Blaster (Star Wars)

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	*Blasters do not seem to need to recharge.		*Blasters do not seem to need to recharge.
	*The [[Tusken Raiders]] and some farmers, like [[Luke Skywalker]] and [[Cut Lawquane]] used slugthrower rifles. These weapons fire solid projectiles that look similar to blaster bolts.		*The [[Tusken Raiders]] and some farmers, like [[Luke Skywalker]] and [[Cut Lawquane]] used slugthrower rifles. These weapons fire solid projectiles that look similar to blaster bolts.
−	*Many blasters are made from real-life firearms (as the DL-44 was based-off the Mauser C96 and M712 Schnellfeuer, the DLT-19 was based-off MG 34 machine gun, and many blasters were made from a Sterling SMG submarine gun)while several as the EC-17, the WESTAR-34, the ELG-3A/Q2, the NN-14, several Bryar pistols, and several others were custom made blasters. Some blasters like the WWESTAR-35 and the Blurrg-1120 were made for the series and were custom made for live action or video games	+	*Many blasters are made from real-life firearms (as the DL-44 was based-off the Mauser C96 and M712 Schnellfeuer, the EE-3 was based off a Webley No. 1 Mark 1 flare gun, the DLT-19 was based-off MG 34 machine gun, and many blasters were made from a Sterling SMG submarine gun)while several as the EC-17, the WESTAR-34, the ELG-3A/Q2, the NN-14, several Bryar pistols, and several others were custom made blasters. Some blasters like the WWESTAR-35 and the Blurrg-1120 were made for the series and were custom made for live action or video games

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A blaster is an energy-based ranged weapon in the Star Wars universe. It resembles guns and firearms of the real world, albeit firing bolts or blasts of intense plasma, particle or light-based energy. The energy from the blasters burn on contact with any surface, and hit with great concussive, sometimes explosive force.

The blaster is a common weapon used by both military personnel and civilians. It comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and capabilities. Some are augmented for other functions, such as ascension guns that fired grappling hooks and cables. Many blasters have stun settings which are used to incapacitate a target instead of dealing lethal damage. Dedlanite was a material used in the make of blasters.

Like all blaster technology, the blaster pistol fires cohesive bursts of light-based energy called "bolts", "blasts", or "lasers". Depending on the blaster and sometimes on the energy they consist of, the blaster bolts vary in the colors red, blue, green, yellow, orange to name a few. Blaster bolts can be repelled by magnetic seals and deflector shields. They can also be deflected by a lightsaber and even redirected back to the shooter or some other target.

Several blasters are capable of firing solid projectiles, like a homing beacon or disc-like thermal detonators.

PK-23 sniper rifle: A PK-23 sniper rifle is a model of a sniper rifle used for stealthy and precision-based approach to combat. It can take down enemies from a distance with high damage, making it great for eliminating targets without getting close. However, it struggles in close-quarters combat, due to its slow rate of fire and requires careful positioning to be most effective.

Valken-38x blaster rifle: A Valken-38x is a model of blaster rifle and longblaster that was manufactured for high precision and power over long ranges. It was utilized by the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars.

NT-242 sniper rifle: An NT-242 sniper rifle is a type of sniper rifle that was considered a tank buster by many users and was one of the heaviest longblasters with a powerful range, and could be modified to have a disruptor shot which could engage vehicles. The NT-242 could also be modified with a macroscope for two magnification levels and a power cell that greatly increases the fire rate before being required to cool down.

Ion rifle: An ion rifle is a blaster rifle that sent ion energies to disable droids. Silvo's pirates had one rifle with three barrels that fired, the ion energies over a droid, leading to its complete shutdown.

DL-17 blaster rifle: A DL-17 blaster rifle, similar to the DH-17. Tam Posla carried one that was modified with an extended magazine.

DH-17 blaster pistol: A close-combat rapid-fire blaster pistol produced by BlasTech Industries.

DT-15 blaster pistol: A DT-15 blaster pistol is a small compact blaster with a similar design to the DH-17 with a scope but a more compact barrel.

EL-16 blaster rifle/EL-16HFE blaster rifle: A model of a blaster rifle primary used by the Resistance. The standard EL-16 is wielded one-handed, like a pistol, and packs a punch. The EL-16HFE is a larger version of the standard EL-16 that included a stock and a longer barrel for longer-range.

Glie-44 blaster pistol: The Glie-44 blaster pistol is a blaster pistol a model of blaster pistol manufactured by Eirriss Ryloth Defense Tech. It was a robust and sturdy design. Despite its compact size, it packs a punch. It is the standard Resistance sidearm.

NN-14 blaster pistol: An NN-14 blaster pistol is a blaster pistol manufactured by LPA. While small, the blaster is very powerful. One was owned by Han Solo before giving it to Rey.

