The BlasTech ES-38 is the smaller brother of the ES-23, being about half-way between the E-11 and DL-44 in size. Designed for close assaults and urban combat, the ES-38 uses standard powercells, rather than the oversized "drum"-style cells for it's big brother. To conserve ammunition, there is no continuous fire mode, only a three-shot burst limiter. For controllability, it has been fitted with a foregrip, in addition to the traditional pistol grip. There is no folding stock, and the iron sights are only the most rudimentary. Rather, it has been fitted with a laser aiming point projector and an illuminator, both feed off the powercell, for rapid target acquisition and identification in low light situations. With a long cloak or robes, it can be readily concealed, yet drawn and readied for firing with two seconds. The speed of the laser sight means that you don't have to hunt for the sights when repulsing a close attack.
type: selective-fire blaster carbine skill: Blaster: (auto) carbine availability: 2 R,X cost: 1600 (25) range: 3-25/50/200 modes: semi-auto, 3-round burst ammo: 100 damage: 5D notes: Target Illuminator: Provides usable illumination out to 50m. Can be seen from 1000+m away Laser Sight: Only a +1 difficulty modifier for unlighted and off side shooting. Requires a Moderate PERC roll for shooter to find at Long range (Medium in full light), Difficult PERC roll for target to spot. Will illuminate anything in the air in the beam's line of travel.Return to the Armoury