List of Star Wars ranged weapons
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This is a list of personal ranged weapons from the fictional Star Wars universe.
For a description of Star Wars blasters and how they work, see Blaster (Star Wars).
[edit] Rebel Alliance weaponry
[edit] A-280 blaster rifle
The BlasTech A-280 blaster rifle is the standard-issue blaster rifle among the soldiers of the Rebel Alliance and the New Republic. The A-280 blaster rifle was seen in the hands of Rebel Alliance soldiers during the Battle of Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back, as well as in the hands of Rebel Alliance commandos during the Battle of Endor in Return of the Jedi.
The BlasTech A-280 blaster rifle prop that was seen in The Empire Strikes Back was built from the World War II-era German Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifle. The A-280 blaster rifles that were seen in the hands of the Rebel Alliance commandos in Return of the Jedi appeared to be a mixture of the original A-280 blaster rifles from The Empire Strikes Back and A-280s that were built from parts and components from the M-16/AR-15 series rifles, especially parts and components from Colt Commando rifles. The A-280 seems to be able to be produced as a rifle or carbine as seen in Episode V (The Empire Strikes back) during the Battle of Hoth when the rebels gather in the trenches, as there are many different types of blasters.
The Star Wars CCG released by Decipher, however, denotes the rifles carried by Echo Base troopers as BlasTech A295 rifles, and the Endor Moon rifles as A280. In addition, the Arms and Equipment Guide for the d20 Star Wars RPG describes (and illustrates) the A280 quite differently than seen in The Empire Strikes Back.
[edit] DH-17 blaster pistol
The BlasTech DH-17 is a weapon used by both the Imperial Navy and Rebel Alliance/New Republic Navy officers. It is primarily designed for ship use, where it can pierce blaster armor although not a ship's hull. (See: Star Wars Galaxies: Ruins of Dantooine) The weapon is also favored by forces in ground combat. The DH-17 blaster pistol was said to be used by the Galactic Republic forces in the Star Wars: Battlefront video game and in the animated TV series Star Wars: Clone Wars. However, this is a misnomer. The pistol in Star Wars: Battlefront is actually a DC-17, as is the pistol used in the Star Wars: Clone Wars animated series.
[edit] Wookiee bowcaster
The bowcaster is the traditional weapon of the Wookiees. It is a common misconception that it launches energy bolts, like a blaster. However, it actually launches "quarrels", which are energized crossbow bolts. The quarrels are surrounded by an energy cocoon while in flight, which gives them the appearance of extra-long blaster bolts. The cocoon gives them an extremely high stopping power. Wookiees can load their bowcasters with both standard and explosive tipped quarrels, and the bandolier across Chewbacca's chest likely holds both. The spring that powers the bowcaster is extremely hard to pull back, and humans are generally incapable of cocking a bowcaster. However, modern bowcasters seem to have an automatic cocking system, allowing any species to use them. These bowcasters are also capable of loading more than one quarrel into their chamber, giving them a shotgun-like effect. Some Wookies were known to have added extra strings for multiple shots, and during the Imperial occupation of Kashyyk, Wookies bolted on E-11 blaster rifles to the bottom of the bowcaster for extra firepower.
[edit] Imperial weaponry
[edit] Arc Caster
An Arc Caster (ionization blaster) is a modified version of the E-11 blaster rifle. The arc caster is the primary weapon of Imperial Dark Troopers phase 2 who can be seen in Star Wars: Battlefront II. The weapon uses a charge function to prepare a blast of electricity at the target which, when fully charged, can jump to up to Four targets in total.
[edit] E-11 Blaster Shotgun
The E-11 Blaster Shotgun is a modification to the E-11 Blaster rifle which makes them shoot various shots at the same time but shoots slower and consumes the ammo much faster; it was preferred by the engineers, although used by the Dark Troopers in Battlefront 1.
[edit] DLT-19 heavy blaster rifle
The BlasTech DLT-19 is the standard-issue heavy blaster rifle carried by Imperial stormtroopers based on Tatooine. Due to its farther shooting range it is known to be used as an anti-aircraft weapon to shoot down such vehicles as the swoop bike, or even light airspeeders.
