The BlasTech E11 Family of weapons

The BlasTech E11 .25cm Bore Rifle raised a storm of controversy when it was first released. The brain child of G.W. Patchett was, at the time, the first true rifle in a carbine sized frame, and has remained the standard by which others are judged. Baptized in flame during the closing days of the Clone Wars, it is one of the most popular rifles of all time, with over 70 billion having been produced.

The basic E-11 can be found almost anywhere. It is the standard issue weapon of the Imperial Stormtrooper Corp, and one of the most common issue rifles in the Imperial military and the Corporate Sector's ESPOs. They are also in high demand (although heavily regulated) for civilian and corporate sales, along with a brisk trade in them on the underground market.

It has proven to be a highly versatile design, spawning a wide number of variations. To make up for the high demand for these weapons, BlasTech has authorized SoroSuub and Merr-Sonn to manufacture them under licence (for about 10% of the profit). These three manufacturers are found mixed indiscriminately across the Empire in Imperial stocks. In addition to these, several specialized designs have been spawned.

The basic E11 is 43.8cm long (with stock folded), and weighs 2.6 kilograms. The powercell housing opens on the left side of the action housing, above the trigger, giving the E11 a very low profile (useful when shooting prone or from a barracade), with a standerd powercell providing 100 shots. The blaster gas chamber contains sufficient supplies for thirty powercells. All moving and/or metal parts are fitted with a corrosion-proof, vacuum-rated, dry lubricant. The top of the receiver has a universal, quick detach sight rail, which comes from the factory mounted with a light, ring recticle, 2x optical scope. The basic, three piece folding stock rides along the left side, under the powercell. When ordering from the factory, one may specify that they wish a fixed stock or a one-piece, right-folding stock at no extra cost.

E-11/C

The E-11/C, or Compact, was originally produced as a slightly more compact than the basic E-11. Being only about 3cm shorter, and noticeably less accurate, it has never really caught on within the Empire, and can be found in small numbers with mercenary outfits and constabularies. Because of the reduction in the length of the barrel, the main strut of the stock has also been shortened, making it less comfortable for even average sized shooters to use.
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E11/F

The selective fire member of the E-11 family, with the primary differences being a pair of additional positions on the trigger group. Early test results showed that the standard barrel was too light to deal with the extra heat produced by extended automatic fire, so a heavy barrel assembly with a extra cooling systems was designed. (This barrel was later used on the E11/H.) While it is not as widely used as other exotic members of the family, the E-11/F is still in production and in use with the Empire, CSA and others, both as an individual and support weapon. It has spawned the the heavier
ES-23, which is more suitable for the heavy fire support role.
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E11/H

The E11/H is variant of the venerable BlasTech E11. Intended to provide greater anti-vehicle protection to the basic squad, it has been adopted for use by the Imperial Army in areas were dangerous predators have taken a liking to human flesh. It uses the same frame as the E11, but the 3mm bore barrel is about three centimeters longer, and about five millimeters thicker. It is as powerful as the much larger A280, but to keep the boosted systems small enough, bolt cohesion had to be sacrificed, giving the E11/H a 50 meter range deficit in comparison to the standard E11.
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E11/L

The E11/L variant of the E11 is a sacrifice of impulse throughput for beam cohesion. Made to compete with such weapons as the Merr-Sonn G8 and the DDC Lightsport, the E11/L is in use with some of the Sharp- shooter units of the Imperial Army, and is in limited use with forces assigned to wide, open areas of terrain. The barrel is the similar in thickness to the stanard barrel, but is slighly longer.
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E11/M

These rifles start life as production E11s, but show a certain degree of accuracy over and above what is normally expected during test firing. These are later test-fired from a machine rest to prove that the accuracy was actually due to the rifle, not the shooter. From here, they are fitted with the long barrel, which protrudes beyond the end of the coolant housing, and an improved trigger group. They are identical in almost every way to the standard E11, they just are a little more accurate. These are being fielded by the Empire as platoon level special weapon, in an attempt to minimize the danger of Rebel marksbeings. In reality, this idea is quite misguided and rather useless, but is still quite a good rifle which has led to an even better rifle, the
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E-11/A

The E-11/A was designed in cooperation with Hydrosphere Corporation for amphibious operations. It is calibrated to provide energy and range similar to the basic E11 when submerged. However, to provide for the new focusing systems, the cooling systems had to be skeletonized, which is not a problem so long as there is water (or just about any other liquid) allowed to freely flow around the barrel. This means that when it is fired out of the water, there is a dangerous possibility of it overheating. To provent this, there is an electronic safety that disconnects the trigger group until it is safe to fire again. Considering the nature of underwater combat, there is a high intensity spot luma mounted directly below the muzzle. It is an alternate issue weapon to the ISTC Seatroopers.
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E-11/V

