- “So uncivilized.”
- ―Obi-Wan Kenobi
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.
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 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 dics-like thermal detonators.
Variations[]
- Slugthrowers: A slugthrower comes in either a pistol or rifle. These weapons fire solid projectiles that look similar to blaster bolts. Known models include 6-2Aug2 hunting rifle, the Tusken Cycler rifle, the Adventurer slugthrower rifle, and KiSteer 1284 projectile rifle.
- Disruptor: A high-powered weapon designed to disable starships and take out multiple enemies at one time. These weapons would also have destructive effects when used on organic lifeforms. Known disruptor weapons are the T-7 ion disruptor rifle and the Amban sniper rifle.
Known Types of Blasters[]
- Blaster pistol: A Blaster pistol is a hand-held blaster that varies in size and is used as a sidearm.
- Bryar pistol: Blaster pistols that sport a long and bulky frame built around a small grip.
- Heavy blaster pistols: Blaster pistols that has a damage output on par with blaster rifles and is characterized by a lower capacity and shorter range.
- Hold-out pistol: Blaster pistols that is built for concealment and is characterized by a small size and very limited capacity.
- Sporting blaster pistol: Blaster pistols that is built for accuracy and is characterized by a lower damage output and lack of regulation.
- Blaster rifle: A Blaster rifle is a weapon that is more powerful and larger than other types of blasters, such as blaster pistols and requires two hands to operate it.
- Blaster carbine: A Blaster carbine is a shorter and lighter version of a Blaster rifle, but is not small enough to be considered a sidearm.
- Assault rifle: An Assault rifle is a modular version of the Blaster rifle.
- Sniper rifle: A Sniper rifle is a weapon that is use to shoot targets at long range.
- Longblaster: A Longblaster manufactured for high precision and power over long ranges.
- Scatterblaster: A Scatterblaster is a blaster shotgun. They were often small rifles or carbines that had a unique firing mode; as opposed to a singular bolt of energy, scatterblasters emitted an arc of expanding lethal energy, or even a spray of multiple bolts. Similar to projectile shotguns, these blasters can be recharged though pump-action.
- Repeating blaster: A Repeating blaster is any rapid-firing blaster, with it shooting multiple blaster bolts in rapid succession, while it could either be hand-held or artillery, the latter being mounted, stationary cannons or turrets, as well as sometimes even being added to vehicles.
- Reconfigurable blaster: A Reconfigurable blaster were class of multi-purpose blaster that could be adapted to serve different functions by changing certain modules on the weapon.
- Stun blaster: A stun blaster is an underpowered type of blaster. The weapon was only powerful enough to stun a target, and lacked the more lethal setting common to other blasters. The weapon could be stripped down to make a stun blaster attachment for the hilt of a lightsaber, allowing the wielder to user the weapon as a blaster and conceal its true nature.
- Training blaster: A training blaster is when any blasters are locked to the low power setting it can fire bolts that can short-circuit droids.
- Wrist blaster: A wrist blaster is a special wrist worn blaster often equipped on Super battle droids or Mandalorian vambraces.
- Bo-Rifle: A Bo-rifle is a combination of both an electrostaff and a blaster rifle; when extended, the weapon's tips are electrified with energy tendrils an electrostaff up to eleven thousand volts that tended to be either purple or yellow in color and that can be used to temporarily temporarily incapacitating or knocked the user's opponent(s), when retracted, the weapon's blaster function is used and functions as a blaster rifle, the Bo-rifle also has a third function; the weapon can be formed into a trident-like staff that can be used to tap into the power of the Force.
Known Blasters[]
- DL-44 heavy blaster pistol: The DL-44 heavy blaster pistol is a model of heavy blaster pistol produced by BlasTech Industries. It is considered one of the most powerful blaster pistols in the galaxy, delivering massive damage at close range, however it overheated quickly.
- Power 5 blaster: A Power 5 blaster is a model of a blaster pistol that looks similar to the DL-44, but more lighter.
- DC-17 hand blaster: A DC-17 hand blaster is a model of blaster pistol that was carried by most clone troopers during the Clone Wars. The DC-17 allowed for closer range fighting due to its more compact size and higher rate of fire.
- DC-15A blaster carbine: A DC-15A blaster is a model of blaster that is smaller than the larger DC-15 blaster rifle. The carbine was smaller than the DC-15A blaster rifle and lacked its larger counterpart's range, but had easier handling and a higher rate of fire.
