- "…and loaded up these E-11s you've given us, which require one to aim as far as possible away from what one's shooting at in order to have half a chance of hitting it."
- ―Deserting stormtrooper TD-7556
The E-11 medium blaster rifle, more commonly known as the E-11 blaster rifle was a light but powerful blaster rifle manufactured by BlasTech Industries.[14] Although a Nihil of Krix Kamerat's cell used a similarly-designed blaster during the Battle of Takodana of the High Republic Era,[15] the E-11 was only created during the Imperial Era.[14] The DAS-430 Neural Inhibitor was also of a similar design.[16] The SoroSuub Corporation-produced Freedom One blaster was a technological clone of the E-11.[2]
The E-11 served as the standard issue weapon of Imperial stormtroopers,[14] including remaining clone troopers still active under the Empire.[17] Some Imperial Army troopers, including some members of the normal infantry,[18] swamp troopers,[19] and Imperial security troopers, were also equipped with it.[20] The E-11 was the successor to BlasTech's E-10 blaster rifle[21] and was based on the DC-15A blaster carbine used by clone troopers during the Clone Wars.[14]
Features[]
The E-11 blaster rifle combined lethal firepower with impressive range and a versatile design. Featuring three power settings; lethal, stun, and sting, the rifle proved useful for a variety of combat situations. An advanced cooling system resulted in the blaster's superior performance,[1] especially useful for its fully automatic fire setting.[22] The E-11 also included a telescopic range-finding sight and a folding three-position stock, which could convert the blaster into a full-length rifle[1] and could be modified to house a glowrod.[23] Its standard issue power cells carried energy for 200 shots however the rifle could also be loaded with plasma cartridges that could last for more than 500 shots.[1]
Variants and lineage[]
- E-10 blaster rifle – a late forerunner.[24]
- E-10R blaster rifle – a robust variant of the E-10 blaster rifle.[24]
- E-10.5 rifle — another forerunner to the E-11.[25]
- E-11D blaster carbine – a variant of the E-11 blaster rifle with reinforced barrel.[26][27]
- E-11s sniper rifle– a sniper rifle variant of the E-11.[28]
- E-22 reciprocating double-barreled blaster rifle – a double barrel variant.[27][24]
- E-11P blaster pistol - a pistol variant used by shoretroopers.[29]
Behind the scenes[]
The E-11 medium blaster rifle was based on the British Sterling Mk IV submachine gun.[30]
Appearances[]
Non-canon appearances[]
- "Attack over Tatooine" — LEGO Star Wars 1
- ° LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures
- LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- "Far Too Remote" — From a Certain Point of View (and audiobook)
- "Even a Mandalorian Needs Help" — Hasbro Star Wars Mission Fleet
- Star Wars: Visions — "Lop & Ochō"
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
- "Lop & Ochō" — Big Gangan Vol.07
Sources[]
Non-canon sources[]
- LEGO Star Wars: Choose Your Side: Doodle Activity Book (Picture only)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Ultimate Star Wars
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Blasters and Ranged Weapons" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- ↑ Servants of the Empire: The Secret Academy
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
- ↑ Databank Download: Thrawn, Kallus, ISB Agents on Atomic Mass Games' official website (backup link)
- ↑ Jedi Fallen Order - Dark Temple 1
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Star Wars Rebels — "The Call"
- ↑ Star Wars Battlefront
- ↑ Darth Vader (2020) 29
- ↑ The Mandalorian — "Chapter 7: The Reckoning"
- ↑ The Mandalorian — "Chapter 15: The Believer"
- ↑ Ahsoka — "Part Six: Far, Far Away"
- ↑ "Born in the Storm" — From a Certain Point of View
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
- ↑ The High Republic Adventures (2021) 10
- ↑ Star Wars: Galactic Defense
- ↑ Thrawn 1
- ↑ Andor — "The Eye"
- ↑ Target Vader 5
- ↑ Star Wars: The Black Series (Pack: Imperial Officer (Ferrix)) (backup link)
- ↑ E-10 Blaster Rifle in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ Rebel Journal by Ezra Bridger
- ↑ Star Wars Rebels — "Gathering Forces"
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 Solo: A Star Wars Story The Official Guide
- ↑ "The Eye" Trivia Gallery | Andor on StarWars.com (backup link) (Slide 3)
- ↑ Death Trooper BlasTech E-11D Rifle in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
- ↑ Gadgets and Gear
- ↑ Star Wars: Dawn of Rebellion: The Visual Guide
- ↑ Star Wars: Stormtroopers: Beyond the Armor