Scomp link

A scomp link, also known as a data probe or data spike, was an accessory that could be plugged into a computer via a socket to access it's information and functions. It consisted of a small extendable arm with a rotating tip. Scomp links were similar to computer probes.

Astromech droids and BD explorer droids were equipped with scomp links, as were Imperial droids such as the KX-series security droid. The clone trooper CT-1409 "Echo" had his right arm replaced with a scomp link by the Techno Union after sustaining heavy injuries from experimentation. The Kaminoan-affiliated AZ-series surgical assistant droids also possessed scomp links, embedded into their collapsible arms. Scomp links could also be used manually as an independent tool; Ezra Bridger utilized an old R-series scomp link as a lockpick in order to manually gain access to doors, though this process could take time and skill depending on the door's security. The R2-series astromech droid R2-D2 was equipped with one.

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