[edit] E-11 blaster rifle
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The E-11 blaster rifle is the standard-issue weapon for Imperial stormtroopers. It is manufactured by E-Tech, an Imperial subsidiary of BlasTech Industries. It combines lethality with an excellent aim in a compact design. The E-11's gas cartridges allow for over 500 shots while the power cells in it last for about 100. The E-11 blaster rifle has a maximum range of one thousand meters and an optimum range at 200 hundred meters, nearly three times the reach of a blaster pistol. This range is achieved because the barrel runs almost the entire length of the weapon, producing a tightly focused and very powerful particle beam, to accommodate this barrel design, only the actuating blaster module and the prismatic crystal housing are placed behind the barrel. Other components are mounted to the side or underneath the galven circuitry, while the gas chamber has a unique tubular design that wraps around the back of the barrel. These components are mounted on a single module that slides out of the back at the weapon for repair or replacement. Stormtroopers carried E-11 rifles throughout the Galactic Civil War.
The basic E-11 is 438 mm long and weighs 2.6 kilograms. The power & gas cell housing opens on the left side of the action housing, above the trigger, giving the E-11 a very low profile (useful when shooting prone or from a barricade). All moving or metal parts are fitted with a corrosion-proof, vacuum-rated, dry lubricant. The top of the receiver has a universal, quick detach sight rail, which comes from the factory mounted with a light, ring reticle, 2x optical scope. The basic, three piece stock is able to be folded under the weapon. To prevent dangerous heat buildup, the E-11's cooling coils force-feed a liquid cooling agent called freelol through an intricate capillary system that carries heat away from vital components and into the forward vent capcitator.
The BlasTech E-11 was supplanted by the SoroSuub StormtrooperOne, built specifically for the Empire. Although built by a different company, the StormtrooperOne was virtually identical to the E-11. The Empire overlooked this due to politics - BlasTech had not enjoyed favorable relations with the Empire, and SoroSuub had produced a weapon that used many interchangeable parts for lower costs. While the E-11 was sold exclusively to the Empire during the Galactic Civil War, the Rebel Alliance managed to acquire thousands of these weapons through black market purchases and outright theft. The E-11 and the Stormtrooper One (later renamed the Freedom One), remained favourites of both Imperial and New Republic forces.
The design of the E-11 was based on that of the DC-15 blaster rifles favored by the Republic clone troopers. The E-11 blaster rifle has a light well-balanced design that permits accurate one-handed fire, allowing soldiers to move unencumbered and use the weapon in close quarters almost as easily as one wields a pistol that was shortened down from the long DC-15A rifle to the size of the DC-15S blaster pistol/carbine. In the films, the E-11 prop was made from the British Sterling submachine gun, with a small optical scope and a radiator fins added to give a more futuristic look. Interestingly, the scope was attached facing the wrong direction. This was apparently done on purpose, as every example from the films is attached in this way.
[edit] Imperial light repeater
Also known as the "autogun", the Imperial light repeater is fast and highly accurate. It requires physical ammunition, which is excited into a high-energy state before being fired. It can also fire a trio of bolts simultaneously in a triangular configuration. It is a usable weapon in Star Wars: Dark Forces and Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II.
[edit] Imperial heavy repeater
A devastating weapon used by Imperial troops, the heavy repeater sprays a torrent of metallic bolts at an extremely high rate of fire. This mode is somewhat inaccurate. A secondary indirect fire mode allows the gun to fire an orb of concussive energy. The heavy repeater is valued by the Imperials for its rate of fire and effective suppression fire capabilities. It is a usable weapon in Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast and Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy.
[edit] T-21 rifle
The T-21 rifle is a standard-issue Imperial stormtrooper weapon. Capable of powerful and rapid fire, it is considered a light repeating blaster rifle. In Star Wars chronology, this would be the successor to the DC-15S.
The T-21 prop was built from a World War I-era British Lewis Mark 1 machine gun.[citation needed]
The T-21 can be used in the Movie Battles 2 mod for Star Wars Jedi Knight : Jedi Academy.