The E-11/V was one of the earlier variants of the E-11 series, but it has since been discontinued by BlasTech. The -11/V features an innovative system whereby the firer may control the intensity of the blast, and was originally intended as a survival and utility rifle, as the same rifle could be used to shoot small game, big game, and to defend the owner. Unfortunately, less well intentioned individuals found a new use for it- a method of torture known as "The Burning". This is were low intensity blasts are used to slowly and methodically sear the flesh off the bones of the victim, usually starting at the feet. Unfortunately, even though BlasTech has discontinued production f this system, copies of it can be had on the black market.
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E-14

The E14 is the smallest member of the E11 family. Designed with the needs of close quarters and mechanized troops in mind, the E11 has been reduced in size yet some more. It is fairly accurate for a carbine, having none of those annoying problems associated with long-range shots. The rear of the receiver has been redesigned to have a more sculpted appearance as it turns down, into the pistol grip. There is no stock mounted, although provisions for an optional side folding stock are fitted, nor is the scope standard. BlasTech has also paired the barrel down some, reducing over length by about 10% under the E11/C. An integral optics mounting rail is mounted on the top of the receiver, and is often fitted with a aiming point sight for fast acquisition in close quarters. The E14 is a substitute standard issue weapon to the Sector Rangers, instead of the E11, and while not the official carbine of the Storm Commandos, many have been brought in from outside sources, to replace the inferior Stormtrooper Two.
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H11

The H11 was produced to meet the requests by numerous veterans- turned-settlers for a sporting version of thier E11 service rifle after the Clone Wars. To stay within the growing number of regulations concerning the private ownership of energy weapons, there were numerous internal changes. Not enough to require different maintenance procedures, just enough so the that the more powerful military-issue components couldn't be used. The a long, 1.5mm bore barrel and an integral, thumbhole-type stock added, bring the overall length up to 90cm. The stock is hollow, and has a small storage area, which is often used to house a spare powercell, a cleaning kit and a few survival essentials. Even with those changes, BlasTech has not skimped on the time proven E11 ruggedness. It has not only been a hot seller among those who used to wear uniforms, many Imperial-backed and -formed planetary militias use the H11 as thier basic rifle, and it has been popular with younger folks on the frontier, who value it for the "military" look combined with the sensible options it provides.
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S11

The S11 is intended for police and civilian needs. Designed from the modified inner workings of the H11, the S11 is incapable of being readily converted to a lethal weapon. It retains the folding stock and short barrel of the E11, but they use the same mounting systems as the H11, making more suitable in the eyes of the Empire for non-military possession. However, to prevent "odd things from happening", the 1.8mm bore barrel will not change with any other member of the E11 family. Originally intended for riot control and suspect apprehension, it has also been used by the Empire as a training rifle, and by civilians as a defensive weapon, especially in open areas, such as cattle country.
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DH-17

An completely unremarkable pistol, the DH-17 is sold only to the Imperial Navy and (to a much lesser degree) Army. It has only one major grace: It is nearly identical to the E11 blaster rifle. The controls and maintenance drills are identical between the two, with many of the parts, including the trigger group and action, interchangeable. It may not be fitted with the barrels for the E-11 and E-14, however.
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SoroSuub Stormtrooper 2

The official issue weapon of the Radtrooper and Storm Commando legions, the Stormtrooper 2 is simply a chopped down ST1, with the stock removed. There has been no reforming of the but for a smoother look, or redesigning the grip angle for better instinctive pointing. It is also more powerful than the E14, 20% more powerful than the standard E11. This increase in bolt energy has come at a price- long range accuracy. It is for that reason that even though the Storm Commandos are listed as using the Stormtrooper 2, many Teams have been able to get enough E14's to retire thier ST2's. It is found only in issue, with a boosted emitter assembly, with the Radtroopers. While not a bad weapon, it, like the Stormtrooper One, is not quite up to the standards displayed by the BlasTech designs that are copies of.
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Custom Shop Models

The BlasTech Custom Shop is also moret han willing to assemble a package that suits an individual customers needs. These special packages are more expensive, but you are able to get exactly what you need. Of course, all of these come with the Custom Shop Unlimited Lifetime Guarantee.

Some of these orders are large enough to become limited production, catalog listed items. An example of this is the "Neuvalis Package". Originally a special order from the House Neuvalis Bounty Hunter's Guild, with an order of 2,000 units, it has become popular is some parts of the galaxy. It consists of the standard barrel, fitted with the heavy cooling jacket, the fixed stock from the H-11, a non-magnifying red-dot sight in place of the standard scope, and a spot-luma mounted along the side the sight. This item is available from BlasTech itself, and is catalog number E11A890174NCS for those interested.

