KX9 laser cannon

The KX9 laser cannon was a powerful laser cannon produced by the Taim & Bak weapons company and could operate both in and out of space. They were considerably more powerful than those on the various TIE models.

Description[]

StayOnTarget-TCG — An X-wing firing all four KX9 lasers

The KX9 was a model of laser cannon manufactured by Taim & Bak. Four of these cannons were installed on Incom Corporation's T-65 X-wing starfighter. Each laser was mounted at the end of one of the fighter's S-foils. The lasers could be fire-linked, discharging simultaneously or in alternating pairs.^[1] Located near the tip of the KX9 was a magnetic flashback suppressor, which stopped any overcharged blasts from damaging the cannon.^[2]

The pilots interfaced with the lasers through a Fabritech ANq 3.6 tracking computer with was linked to an IN-344-B "Sightline" holographic imaging system.^[1]

History[]

The Taim & Bak KX9 laser cannons saw action in several notable battles during the Rise of the Empire era and the Rebellion era because of their involvement with popular military vehicles.

The KX9's were present at the Battle of Yavin onboard the T-65 X-wings, which were instrumental in the success of the Rebels.

The laser cannons appeared again during the Battle of Hoth on the T-65's, which were escorting the rebel transports past the Imperial fleet and the AT-AT's which were assaulting the Rebel ground base.

They were also involved in the Battle of Endor on the X-wing's, which assaulted the incomplete second Death Star.