[edit] Republic weaponry
[edit] DC-15
The DC-15 blaster rifle is a common weapon used by the Republic clone troopers. This was seen being carried by a majority of clone troopers in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.
The DC-15 uses magazine cartridges filled with tibanna gas which results in blue laser bolts when fired. The DC-15 uses two types of ammunition in conjunction which are the tibanna gas cylinder and the charge magazine. The tibanna gas cylinder stores enough gas required for 600 rounds while the charge magazine usually only stores 60 rounds. This forces the user to change the charge magazine much more often than the tibanna gas cylinder. The DC-15S also use a rechargeable battery that lasts for 7 subsequent shots before the weapon pauses to recharge.
The DC-15 series of blasters has developed into two versions:
The DC-15A blaster rifle is carried by the majority of the Clone Troopers in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. The DC-15 also bears a resemblance to the MG42 machine gun used in World War II.
The DC-15S carbine is known to have features such as foresight protectors, a blaster power cell located on the side of the blaster's receiver, and a folding rifle stock. In Revenge of the Sith, the DC-15S blaster carbine was used by many regular Clone Troopers. The DC-15S carbine apparently had an advantage over the bulky, rival DC-15A blaster rifle the Clone Troopers carried in Attack of the Clones. The wider use of the DC-15S blaster carbine by the Clone Troopers in Revenge of the Sith also provides more hints to the Republic Clone Troopers evolution into the Imperial Stormtroopers of the Original Star Wars Trilogy.
- Sources
- Star Wars: Republic Commando
- Star Wars: Clone Wars
- Star Wars Insider #84
- Attack of the Clones Visual Dictionary
- Revenge of the Sith Visual Dictionary
[edit] DC-17
The DC-17 is a small-arm pistol mainly used by ARC Troopers and Clone Commanders as a side-arm, though ARC Captains Fordo and Ordo had a preference to dual-wielding DC-17 pistols, as did some Clone Commanders. There are 2 known variations of the DC-17 pistol. One looks like a shorter version DC-15S with no stock while the other resembles Han Solo's blaster, the DL-44.
[edit] DC-17m
The DC-17m is a modifiable version of the DC-17. It is the standard issue blaster for the Clone Commandos featured in Star Wars: Republic Commando. It is known to be one of the more powerful weapons wielded by the clones. The DC-17m had a higher firing rate than the DC-15 and also more stopping power. In fact many commandos found that it simply mowed down opponents the regular clone troopers found to be difficult. This is even more impressive considering that many commandos went up against opponents that were more advanced than the regular types encountered by troopers. The DC-17m is also much smaller and lighter than the DC-15. The DC-17m can be field-stripped and outfitted with an assault repeating blaster, sniper attachment or an anti-armor grenade launching attachment. The DC-17m's primary blaster attachment has a magazine capacity of sixty rounds, with Clone Commandos carrying up to five magazines for a total of 300 rounds. The sniper attachment has magazines holding five high-powered rounds, with each Commando carrying up to four magazines for a total of twenty sniper shots, while the anti-armor attachment only chambers one shaped-charge anti-armor grenade at a time though a Commando may carry an additional three in reserve. The weapon has a readout that keeps track of and displays the total amount of compatible ammunition and ordnance currently being carried by the Clone Commandos. However, production of this weapon ceased, at the end of the clone wars, due to its high price to manufacture and the retirement of the Clone Commandos.
In the Republic Commando book series the weapon as an under-barrel grenade launcher and as the same ammo for the sniper attachment and for the blaster attachment.
[edit] DN Bolt Caster
The DN Bolt Caster,originally known as the Phoenix II plasma disruptor, developed by Drever Corp, is primary used as a tool by special ops commandos to breach locked doors. However, Republic troopers improvised and began using it as a weapon. The plasma disruptor's effectiveness against the CIS droids prompted Drever Corp to develop the expensive yet effective DN Bolt Caster plasma disruptor.