Model type skill availability cost range ammo damage see note #
E11 Blaster rifle Blaster: rifle 2 R,X 1000 (25) 3-30/100/300 100 5D 1, 2
E11/C Shortened
Blaster Rifle
Blaster: rifle 3 R,X 1100 (25)  3-30/100/300 100 5D 1, 3
E11/F Selective-Fire
Blaster Rifle
Blaster: 
(auto) rifle
2 X 1500 (25) 3-30/100/300 100 5D 1, 4
E11/H Blaster Rifle Blaster: rifle 3 R,X 1400 (25) 4-40/100/250 100 5D+2 1
E11/L Blaster Rifle Blaster: rifle 2 R,X 1300 (25) 4-40/120/350 100 4D+1 1
E11/M Sharpshooter's
Blaster Rifle
Blaster: rifle 3 R,X 1500 (25) 4-40/120/300 100 5D 1
E11/A Water Adapted
Blaster Rifle
Blaster: rifle 3 R,X 1570 (25) 3-30/100/300 50 5D 1,5
E-11/V Variable
Intensity
Blaster Rifle
Blaster:rifle 4 X 2000 (25) 3-30/100/300 see below see below 1, 7
E14 Blaster Carbine Blaster: Carbine 2 R,X 900 (25) 3-25/50/250 100 4D+2
H11 Sporting
Blaster Rifle
Blaster: rifle 2 F,R,X 900 (25) 3-30/100/300 100 4D 1
S11 Stun Rifle Blaster: rifle 2 F,R 800 (25) 3-30/100/300 100 4D Stun 1
DH-17 Blaster Pistol Blaster: pistol 2 X 525 (25) 3-10/10/120 100 4D
Stormtrooper 2 Blaster Carbine Blaster: carbine 2X 900 (25) 3-25/50/250 100 6D 6

    Notes:
  1. Scope: +1D to hit when used for one round of aiming along with the proper use of the stock
  2. Also officially manufactured by SoroSuub (under the names Stormtrooper One for Imperial Sales and Freedom One for New Republic sales) and Merr-Sonn (under the name ISR-1 [Imperial Standard Rifle #1]). Neither of these companies sell them on the civilian market. Many other unofficial copies made, mostly for black market.
  3. +5 Difficulty to hit targets past 200 meters
  4. Can be fired single-shot and in short (3 blasts) and long (10 blasts) bursts.
    Alternate trigger group allows single shot and 6-round bursts.No price difference
  5. When used without the cooling effects of submersion, fire rate 2. Also fitted with a high intensity spot luma.
  6. Manufactured by SoroSuub, standard issue Imperial Radtroopers and Storm Commandos. +5 difficulty to hit past 150 meters
  7. Uses a pool of "power points". A standard powercell holds 500 points. Each D of damage uses 1 point (1D uses 1 point, 2D uses 2 points, etc), up to a 5D blast. Can be set to stun damage, but only up to a maximum of 4D, and each stun bolt uses an extra point (1D Stun uses 2 points, 2D Stun uses 3 points, etc).


Factory accessories

--Right-hand feed: A mirror image of the standard powercell port and connections, allowing for slightly improved left-handed use. (200/3 for H11 and S11, 250/3 R for rest of the series)
--Fixed stock: The same hollow stock as found on the H-11. May not be mounted on the DH-17 and E-14. (150/2) (Adaptor for fitting onto the E-14, 25 credits)
--Side-folding stock: Intended for the E-14, this one piece stock swings to the right side of the weapon. (150/2) It may be fitted to the E-11 with an adaptor (25).
--Heavy-impulse conversion kit: Barrel and regulatory mechanism for the /H variant. Includes heavy cooling jacket. May not be fitted to the E-11/A, Stormtrooper 2, DL-17, E-14, S11 or H11.(400/3 R,X) (includes heavy cooling jacket)
--Extended-range conversion kit: Barrel and regulatory mechanism for the /L variant. May not be fitted to the DL-17, E-14, E-11/A Stormtrooper 2, S11 or H11.(500/3 R,X)
--Selective-fire conversion kit: 4 position trigger group (Safe, Single,Short and Long burst) for the /F variant. May not bus used on the E-11A. (500/3 X)
(NOTE: If used without the heavy cooling jacket (below) or with the heavy-impulse kit (above), weapon can be seriously damage after prolonged firing. If firing more than two long bursts per round, and the Wild Die = 1, then there is a 1-in-6 chance of the weapon exploding or shorting out.)
--Heavy cooling jacket kit: Includes more powerful cooling systems. May only be used on the rifles. (200/2 R)
--Selective-fire conversion kit #2: 3 position trigger group (Safe, Single, Burst [6 shot]) for the alternate /F variant. (380/3 X) May be safely used on light barrels w/o the heavy cooling jacket or on the /H variant w/ heavy cooling jacket. May not be used on the E-11A
--Long barrel kit: The conversion kit for the E11/M. Includes long barrel and improved trigger group. (This trigger group is not adaptable for use with selective-fire trigger groups). (500/3 R)
--Aqua-Fire Kit: The conversion kit for the E11/A. Includes the specialized barrel, trigger group modification kit and redesigned cooling system.

All kits require one hour and a Moderate Blaster Repair roll to install. (Except stocks: Easy Blaster Repair, 20 minutes)

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