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Data rod

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Legends. This article is part of Legends: the expanded-universe stories that Lucasfilm set apart from canon in 2014.

A data rod, also known as a memory rod or datastick, was a device used for information storage, similar to a datapad or data cube. Data rods were often found in libraries and could be inserted into datapads.

A collection of datasticks were used in the Jedi Temple on Coruscant and were held in the Jedi Archives. In the aftermath of Order 66, Naboo Captain Gregar Typho was looking through a series of these devices when Aurra Sing attacked him. Throwing one of the spheres to the ground, the resulting explosion allowed him to distract the bounty hunter.

Text and facts from the “Data rod/Legends” article on Wookieepedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Modified for this site.

Appearances

4 works, in story order
  1. Coruscant Nights II: Street of Shadows
  2. Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon (first appearance)
  3. Death Star
  4. And Leebo Makes Three
Non-canon appearances: 1
  1. Flames of Rebellion (unidentified)

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