- E-5 blaster rifle: A E-5 blaster rifle is the weapon of choice for the Confederacy of Independent Systems's Battle Droids. These blasters can also be used by humans.
- DT-57 "Annihilator" blaster: A DT-57 "Annihilator" blaster was a weapon similar in appearance to the E-5 blaster rifle. Highly customizable, the DT-57 featured a high output blaster magazine, a large trigger guard and a top-mounted scope. Despite it being a rifle, it could be wielded with one hand, much like a blaster pistol.
- DC-17m Interchangeable Weapon System: A DC-17m Interchangeable Weapon System is a configurable combat weapons system that was used by the clone commandos of the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars.
- IQA-11 Blaster Rifle: A model of sniper rifle with a sleek and inexpensive design. Used by bounty hunters like Rumi Paramita.
- Relby-v10 micro grenade launcher: The Relby-v10 micro grenade launcher was a hybrid model of blaster rifle/grenade launcher that can fire either micro-grenades or blaster bolts.
- EE-3 carbine rifle: The EE-3 carbine rifle is a blaster carbine with a small handle attached to a long circular barrel. With its tilted grip, it can be wielded similarly to a pistol.
- WESTAR-34 blaster pistol: The WESTAR-34 blaster pistol from the WESTAR series of blasters manufactured by Concordian Crescent Technologies. Its dallorian alloy allowed it to withstand continual firing in high temperatures that would melt most blasters.
- LL-30 blaster pistol: The LL-30 blaster pistol was a model of blaster pistol with a sniper scope attached to it. It packed a powerful blast that can dent even beskar, a metal famed for its near-indestructibility.
- DL-18 blaster pistol: A DL-18 blaster pistol is a model of blaster pistol manufactured by BlastTech Industries, allowed for easy customization.
- Blurrg-1120 holdout blaster: A Blurrg-1120 holdout blaster is a model of blaster pistol manufactured by Eirriss Ryloth Defense Tech. It sports 9 unique firing modes, including the standard single and double shot.
- WESTAR-35 blaster pistol: A WESTAR-35 blaster pistol was a model of blaster pistol from the WESTAR series of blasters. Capable of firing yellow or blue bolts of plasma.
- AB-75 bo-rifle: An AB-75 bo-rifle is a combination of both an electrostaff and a blaster rifle; unlike the J-19 bo-rifle model, it is grey in color, and the weapon's electric tips is purple in color.
- J-19 bo-rifle: A J-19 bo-rifle is a combination of both an electrostaff and a blaster rifle; unlike the AB-75 bo-rifle model, it is black in color, and the weapon's electric tips is yellow in color.
- X-8 Night Sniper: A X-8 Night Sniper was a blaster pistol that was equipped with a computer like scope and a built in silencer, allowing the wielder both high accuracy and stealth.
- Vilmarh's Revenge: A Vilmarh's Revenge or precision laser dart was a powerful blaster pistol that fired lasers and caused a massive seizure from its electromagnetic pulse. One was used by Cikatro Vizago who added a barrel-shroud on it.
- Deactivator hold-out pistol: A Deactivator hold-out pistol is a small hold-out blaster that fired a blast of energy that could deactivate droids. Despite its small size, it could also be a deadly weapon.
- ELG-3A blaster pistol: A ELG-3A hold-out blaster is a small hold-out blaster with an incredible punch. The slim blaster was fired using a snap trigger, which required a firm squeeze to prevent misfires.
- Q2 hold-out blaster: A smaller cousin to the ELG-3A, with a smaller barrel.
- S-5 blaster pistol: An S-5 heavy blaster pistol is a blaster with two scopes and a dart launcher that is also an ascension gun.
- CR-2 heavy blaster pistol: A CR-2 heavy blaster pistol is a heavy blaster pistol that has an extreme rate of fire and shoot ionized bolts. It also could be configured with night vision scopes or have an extended stock for reduced recoil.
- LW-896 blaster pistol: A LW-896 blaster pistol was a blaster pistol that can send out a charged blast, electric trap or special rounds that ricochet off surfaces.
- VM19 heavy blaster: A VM19 heavy blaster a blaster pistol capable of switching modules during combat. Modules included regular blaster bolts, a stun setting, and ion blast.
- BR-14 blaster pistol: A BR-14 blaster pistol is a blaster pistol that has a blaster cartridge loaded with ionized particles.
