DLT-20A blaster rifle
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| DLT-20A blaster rifle | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Model |
DLT-20A |
| Cost |
1,300 credits |
| Physical and technical specifications | |
| Size |
Large |
| Weight |
6.7 kg |
| Capacity |
30 shots[1] |
| Usage and history | |
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| Affiliation | |
The DLT-20A was a blaster rifle manufactured by BlasTech Industries sometime before the Galactic Civil War.
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[edit] Characteristics
The BlasTech DLT-20A blaster rifle was a long-barreled rifle (sometimes referred to as a 'longblaster') with a top-mounted rangefinder and electronic sight. This was one of the few blaster models produced with a magnatomic adhesion grip, keeping the weapon firmly in the wielder's grip.[2] With additional collimating rings and longer conduits of galven circuitry, these rifles have improved consistency in their shots.[2]
The DLT-20A was similar in design to the BlasTech A-280 blaster rifle and the E-17d sniper rifle favored by the Rebel Alliance.
[edit] History
This weapon was commonly used by the stormtroopers of the Galactic Empire when other standard issue blasters proved ineffective at long-rang accuracy. The notorious droid bounty hunter, IG-88, was also known to use this weapon. Because of its increased precision, the DLT-20A was often prized weapons in the black market.[2]
[edit] Behind the scenes
Like many weapons seen in the original trilogy, this weapon appears to be cannibalized from parts of various real-world weapons, such as the barrel from a Browning M1919 machine gun and the action and trigger housing from an STG44 assault rifle. The shoulder stock appears to have been custom-made by the ILM prop department.
In an action figure of scout trooper, issued for releasing Battlefront, he is appears to be equipped with a DLT-20A, but in-game he wields an E-11s sniper rifle that bears a resemblance to a DLT-19 with scope.
[edit] Appearances
"For Fun and Profit"
- Star Wars: Empire at War
- Star Wars Empire 12: Darklighter, Part 3
- Star Wars Empire 35: A Model Officer
- Star Wars Galaxies
- Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (First appearance)
- Star by Star
[edit] Sources
- Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary
- Arms & Equipment Guide
- The Clone Wars Campaign Guide
Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Champions of the Force (Card: DLT-20A Blaster Rifle)
