A magnetic signature was a way of detecting an object. During the Battle of Christophsis, Admiral Trench attempted to use the magnetic signature of the Galactic Republic's new stealth ship as a means to lock onto and attack it. The magnetic signature in a starship was caused by electricity.^[1] Steelpeckers were drawn to the magnetic signature on metal.^[2] Starship magnetic signatures could be altered via the use of signature keys.^[3]

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Appearances[]

• Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Cat and Mouse" (First mentioned)
• Star Wars: The Bad Batch — "Cut and Run" (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars: The Bad Batch — "Cornered" (First appearance)

Sources[]

• "Cat and Mouse" Episode Guide | The Clone Wars on StarWars.com (backup link)
• Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Visual Dictionary

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