- Sources
- Star Wars: Republic Commando
- Star Wars: Clone Wars
- Star Wars: Battlefront
- Star Wars Insider #84
- Attack of the Clones Visual Dictionary
- Revenge of the Sith Visual Dictionary
[edit] Mercenary/Neutral weaponry
[edit] Xerroll Nightstinger Sniper Rifle
The "nightstinger" sniper rifle produced by Xerroll utilizes specially spun tibanna gas to produce a completely invisible blaster bolt. It is a high-end, extremely expensive weapon originally produced under contract with the Empire. After the fall of the Empire and the rise of the New Republic, nightstingers were sold on the open market, albeit in few numbers. One such weapon was used by imperial saboteurs on Bothawui during the crisis concerning the Camaas document to frame Han Solo for murder, and to incite the crowd against the New Republic.
[edit] Bryar pistol
The Bryar pistol is a modified version of the Bryar rifle with the rifle's stock and muzzle sawed off. The Bryar pistol has gained the reputation of being a standard and relatively accurate blaster pistol. The pistol also carries a secondary function of being able to ability to charge to release a stronger blast. Using this secondary function does not seem cause any type of decline in performance or accuracy with the exception being that charging the weapon uses more ammunition than a standard blast. The Bryar pistol was the preferred weapon of Kyle Katarn until he adopted a lightsaber as part of his Jedi training. Even though it no longer is his primary weapon, Katarn is still known to carry the weapon in case of an emergency.
[edit] Carbonite freeze gun
The carbonite freeze gun is designed to shoot a misty spray of liquid carbonite which results in the target being frozen. It is featured as an optional weapon in the "Mysteries of the Sith" add-on to Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II.
This weapon has a similar effect to Samus Aran's Ice Beam, Duke Nukem's Freezethrower, or Ratchet's Liquid Nitrogen Gun.
[edit] CDEF
The CDEF are a series of blasters known for being cheap and of low quality, dealing minimal damage with low accuracy. They are slow and ordinary, although they get the job done. The CDEF series comes in three primary variations: CDEF Pistol, CDEF Carbine and a CDEF Rifle. Corellian Security Force are known to use variations of the CDEF blasters.
[edit] DEMP 2
The Destructive Electromagnetic Pulse 2, or the DEMP 2, is a gun with a cone-shaped muzzle that fires an electromagnetic pulse. It severely damages droids and other electrical systems, and is also capable of doing light damage to living tissue. It appears as a useable weapon in Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy and in Star Wars Jedi Knight II.[1]
[edit] DL-44 blaster pistol
The BlasTech DL-44 is a heavy blaster pistol. It's more powerful than many other pistols, but the downfall of this is the cartridge is exhausted after just 25 shots, as opposed to 100 or so shots from conventional pistols. The blaster is widely favored by mercenaries and bounty hunters, as it is easily modified. This is the favorite weapon of Han Solo, who carries a modified version with efficient galvanic circuitry, which allows the pistol to deal more damage without draining additional energy.[citation needed]
In the Star Wars films, the DL-44 appears as a modified Mauser C96 autopistol.
[edit] E-5 blaster rifle
The E-5 blaster rifle created by Baktoid Armor Workshop as the standard-issue blaster for the Trade Federation's battle droid legions. The weapon was rarely used by armed forces outside of the Trade Federation, and was soon out of production by the ending of the Clone Wars. The E-5 blaster was only used in two historical campaign missions in Star Wars: Battlefront, and featured as Jango Fett's flamethrower weapon in the sequel. This gun, because it was much smaller but still has the same power of the DC-15, helped the creation of the E-11 Blaster, BlasTech took the E-5 adventages to develop the DC-15S, and later the E-11.
[edit] Electroscope rifle
The Electroscope rifle is a powerful rifle which also features a zoom electroscope. Jango Fett used this weapon in the videogame Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, as did Zam Wesell in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.
[edit] FC-1 flechette launcher
The FC-1 flechette launcher is an antipersonnel weapon which fires a spray of red-hot metal in a shotgun like fashion. Developed by Golan Arms. The flechette launcher also has a secondary firing mode in which it fires two time grenades. It appears as a useable weapon in Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy and in Star Wars Jedi Knight II.
