Seeker (droid)/Legends

A seeker was a specialized type of remote that was programmed to track down a specific target with the intention of either capturing or killing them.
==Description==
Seekers were small, spherical devices that were visually similar to remotes.The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
==History==
Seekers were developed by the Galactic Republic, and were originally designed to be non-lethal. Their mission parameters included tracking down specific targets, being used for investigations, and even as emergency bodyguards.The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
When the Galactic Empire rose to power, seekers were given increased autonomy, and were armed with lethal weapons so that they could kill their assigned target if necessary. These seekers were often tasked with kill orders, and were deployed against individuals that Imperial officers considered to be "enemies of the state." These included political opponents, known Alliance operatives, and even rival officers. Imperial search droids could be dispatched to hunt down or find a specific personage.  They were used by Haninum Tyk Rhinann during his hunt for Jax Pavan.Coruscant Nights I: Jedi Twilight
The Fromm Gang used seekers to guard their territory, as well as mines.Star Wars: Droids video game
Lethal seekers were banned once the New Republic took control of the galactic government. Although seekers were still used, they were heavily restricted, used by law enforcement agencies for surveillance and security purposes. These units were armed only with stun blasters.
==Behind the scenes==
Search droids were included in the revised rough draft of the 1999 prequel trilogy film . In the draft, the droids were affiliated with the Trade Federation Droid Army, and were dispatched to track down the Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi by 22D-R on the orders of the B1 battle droid OOM-9. One of the droids followed Kenobi to the underwater Gungan city Otoh Gunga, where it was destroyed by Kenobi. The 1999 CD-ROM Star Wars: Episode I Insider's Guide mentioned their role in the screenplay, and referred to the droids additionally as "remote seekers."Star Wars: Episode I Insider's Guide
==Appearances==
*Legacy of the Jedi
*Jedi Apprentice: The Fight for Truth
*Jedi Apprentice: The Shattered Peace
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*Star Wars: Episode I Jedi Power Battles
*Jedi Quest: The Master of Disguise
*Jedi Quest: The Shadow Trap
*The Approaching Storm 
*The Approaching Storm abridged audiobook 
*Star Wars: Republic Commando
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*Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader 
*The Last of the Jedi: Underworld
*Coruscant Nights I: Jedi Twilight 
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*Star Wars: Droids video game
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*Choices of One
==Sources==
*A Guide to the Star Wars Universe
*Dark Empire Sourcebook
*Galaxy Guide 11: Criminal Organizations
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*Cynabar's Fantastic Technology: Droids
*Wretched Hives of Scum & Villainy
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*The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
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*Star Wars: Episode I Insider's Guide
*The Dark Side Sourcebook
*The New Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
*The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
==Notes and references==
Category:Droid classifications