Model Q2 hold-out blaster pistol

The Q2 hold-out blaster pistol was a blaster manufactured by Merr-Sonn Munitions, Inc during the time of the Galactic Republic. It was based on SoroSuub Corporation's ELG line of Diplomat's Blasters, a line that includes the ELG-3A blaster pistol.

Description


Small enough to be concealed in the hand of a Human, the Q2 hold-out blaster was common among undercover agents and those beings wishing to use a low-profile weapon. Due to its size, many systems declared this blaster pistol illegal, while others had its usage closely regulated. Other star systems tended to view it as a "self-defense" alternative to the other, more powerful personal blaster.

The Q2 was actually taller than it is long, being only 9.6 cm in length and 10.3 cm in height&mdash;from the bottom of the handle to the top of the receiver. A specialized power pak was required, and could be purchased from any authorized Merr-Sonn dealer for twenty credits. This supplied enough energy for six shots. Unlike most handheld blaster weapons, the Q2 fired green blaster bolts, similar to the S-5 heavy blaster pistol.

History
Queen Padmé Amidala and her retinue of handmaidens were trained to proficiency with these weapons. As it was believed that the Queen should have a last line of defense in case of attack, there was a cache of these blasters kept hidden in a secret compartment in the armrest of her throne. When attacked by bounty hunters Chata Hyoki and Robonino, Senator Padmé Amidala unsuccessfully attempted to subdue them with a Q2. It was later used by the smuggler Dash Rendar as a last resort defending holostar Javul Charn from an attack from the Anomid assassin, Edge.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace comic
 * The Force Unleashed II novel
 * Shadow Games
 * Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse
 * Shadow Games
 * Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse