Deadman's switch/Legends

A deadman switch, or deadman's switch, was a device installed on certain swoops in the grips. When it detected that the swoop's rider was no longer present, it would disable the swoop's turbine, though not the repulsor engine.Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire novel
Such devices were also sometimes found on thermal detonators. If one were to let go of the thermal detonator without first disarming this switch, it would go off. If the deadman's switch was not used, the device would run on a timer instead.
==Appearances==
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*Death Star
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*Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire novel 
*Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi junior novelization
*Luke Skywalker and the Shadows of Mindor
*X-Wing: Wedge's Gamble 
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*I, Jedi 
*Shield of Lies
*Legacy of the Force: Tempest
*X-Wing: Mercy Kill 
*Crucible 
==Sources==
*Galaxy Guide 6: Tramp Freighters 
*Galaxy Guide 6: Tramp Freighters, Second Edition
*The Jedi Academy Sourcebook
*Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook
*Cracken's Threat Dossier
*The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
*The New Jedi Order Sourcebook
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*Geonosis and the Outer Rim Worlds
*Starships of the Galaxy, Saga Edition
*Star Wars Blueprints: The Ultimate Collection
*Star Wars: The Clone Wars Official Episode Guide Series 1 & 2
*The Essential Reader's Companion
*Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
*Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook
*Desperate Allies
*Star Wars: Force and Destiny Core Rulebook
*Endless Vigil
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==Notes and references==
Category:Safety devices