Approved Ranged Weapon AT-P2 Blaster Rifle

[Amelia von Sorenn]

AT-P2 BLASTER RIFLE​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

Standard Issue Infantry Blaster Rifle produced by Aether Technologies for the Public Marketplace

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Blaster Rifle
Primary Link(s)	AT-XT5 Blaster Rifle
	AT-P1 Light Repeating Blaster

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Technologies
Affiliation	Aether Technologies
Model	AT-P2
Modularity	Yes
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

Outer Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Dallorian Alloy	Duralumin	Transparisteel
Durasteel	Aluminium	Tibanna
Duraplast	Duraplast	Blaster Components

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Blaster Rifle
Size	Small
Weight	Average
Ammunition Type	Power Cell
	Tibanna Gas
Ammunition Capacity	Average
Effective Range	Personal
Rate of Fire	Very High
Damage Output	High
Recoil	High

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Firing Modes	3-round Burst
	5-round Pulse Burst
	Stun Setting
	Overcharged Setting
Effective Range	1 - 100 meters
Maximum Range	150 meters
Rate of Fire	500-650 bolts per min

STANDARD FEATURES

Barrel Components Galven Barrel Barrel Shroud Emitter Nozzle Final Stage Collimator Barrel Internal Components Actuating Module Xciter Heter-Valve Apas Connector Power Flux Dispersion Unit Diffusion Unit Galven Tubing Galven Pattern Galven Circuit Auto-Steady Gyrogimbal Power Amplifier Circuitry Energy Coupler Diagnostic Chip Magnetic Coil Miscellaneous Cautionary Pulser Cooling Module Cooling Coil Gas Refill Valve Safety Power Pack Recharger Standard Iron Sights Accessory Rail

STRENGTHS

Compactness & Maneuverability - Smaller and lighter than standard long-barrel blaster rifles, making it easier to handle in tight corridors, starship interiors, urban terrain, or for quick deployment.

High Short-Range Stopping Power - The concentrated blaster bolt delivers destructive energy ideal for breaching, damaging armor or heavy cover, or incapacitating droids or organic targets at close range.

Pulse-Fire / Burst Capability - The AT-P2 supports a pulse-fire mode of short bursts rather than long sustained automatic-fire. This allows bursts of high-energy blaster bolts, making it effective for suppression or dealing heavy damage in short engagements while reducing recoil compared to full-auto.

Adjustable Power Settings - Each weapon can be set to a preferred setting - stun, standard lethal, or overcharged - allowing for greater flexibility depending on the situation.

Rapid Target Acquisition - A compact stock, ergonomic grips, and a short-range reflex or holo-sight make for ideal fast reactions, close-in firefighters, shipboard actions, or riot control.

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WEAKNESSES

Limited Effective Range - Due to its short barrel and limited collimation, blaster bolt coherence degrades quickly over distance. Shots beyond its effective range will begin to lose power, precision, or risk bolt dispersion.

Bolt Instability & Inaccuracy - Even if the blaster bolt reaches distant targets, it may lose cohesion and accuracy, reducing lethality or causing unpredictable impacts.

Thermal Limits & Overheating Risk - Repeated rapid pulses drain the power pack and tibanna gas canisters fast and generate significant heat; without careful firing discipline or cooldown time, performance degrades, or the weapon may momentarily shut down.

Lower Ammunition Capacity - High-power pulses consume larger quantities of tibanna gas and energy per shot, reducing the total number of blaster bolts per cartridge compared to standard settings.

Less Effective for Long-Range Roles - The AT-P2 is not a sniper rifle, and beyond its optimal range, a marksman would prefer a longer-barrel design or sniper-class blaster rifle.

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DESCRIPTION

Aether Technologies produced the AT-P2 as a compact pulse-fire blaster rifle engineered for troops who operate in tight environments where mobility, reaction time, and high short-range stopping power outweigh the need for long-distance precision. The AT-P2 was developed for boarding teams, urban security forces, and mercenary squads who routinely fight in corridors, starship compartments, and dense urban terrain. Unlike long-barrel rifles optimized for bolt coherence at range, the AT-P2 is deliberately tuned for dense, high-energy pulses at short distances. Its defining feature, the pulse-fire mode, releases tightly grouped bursts of blaster bolts that deliver heavy impact while limiting overheating during fast, close-quarters exchanges. Built with a reinforced Duraplast casing and housing an integrated cooling system, the AT-P2 is easy to maneuver in confined spaces and remarkably stable when firing short bursts. A top-mounted holo-reflex sight and ambidextrous controls support quick target acquisition and fast transitions between targets. And its ergonomic design makes it easy for most humanoid species throughout the Galaxy to pick up and use without much effort or difficulty. While its stopping power within its effective range is formidable, the AT-P2's compact barrel limits bolt cohesion at range, making it unreliable past medium distances. It also draws heavily on its power pack and gas canister when firing overcharged bursts, requiring disciplined fire to avoid premature depletion or heat-induced shutdowns. Sharing design elements with other blasters recently produced by Aether Technologies, the AT-P2 was designed with access panels, which allow the rapid inspection of internal components, making maintenance and cleaning of the weapon easier. While not a galactic super-power like BlasTech, in its niche, Aether Technologies has earned respect. The AT-P2 is viewed as a professional's weapon - expensive, finely engineered, and brutally efficient when employed correctly. It dominates the environments for which it was designed. In open terrain, it is simply outclassed by longer-barrel rifles - but in close-quarters, where seconds matter, and walls are close, few rivals exist.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

Nicely made sub again.

Approved.