The Heavy Battle Droid was a modified version of the B1-series battle droid,[1] being equipped with firing programs to help in combat. They were armed with E-5C heavy blaster rifles and a disc shield emitter built into their chests to stop most types of incoming enemy fire. However, their feet were still vulnerable and it slowed their movement significantly. Additionally, the heavy units could enter into a sentry mode, during which the droid would focus on using the heavy firepower of a Z-6 rotary blaster cannon. They were nearly identical to standard B1 Battle Droids with the exception of the gray markings on their head, torso, crotch and limbs. There were Geonosis and camouflaged variants of Heavy Battle Droids, and they could also be pilot or commander battle droids.[2]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars Battlefront II (First appearance)
Non-canon appearances[]
Sources[]
- Star Wars: The Black Series (Pack: Heavy Battle Droid) (backup link) (First identified as Heavy Battle Droid)
- "Battle Droids and Other Droids of War" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars: The Vintage Collection Gaming Greats (Pack: Heavy Battle Droid) (backup link)