Gyro-Balance Circuitry
Gyro-Balance Circuitry can be found in a variety of starships and vehicles including the AT-AT and the AT-ST. The most notable, though, would be the Rebellion's B-Wing fighters. These starships rely on the gyro-balance technology to stabilize it's flight controls. The gyro-balance circuitry also gives machines a three dimensional direction-sensing capability. It can be found in droids as well. The gyro-balance circuitry helps vehicles and droids to obtain stability in all three planes. The gyro-balance circuitry also allows ships and vehicles to manuever in the vacuum of space.
On the B-wing fighters the gyro-balance technology allows for the wing of the fighter to make 360 degree rotations stabilizing the ship while the pilot in the cockpit remains in one position. This allows the pilot a stable field of fire. The gyro-balance technology on the B-wing also reduces stress that may result from sudden manuevers. The only drawback to the gyro-balance system on the B-wing is that the system frequently breaks down locking the wing in one position. This makes it virtually impossible for the pilot to manuever the fighter without straining the frame of the ship.
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The AT-ST and the AT-AT use the gyro-balance technology for balancing and walking. The gyro-balance circuitry is located at the joint connecting the cockpit with the legs of the walkers. The gyro-balance allows the walker to rotate the legs creating a walking motion while keeping the walker stable. Of course, there is always a flaw in the technology. The gyro-balance system on the walker helps it maintain balance but the the walker is still susceptible to damage or collapse. The gyro-balance system does not allow the walker to maintain full balance on uneven terrain, dense foliage or hidden traps. The gyro-balance system is exposed to enemy fire and may be targeted by a trooper close enough to pinpoint it.
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In a sense, the gyro-balance technology is very much like a human's joints connecting arms and legs to a human's body. The gyro-balance circuitry allows for articulation on a droid or vehicle such as the AT-ST or the AT-AT. Gyro-Balance technology has been able to advance several machines into becoming more maneuverable both in land and space.
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