I found this funny entry for the GM in BtR

"If the PCs or rivals decide to make a break for it and flee, Captain Harsol orders the droids carrying the tubes to aim them threateningly at the starships. They are obviously missile tubes capable of damaging the starships..."

Maybe that's the advanced tech they sent you after. I bet droid portable missile tubes that can damage star ships are rare and can fetch a pretty penny on the black market.