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Black cipher

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The black cipher was an encryption device that was used by the Sith Empire after its development by Imperial Intelligence. Known to the Galactic Republic as the "Umbra encrypter", the cipher was considered to be the most advanced encryption machine ever designed, allowing seamless, undetectable communications and encryption.

Text and facts from the “Black cipher” article on Wookieepedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Modified for this site.

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3 works, in story order
  1. Star Wars: The Old Republic (first appearance)
  2. The Old Republic: Annihilation (first identified)
  3. Star Wars: The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel (mentioned only)

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