IMFDB cites that the weapon was originally inspired by the MG 15, a German machine gun used in the early 1930s. The blaster was first shown in the hands of a sandtrooper in A New Hope. The RT-97C heavy blaster rifle was more commonly used by Stormtroopers, and was known for having longer range capabilities. The X-8 Night Sniper is one of the only blasters in the game that lets players see through Star Cards like the Dioxis and Smoke Grenades. We recommend trying it out on maps where it’s harder to see, like Twilight on Hoth or the Forest Moon of Endor, where Rebels and Imperials alike seem to blend in with the background. Reading through its specifications, it might seem like a gun to sleep on, but the computerized scope is helpful in areas with low visibility. Although Ezra wasn't too impressed with the smuggler's charm, Lando's gunslinging skills came in handy when fighting the criminal Azmorgian.īattlefront fans have been experimenting with X-8 Night Sniper since the release of the Bespin DLC in July. During Season One, Episode 9, " Idiot's Array", Lando made a brief appearance as a so-called "galactic entrepreneur”. Lightweight, easy to port around, the X-8 Night Sniper made appearances in the original trilogy and more recently in Star Wars Rebels. Also manufactured by BlasTech Industries, the blaster pistol has a special mode that can be used to silence the weapon. Featuring a specialized scope, the viewfinder enhances the user’s vision with infrared heat-sensitive night vision for added accuracy. The sly scoundrel from Cloud City, Lando Calrissian, prefers to keep his trusty X-8 Night Sniper at his side. A surprising mash-up of an elegant lightsaber with the brute force of a blaster, Ezra’s hybrid style weapon sounds like a dream come true. Hera and Kanaan shared a few spare parts, Sabine supplied modulation circuits and an energy gate, while Chopper lent a power cell to the project. After working on it for weeks, Bridger took DIY to the next level by piecing together his unique blaster blade. Director Dave Filoni spoke to Slash Film about the weapon, stating that he was inspired to give the blaster an unpolished, homemade feel that was inspired by nail guns and staple guns. Taking a do-it-yourself approach, Ezra got to work on his very own blade. After overcoming the challenge, Ezra finds himself with an elusive kyber crystal. Inside, Ezra is tested with alarming visions of the loss of his friends, but he is guided by the Force and hears the voice of Yoda. Kanan journeys to the temple with his padawan, hoping to discover more information about the Jedi arts. After hearing rumors of a lost Jedi Temple, Kanan discovers the hidden location on none other than Ezra’s home planet, Lothal. The blaster-meets-saber weapon debuted during Star Wars Rebels, Season One, Episode 8, " Path of the Jedi". These are the 15 Best Blasters In The Galaxy.įans of Star Wars Rebels will instantly recognize Ezra Bridger’s one of a kind design. We can leave a more comprehensive list up to the folks at Wookieepedia, but for now let’s browse through some of the top blasters that have captured the imaginations of fans around the globe. We’ll also be delving into a closer look at some of the historical guns which inspired the galactic weaponry. We’re taking a moment to shed some light on some of the biggest and baddest blasters featured in the more recent canon. For now, let’s console ourselves by checking out some of the most legendary blaster weapons used in the galaxy far, far away. Still waiting for more updates with bated breath? So are we. Just this past week, Star Wars unveiled the latest and greatest toys from Hasbro and Lego, a super cool stop motion fan video, along with a neat contest for fans.
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Obi Wan may have called them " clumsy and random" in A New Hope, but it’s hard to argue that there’s an undeniable appeal and mystique when it comes to blasters. When it comes to weaponry in the Star Wars universe, lightsabers tend to get all the love, leaving blasters to the wayside.