The BlasTech E-11/S blaster rifle and slugthrower combination is a custom-designed weapon with a very limited audience. Secondary after-market manufacturers have equipped a standard E-11 blaster rifle with a slu-throwing rifle. The weapon has limited utiliy - after all, the projectile rifle is not effective as a standard blaster and due to the rarity of projectile weapons, ammunition tends to be expensive. In fact, the weapon is a prime choice of those who need the unique flexibility that an energy and projectile combination offers - a combination perfectly suited to defeating reinforced building or repulsorcraft structures. As such, the weapon is a prime choice for assassins and other who rely on quick terrorist attacks to accomplish their ends.
The weapon is largely outlawed throughout most of the "civilized" galaxy, requiring potential buyers to deal with the black market. Since the weapon has only one trigger, most E-11/Ss have a selection lever, allowing the shooter to fire from the blaster, the slug-thrower or simultaneously from both. There is also a timing adjustment switch so that when both barrels are fired, the shot from one barrel can be delayed anywhere from one-tenth of a second up to several seconds. |