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 Kwenn's Star Wars Database : Blaster
Blaster rifles were largely used by military organizations who had the power to flaunt their weapons - especially the Galactic Empire, for one.
Though the weapons were seen as more advanced than ancient bullet-based weapons, theie laser bolts could be rendered harmless by an energy shield, just as projectiles were ineffective against particle deflectors.
Many of these weapons were customized by the owner; refinements were made to the blaster's targeting, extra power was squeezed out of the weapon, and sawn-off versions were created.
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 Blaster (weapon)
The effects of blasters change with the times and the perceptions of science and technology by the population in general, and science fiction authors.
In Forbidden Planet the starship crew were issued with blasters that could kill or vaporize, whilst operators of larger radio controlled weapons were referred to as "blastermen".
This was in the context of a series within the series: One of the characters of the Trek series, Tom Paris, had created a string of holodeck adventures where he acted as Captain Proton, a 1930s style science fiction hero.
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 BLASTER (WEAPON)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Later in the 1980s and 1990s Asimov wrote sequels to the trilogy where blasters were comparatively limp and puny things which could only disrupt the internal organs of humans and did so with nearly no visible effect and with only a small release of power.
a capacitor-fed energy weapon which projects a pulse of plasma at the target.
In the Bride of Chaotica episode of Star Trek: Voyager blasters were 30s looking things which let out a mortal electric ray with a zap-rich crescendo of sounds and exaggerated visual effects.
www.yotor.org /wiki/en/bl/Blaster%20%28weapon%29.htm   (401 words)

  
 Weapons
The BlasTech E-11 blaster rifle was declared the standard sidearm for Imperial stormtroopers because it offered the great range and heavy damage of a traditional long barrelled rifle in a compact, easy-to-wield weapon.
Tremendous strength is needed to cock the weapon, which notches the bowstring and loads a quarrel from the ammo cartridge.
The blaster rifle, a more powerful version of the standard blaster, is among the most common military and security weapons in the galaxy.
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 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Blaster rifles utilize the same technology as the common pistol, but generally employ larger emitters to create more damaging bolts of coherent light.
Blaster rifles are standard issue to soldiers across the galaxy, but ownership by the general public is discouraged if not outlawed in most sectors.
Traditional non-powered melee weapons are still in use on many worlds, despite the advent of lightsabers and vibro weapons.
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 Find Starwars Blaster Information
Han Solo with blaster pistol and holster C9 (50 kr.)...
The standard ranged weapon of both military personnel and civilians in the galaxy, the blaster pistol fires cohesive bursts of light-based energy called bolts.
Han Solo In Endor Gear with Blaster Pistol.
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 Matsure 1-A1 Repeating Blaster   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Matsure 1-A1 Repeating Blaster is a large blaster weapon that is used primarily as an anti-personnel weapon.
With a length of 1.54 meters, the 1-A1 is accompanied by a folding bipod mount, a fixed stock and 2X-5X magnification scope.
The 1-A1 is the heaviest single-user blaster weapon currently in use by the New Republic and has been used in a number of campaigns shortly after the Battle of Endor.
www.swtft.com /blasters/mat1a1.html   (142 words)

