M-HYD droid

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• Type:
  binary hydromech droid

• Manufacturer:
  Huvicko/Yuzabi

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From the Expanded Universe

The Mini-Huvicko/Yuzabi Dowser binary hydromech droid is a divining droid whose primary function is to locate and harvest subterranean water sources. It is a fifth-degree mech fitted with a retractable vertical sounding array and filtered moisture extractor that disperses sediment from its top mounted exhaust pipe. It is capable of performing rudimentary maintenance on its stationary counterpart, the GX-8 Vaporator.

This model, M-HYD 6804 (nicknamed "Dowser") was one of a shipment brought to Tatooine in the Lucky Despot. Her captain's plan was to market them to the moisture prospectors of the Jundland Wastes to facilitate their search for water catchtraps. The slowness of the M-HYD (an especially negative trait when dealing with the Tusken Raiders, who sought them out for their water caches) combined with the inability of its sensors to penetrate the peculiar magnetic disruptions of the region's crust led to widespread buyer remorse. This resulted in the clashing of the Despot's crew with disgruntled customers in what came to be known as the "Prospector's Riot." The ensuing legal fees and court ordered refunds left the Despot's captain penniless.

This Dowser was abandoned to attacking Sand People by its owner. Its water cache was stripped and it was left partially disassembled. It was salvaged by roaming Jawas led by Chief Nebit and remained in the hold of his clan's sandcrawler until the crawler was destroyed by Imperial stormtroopers searching for fugitive droids R2-D2 and C-3PO.

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This entry was developed by Hyperspace member caledre.