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- "Look, good against remotes is one thing. Good against the living? That's something else."
- ―Han Solo, to Luke Skywalker
The Marksman-H training remote,[1] often referred to as a remote or lightsaber training drone, was a type of droid used to train its user how to properly deflect blaster bolts with a lightsaber.[2]
Description[]
Quick and unpredictable, they had multiple power levels, including lethal and sting.[7] When used to train Jedi Initiates, they remained on the sting setting, creating a feeling that Jedi Gella Nattai later described as "tickling."[8] They were also capable of being programmed for defensive purposes.[3] Continual exposure to Jedi training remotes' sting blasts potentially led to coma and incontinence.[9]
History[]
![Falcon-lounge](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/e/e6/Falcon-lounge.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/300?cb=20130311221516)
Luke Skywalker practices against a Marksman-H remote on the Millennium Falcon.
The Jedi Order used remotes to train Jedi Initiates during the High Republic Era[8] and later waning days of the Galactic Republic.[10] During the reign of the Galactic Empire, the Imperial Army was known to use them as drones.[4]
En route to the planet Alderaan, burgeoning Jedi Luke Skywalker practiced against a Marksman-H remote, using his father's lightsaber. Though initially unable to block the remote's fire, he learned to rely on the Force when his mentor, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, challenged Skywalker by blocking his sight.[2] Several decades later, rogue stormtrooper Finn happened upon a Marksman-H remote, stored in a brown bag, while looking for bandages to treat the injured Wookiee Chewbacca.[11] Sometime after that, Rey used a red one while furthering her Jedi training on Ajan Kloss.[6]
Behind the scenes[]
According to Star Wars Insider 215, the original training remote prop from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope was a kit-bashed product from various model kits the production could buy. Pieces from World War II German tank model kits and a haulage truck model kit saw use. The plastic base for the prop was six inches long.[12]
Appearances[]
Non-canon appearances[]
LEGO STAR WARS: Celebrate the Season — "All I Want For Life Day"
LEGO STAR WARS: Celebrate the Season — "Father's Day" (Dream sequence)
LEGO STAR WARS: Celebrate the Season — "Wrapping Up The Falcon" (As ornament)
- LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
- LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales (In flashback(s))
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
- The Sims 4 Star Wars: Journey to Batuu
- Fortnite
Star Wars: Visions — "I Am Your Mother"
"Splash Landing!" — LEGO Star Wars 96
Sources[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ultimate Star Wars
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
- ↑ 3.0 3.1
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "A Test of Strength"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ezra's Gamble
- ↑ Star Wars (2015) 4
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
- ↑
"Breaking Ranks" Episode Guide | Star Wars Rebels on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 The High Republic: Convergence
- ↑ The Vow of Silver Dawn
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens
- ↑
"Worldwide" — Star Wars Insider 215