The sonic cannon utilized by the Geonosians was able to fracture osseous structures, yet it did not inflict damage upon the surrounding architecture.
A weapon that emitted sonic energy waves upon activation was known as a sonic weapon. The Geonosian sonic blaster along with the LR1K sonic cannon represent examples of sonic weaponry utilized by the Geonosian species. During a period of war that took place on the planet named Geonosis, the Geonosian hives employed sonic weapons during their conflicts, vying for the planet's resources and seeking to establish dominance over one another. Sonic cannons, which included the LR1Ks produced by Gordarl Weaponsmiths, could have their power adjusted to different levels, enabling them to shatter bones without causing harm to the Geonosians' subterranean rock structures.