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Static pikes were a type of pike that emitted an electric charge.[2] They were used by the Geonosian picadors of the Petranaki Arena on the planet Geonosis in order to control the various animals used for entertainment in the arena.[1] In 22 BBY,[3] picadors riding orrays used static pikes to control the reek, nexu, and acklay that were released into the arena in order to execute the prisoners Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Padmé Amidala. One picador prodded the nexu with a static pike, prompting the creature to attack and kill the picador. After the execution expanded into the First Battle of Geonosis, Kenobi took a picador's static pike and hurled it like a javelin at the acklay, piercing its hide, but to little effect.[4] During the battle, a number of Geonosian guards wielded static pikes against a group of Padawans and their masters in the stands of the arena.[5]
Appearances
- Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones (First appearance)
- Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade (and audiobook)
- Darth Vader (2020) 2 (In flashback(s))
Sources
- Star Wars Helmet Collection: Imperial Gunner Weapons & Uniforms: The Geonosians
- Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded (First identified as static pike)
- Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy (Picture only)