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Timeline Technology

Weapons and defenses:


Technology advanced a great deal between the end of the Alsakan Crisis and the beginning of the Hutt War, as the Republic wanted to have the superior technology over the Alsakans if the Alsakan insurgency forces chose to rise up again. Blasters replaced slugthrowers as the primary weapon used by the military, and it very quickly trickled down into the hands of other individuals who carried weapons. Personal shields also became standard issue in the military, but they are still very expensive for common people. The black market, however, has proven to be a source of them.

In the area of melee weapons, a new element has been discovered called cortosis alloy. This rare, brittle, and fibrous was originally thought to be nothing more than a normal chemical substance, but scientists came to realize that it was resistant to the impact of a Jedi’s lightsaber blade. Swords were crafted out of cortosis alloy in the event that they were needed for use against a lightsaber, and many members of the Republic and Hutt military forces, particularly the latter due to the war, are equipped with these swords.

Many military members and black market consumers also started to use personal stealth field generators more often. Despite this, the technology was still in its infancy. Units were somewhat bulky, making them difficult to carry, and they only operated for approximately twenty to thirty seconds. Following their operational time limit, they required a significant cool-down period.

Vehicles

In an attempt to make travel for military vehicles more reliable and efficient, the Republic limited the use of hyperspace beacons for travel and began to implement independent hyperdrive engines that did not rely on beacons. They are still expensive for common people, but the prices are not outrageous. Vessels have also been equipped with far superior weapons, with ion cannons becoming a popular new weapon design. Shielding has also increased due to the military budget’s emphasis on defense technologies.

Droids and cybernetics:

The Hutt Empire introduced the Republic to more advanced droid technology. While droids during the Alsakan Crisis were more primitive, accepting only simple commands, the Republic was able to secretly view the schematics of Hutt droids and create self-enabled protocol droids, albeit very primitive. Intelligent assassin droids, although in infancy, have also been introduced. Many illegal versions of assassin droids have been introduced into the markets, while protocol droids are becoming standard issue for the rich and powerful.

Cybernetics saw continued advances over the users. Doctors continued to use cybernetic limbs for injured patients, although large-scale limb injuries were often difficult to correct. The artificial limbs were a combination of prosthetics and cybernetics, with limited but adequate mobility in the artificial limbs. Cybernetic implants were also in their infancy, and for a high cost in retail, or a lower cost on the black market, individuals were able to enhance their intelligence, strength, and speed.
 
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