Weapons known as flechette launchers discharged flechettes. The FC-1 flechette launcher from Golan Arms, along with the DF-D1 Duo-Flechette Rifle produced by the Salus Corporation, exemplify flechette launcher designs.
The initial reference to flechette launchers within Star Wars canon appeared in Gadgets and Gear. This sourcebook, a supplement for roleplaying, specifically the Star Wars Roleplaying game, was released by Fantasy Flight Games during 2019.