Approved Ranged Weapon DSR-19 Blaster Rifle

[Amelia von Sorenn]

DSR-19 BLASTER RIFLE​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

Standard Issue Infantry Blaster Rifle produced by Aether Technologies for Dreadstar Security Solutions

Image Source	[HERE]
Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Blaster Rifle
Primary Link(s)	AT-XT5 Blaster Rifle
	AT-P2 Blaster Rifle

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Technologies
Affiliation	Dreadstar Security Solutions
Model	DSR-19
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	Average
Weight	Average
Ammunition Type	Power Cell
	Tibanna Gas
Ammunition Capacity	Average
Effective Range	Average
Rate of Fire	High
Damage Output	Low
Recoil	Average

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Firing Modes	Semi-Automatic
	3-round Burst
	Stun Setting
	Overcharged Setting
Effective Range	1 - 90 meters
Maximum Range	300 meters
Rate of Fire	500-600 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

High Reliability - The greatest strength of the DSR-19 lies in its reliability. By deliberately basing its internal design on established Aether Technology platforms, the weapon avoids the fragility often associated with proprietary or experimental designs. This ensures that field repairs can be conducted on remote outposts using locally sourced parts, significantly reducing downtime and logistical strain.

Thermal Management - Unlike many civilian or security-grade blasters that overheat after short firing sequences, this weapon incorporates enhanced heat sinks and a segmented barrel shroud that dissipates excess energy efficiently. This allows operatives to maintain controlled burst fire during prolonged standoffs, boarding actions, or crowd-control scenarios without suffering accuracy drift or premature component failure.

Modular Design - A modular rail system allows the DSR-19 to be rapidly reconfigured without specialized tools. Riot-control attachments, holo-scopes, low-light optics, and barrel shrouds can be swapped depending on mission parameters.

Power Efficiency - Refined power modulation circuitry extracts more shots per standard power pack than most rifles in its class. This efficiency is particularly valuable during extended patrols or remote deployments where resupply may be delayed.

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WEAKNESSES

Limited Effectiveness Against Heavy Armor - The same controlled yield that makes the DSR-19 suitable for security work also limits its performance against havily armored adversaries - reinforced heavy armor, advanced personal shields, and combat droids - can absorb or disperse the rifle's standard bolts with reduced damage. While overcharge mode partially compensates for this limitation, it is not sustainable in prolonged combat and cannot fully replace military-grade assault rifles.

Overchage Limitations - Although overcharge mode increases bolt intensity, it places significant stress on the focusing crystal, gas chamber, and barrel lining. Repeated use accelerates microfractures in internal components, increasing maintenance demands and the risk of catastrophic failure.

Inferior Battlefield Suppression Capability - The DSR-19 lacks the raw fire rate and suppressive output necessary for open-field engagements. Its recoil dampening and burst limiter prioritize accuracy over volume of fire, making it ill-suited for pinning enemy forces or breaking entrenched positions.

Corporate Firmware Locks - To prevent misuse or theft, Dreadstar Security employs firmware locks tied to authorized biometric signatures or encrypted access chips. While effective for internal control, these safeguards can become liabilities if systems are damaged by Ion interference or EMP effects. In rare cases, operatives have reported temporary loss of advanced firing modes until the rifle could be reset by an armorer.

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DESCRIPTION

The DSR-19 is the standard-issue blaster rifle commissioned by Dreadstar Security Solutions. Designed for versatility rather than frontline warfare, the DSR-19 reflects Dreadstar's doctrine: overwhelming deterrence, controlled force, and reliability in hostile civilian environments such as spaceports, mining installations, and corporate enclaves. Manufactured under contract by Aether Technologies, the DSR-19 is derived from proven components used in the AT-XT5 and AT-P2 families, ensuring compatibility with widely available parts and ammunition. Rather than pursuing cutting-edge experimental technology, Aether Technologies focused on refinement - improving thermal regulation, recoil dampening, and power efficiency to suit prolonged guard duty and rapid-response engagements. Featuring a Duraplast-reinforced chassis with modular attachment rails, allowing Dreadstar operatives to configure the weapon for patrol, riot control, or boarding actions. A collapsible stock and adjustable grip geometry accommodate a wide range of species, an important consideration for a multi-species security force. The weapon's balance favors controlled, accurate fire rather than raw stopping power. In operation, the DSR-19 fires a medium-yield blaster bolt, calibrated to incapacitate unarmored or lightly armored targets without excessive collateral damage. While still lethal, its standard setting is deliberately less destructive than military-grade rifles, aligning with corporate liability policies and local planetary regulations. A built-in power modulation circuit allows authorized users to switch between stun, standard, and overcharge modes. Particularly valued for its thermal stability, enhanced heat sinks along the barrel shroud allow sustained fire without rapid degradation of accuracy - an issue that plagued older security rifles. This makes the DSR-19 effective during prolonged standoffs or crowd-control situations where controlled bursts are preferable to suppressive fire. Though respected for its dependability, the DSR-19 is not intended to replace true battlefield weapons. Against heavily armored opponents such as Shocktroopers or Combat Droids, Dreadstar doctrine emphasizes squad tactics and combined arms rather than individual firepower. In this role, the DSR-19 excels as a professional, disciplined tool - more badge than battlefield relic.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

Nicely made sub again.

Approved.