  
 Comprehensive blaster list
When a character is hit with the weapon the stun bolt causes the character to be at -1D Strength for the rest of the round, then the 5D damage from the normal blaster bolt takes effect.
Made to compete with such weapons as the Merr-Sonn G8 and the DDC Lightsport, the E11/L is in use with some of the Sharp- shooter units of the Imperial Army, and is in limited use with forces assigned to wide, open areas of terrain.
The Blaster Carbine is equipped with a laser targeting sight, an extremely long and wide vibrobayonet mounted under the barrel, and a set of assault spikes along the sides.
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 DH-17 Blaster Pistol
The DH-17 Blaster Pistol is a sturdy and reliable design that BlasTech developed for use as a military-use sidearm, with shipboard use specially in mind.
This close-combat weapon is powerful enough to penetrate Stormtrooper armour and low level force fields, yet it will not puncture a starship's hull.
This weapon is a standard issue sidearm for Imperial Navy personnel, while conversely, it also finds common use among the vile forces of the Rebellion.
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 SWRPGNetwork - Suppressed Heavy Blaster
The chief problem with silencing a blaster pistol is the fact that charged tibanna gas creates an aural discharge when traveling at high speeds, causing blaster bolts to "whine" as they speed through the air.
Though great advancements were made in dampening the sound of a pocket of tibanna gas being energized, most blasters continue to produce good amounts of noise when the trigger is pulled, and their ammunition alerts nearby targets with the bolt streaks by.
Since the weapons were outlawed, the ability to procure replacement packs is extremely limited, but at least one fl-marked weapons dealer has the ability to produce them.
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Although this weapon is smal it still is acturate and provides a semi-automatic rate of fire.
The Naboo Arms Light Blaster Pistol was originally designed as a self defence weapon for Naboo citizens entering the wilder untamed areas of their planet.
One of the older weapons still sold by Blastech, which although popular before the rise of the Empire, this has now waned and the weapon is due for retirement fairly soon.
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 KOPS
Bad side is, the special weapons are not powered by your ship's main fusion generator, and thus have limited ammo.
Creating more powerful weapons with the technology would be far too costly; the research has to find another way to make deadlier weapons.
Grab a good primary weapon and project yourself partially into hyperspace; no matter can touch you, but your gun is synchronized with the real-space, so you can waste them.
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 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Of course, the power generators on this weapon are enormous for a weapon of its size, accounting for over 73% of its bulk.
Blasters merely fire a charge of ionized gas, as opposed to amplified light.
Therefore, handling and operation of this cannon is similar to a missile weapon, like a grenade launcher, and really not like handling a blaster weapon at all.
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The Blaster shots are capable of ricocheting off of walls, floors, and ceilings when a Blaster shot collides with one within the first half-second after firing.
Probably the main drawback of the Blaster is that it draws energy that could have been better spent on jet juice or on fueling a Shield Pack.
The Blaster isn't quite versatile enough to put on every rig, but in a pinch it can work as indirect fire weapon where something like a Grenade Launcher would be inappropriate or unavailable.
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 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Unlike a typical blaster, this weapon fires a stream of energy very damaging to electrical systems, wreaking havoc on a droid's internal components.
Use of ion weapons is not typically as restricted as that of traditional blasters, due to their ineffectiveness against organic beings.
Sometimes called a "Sleeper," the Hold-out Blaster is the preferred method of temporarily incapacitating an enemy.
www.lucasarts.com /products/swkotor/GW_pistols.html   (179 words)

  
 Blaster
The word blaster can mean more than one thing.
* Alternatively, a "blaster" is a science fiction weapon, see blaster (weapon).
Boredom Blasters: Brain Bogglers, Awesome Activities, Cool Comics, Tasty Treats, and More...
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 EWHB-10 "E-Web" Heavy Repeating Blaster
The Rebel Alliance, operating as it did with any weapons that it could beg, borrow or steal, regularly gained possession of E-Webs from capturing on the field of battle, raids, and theft of supplies.
Capable of transportation by two crewmembers (although the load is frequently shared between more for ease and speed of movement), the weapon comprises of the cannon, a sturdy tripod, and a Eskoan combination power generator/cyrogenic cooling unit (visible above).
The weapon is equipped with Starvision and IR sensors for night use, and incorporates a comm unit for co-ordinating fire with other E-Web crews if regular command channels fail or are jammed.
www.wolfslair.org:8080 /armoury/eweb.htm   (285 words)

  
 Jedi Counseling 73
This way, the –1 from losing Weapon Focus with that weapon is offset by the +1 from base attack, so you don't suddenly lose any ability with that weapon.
Thus, if a soldier took Weapon Focus (heavy blaster) and then, at 5th level, he obtains a BlasTech T-6 "Thunderer," he could trade Weapon Focus (heavy blaster) for Weapon Focus (BlasTech T-6) when he reaches 6th level, representing him spending some time practicing with and getting used to the new blaster.
Weapon Focus (double-bladed lightsaber) applies when using a double-bladed lightsaber with both blades ignited.
www.wizards.com /default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20050901jc73   (2499 words)

