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| IG-100 MagnaGuard | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer |
Holowan Mechanicals |
| Product line |
IG-series |
| Model |
IG-100 MagnaGuard |
| Class |
Battle droid/Bodyguard droid |
| Technical specifications | |
| Height |
1.95 meters |
| Gender |
Masculine programing |
| Sensor color |
Red |
| Plating color |
Grey |
| Armament |
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| Chronological and political information | |
| Era(s) | |
| Affiliation | |
The IG-100 MagnaGuard also known as the Self-Motivating Heuristically Programmed Combat Droid and commonly known as the MagnaGuard is a Confederacy of Independent Systems Battle droid used for personal bodyguards during the Clone Wars era. These droids are deadly, and known to kill Jedi, making them feared combatants They are a favorite of General Grievous, who uses them as his bodyguards during the Clone Wars. These deadly droids make a return for the New Confederacy of Independent Systems during The Last of the Droids era, helping Trench fight the Galactic Empire.
Characteristics[]
A magnaguard with a Rocket Launcher.
Constructed by Holowan Mechanicals, the IG-100 MagnaGuards are roughly two meters tall, with a humanoid shape that possesses a very detailed mechanical anatomy which allows them to perform superhuman feats. They wore Kaleesh cloaks and headwraps under heroic General Grievous's command, but under Admiral Trench's command, they don't. Their plating color is mostly grey, though there are other variants in black, alabaster and blue, and they also have two red photoreceptor eyes, which is also complemented by a backup system mounted on their chests. They can speak Basic, Human and droid language, and are programmed to taunt their opponents with the former. While formidable opponents in close-quarters, they were also capable of piloting Rogue-class Porax-38 starfighters and using blasters and RPS-6 rocket launchers.
Their internal systems have advanced combat learning systems, allowing them to take on many different fighting skills and various tasks, which ranged from melee and ranged combat to starfighter control. Designed specifically to fight and kill Jedi, their weapon of choice is the lightsaber-resistant electrostaff, which is also used to disarm and electrocute any clone troopers and Stormtroopers in their path. MagnaGuards usually fought in pairs of two, one to occupy the Jedi's lightsaber and one to attack from the unguarded flanks or behind. The presence of MagnaGuards indicated that high-ranking commanders were present, and gave the droids automatic authority over other battle droids deployed.
They cannot be destroyed easily, as they can fight even if they are decapitated or bisected, and their duranium armor makes them very hard to destroy. The only way to destroy them is if one stabs them in the chest, a feat easier said than done.
Developed by Holowan Mechanicals, part of Holowan Laboratories, ensured that the IG-100 MagnaGuards looked intimidating the dull red glow of their photoreceptor, their expressionless faces, their shear physical built all creating a fearsome impact. The droids had a number of physical attributes to back them up. The guards' operational parameters were chosen by Count Dooku, who wanted a warrior droids that were at the height of Grievous stakes. Previously known to be heuristically programmed combat units, the self-moved tactics of the IG-100s were programmed for many forms of combat. Nevertheless, Grievous ordered that knowledge to be wiped from the droids' memory banks; Dooku trained Grievous in the combat arts of the Jedi Order, while the cyborg in turn taught the guards everything he learned. Even though Grievous's training was hard for the droids, with even those that survived ending up with burns and dents, the training created a terrifyingly effective force of droids. The cunning cyborg then did not allow his guards to repair their damage, knowing that their combat-tanned aspects could enhance their aura. The MagnaGuards that survived gained numerous nicks and scratches to their body armor and Grievous made sure those were left clearly visible to show their foes that they were facing battle veterans. Ultimately, the fearsome MagnaGuards—with their effectiveness being a clear result of their training and weapons—quickly became as feared as their lord. Rarely working alone, the IG-100 units normally work in groups of two or three; one or two can therefore battle a Jedi or other opponent, while the third stays in reserve, waiting for the perfect chance to strike down their foe.
The MagnaGuards remain loyal to their primary directive, they form a shield around General Grievous that few could pass. Any attacker sneaking to reach Grievous will have to face just such experienced bodyguards as these. Those that did survive were generally too exhausted to prove much more than entertainment for the cyborg general. The droids are such a great success that Count Dooku used a cadre of MagnaGuards as bodyguards.
Notable Units[]
- IG-101
- IG-102
- IG-103
- IG-104
- Unidentified IG-100 MagnaGuard (Skako)
- Unidentified IG-100 MagnaGuard 1 (Grievous)
- Unidentified IG-100 MagnaGuard 2 (Grievous)
- Unidentified IG-100 MagnaGuard 1 (Infiltration)
History[]
The Clone Wars[]
The Last of the Droids[]
Appearances[]
Grievous Hero: Battles of the Clone Wars – "Grievous: The Definition of a Hero" (First appearance)
Grievous Hero: Battles of the Clone Wars – "The Rise of The Grievous Legion"- Grievous Hero: Battles of the Clone Wars – "The Adventures of Super's Battle & STAP Battle"
- Grievous Hero: Battles of the Clone Wars – "Malicious Sisters"
- Grievous Hero: Battles of the Clone Wars – "IG-122: The Jedi Killer"
- All Forgotten – "Orders" (First TV Show appearance)
- All Forgotten – "A New Threat"
- All Forgotten – "The Battle of Kashyyyk"
- All Forgotten – "Shadow of Malevolence II"
- All Forgotten – "Heroic Revenge"
- All Forgotten – "The Capture of Grievous"
- All Forgotten – "The Rescue of Grievous"
- All Forgotten – "Destruction of Evil (Part 1)"
- All Forgotten – "Destruction of Evil (Part 2)"
- All Forgotten – "Destruction of Evil (Part 3)"
