OOM-series security droid

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OOM-series security droid

Production information

Technical specifications

Height

1.91meters^[1]

Gender

Masculine programming^[1]

Sensor color

Black^[1]

Armament

E-5 blaster rifle^[1]

Equipment

Optical sensor^[2]

Chronological and political information

Affiliation

"Drop your weapons! I said drop 'em."

―A security battle droid confronting Jedi intruders^[6]

OOM-series security droids, also known asOOM security battle droids, weresecurity droids of theTrade Federation andConfederacy of Independent Systems used for the purposes of defense and detection.

Securitydroids were characterized by red markings on their shoulders and upper abdomen, which distinguished them from other variants of theOOM model. They most commonly worked insquads led by anOOM command battle droid. Trade Federation security droids fulfilling their most common role as guards oncapital ships carried the standard weapons (E-5 blaster rifles) used by similar models.

A type ofB1-series battle droid, it was used in theTrade Federation's Droid Army, equipped with specialized programming. However, the targeting and coordination of the security droids was little better than that of their cousins, and often failed to consistently hit their target. The OOM security battle droid model saw varied use after theClone Wars.

Characteristics[]

TheOOM security battle droid were characterized byred markings on their torso and shoulders. They were equipped with theE-5 blaster rifle as their primary weapon. The OOMsecurity droid lacked in accuracy and coordination. This made it fail to consistently hit its intended target, making it easy to destroy.^[7]

Standing 1.91meters, the security droids were produced byBaktoid Combat Automata.^[1]

History[]

The OOM security battle droid was manufactured by Baktoid Combat Automata as part of the OOM droid line. OOM security battle droids were created for defense and detection.^[1] They generally operated in squads led by anOOM command battle droids onCapital starships.^[7] One such group was the squad lead byOWO-1.^[7]

A squad of OOM security droids and the OOM OWO-1 — A squad of OOM security droids and the OOMCommander OWO-1

They were used by theTrade Federation during theSubjugation ofNaboo. Aboard the capital shipSaak'ak, security droids patrolled the hallways and attacked the JediObi-Wan Kenobi andQui-Gon Jinn. Security droids also accompaniedViceroy Nute Gunray,OOM-9, and QueenAmidala through the streets ofTheed but were thendestroyed.^[7]

OOM security droids were added to theConfederacy of Independent Systems when the Trade Federation committed its forces. Security droids then saw service on capital ships such as theInvisible Hand.^[6]

After theClone Wars ended, many security droids were shut down. Some droids were reactivated by gangs andSeparatist holdouts serving as guards.

Behind the scenes[]

Security droids take part in the Battle of Utapau.

OOM security battle droids first appeared with the release of theStar Wars: Episode IThe Phantom Menace film. The OOM designation originates with theStar Wars Roleplaying Game, first alluded to in theArms & Equipment Guide. There, it is described as having the same processor as the OOM Commander, as exemplified byOOM-9 inThe Phantom Menace, and is first designated "OOM Series" in the "Artificial Armies" online supplement for theStar Wars MiniaturesClone Strike expansion.

Prior to the release ofStar Wars: Episode IIAttack of the Clones, security droids were claimed to have possessed intelligence and independence like the command droids, although they were still subordinate to the latter.^[8]^[9] Both command and security droids at the Invasion of Naboo were also described as possessing low-grade electronic brains, unlike the pilot and infantry droids.^[9] However, these claims conflict with other sources that state all those droids possessed only control signal receivers and simple processors.^[10]

Security battle droids in service to the Trade Federation make an appearance in the novelCloak of Deception, but it is unclear if they are meant to be the red-marked OOM security droids or simply standard B1 battle droids without backpacks.^[11] The OOM security battle droid made a non-canonical appearance inLEGO Star Wars: The Video Game. They appeared on the very first level and also could be played as. InStar Wars: The Clone Wars, the security droids were given incorrect areas for red markings as well as having a backpack which OOM droids didn't have.