Stears Data
Stears Data, a corporation, produced versatile media drives intended for use with astromech droids.
Origins of the Name
The company's name is a tribute to John Stears, who served as the special effects supervisor for Star Wars.
References
- Found in the StarWars.com archives: Constructing a Comprehensive Visual Dictionary (the original webpage no longer exists)
- StarWars.com's Visual Guide Chapter 6: Lost in the Desert, Picture 5 (the page is outdated and a backup link is unavailable)