EC-17 hold-out blaster

The EC-17 hold-out blaster, also known as the scout pistol or scout trooper blaster, was a standard-issue hold-out blaster pistol for Imperial scout troopers, manufactured by BlasTech Industries.

Description
A compact, one-handed weapon manufactured by BlasTech Industries, the EC-17 featured a built-in targeting scope to assist its user's aim, and a short-range laser emitter. The pressure-sensitive grip located on the weapon's left side made it easier to fire while wearing gloves. The blaster was designed for short-range targets, and therefore lost accuracy over greater distances.

History
The EC-17 became the standard-issue sidearm of scout troopers of the Galactic Empire, and was commonly holstered in a trooper's boot. The pressure-sensitive grip instead of a trigger accounted for the user's gloves. The weapon was also used by soldiers of the Rebel Alliance during the Galactic Civil War, and was wielded by scout troopers on Endor during the Battle of Endor.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Battlefront
 * Doctor Aphra 3: Aphra, Part III
 * Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi