Weapon Systems

Reference Book: Star Wars Saga Edition Starships of the Galaxy

See also: SotG Starship Modifications

Most Starships carry at least one or two Weapon Systems, for defense against pirates and asteroids if nothing else. Every Weapon System is required to have an Arms Load-Out permit, but as long as a civilian ship isn't bristling with Proton Torpedo Launchers, very few officials care to check such things. Similarly, no matter what documentation you have, a vessel outfitted with Heavy Turbolasers is viewed with suspicion unless it belongs to a well-known ally.

Several common (And some not-so-common) Weapon Systems are detailed below. Note that the damage given for these Weapon Systems is typical, not absolute, and naming conventions are far from universal. It's impossible to detail every Weapon System for every manufacturer throughout every era. These values are representative, and a Gamemaster is free to modify them as they desire.

Weapon Systems Edit

*This Weapon System can only be mounted on a Vehicle of Colossal (Frigate) size or larger.

Weapon System Ranges Edit

*This Weapon System can only be mounted on a Vehicle of Colossal (Frigate) size or larger.

Additional Weapon Systems Edit

The below Weapon Systems include all Weapon Systems found throughout the Star Wars Saga Edition addons.

Threats of the Galaxy Edit

Clone Wars Campaign Guide Edit

Vehicle Weapon Systems share many of the same design characteristics as Starship Weapon Systems, and the two are often interchangeable. This allows vehicle weapons to be employed against starships-as seen at the Battle of Geonosis- and, of course, lets weapons factories crank out weapons without the need for wholesale retooling of the assembly lines.

Below are a few weapons used by the Republic during the Clone Wars. Some of these are later discontinued but might be available as "Military Surplus" in later eras.

Legacy Era Campaign Guide Edit

Rebellion Era Campaign Guide Edit

Vehicle Weapons and Starship Weapons are often interchangeable; Vehicle Weapons are just as effective against Starships as are Starship Weapons. Below is described one of the Weapon Systems employed by The Galactic Empire.

Galaxy at War Edit

The following new Weapon Systems can be used to create different Vehicle Combat dynamics.

*Droids and creatures in Environmental Suits or Vehicles are immune to this damage.

 Homebrew Weapon Systems Edit

Homebrew Reference Book: Clone Wars Saga Edition Fan Sourcebook - Vehicles and Vessels

The Clone Wars, like the later Galactic Civil War, were a boon to weapon developers. Government contracts worth trillions upon trillions of credits allowed for extensive research and development. This era of innovation led to a number of technological breakthroughs and experimental technologies that were unique to the era. Keep in mind that many modifications presented below are considerably more powerful than standard weaponry and the Gamemaster should, as always, use caution when letting players add such systems to their own craft.

 Weapon System Ranges Edit

^{2: This Weapon System can only be mounted on a Vehicle of Colossal size or larger.}