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| DF.9 Turret | |
| Type: | Weapon |
| Continuity: | Star Wars |
| Aliases: | DF.9 turret [1] DF.9 Anti-Infantry Battery |
| Availability: | Uncommon item |
| Model: | DF.9 |
| 1st appearance: | Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back |
The DF.9 Turret is a fictional weapon featured in the Star Wars multimedia franchise. It first appeared in the 1980 feature film, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
Description & History[]
The DF.9 Turret was an anti-infantry weapon utilized by the Alliance to Restore the Republic. The turret consisted of a cylindrical base through which a person could enter and a gunner station at the top where they could fire laser systems at advancing enemies. The gunner station could rotate 360 degrees, enabling them to combat enemy opponents from any direction.
The DF.9 Turret was used during the Battle of Hoth. When All Terrain Armored Transport walkers began advancing on the Rebel base, the DF.9 fired its laser cannon, but its payload was not sufficient enough to do any damage to the Imperial walkers. [2]
Notes[]
- This weapon is alternatively known as a DF.9 Anti-Infantry Battery.
- Hoth Turret redirects to this page. This is a shortcut for visitors searching for this article who may not be familiar with the item's actual name.
- DF.9 turret also redirects to this page (lowercase spelling).
- The physical appearance of the DF.9 Turret was conceptualized by artist Ralph McQuarrie.
- This weapon has only been referenced by the model DF.9 in the expanded universe reference material. It was never identified by name in the film.
- DF.9 Turrets are seen during the Hoth sequences in the Star Wars: Battlefront video game.
- A DF.9 Turret is seen in Star Wars, Volume 1 #40 ("Battleground Hoth!"), published by Marvel Comics, which was the official comic adaptation of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
- A toy version of the DF.9 Turret was presented in the Star Wars: Turret and Probot playset, which was released by Kenner in 1981 as part of their Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back toy line. The toy had a plastic door, which one could fit action figures into and a top that could pop open, so an action figure could serve as a gunner.
See also[]
Media
The World of Star Wars
Star Wars miscellaneous
References[]
- ↑ Star Wars: Rebel Alliance Sourcebook
- ↑ Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back