Rusty
Purveyor of Fine Weaponry
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Intent: Personal weapon for [member="Kaster Sane"]
Development Thread: If Necessary
Manufacturer: Rusty's Custom Firearms and Cutlery
Model: T-21 Modified
Affiliation: [member="Kaster Sane"]
Modularity: No
Production: Production: Unique
Material: Durasteel, blaster components
Classification: Light Repeating Blaster
Size: Handheld
Length: 130 CM
Weight: 5 Kilograms
Ammunition Type: Power cell, gas canister
Ammunition Capacity: 30 rounds in special magazines
Effective Range: 150 Meters
Rate of Fire: 3 rounds per second
Special Features: Rather than relying on the old fashioned power pack, the T-21 Modified has been, well, modified to use magazines that contain enough power and gas each for thirty shots. The cooling shroud on the barrel has been modified to accommodate a slightly quicker rate of fire, and the weapon has been fitted with a holographic aimpoint sight for accuracy.
Description: The T-21 Light Repeating Blaster was a legend in its day for its stopping power. However, the bulky power pack and slow rate of fire made it a weapon of limited utility.
RCFC has tried to change that.
The T-21 Modified has a few unique features that the Empire wishes it had thought of.
Rather than relying on the bulky 20 kilogram power pack that typically accompanied the weapon and made life hell for many a trooper, the Modified uses special 30 round magazines that contain just enough blaster gas and power for that many full powered shots. When the magazine is expended, it can be quickly ejected and replaced, allowing the shooter to continue firing. The magazines are on the bulky side, however. While the customer can carry a fair few on his person, after a certain point he'd be better off using the power generator.
The cooling shroud on the barrel was another feature that held the otherwise formidable weapon back. RCFC reworked it to disperse heat more efficiently. The weapon can now fire at a maximum rate of three rounds per second. Doing so is not recommended from the standing position, as the thing is a beast to handle. It should also be noted that, while more efficient, the new cooling shroud is heavier as well, adding a half kilogram to the overall weight.
In order to assist the customer in the marksmanship department, the T-21 has been fitted with a holographic aimpoint dot. When properly zeroed, the aimpoint is accurate out to 150 meters. It is not recommended for use in low light environments, however, as it can give your position away to the enemy.
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