The A-DSD Advanced Dwarf Spider Droid was a more heavily armed and armored version of the DSD1-dwarf spider droid and the heavy dwarf spider droid, capable of operating in complete darkness.
Characteristics[]
It was built for tough combat on uneven terrain, and was therefore equipped with multiple weapons systems. These included dual target-seeking missiles which could fire once the targeting systems had a lock-on. The A-DSD had plated front legs, the plates being large enough to protect it from any forward attack, unless they were blown off, which was relatively easy to do. On top of the droid's frame was a powerful cannon that shot high-energy bolts with explosive power and tremendous range of destruction.
The unit did possess one weakness, namely its lone, red, optical cluster; though it could scan the surrounding area for enemies, it was still a vulnerable point, much as on the original dwarf spider droid. Anti-armor weaponry was also considered particularly effective against these units. According to Sev, it was slower than a Gungan tree sloth.
History[]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: Republic Commando