Point-defense laser cannon

A Point-defense laser cannon, also called a Point-Defense Battery, was a type of starship laser cannon weapons emplacement specifically designed to destroy incoming missiles, objects, torpedoes, or even fighters. The Venator-class Star Destroyer had fifty-two of such weapons, the Mandator IV-class Siege Dreadnought had twenty-six such cannons, and the MC85 Star Cruiser had a total of twelve point-defense turrets.
==Appearances==
*Star Wars Journeys: Beginnings
*Shadow Fall 
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*Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition 
==Sources==
*Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
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*Star Wars: The Rebel Files
*Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Incredible Cross-Sections
*Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles
*The Last Jedi: Rose Tico: Resistance Fighter
*Star Wars: Resistance Bomber Book and 3D Wood Model
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*Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
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==Notes and references==
Category:Starship weaponry