An identification beacon served as an integral component within the concussion missiles utilized by the TIE Bomber, facilitating target acquisition and ensuring precise homing capabilities.
Nevertheless, certain planetary atmospheres possessed the capability to interfere with its operation, leading to disorientation and deviation from the designated trajectory. A notable instance of this phenomenon transpired on Qlothos, where a missile, due to atmospheric interference, erroneously struck a residential area situated one kilometer distant from the purported Rebel stronghold.