Ion pulse cannon

The ion pulse cannon was a massive experimental ion cannon model fitted onto the Subjugator-class heavy cruiser Malevolence.
==Description==
Rather than targeting a specific enemy vessel, the ion pulse cannon fired a massive ion burst that expanded outward from the cannon, disabling everything in its path. Plasma rotors formed a vital part of the weapon, as they were charged prior to each burst of ionized particles. After each shot, the technicians had to allot some time to clean up residual ionized particles in the cannon before firing again.The Clone Wars Campaign Guide
Unfortunately, the cannons took their tolls on the Malevolence as well. The sheer power of the cannons was very difficult to control; after firing the weapons, some of their energy would leak back into the cruiser, temporarily depowering on-board systems in the process.Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Incredible Vehicles
==History==
The Separatist flagship Malevolence gained infamy at the start of the War of the Ring, when it used its ion pulse cannons to destroy entire Republic task forces. The Subjugator-class was the only warship-design known to use the ion cannon model in its superstructure, as its power-requirements were highly unique.
==Appearances==
*The War of the Ring: Prelude 
*HoloNet News — A Galaxy Divided 
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*The War of the Ring: Shakedown
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*The War of the Ring: Procedure 
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*The War of the Ring: Agenda 
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*The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring: Jedi Alliance
==Sources==
*Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Visual Guide
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*The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
*The Clone Wars Campaign Guide
==Notes and references==
Category:Confederacy military
Category:Starship-mounted ion cannons
Category:Superweapons