Directional transponder

A directional transponder was a piece of equipment that allowed a soldier to pinpoint his exact position on a battlefield, and relay that information to other troops or commanding officers, fostering coordination and communication. However, directional transponders required a lot of preparation to function effectively, including a satellite in geosynchronous orbit. The units were delicate, meaning that they were prone to damage if used by regular troops in the field. They functioned better when mounted in vehicles.
Ranna Gorjaye used a directional transponder to locate a settlement when she and Calson crashed in the Wilds. Gorjaye set out for the settlement after check the directional transponders information against a datapad map of the planet.
==Appearances==
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==Sources==
*The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook 
*Han Solo and the Corporate Sector Sourcebook
*The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook, Second Edition
*Rules of Engagement: The Rebel SpecForce Handbook
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==Notes and references==
Category:Transponders