A pair of thermal imploders Thermal imploders represented a type of high-yield explosive device utilized throughout the Galactic Civil War by various factions, including Wookiee warriors, Imperial stormtroopers, and Rebel troopers. The mechanism of the imploder involved the compression and heating of the ambient atmosphere. This process resulted in the creation of a vacuum, which in turn generated a significant implosion effect across a broad area. When deployed effectively, a thermal imploder possessed the capability to inflict substantial damage upon structures such as turrets, cripple vehicles like an AT-ST, or even eliminate an entire squad of infantry. Upon activation, a delay of approximately 7 to 10 seconds, indicated by a timer, preceded the initial explosive event. This first blast manifested as a non-lethal wave of intense heat, which subsequently contracted back towards the center point, culminating in a more powerful secondary explosion. These particular weapons saw widespread use, with a prominent example being their deployment during the Battle of Scarif by coastal defender stormtroopers. These troopers utilized the imploders to obliterate the Zeta-class Heavy Cargo Shuttle SW-0608, which was providing assistance to the rebels in their assaulting of the Imperial installation situated there.
