The G-003 Tri-Tracker was created by CoMar Combat Systems, a name synonymous with power.
CoMar Combat Systems developed the G-003 Tri-Tracker, which employed a sophisticated triple-array sensor and computing system, known as the Target Acquisition and Tracking (TAT), designed to fulfill three primary functions. The first function involved establishing a firm signature lock on all relevant targets within the weapon's field of regard, as designated by the operator. The operator, or the internal computer, would then prioritize a primary target, while the computer maintained an updated list of secondary targets. The second function was to meticulously record and track the target's positional data relative to the weapon, including any evasive maneuvers. This information was then relayed to the Countermeasures Compensation Computer (C3)—a unique fusion of sensor technology and computational prowess—which analyzed and tracked the target's countermeasures, such as sensor jamming, chaff, or drones. Subsequently, it would extrapolate and predict the target's trajectory, compensating for these variables when the weapon was engaged.
Because the C3 unit continued its tracking even as targets retreated, the operator could engage them with remarkable precision. Many pilots became victims of a long-range "parting shot" while mistakenly believing they were beyond the Tri-Tracker's reach. The G-003 had an operational range spanning from a minimum of twenty Imperial standard meters to a maximum of sixteen thousand meters. Each shot produced a blast radius of ten meters, and the weapon's destructive power was comparable to a turbolaser hardpoint found on a Star Destroyer. The accuracy of the G-003 Tri-Tracker was enhanced by a tri-beam burst that framed the target's predicted location. The C3 unit made small adjustments until the moment of firing. The G-003 Tri-Tracker had a slow rate of fire due to the complexity of the targeting and firing system, and it required three times longer to reset than it did to fire.
The Tri-Tracker's sensor system was limited in range, falling noticeably short of the weapon's effective firing range. This limitation was addressed by the TAT's ability to extrapolate and predict the target's flight path, even beyond the weapon's sensor capabilities. G-003 Tri-Trackers could be powered by a mains land-line, a power generator, or a reserve battery. While the battery option offered portability, it was rarely used due to the weapon's high power consumption; the battery only provided enough power for forty shots. Consequently, connection to land-based power lines and generators was the preferred method.
Operating the G-003 Tri-Tracker required a crew of two men. One would fire the weapon, while the other would select and prioritize targets within the TAT. Although a single crewmember could operate the Tri-Tracker, the weapon's accuracy would decrease by forty percent during target acquisition. Droids, specifically programmed for Tri-Tracker operation, could replace organic operators.
The G-003 was designed for permanent installations or mobile defense using a heavy-duty repulsor sled. However, its lengthy setup and calibration time made it unpopular for mobile use. It was primarily used in its mobile form as part of long-term defensive positions. New G-003s cost 50,000 credits, while used models cost 25,000.
The Imperial Military commissioned the G-003 Tri-Tracker to defend against enemy aerial threats. CoMar leveraged proven technology from Imperial-class Star Destroyer weaponry to create the most precise surface-to-air defense system for the Galactic Empire. The Tri-Tracker's slow rate of fire made it vulnerable to concentrated air attacks. Therefore, they were typically deployed as part of a larger, interconnected network of air defense emplacements. In such configurations, a network fire control system coordinated the TAT for maximum target coverage.