E-851 blaster pistol: An E-851 blaster pistol is a blaster pistol with a thin barrel appearance made to have minimum recoil, ideal for quick, brutal confrontations, even quickdraws. Due to it weighted style that favors only steadiest shots, it was a weapon of choice of many in the galaxy's underworld. A pair of these were owned by Zorii Bliss, which featured weighted grips that resemble those of old-time space pirates – but their firepower is state of the art.

SE-44C blaster pistol: A nSE-44C blaster pistol is a blaster pistol manufactured by Sonn-Blas Corporation for the First Order. The pistol alerts the user with a vibrating pulser to indicate low ammunition.

F-11D blaster rifle: An F-11D blaster rifle is a blaster rifle manufactured by Sonn-Blas Corporation. This ranged weapon was the successor of the older E-11 blaster rifle used by the Galactic Empire. It served as the standard issue weapon of First Order stormtroopers. Design features include an adjustable J19 electroscope with eight-power magnification and low-light capability, a removable butt stock assembly, magnetic adhesion grip with integrated power feed instigator, and a foregrip.

FWMB-10 repeating blaster: An FWMB-10 repeating blaster is a repeating blaster manufactured by the Sonn-Blas Corporation. It featured integrated stands that could fold out from the blaster, as well as barrel cooling shrouds. Light Infantry Utility Vehicles also used pintle-mounted megablasters as their primary armament. These forward-mounted FWMB-10s had steadying grips and trigger levers, data and power feeds, calibration adjustment, elevation gear, and collimator sleeves.

ST-W48 blaster: An ST-W48 blaster is a blaster used by the Sith Eternal's Sith troopers that featured bowcaster technology.

SP-B50 blaster rifle: An SP-B50 blaster rifle is a versatile blaster utilized by the Sith Eternal's Sovereign Protectors, which mixed a blaster and a vibroblade.

JND-41 percussive cannon: A JND-41 percussive cannon is a percussive cannon used by the Hylobon Enforcers of Crimson Dawn.

ABR-2 Zato blaster rifle: An ABR-2 Zato blaster rifle is a blaster rifle created by the Ashiga Clan at their weapons factory on Kijimi.

M-32 light repeating blaster rifle: An M-32 light repeating blaster rifle is a light repeating blaster manufactured Drearian Defense Conglomerate. The weapon's side barrels are similar to a RT-97C rifle, but are removable for long range sniping and be configured to be smaller but have a similar range. The blaster also has two barrels but is phone to jamming.

"Roba" M-45 repeating ion blaster: A "Roba" M-45 repeating ion blaster is a heavy blaster ion rifle manufactured by BlasTech Industries. The Rebels use this during the Galactic Civil War, mounting it on UT-60D U-wing gunships. The M-45 could also be set to function as an ordinary blaster, and carried as a hand-held firearm.

A-180 blaster: The A-180 blaster is a highly versatile blaster with multiple configurations that could be easily reconfigured from a blaster pistol to a blaster rifle, a sniper rifle, or a portable ion launcher depending on the situation.

A280 blaster rifle: An A280 blaster rifle is a model of blaster rifle. It is highly effective in piercing through armor and provided more power than other blaster rifles at long range, it also featured a power charge system and integrated muzzle compensator.

SE-14r light repeating blaster: An SE-14r light repeating blaster was a variation of the SE-14C with only one scope.

T-21 light repeating blaster: A T-21 light repeating blaster is a model of a light repeating blaster produced by BlasTech Industries. The T-21 is a powerful, portable weapon capable of piercing personal armor, energy shields, and light vehicle plating, and can be used with a tripod for improved accuracy. It operates on a standard power pack, providing enough energy for 25 shots, but is typically paired with a 20kg backpack generator for sustained fire. While it can fire one shot per second, using a larger generator for full-auto fire requires careful management to avoid overheating.

RT-97C heavy blaster rifle: An RT-97C heavy blaster rifle is a model of a heavy blaster rifle produced by BlasTech Industries. It features an extended barrel for improved accuracy and range. It has three scopes: a thermal scanner for detecting heat signatures, a sniper scope for automatic range calculation, and a passive infrared scope that enhances visibility in poor conditions, like rain, smoke, and darkness. The infrared scope also transmits visual data directly to a stormtrooper's optical sensors.

DLT-20A laser rifle/Pulse cannon: A DLT-20A laser rifle is a model of laser rifle produced by BlasTech Industries. The Laser rifle is standard issue to the Corellian armed forces. Combined with the laser rifle's extraordinary power and the option to fit a scope of any size according to the user's personal preferences, this rifle is by far one of the deadliest weapons in the galaxy.

DLT-18 laser rifle: A DLT-18 laser rifle or DLT-18 heavy blaster pistol is a model of a blaster rifle manufactured by BlasTech Industries. The rifle offered significant stopping power even at long distances, but required an expert sniper behind the trigger. The rebel leader Steela Gerrera owned one during the Clone Wars. Ryder Azadi owned a similar rugged rifle that was also modified after breaking out of prison.