- S-195 blaster pistol: A S-195 blaster pistol was a double-barreled blaster pistol that has a hinged assembly that allowed for faster loading of reactant gas capsules or power plugs.
- RSKF-44 heavy blaster: A RSKF-44 heavy blaster is a two-barreled blaster design, firing two blaster bolts per shot. It also had a power ampule socket.
- DG-29 heavy blaster pistol: A DG-29 heavy blaster pistol is a side-loading blaster that sported an image magnifying macroscope for long range shots. The DG-29 also featured a similar power ampule socket, pistol grip, and trigger guard as the RSKF-44.
- DT-29 heavy blaster pistol: A DT-29 heavy blaster pistol was a deadly heavy blaster, delivering a brutal force per shot that all but guaranteed a kill in close quarters, while remaining exceedingly dangerous at range. Extremely customizable, DT-29's could be custom-fitted to an owner's specifications.
- DT-12 heavy blaster pistol: A DT-12 heavy blaster pistol is a small yet weighty blaster, that possessed a hefty power source, giving it a hard-hitting punch.
- Relby K-23 blaster pistol: A Relby K-23 blaster pistol was a blaster known to inflicted excruciating pain upon beings who had the misfortune of being hit by it.
- Relby K-25 blaster: A Relby K-25 blaster was used by Canto Bight Police Department had a default pistol configuration, a heavy blaster configuration that attached a long-range macroscope and power enhancing barrel, and a blaster rifle configuration that paired a noise-suppressing and range extending barrel along with an adjustable stock that held additional ammunition.
- DC-15A blaster rifle: A DC-15A blaster rifle is the weapon of choice for the Galactic Republic's clone troopers in the Grand Army of the Republic. A version with a wooden stock is the standard weapon of the Senate Commandos. It is a larger and more powerful long-range alternative to the DC-15S.
- 773 Firepuncher rifle: A 773 Firepuncher rifle was a model of a sniper rifle that featured ablative coating and a wide-beam "burning" mode and fire bolts that could reflect off of surfaces that reduces overall damage output in order to increase armor penetration of its shots. It has several configurations, from removing the main barrel for short range fire to including an optional tripod useful for stability in long range shots. The weapon also had alternate barrel configurations that could be manually swapped out, such as a underbarrel attachment that fired a long cable and another grappling function were two large barrels that made the sniper rifle look like a RT-97C heavy blaster rifle but the barrels both launched a grappling line.
- MK sniper rifle: A MK sniper rifle was a model of a sniper rifle that is capable of hitting targets at considerable range and possessed enough power to conceivably penetrate beskar alloy armor, a metal famed for its near-indestructibility.
- SX-21 pump-action scatter blaster: A SX-21 pump-action scatter blaster is a model of pump-action scatterblaster rifle made by Merr-Sonn Munitions, Inc.
- CX-55 scatterblaster: A CX-55 scatterblaster is a model of pump-action scatterblaster
- BARM-ST12 scattergun: A BARM-ST12 scattergun is a model of pump-action scatterblaster.
- A350 blaster rifle: A A350 blaster rifle is a model of a blaster rifle used by the Scout guards working under Morgan Elsbeth.
- BK-43 blaster rifle: A BK-43 blaster rifle is a model of a blaster rifle used by the Rebel Allience. The rifle featured a collapsable stock that allowed it to be made more compact.
- K-16 Bryar Pistol: A K-16 Bryar pistol appeared to be a regular blaster pistol; but it featured a modified power unit capable of releasing its entire heat source in one powerful blast as secondary fire.
- MW-20 Bryar Pistol: The center of the blaster featured a double ammo cartridge that rotated when the current cartridge overheated, readying a fresh one for firing.
- EC-17 hold-out blaster: A EC-17 hold-out blaster was a standard-issue hold-out blaster pistol for Imperial scout troopers.
- RK-3 blaster: A RK-3 blaster is a blaster pistol used by Imperial officers and First Order officers.
- BH-4 Double Blaster: A BH-4 Double Blaster is a double-barreled blaster pistol used by Black Sun.
- CC-420 pistol: A CC-420 pistol is a sleek double-barrel design used by the Pyke Syndicate. It fires two bolts simultaneously, and has no trigger guard or jarring edges. It also features two triggers; the upper one is the fire and the bottom is safety.
