Approved Ranged Weapon AT-X8 Medium Blaster Rifle

[Amelia von Sorenn]

AT-X8 MEDIUM 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
	E-11 Medium Blaster Rifle
Primary Link(s)	AT-XT5 Blaster Rifle
	AT-WM9 Blaster Rifle

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Technologies
Affiliation	Aether Technologies
Model	AT-X8
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	Medium Blaster Rifle
Size	Average
Weight	Average
Ammunition Type	Power Cell
	Tibanna Gas
Ammunition Capacity	Average
Effective Range	Average
Rate of Fire	Average
Damage Output	Average
Recoil	Average

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Firing Modes	Single Shot
	5-round Burst
	Fully-Automatic
	Stun-Setting
	Low Yield
Effective Range	75 - 150 meters
Maximum Range	300 - 350 meters
Rate of Fire	150 - 200 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

Versatility & Flexibility - The AT-X8 is designed with selectable firing modes and adjustable power settings, allowing the weapon to work across many mission profiles - patrols, base defense, crowd control, urban combat, and even prisoner seizures or peace-keeping efforts.

Balanced Performance - The medium-range and mid-power design makes the AT-X8 a jack-of-all-trades - more effective than a blaster pistol at range, but lighter and more maneuverable than heavy blaster rifles or repeating weapons.

Reliability & Maintenance - Simple modular design, use of standardized power packs and gas canisters, and an integrated cooling system make this weapon robust and easy to maintain in field conditions. Good for militia, planetary security forces, or units that can't afford heavy logistical overhead.

Adaptability - Because of modular rails and accessory mounts, units can customize the rifle for their needs - optics for long-range patrols, under-barrel attachments for suppression or crowd control, and glow-rods for stealth or low-light operations, as a few examples.

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WEAKNESSES

Limited Anti-Armor Power - The blaster bolt output is sufficient against soft targets and unarmored or lightly armored opponents, but against heavy battle-armor, armored vehicles, or fortified cover, it is often inadequate. It is not designed to be an anti-armor blaster.

Recoil & Overheat Risks - As with many blasters not designed for long-range engagements, the blaster bolts lose potency over extended distances; beyond the effective range, the blaster bolt energy dissipates, reducing stopping power and accuracy.

Logistical Dependence - The AT-X8 requires a regular supply of power packs and tibanna gas canisters; in resource-poor environments or sieged areas, ammunition scarcity can limit the effectiveness of this weapon.

Not Specialized - Because it's a middle-of-the-road design, it's not exceptional at any one role - worse than snipers at long range, less damage than heavy repeating rifles, and less portability than carbines - so elite units may prefer more specialized weapons instead.

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DESCRIPTION

Aether Technologies designed the AT-X8 Medium Blaster Rifle with the intention of it being a standard-issue, general-purpose infantry rifle for planetary militias, security forces, colonial garrisons, or forces that need a dependable, all-rounder weapon. It is not a specialist weapon - instead, it emphasizes reliability, versatility, and ease of mass production, making it ideal for standard troopers rather than elite units. Designed as a true workhorse rifle, the AT-X8 balances power, accuracy, and durability in a compact and highly adaptable package. Built around a reinforced duraplast chassis and a mid-length assembly, the AT-X8 delivers consistently stable blaster bolts at medium range, making it well-suited for the close-quarters urban engagements and open-terrain skirmishes commonly faced by line infantry. Its ergonomic frame allows troopers to maneuver comfortably in tight corridors, starships, and dense terrain, while maintaining the precision expected from a full-sized service rifle. Designed with ease of maintenance in mind - the internal components can be field-stripped in seconds, its cooling systems prevent overheating during sustained fire, and the power-pack housing is compatible with most universal power packs and tibanna gas canisters. Selective-fire options give users the flexibility to adapt to varied combat scenarios, while optional low-yield and stun settings support peacekeeping operations where minimizing casualties is a priority. Following in the design aspects of previous weapons produced by Aether Technologies, the AT-X8 was developed with aftermarket modifications in mind, and supports a modular accessory rail allowing for a range of attachments: compact holosights, motion-assisted reflex optics, foregrips, bipods, low-light accessories, underbarrel tools, or even small secondary launchers - making it easy to tailor to mission-specific needs. Though not powerful enough to breach heavy armor or fortified plating, the AT-X8 excels in reliability, versatility, and battlefield efficiency. Its balanced design and rugged construction have earned it a reputation as a practical, no-nonsense blaster rifle ideal for troops who need equipment they can trust-even in the harshest conditions.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

Nicely made sub again.

Approved.