DLT-19 heavy blaster rifle: A DLT-19 heavy blaster rifle is a model of blaster rifle manufactured by BlasTech Industries. It featured a high rate of fire and could deal heavy damage at long ranges, and was most commonly used for pinning down troops and eliminating large groups of enemies. The DLT-19 was not as popular as the standard-issue E-11, because it took longer to assemble and load. However the DLT-19 was much more powerful and had a much greater range than the E-11 model. In this configuration it could shoot down swoops, or even light airspeeders. Bounty hunters like Dengar and 4-LOM wielded one.

E-10 blaster rifle: An E-10 blaster rifle is an older model and predecessor of the E-11. It was discarded due to jamming at the worst possible moment.

E-11 medium blaster rifle: An E-11 blaster rifle is a light but powerful blaster rifle manufactured by BlasTech Industries and was based on the DC-15A blaster used by clone troopers during the Clone Wars. It combined lethal firepower with impressive range and a versatile design. Featuring three power settings; lethal, stun, and sting, the rifle proved useful for a variety of combat situations. An advanced cooling system resulted in the blaster's superior performance, especially useful for its fully automatic fire setting. The E-11 also included a telescopic range-finding sight and a folding three-position stock, which could convert the blaster into a full-length rifle. Its standard issue power cells carried energy for 100 shots however the rifle could also be loaded with plasma cartridges that could last for more than 500 shots.

Bowcaster: A Bowcaster is a handcrafted blaster. Through the use of magnetic acceleration, bowcasters are more powerful and accurate than the average blaster; although the end result was visually similar to a crossbow-like weapon. The weapon used metal quarrels enveloped with plasma energy as ammunition. Two polarizing orbs, balanced on each end of the bow, created a magnetic field that boosted the quarrel's momentum. Once the cocking spring was pulled back, the trigger fired the quarrel, which was enveloped in plasma energy. Chewbacca unconventionally crafted the weapon using the frame and power pack of a standard stormtrooper blaster; additionally, Chewbacca also fitted it with an automatic cocking system, a feature traditional models of the time lacked. Bowcasters are much more powerful than standard blaster rifles, as there are a few humans who are capable of carrying one around, let alone hold it level and steady for a precise shot. To fire comfortably, the strength of a Wookiee is usually required.

MWC-35c "Staccato Lightning" heavy repeater cannon: A MWC-35c is a heavy repeating blaster manufactured by Morellian Weapons Conglomerate. Powered by condensed K-grade conductor cells and cooled by a tankage of R717 refrigerant, the MWC-35c has a capacity of 35,000 rounds when fully charged and had two fire modes; a standard mode which fired at a rapid rate and a secondary mode which was a single-fire power shot. In the standard mode, the MWC-35c's electroscope's smart targeting array took into account the user's position and facing, grouping shots into bursts to maximize hits on specified targets. In the secondary mode, the blaster's lower barrel collected energy into single shots primed by a pump-action foreguard. Both modes drew from the same power source, but yielded different levels of destructive output.

Z-6 rotary blaster cannon: A Z-6 rotary blaster cannon is a handheld blaster cannon manufactured by Merr-Sonn Munitions, Inc. and BlasTech Industries. It was created in an attempt to solve the two problems limiting blaster fire-rate: recharge time and overheating. To solve these problems, the Z-6 was created as a chaingun, incorporating a rotary assembly of six barrels. The weapon was equipped with six small, rotating blaster cannons distributed around a large cooling cell.

E-Web heavy repeating blaster cannon: An E-Web heavy repeating blaster cannon is a blaster cannon commonly used by Imperial stormtroopers and clones of the Galactic Republic. The E-Web cannon often powered by a Class-4T3 power generator.

J-10 dual blaster cannon: A J-10 dual blaster cannon is a double-barreled reciprocating blaster cannon that shares the same design as the E-5 blaster rifle.

Vulk TAU-6-23 "Blastmill" rotary blaster cannon: A Vulk TAU-6-23 "Blastmill" rotary blaster cannon is a rotating blaster cannon used by the Gigoran mercenary Moroff.

M-55 Medium Repeating Blaster: An M-55 Medium Repeating Blaster is a triple-barreled repeating blaster model manufactured by BlasTech Industries. One was used by Paz Vizsla.

Blasters do not seem to need to recharge.

The Tusken Raiders and some farmers, like Luke Skywalker and Cut Lawquane used slugthrower rifles. These weapons fire solid projectiles that look similar to blaster bolts.

Many blasters are made from real-life firearms (as the DL-44 was based-off the Mauser C96 and M712 Schnellfeuer, the EE-3 was based off a Webley No. 1 Mark 1 flare gun, the DLT-19 was based-off MG 34 machine gun, and many blasters were made from a Sterling SMG submarine gun)while several as the EC-17, the WESTAR-34, the ELG-3A/Q2, the NN-14, several Bryar pistols, and several others were custom made blasters. Some blasters like the WWESTAR-35 and the Blurrg-1120 were made for the series and were custom made for live action or video games