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Light repeating blaster

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Light repeating blaster

Production information

Type

Blaster rifle^[1]

Cost

1,200^[1] to 2,250credits^[2](available for military use only)^[1]

Physical and technical specifications

Shape

Rifle-shaped^[1]

Size

Two-handed weapon^[1]

Weight

6kg^[1]

Capacity

30 shots withpower pack^[1]
More when attached topower generator^[1]

Range

Up to 150meters(optimum)^[3]
Up to 300 meters(maximum)^[3]

Thelight repeating blaster orlight repeating blaster rifle was a heavyrifle-typeblaster weapon carried by military personnel.

Description[]

The light repeating blaster was a lighter version of a regularrepeating blaster. This weapon was legally restricted to military use in most instances.

One of the most widespread light repeating blasters was theT-21 model used byImperial stormtroopers. Other models were used by heavily-armed infantry troopers in various armies, including theRoyal Naboo Security Forces.

A typical power capacity for a light repeating blaster was 30 blasts. Light repeating blasters were more powerful than typical blasters, but the high rate of fire meant that it was easy for the user to waste its blasts. A power generator could be connected to this weapon for longer use.

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Behind the scenes[]

Slight differences in this weapon's range is presented in theStar Wars Roleplaying Game Saga Edition Core Rulebook, namely, an optimum range of up to 45 meters and a maximum range of up to 450 meters. InStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, its range was lower, at 28 meters.