Syntherope or synthrope, also known as synthecord, was a strong, synthetic rope. Among other things, it was used in ascension guns as a climbing tool which allowed the user to tether themselves and quickly travel upwards or horizontally.
The Tunroth bounty hunter Kiran Tatch was known to use it when capturing his quarry. Bandoliers stored them.[2]
Description
Syntherope, produced by Degan Explorations[3], was a thin, lightweight, and extremely strong synthetic rope utilized in nearly every industry across the galaxy. The rope's tensile strength was ten times that of durasteel. It was made from a mix of natural and synthetic chemicals and textiles, including proteins found in the excretions of many arachnid species.[1]
Syntherope was sold in twenty meter spools and was used primarily for climbing, rappelling, and securing cargo, though theoretically can be used anywhere that a stout rope would be needed. Syntherope's commonality and usefulness was such that there was a saying that a coil of syntherope could be found at the bottom of every backpack, pannier, and cargo crate within the Outer Rim Territories.[1]
Appearances
- Star Wars: The Old Republic (Mentioned only)
- "Only the Force" (Unlicensed)
- "Seregar Turnabout" — No Disintegrations
- "Rebel Breakout" — Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game
- "Spare Parts" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 11 (also reprinted in Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club) (First appearance)
- "To Fight Another Day" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 6 (also reprinted in Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club)
- Scoundrels (and audiobook)
- Winner Lose All
- Tatooine Manhunt (also reprinted in Classic Adventures: Volume Three)
- "Only Droids Serve the Maker" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 10 (also reprinted in Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club)
- Otherspace
- Introductory Adventure Game
- Graveyard of Alderaan (also reprinted in Classic Adventures: Volume Two)
- "All Our Sins Remembered" — Star Wars Gamemaster Kit (also reprinted in Classic Campaigns)
- Domain of Evil (also reprinted in Classic Adventures: Volume Two) (as synthirope)
- "Two for the Price of One" — Galaxy Guide 10: Bounty Hunters
- "Agent Nallok Is Missing" — Instant Adventures
- Operation: Elrood
- Starfall (also reprinted in Classic Adventures: Volume Five)
- Battle for the Golden Sun
- "Day of the Sepulchral Night" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 13 (also reprinted in Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club)
- "Black Curs Blues" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 8
- "Nightsaber" (original article link) on Wizards.com (content now obsolete; backup link) (As "synthecord)
- Specter of the Past (and unabridged audiobook)
- Vision of the Future (and unabridged audiobook)
Sources
- Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game
- The Star Wars Sourcebook
- Star Wars Campaign Pack
- The Star Wars Rules Companion
- The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook
- Death Star Technical Companion
- Star Wars Gamemaster Kit
- Wanted by Cracken
- Death Star Technical Companion, Second Edition
- Galaxy Guide 10: Bounty Hunters
- "Wanted by Cracken" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 1
- The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook, Second Edition
- The Star Wars Sourcebook, Second Edition
- Goroth: Slave of the Empire
- "Scouts' Dispatch" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 6
- "Wanted by Cracken" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 6
- Alliance Intelligence Reports
- Star Wars Gamemaster Screen, Revised
- Heroes & Rogues
- The Kathol Rift
- Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
- Shadows of the Empire Planets Guide
- Tales of the Jedi Companion
- Pirates & Privateers
- Cynabar's Fantastic Technology: Droids
- Player's Guide to Tapani
- Secrets of the Sisar Run
- Rules of Engagement: The Rebel SpecForce Handbook
- "From the Files of Corellia Antilles" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 14
- Gundark's Fantastic Technology: Personal Gear
- Platt's Smugglers Guide
- The Far Orbit Project
- Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary
- Hideouts & Strongholds
- Arms & Equipment Guide
- "Unknown Soldier: The Story of General Grievous" — Star Wars Insider 86
- Star Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook
- Galaxy at War
- Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
- Enter the Unknown
- Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook