Melee weapon: Stun baton

Production information

Manufacturer: Merr-Sonn
Model: Merr-Sonn stun baton
Type: Stunning melee weapon
Cost: 30



Physical and technical specifications

Size: Handheld
Shape: Club-like
Weight: 1.10 pounds / 0.5 kilograms



Usage and history

Era(s):

• Old Republic era

• Rise of the Empire era

• Rebellion era

• New Republic era

• New Jedi Order era

• Legacy era

• Era Of the Split

• Era Of the Questions

• Era Of the Scars

• Era of the Uncertainty

• The Dark Times

• Era of the Revival

• Era of the Action (1)

• Era of the Action (2)

• The Strange Times

• Era of the Archangels

Affiliation:

• Alliance to Restore the Republic

• Bounty hunters

• Galactic Empire

• New Jedi Order

• Smugglers

• Jawa rebels

• Old Dark Angels Jedi Order

• Galactic Federation

• New Dark Angels Jedi Order

Description

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A stun baton had a power pack in the handle, which was used to activate the high-density cells that produced a stunning charge, making the weapon a little unwieldy. It required the user to physically touch or strike the target in order to immobilize them effectively. It is dated to be used back during the Jedi Civil War.
The stun baton was used by Sector Rangers as well as police, who used it as a crowd-control weapon. The 501-Z police droid was likewise typically equipped with a stun baton. It was also used by guards or security officers of the Core Worlds such the Espos of Corellia, as well as security forces that worked for trade organizations such as the Metatheran Cartel or even criminal organizations. In contrast, slaver organizations such as the Mytaranor Slaving Council used stun batons to a more lethal effect.

The stun baton was also used as a backup melee weapon by Galactic Alliance Infantry Troopers. Some brawlers would use them in melee combat to increase their attack power.

It is rumored that during the Galactic Civil War, there existed material to build stun batons with incredible power in a Geonosian Bio-Lab, supposedly hidden on Yavin 4.

Due to latest complaints by the Galactic Empire concerning the Jawa rebellion on Tatooine, the common price for this particular weapon has been raised significantly. Thus, acquisition for multiple models will cost a lot more than in the past. There haven't been many updates for the stun baton, but most outlaws still find lots of uses for outdated weapons.