[edit] Gungan Boomer
The Gungan boomer is a weapon used by the Gungans of the planet Naboo. The boomer is a quantity of high-energy plasma harvested from the core of the planet Naboo that has been sealed inside a sphere of unidentified material. When thrown or launched, in the case of the larger ones, the shell of the weapon will break, releasing the plasma into the unfortuante target. Its use by the Gungan Army was shown during the defense of Naboo in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
[edit] Hapan Gun of Command
The Gun of Command is a pistol capable of mild brainwashing via an electrical discharge. It was one of the sixty-three gifts provided to Leia Organa Solo in the novel The Courtship of Princess Leia. At one point, Han Solo used the Gun of Command on Princess Leia. He then disabled it and it is not known if the gun ever worked again.
[edit] Jawa Ion Blaster
The Jawa Ion blaster is an electric-emitting rifle used by the Jawas. The Jawas have been known to use this weapon to take down wandering droids. Powered by two power packs that connect to the belt, which then connect to the rifle, this rifle shoots a smoky blast of energy. This energy envelops the droid in an electric-blue haze, rendering it inactive. A Jawa uses one of these blasters to disable R2-D2 in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
[edit] Jeron fusion cutter
The Jeron fusion cutter is primarily used in mining situations to cut rock. It has four blast chambers arranged in a row, which discharge in sequence when the tool is placed against the surface to be cut. When recalibrated, it can be used as a ranged weapon, albeit a very inaccurate one. It fires green bolts from each of the four chambers, or from all four simultaneously, at the user's discretion. [2]
[edit] Stouker concussion rifle
The Stouker concussion rifle is a weapon which fires a concussive blast creating an explosion that spreads about 4 meters in diameter. The secondary mode's fire is less devastating in radius but has more impact on the target. Seen originally in Star Wars: Dark Forces and Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, it is mostly used by Trandoshans. In the later title Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, they are carried by the heavily armored Imperial Hazard Troopers, and it is functionally similar to the Dark Forces II version.
[edit] Tenloss disruptor rifle
The Tenloss disruptor rifle is a powerful rifle which can feature a zoom scope. The rifle has been outlawed by the New Republic but still remains in production on the black market. When used at the highest setting, the rifle can fire roughly ten shots before the power pack must be replaced. A fully-charged disruptor rifle can completely disintegrate a biological target. It appears as a useable weapon in Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy and in Star Wars Jedi Knight II. [1][3][4]
[edit] Training remote
A remote is typically a spherical droid that propels itself through the air using microrepulsors, and may or may not have weapons. While not a firearm in the traditional sense, training remotes have been known to be used in offense. Most notably used for blindfolded training, the Jedi use remotes to train their extrasensory abilities and lightsaber skills by deflecting the stun bolts that the remote fires. They are also used as for target practice by gunfighters, who test their reflexes and aim against the remote's.
[edit] Yuuzhan vong weapons
[edit] Amphistaff
Due to its ability to shoot various volumes of venom the amphistaff can be classed as ranged weapon. for more information see the full article.
[edit] Thud bugs
The thud bug is a living weapon that is thrown by a yuuzhan vong warrior.
[edit] Notes
[edit] References
- Sansweet, Stephen J. (1998). Star Wars Encyclopedia. The Ballantine Publishing Group. ISBN 0-345-40227-8.
- Slavicsek, Bill, Collins, Andy, and Wiker, JD (2002). Revised Core Rulebook (Star Wars Roleplaying Game). Lucas Books. ISBN 0-7869-2876-X.
- Grubb, Jeff and Stephens, Owen K.C. (2002). Arms and Equipment Guide (Star Wars Roleplaying Game). Lucas Books. ISBN 0-7869-2782-8.
- Stephens, Owen K. C. (2001). Starships of the Galaxy (Star Wars Roleplaying Game). Lucas Books. ISBN 0-7869-1859-4.
[edit] External links
- Turbolaser Commentaries - a study and quantitative assessment of Star Wars turbolasers
- The Parts of Star Wars - a detailed website on the weapons of the Star Wars saga
