheless, Vader found Motti's lack of faith disturbing.
What do the Ewoks use to destroy an AT-ST?
A pair of swinging tree trunks.
Without advanced technology, the Ewoks are forced to do much of their fighting with nets, rocks and logs.
The BlasTech E-11 blaster rifle was standard issue for what large military group?
the Imperial Stormtroopers
Stormtroopers often complained that the recoil on the E-11 made it inaccurate.
What did Rebel pilots use proton torpedoes for at the Battle of Yavin?
eliminate Imperial capital ships that were guarding the planet's orbit
scatter Tie fighter squadrons
Luke Skywalker fired two proton torpedoes into an exhaust port on the Death Star, destroying it in a massive explosion.
What did a Jedi in training typically have to do with a lightsaber to become a Jedi Knight?
adjust the lightsaber's color to match his or her Force aura
Traditionally, Jedi had to retrieve a Kyber crystal and use it to build his or her own lightsaber to complete Jedi training.
When Princess Leia visits Jabba's palace in disguise, what weapon does she threaten him with?
Leia's seemingly suicidal threat to set off her thermal detonator makes her Jabba's kind of scum: "fearless and inventive."
What is a vibroblade?
a shoulder-mounted laser cannon
an energy sword that would vibrate and detonate if held by an unauthorized user
a bladed weapon that generated intense ultrasonic vibrations to increase cutting power
The ultrasonic vibrations of a vibroblade could even deflect lightsabers if they were manufactured with advanced materials.
Which Sith Lord based the design of his double-bladed lightsaber on an ancient Zabrak weapon?
Darth Maul's double lightsaber was built so either end could be used independently if the other half was destroyed.
While anyone can wield a lightsaber, they are most commonly used by Jedi and…
Their use of lightsabers has made for many exciting lightsaber battles between Jedi and Sith.
Which bounty hunter wore distinctive Mandalorian armor?
Both Boba Fett and his father, Jango Fett wore Mandalorian armor.
What non-destructive weapon did Imperial star destroyers and the Death Star use to trap enemy ships?
Imperial tractor beams were strong enough to capture even ships as large as freighters, like the Millennium Falcon.
What pilot guidance system did Luke turn off during the attack on the first Death Star?
automatic altitude control
proximity avoidance system
Several X-Wing pilots failed to hit the target using their targeting computers, so Luke turned his off and used the Force to guide his aim (at the suggestion of the ghostly voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi).
Luke doesn't have his lightsaber when he fights the Rancor, so what does he use to kill it?
a spear made from a shard of broken metal
a massive metal door that crushes the Rancor
an explosion caused by overloading the electronic door lock
Luke's use of the door to crush the Rancor broke the monster keeper's heart as well.
Which of these companies was a major weapons manufacturer during the Galactic Civil War between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance?
SoroSuub produced weapons for both the Empire and the Rebels at different points in the war.
What weapon did the Rebel Alliance use to escape Hoth while the Imperial fleet was in orbit?
The massive ion cannon at the Rebel base was able to disable the Imperial star destroyers long enough for the transports to jump to hyperspace and escape. The first transport is away!
Sith lords can use the Force to choke enemies, fling objects at them and to generate what other deadly effect?
making enemies' blood boil
Darth Sidious was particularly fond of using Force lightning on his foes.
What made General Greivous a formidable opponent in lightsaber combat?
His armored skin was impervious to lightsabers.
His cybernetic body gave him immense physical strength.
He had four arms and could wield four lightsabers simultaneously.
Greivous' quad-saber combat style was a unique challenge for Obi-Wan Kenobi.
What weapon did Han Solo use to shoot first?
BlasTech DL-44 heavy blaster pistol
RangeMaster LR-3 light mortar
Han used a trusty DL-44, but maybe he shot second? Or they shot at the same time? Nah, he definitely shot first.
What color is Mace Windu's lightsaber?
Actor Samuel L. Jackson requested that Mace Windu get a unique amethyst-colored lightsaber because purple is his favorite color.
Although a deflector shield could protect entire ships or planets from attack, they could be shut down by destroying or disabling what?
The ground assault at Hoth, for instance, was intended to destroy the Rebels' shield generator so the Imperial fleet could attack from orbit.
Boba Fett was undone by the rocket on his back, but he had a versatile weapon that fired rockets, flames and more mounted somewhere else on his body. Where?
Wrist rockets and wrist flamethrowers are kind of a thing in the Star Wars universe, and Boba Fett wore them well.
The electrostaff was designed as a low-cost counter to what famous weapon?
An electrostaff could deflect and block lightsaber attacks, unlike most melee weapons.
If you run into a Tusken Raider while on Tattoine, what weapon might he use to attack you?
gloves covered with krayt dragon teeth
The Tusken Raiders' gaderffii sticks were clubs with blades on them, though Tuskens also used blaster rifles.
Which aliens threw energy balls called "boomas" at their enemies in battle?
The Gungans used plasma boomas against the Federation's droid army in the Battle of Naboo.
What did Luke Skywalker use to bullseye womp rats back home?
The maneuverable T-16 was perfect for flying through narrow Beggar's Canyon on Tattoine.
What weapons protected the surface of the Death Star from enemy attack?
X-Wings and other small fighters were small enough to evade most turbolaser attacks.
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