Unreviewed Strill Blaster Rifle

[Ethanael Halscott]

Strill Blaster Rifle

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create another basic service rifle for the Commonwealth’s Armed Forces
• Image Source: Sergey, Kolesnik, Artstation
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
• Affiliation: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: CWT-SAWB1-BM “Strill”
• Modularity: Yes
• Production: Minor
• Material: Reinforced durasteel receiver and barrel assembly, heat-resistant alloys, duraplast grip housing, high-capacity blaster focusing components

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Blaster Rifle, Assault
• Size: Large
• Weight: Heavy
• Ammunition Type: High-capacity power cell with reinforced Tibanna gas system
• Ammunition Capacity: Large
• Effective Range: Long Range
• Rate of Fire: High
• Damage Output: Very High
• Recoil: None

SPECIAL FEATURES

• High-output assault blaster chamber optimized for sustained fire
• Enhanced heat dissipation system (Commonwealth refit) to reduce catastrophic overheating
• Stabilized firing assembly improving accuracy
• Integrated optics mounting compatible with Commonwealth-standard targeting systems
• Overpressure safety regulators to protect operators during prolonged engagements

STRENGTHS

• Exceptional suppressive fire capability: Designed to dominate entrenched positions and fortified enemies.
• High durability: Reinforced construction allows continued operation in harsh combat environments.
• Psychological impact: Distinctive report and visible bolt output are effective at breaking enemy morale.

WEAKNESSES

• Limited versatility: Poor choice for close-quarters shipboard or civilian-heavy environments due to penetration risk.
• Logistics-intensive: High power consumption and heat output require regular maintenance and resupply.

DESCRIPTION
The SAWB1 “Strill” Commonwealth Assault Gun is a modernized adaptation of the infamous Strill assault weapon platform, refitted to meet Imperial Commonwealth standards of safety, reliability, and battlefield discipline. Rather than replacing the platform outright, Dosuun Defense Solutions elected to preserve the weapon’s defining trait—overwhelming firepower—while correcting the maintenance issues and operator hazards that plagued earlier iterations.

In Commonwealth service, the SAWB1 is issued exclusively to Army shock units and Marine planetary assault formations, where its ability to deliver sustained, high-intensity fire proves decisive against fortified positions, massed infantry, and hardened targets. The weapon bridges the gap between standard infantry rifles and crew-served heavy weapons, providing squads with organic fire superiority during breakthroughs and prolonged engagements.

The Commonwealth does not deploy the Strill lightly. Its presence signals a deliberate choice to apply regulated, overwhelming force in environments where restraint has already failed. As such, the SAWB1 is tightly controlled, heavily trained for, and never issued for routine patrol or security duties. Among Commonwealth troops, it carries a simple reputation: when the Strill comes forward, the fight is expected to end—one way or another.