Aratech Repulsor Company, also known as Aratech Systems[4] was a manufacturer that started out before 4000 BBY, and manufactured, among other things, sniper rifles and G0-T0 infrastructure planning system droids, including the most infamous unit, known simply as G0-T0 or "Goto". The company was often at odds with the larger Czerka Corporation, who they saw as conservative and immoral. When several of their G0-T0s rebelled against the Galactic Republic in 3946 BBY, Aratech's deteriorating reputation amongst much of the galactic population nearly bankrupted itself. The company's second attempt at networked droids was the BRT supercomputer. Another failure, Aratech abandoned droid manufacturing and focused on repulsorlift technology.
As Aratech Repulsor Company, it pledged its support to the Republic during the Clone Wars. Their most noted product was the 74-Z speeder bike, which remained in service throughout the Clone Wars and the reign of Palpatine's Galactic Empire.
During the Rise of the Empire era, Aratech Corporation sent support staff to various Imperial outposts and garrisons.
History
Aratech was formed prior to 4000 BBY as a weapons and droid manufacturers and during the Galactic War, it announced a revolution in terms of speeder technology and design.[5] At the same time, the company offered a reward to any slicer who could hack the prototype of their security system.[4]
The company eventually became the Aratech Repulsor Company and manufactured the 74-Z speeder bike for the Galactic Republic.[1]
Staff members from the Aratech Corporation gave advanced briefings and training to Imperial biker scout personnel.[6]
Appearances
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: The Old Republic Cartel Market
- Star Wars: The Old Republic (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Galactic Strongholds (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: The Old Republic: Shadow of Revan (Mentioned only)
- Jedi Trial (Mentioned only)
- Republic Commando: Triple Zero (Mentioned only)
- Death in the Undercity (also reprinted in Classic Adventures: Volume Three) (Mentioned only)
- "Infiltration" — Supernova (Mentioned only)
- "You're in the Army Now!" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 2 (also reprinted in Classic Adventures: Volume Four — The Best of the Journal) (Mentioned only)
- "Swoop Gangs" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 6 (also reprinted in Classic Adventures: Volume Four — The Best of the Journal) (Mentioned only)
- "The Ando Project" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 11 (Mentioned only)
- "Abregado-Rae Intrigue" — No Disintegrations (Mentioned only)
- Jedi Dawn (Mentioned only)
- "A Rancor Comes to Tatooine" — The Star Wars Sourcebook (also reprinted in Second Edition) (Mentioned only)
- Allegiance (and audiobook) (Mentioned only)
- Choices of One (Mentioned only)
- Black Ice (Mentioned only)
- Beyond the Rim (Mentioned only)
- "Takeover at Whisper Base" — Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Beginner Game (Mentioned only)
- "Perlemian Haul" — Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook (Mentioned only)
- Scavenger Hunt (Mentioned only)
- "Into the Heat of Battle" — Instant Adventures (Mentioned only)
- "New Recruits and Rebel Guns" — Instant Adventures (Mentioned only)
- Operation: Elrood (Mentioned only)
- The Jewel of Yavin (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided (Mentioned only)
- The Game Chambers of Questal (also reprinted in Classic Adventures: Volume Five) (Mentioned only)
- "Idol Intentions" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 12 (Mentioned only)
- "The Event of the Season" — Tapani Sector Instant Adventures (Mentioned only)
- A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker (and audiobook)
- X-Wing: Wedge's Gamble (and unabridged audiobook) (Mentioned only)
- "Plant Food" — The Kathol Outback (Reprinted and collected in The DarkStryder Campaign, Deluxe) (Mentioned only)
- "Endgame" — Endgame (Reprinted and collected in The DarkStryder Campaign, Deluxe) (Mentioned only)
- "First Contact" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 1 (also reprinted in The Best of the Star Wars Adventure Journal, Issues 1-4; Classic Adventures: Volume Four — The Best of the Journal; Tales from the Empire; and Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club) (Mentioned only)
- Fate of the Jedi: Abyss (and audiobook) (Mentioned only)
- Fate of the Jedi: Vortex (and audiobook) (Mentioned only)
Sources
- The Star Wars Sourcebook
- Imperial Sourcebook
- Galaxy Guide 5: Return of the Jedi
- The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook
- Cracken's Rebel Field Guide
- Heir to the Empire Sourcebook
- Galaxy Guide 7: Mos Eisley
- Galaxy Guide 9: Fragments from the Rim
- The Last Command Sourcebook
- The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook, Second Edition
- Star Wars Miniatures Battles Companion
- The Star Wars Sourcebook, Second Edition
- Imperial Sourcebook, Second Edition
- Galaxy Guide 11: Criminal Organizations
- "Wanted by Cracken" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 4
- Goroth: Slave of the Empire
- Galladinium's Fantastic Technology
- "The Greel Wood Haven" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 6
- Alliance Intelligence Reports
- The DarkStryder Campaign
- Star Wars Gamemaster Screen, Revised
- Galaxy Guide 5: Return of the Jedi, Second Edition
- ° Star Wars: The Power of the Force toy line (1995)
- The Truce at Bakura Sourcebook
- The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook
- The Jedi Academy Sourcebook
- "Cracken's Rebel Operatives" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 10
- Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide
- Wretched Hives of Scum & Villainy
- Rules of Engagement: The Rebel SpecForce Handbook
- Star Wars Trilogy Sourcebook, Special Edition
- Platt's Smugglers Guide
- The Essential Guide to Droids
- "The Starhoppers of Aduba-3" — Star Wars Gamer 4
- Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: The Illustrated Companion
- "Arms & Equipment Guide Extras!" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Arms & Equipment Guide
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Speeder Bike on LucasArts.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - Dantooine on LucasArts.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
- The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- Star Wars Battlefront: Prima Official Game Guide
- "The Imperial Backbone" on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) (as Aratech)
- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide
- "Guide to the Grand Army of the Republic" — Star Wars Insider 84
- Star Wars: Empire at War: Prima Official Game Guide
- "Order 66: Destroy All Jedi" — Star Wars Insider 87
- The New Essential Guide to Droids
- Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption Expansion: Prima Official Game Guide
- Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
- The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Scavenger's Guide to Droids
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Incredible Vehicles
- Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Beginner Game
- Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
- Star Wars: Complete Vehicles
- Enter the Unknown
- Suns of Fortune
- Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook
- Star Wars: The Card Game — Between the Shadows (Card: Speeder Bike)
- Lords of Nal Hutta
- Strongholds of Resistance
- Endless Vigil
- Cartel Market Specials: Week of March 20, 2017 on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
- #SWTOR Cartel Market Galactic Blowout: Friday, November 23 on The Old Republic's official website (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The New Essential Guide to Droids
- ↑ Star Wars Adventure Journal 11
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Star Wars: The Old Republic — Slicing Crew Skill mission: "The Aratech Bounty"
- ↑ Star Wars: The Old Republic — Slicing Crew Skill mission: "Tomorrow's Tech Today"
- ↑ Star Wars Customizable Card Game — Endor Limited (Card: Aratech Corporation) (backup link)