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AFFILIATION
Open Market
MANUFACTURER
BlasTech Industries
SIZE
75cm
55cm without stock
WEIGHT
3kg
2.2kg without stock
COMPOSITION
Wood or Duraplast stock
Durasteel frameWEAPON TYPE
Blaster
DAMAGE TYPE
Medium
Medium stun
AMMUNITION CAPACITY
75
FIRE SELECTOR
Semi Automatic
MAX RANGE
135 meters
DESCRIPTION
The EE-3 carbine rifle was a model of blaster carbine manufactured by BlasTech Industries. They were used by a variety of notable bounty hunters and mercenaries, in particular the notorious Boba Fett, during the Clone Wars and the Galactic Civil War. A rugged and durable design, it the nonetheless noted for its excellent balance, reasonable recoil, and surprising accuracy for a carbine. The barrel's design allowed for a firm and steady grip when aiming, while the solid stock and top-mounted macroscope allowed for precision aim out to the carbine's maximum range. A relatively common modification was the removal of the stock and macroscope, resulting in a pistol-like configuration. While it was lighter and easier to conceal and move around as such, even capable of one-handed use, longer range accuracy surely suffered and the weight made it awkward without the balanced stock.
Over the years BlasTech has repeatedly re-released the EE-3 with small improvements due to its popularity, with the latest offering featuring a wooden stock and well-polished frame in lieu of the traditional matte black. As a result, the EE-3 can be found in a wide variety of configurations in as many places in the galaxy. It's rare that two examples look exactly alike. While a little pricey depending on the exact model and general nostalgia, it is a decently common sight in use by those who can afford to pay a little extra for a reliable main arm.
LEGALITY
Legal. Ownership of blaster carbines is not restricted in most of the Galaxy, however openly carrying such a weapon in public might be on more "civilized" worlds. On less civilized worlds, it still might draw unwanted scrutiny.INTENT
To introduce a classic and distinctive blaster carbine to the forum that shows up repeatedly in Canon and Legends, as an alternative to more imperial-looking options.