| Blaster | |
|---|---|
| Star Wars franchise element | |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:StormTrooper_Blaster.jpg) An E-11 blaster rifle, the standard issue weapon used by Imperial stormtroopers (The prop is based on the frame of a real Sterling submachine gun.) | |
| Production company | Lucasfilm |
| First appearance | Star Wars |
| Created by | George Lucas |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| In-universe information | |
| Type | Raygun |
| Function | Shooting |
| Affiliation | Galactic Republic Confederacy of Independent Systems Galactic Empire Rebel Alliance First Order Resistance Other |
A blaster is a fictional gun that appears in the Star Wars universe. Lucasfilm defines the blaster as "ranged energized particle weaponry". Many blasters mirror the appearance, functions, components, operation, and usage of real life firearms. They are also said to be able to be modified with certain add-ons and attachments, with Han Solo's blaster being said to be illegally modified to provide greater damage without increasing power consumption.
The iconic E-11, a standard mid-range weapon used primarily by stormtroopers, is based on the real-life Sterling sub-machine gun used by the armed forces of the United Kingdom over the second half of the 20th century. Several design changes were made by the filmmakers, such as alterations to the magazine.[1]
- ^ "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope". Movie Prop Collecting with Jason DeBord's Original Prop Blog Film & TV Prop, Costume, Hollywood Memorablia Pop Culture Resource.