Blaster (Star Wars)

A Blaster is is a weapon in the Star Wars universe. It is a ranged weapon that fires bolts of intense plasma energy.

Usage
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.

Like all blaster technology, the blaster pistol fired cohesive bursts of light-based energy called "bolts". 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.

Known Types of Blasters

 * Blaster pistol: A Blaster pistol is a small, hand-held blaster.
 * Blaster rifle: A Blaster rifle is a weapon that is more powerful and larger than other types of blasters, such as blaster pistols.