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Ion trail

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Ion trail, also known as ion exhaust, was the name given to the cloud of particles ejected from an ion engine to produce thrust. A ship's ion exhaust constituted its energy signature, making its passage easily detectable via sensor technology.

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Appearances

7 works, in story order
  1. The High Republic: Race to Crashpoint Tower
  2. The High Republic – Fear of the Jedi 3
  3. Master of Evil
  4. The Steadfast Soldier (first identified)
  5. Shadow of the Sith (mentioned only)
  6. Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition
  7. Tales from Wild Space: Alone in the Dark (in a flashback)

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