  
 Blaster (weapon) . Directed Energy Weapons . Isaac Asimov . Star Trek: Voyager   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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The major drawback of directed weapons is their high power consumption, limited range on lasers especially...
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 StarWarsKnights.com - Knights of the Old Republic - Kotor TSL - The Sith Lords   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Use of a "balanced" weapon in the off hand can further reduce the attack penalty by 2/0, to a total of -4/-6.
Use of a "balanced" weapon in the off hand can further reduce the attack penalty by 2/0 to a final total of 0/-2, negating it almost entirely.
Prerequisites: None Characters that focus on using single one-handed weapons in battle gain +1 to attack and +1 to defense due to the efficiency of this form of combat.
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 Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
A Blaster, along with the ray gun, is a standard science fiction weapon.
" In the Bride of Chaotica episode of blasters were 30s looking things which let out a mortal electric ray with a zap-rich crescendo of sounds and exaggerated visual effects.
The term "blaster" is more often used in the Star Wars universe.
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 Jedi Counseling 31: Blastin' Jedi
She said that her Jedi character wouldn't have learned to use any type of blaster weapon and asked if that character could change Weapon Group Proficiency (blaster pistols) to something else like Weapon Group Proficiency (vibro weapons), Weapon Group Proficiency (primitive weapons), or an Exotic Weapon Proficiency.
A: A fair number of players don't believe that Jedi characters should be proficient with blaster pistols, on the grounds that the Jedi Order teaches the use of lightsabers, not blaster weapons.
One good suggestion (found on the Wizards message boards) is to give Jedi guardians their choice of Martial Arts, Weapon Group Proficiency (blaster pistols), Weapon Group Proficiency (primitive weapons), or Armor Proficiency (light); and to give Jedi consulars the choice of Influence, Iron Will, Low Profile, Persuasive, or Trustworthy.
www.wizards.com /default.asp?x=starwars/article/sw20040108counseling   (1590 words)

  
 Residia Blastworks K-7 Precision Blaster rifle - D20 Version   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Residia Blastworks K-7 is the counterpart to the DB-14 - economical with an slightly increased output - and of course durable.
The weapon is rugged, reliable and less prone to malfunction than normal blaster rifles.
This makes the K-7 the heavy weapon of choice for the Residian Self Defense Forces.
www.the-chaos-crew.com /swrpg/equipment/k7d20.htm   (60 words)

  
 Abrasive Blaster   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
2) " Blaster" -- As it applies to Abrasive Blaster
Williams Electronics manufactured the Blaster arcade game in 1982.
Alternatively, a "blaster" is a science fictionweapon, see blaster (weapon).
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 PS2 MadCatz Light Blaster Gun on PS2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Mad Catz Blaster for your PS2 includes vibrational kickback, for realistic gameplay, rapid-fire and comes with automatic re-load capabilities.
The Blaster works with all light gun-compatible games and also features a traditional D-pad and re-load button.
Heavy-duty action trigger for white-knuckle shoot-outs - feel the tension and 'blast at em' - you are going to succeed 'cos you have the blaster weapon!
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 Star Wars Episode III: Clone Trooper Blaster   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Clone Trooper weapon features light-up barrel and electronic blaster sounds.
Pull the trigger to activate the light-up barrel, simulating laser bursts, and hear real electronic blaster sounds.
With this cool weapon, your ticket to join the greatest battle in the galaxy is in your hands.Clone Trooper weapon features light-up barrel and electronic blaster sounds!
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 TheFiringLine Forums - View Profile: Master Blaster
Master Blaster, No relation to the remington kiln cleaning system
Beyond thunderdome, there is the Master (Brains) then there is the Blaster (Weapon)
Master Blaster is not a member of any public groups
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 Smart Electronics Product   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
PS2 8288 MadCatz Light Blaster Gun - PS2 Mad Catz Blaster Gun - as it's name suggests, if you want to 'blast em out' - then you'll need a top of the range weapon to do it!
The Mad Catz Blaster for PlayStation 2 includes vibration kickback, rapid-fire, and automatic reload capabilities.
The Blaster works with all light gun-compatible games and also features a traditional D-pad and reload button.
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Bandai Power Rangers - Wild Force: Lion Blaster Weapon
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 Weapons - Star Wars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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