Pulsar tracking

Pulsar tracking was a method used by the Trade Federation to locate starships. Pulsar tracking was fairly reliable for targeting large laser cannons on a starship. It obtained less accurate readings from a spinning ship, which a brave pilot would sometimes utilise dangerously to avoid detection.
==Behind the scenes==
In the revised second draft of , written and directed by George Lucas, Jinn advises Ric Olie to spin in order to counter the Trade Federation's pulsar tracking during their escape from Naboo.Star Wars: Episode I Insider's Guide That moment was included in the film's novelization by Terry Brooks.Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace novelization
==Appearances==
*Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace novelization 
==Sources==
*Star Wars: Episode I Insider's Guide
*The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
==Notes and references==
Category:Tactics