A bowcaster, also known as a laser crossbow, was a type of traditional, handcrafted projectile weapon commonly used by Wookiees. ... read more
To generate the requisite potential energy for conversion into kinetic energy, the cocking spring required the strength of a Wookiee to draw back, although some modern bowcasters featured automatic cocking mechanisms (used by Chewbacca) for use by other species. read more
Chewbacca paused in his efforts just long enough to throw the crossbow with one hand to Han. Han caught it, turned in one smooth motion around, went to one knee and pressed the plunger to his cheek. He pulled the trigger, and the explosive shell hit the approaching machine at the junction between shoulder and arm. read more
A bowcaster, also known as a laser crossbow, was a type of traditional, handcrafted projectile weapon commonly used by Wookiees. Through the use of magnetic acceleration, bowcasters were more powerful and accurate than the average blaster. read more