Hi, just wanted to say I love your blog and, I was wondering, what are torture devices called in Star Wars? Thanks!
Thank you! There are quite a few different kinds of torture devices in the Star Wars universe, so all lumped together they would simply be called torture devices (alternatively, torture technology). Probably the most common device specifically used for torture would be the torture droid, sometimes interchangeably referred to as an interrogation droid. There are a few different types, so I’ll direct you to the Wookieepedia page in case you’d like to look at them.
A lot of other torture methods involve things not really meant for torture. Several times throughout the prequels and The Clone Wars, electrostaves and other electricity-based weapons are used as impromptu torture devices. There are instances of vibroweapons, lightsabers and other bladed/cutting weapons being used. There are even Force techniques that can be used to cause a person extreme pain, physical damage, and a very nasty death. On the less gore-y side, there are also aa few technologies and drugs used to artificially induce pain, confusion, immobility or hallucinations. Here’s a list of a bunch of different torture technologies; the article on torture includes Force powers and devices not meant for torture (be warned, you may find some of these disturbing). Basically, if you need a specific device then you have a lot of options.
Hope that helps!
~ Jacen
