Reference Book: Star Wars Saga Edition Scavenger's Guide to Droids
See also: Droid Manufacturers
Roche is the popular nickname for the Verpine Droid Manufacturer Roche Hive Mechanical Apparatus Design and Construction Activity for Those Who Need the Hive's Machines. Like their creators, Roche Droids are insectoid, causing poor sales of early models, even to other insectoid Species. However, the Verpines' love of technology drives them to refine the line, so their line of Droids slowly expands into the galactic market.
Limited distribution makes new units difficult to obtain, requiring making a trip to the Roche System or locating an Ithorian herdship with an authorized dealer. Used units- especially worker drones and other early models- can be purchased at a highly discounted rate from used Droid and junk dealers throughout the backwaters of the galaxy.
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Roche units are precisely constructed with easily modified appendages and accessories.
- When modifying an Appendage, a Droid Accessory, or a Tool or Instrument mounted on an Appendage, apply a +5 circumstance bonus to the Mechanics check (See Modifying Droids). This bonus does not apply to Droids modifying themselves.