EXP-7(a) Predator

The EXP-7(a) Predator was an experimental powerful hunting blaster rifle manufactured by Exotac Arms during the Rebellion era. The hunter Kaori Batta owned one of the three existing models, and later used it to kill a modrol on the planet Neftali.

Characteristics
The EXP-7(a) Predator was a large and cumbersome, but extremely powerful and accurate hunting blaster rifle. The blaster rifle had a dual-laser targeting system, and had to be strapped to the user's back when not in use. The EXP-7(a) also was very loud when fired, and had a significant recoil. The rifle had a capacity of eight shots and cost 7,000 credits new.<ref|

History
The EXP-7(a) Predator was prototype blaster rifle created by Exotac Arms. Only three were ever made, one of which was given to the big game hunter Kaori Batta to field test on the planet Neftali. The other two rifles were kept at the Exotac labs.

On a hunting expedition during the Rebellion era, Kaori Batta used the rifle to bring down a charging modrol that had killed the nobleman Ghecharo and had nearly killed his adjutant Kleck.

Behind the scenes
The EXP-7(a) was first mentioned in the 1997 sourcebook ''Wretched Hives of Scum & Villainy.