Blaster Pistols- The name "blaster" is a blanket designation for any number
of small energy weapons designed for personal use. All fire bolts of intense coherent light and are powered by replaceable
power packs. The basic pistol is the favored sidearm of police forces and light militia, and ownership by the general public
is common, although regulated in some sectors.
Blaster Rifle- Blaster rifles utilize the same technology
as the common pistol, but generally employ larger emitters to create more damaging bolts of coherent light. They can be difficult
to wield, requiring a longer stock to increase stability while firing. Blaster rifles are standard issue to soldiers across
the galaxy, but ownership by the general public is discouraged if not outlawed in most sectors.
Bladed Weapons- Traditional non-powered melee weapons are
still in use on many worlds, despite the advent of lightsabers and vibro weapons. Whether this is due to availability or tradition
is irrelevant because a simple blade can still be an effective in combat if the user is skilled. Essentially two blades joined
at a central grip, though forged as a single unit for strength, double-bladed swords take tremendous discipline to wield.
Lightsabers- Traditional non-powered melee
weapons are still in use on many worlds, despite the advent of lightsabers and vibro weapons. Whether this is due to availability
or tradition is irrelevant because a simple blade can still be an effective in combat if the user is skilled. Essentially
two blades joined at a central grip, though forged as a single unit for strength, double-bladed swords take tremendous discipline
to wield.
Grenades- Fragmentation grenades are very basic armaments of an exceedingly
simple design. When thrown, a mixture of volatile chemicals causes a violent explosion, hurling shrapnel at anyone standing
within the blast radius. It's not elegant, but it's definitely effective. Most sectors have strict laws against their possession
or use by the general public.