- GALAAR-15 blaster carbine: A GALAAR-15 blaster carbine was a model of a blaster carbine that was similar to the WESTAR-35.
- Galar-90 rifle: A Galar-90 rifle is a model of a blaster rifle used by Gar Saxon when working as one of Maul's commanders in his Mandalorian super commandos.
- Valken-38x: A Valken-38x is a model of 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: A 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.
- EL-16 blaster rifle/EL-16HFE blaster rifle: A model of a blaster rifle primary used by the Resistance. The EL-16HFE is a larger version of the standard EL-16 that included a stock and a longer barrel.
- 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: A 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: A 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. A pair of these were owned by Zorii Bliss.
- SE-44C blaster pistol: A SE-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: A 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, magnatomic adhesion grip with integrated power feed intigator, and a foregrip.
- FWMB-10 repeating blaster: A 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.
- 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.
- A280-CFE convertible heavy blaster pistol: An A280-CFE is a modular version of the A280 blaster rifle. It featured a core pistol that could be reconfigured into an assault rifle or sniper rifle.
- A280C blaster rifle: An A280C blaster rifle is a modified variant of the popular A280 rifle. It featured a high rate of fire and is known for its excellent firepower and sturdy design, it is also accurate over distances but when shot for a period of time the blaster would lose its effectiveness due to a high amount of recoil.
- A-300 blaster rifle: An A-300 blaster rifle is a variation of the A280 that can switch to a sniper and a blaster carbine.
- SE-14r light repeating blaster: An SE-14r light repeating blaster was a variation of the SE-14C with only one scope.
- SE-14C blaster pistol: A SE-14C blaster pistol was a rapid fire blaster that fired bursts of five rounds, which was useful in close-quarters combat. The gun also had two scopes that were used for different firing options.
- RT-97C heavy blaster rifle: A RT-97C heavy blaster rifle is a model of a heavy blaster rifle produced by BlasTech Industries.
- 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 modified one 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.
- DLT-19x targeting blaster: A DLT-19x targeting blaster is a blaster rifle, and a variation of the DLT-19 heavy blaster rifle. Unlike the DLT-19, the DLT-19x released all of its power in one shot before it would need to cool down. The DLT-19x is a very powerful weapon, and could take down most enemies in one shot. The weapon had a scope which could be zoomed in farther than most scopes. The DLT-19x is a weapon of choice for many snipers, and was very effective.
- DLT-19D heavy blaster rifle: A DLT-19D heavy blaster rifle is a blaster rifle and variation of the DLT-19 heavy blaster rifle. It featuring a scope and two underbarrel devices, one of which was a flashlight.
- E-10 blaster rifle: A 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-10R blaster rifle: A E-10R blaster rifle is a very robust variant of the E-10 blaster rifle. Several Imperial range troopers were armed with these on Vandor.
- E-10.5 rifle: A E-10.5 rifle is an interim design which incorporated elements of the earlier E-10 blaster rifle and the later E-11 blaster rifle. Many of the Imperial Army troopers who served as part of the Aldhani Garrison were equipped with them.
- 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.
- E-11D blaster carbine: A E-11D blaster carbine was a blaster carbine manufactured by BlasTech Industries. It has similar in design to the E-11 blaster rifle, it featured a stock and a large-bore reinforced barrel in order to maximize its rate of fire and intensity. It could also be reconfigured with a grenade launcher attachment
- E-22 reciprocating double-barreled blaster rifle: A E-22 reciprocating double-barreled blaster rifle was reciprocating, double-barreled blaster that was bigger and more powerful than the standard E-11 blaster rifle.
- 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.
- Lightbow: A Lightbow is a complicated form of the bowcaster. The lightbow is powerful enough to shoot down a TIE/LN starfighter with a direct hit.
- 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.
Trivia[]
- The blaster is the second most recurring weapon in the Star Wars universe after the lightsaber.
- Despite using a lightsaber, several Jedi, like Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Kanan Jarrus, Ezra Bridger, Luke Skywalker, Ben Solo, and Rey. Former Jedi Osha Aniseya and Ahsoka Tano also used a blaster.
- 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.
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External links[]
- Blaster Pistol on StarWars.com (backup link on Archive.org)
- Blaster Rifle on StarWars.com (backup link on Archive.org)
- Ion Blaster on StarWars.com (backup link on Archive.org)
- Blaster (Star Wars) on Wikipedia
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