Sensor Inverter

A Sensor Inverter was a countermeasure system that could mounted on and used by Rebel and Imperial starfighters for protection against missiles. It functioned by releasing a burst of electromagnetic radiation which redirect the missile back at the ship that originally fired it. While effective, the inverter only worked at very close ranges.

During the Battle of Var-Shaa, Titan Leader Varko Grey utilized a sensor inverter when the pursuing New Republic pilot fired a proton torpedo at him. The torpedo was successfully redirected but was shot down by the pilot before it could cause damage.

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