The Trade Federation cannon, alternatively known as the Moog-3000 Death Synthesizer, represented a double-barreled repeating blaster model. The Trade Federation utilized these weapons in 32 BBY during the Invasion of Naboo. This occurred in that year. Equipped with a small targeting computer and mounted on tri-pods, these cannons boasted considerable firepower and extended range. Their placement occurred throughout the city of Theed on the planet Naboo. During the invasion, on multiple occasions, the Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi commandeered these cannons, redirecting their fire against the Trade Federation's B1-series battle droid army.
A preview for the 2001 video game Star Wars: Obi-Wan contained the initial mention of the Moog-3000 Death Synthesizer. This appeared in the "State of the Arts" section of Star Wars Gamer 7, which was distributed to subscribers beginning on October 16, 2001.