Blaster actuating module

Blaster actuating modules were a weapon modification available for blaster pistols which increased the power and penetration of the weapons shots. The module contained updated firmware and a stronger electromagnetic accelerator, but the increased power it provided often caused weapons equipped with the module to wear down and develop faults quickly. The upgrade was favored by bounty hunters and mercenaries, along with anyone who wanted to make the first shot they got in count for more. The modules generally sold for undefined500, and models available during the period after the Battle of Yavin during the Galactic Civil War between the Galactic Empire and the Alliance to Restore the Republic included SoroSuub Corporation's X440 blaster actuating module, Dolmax's Heavy blaster actuating module and Arakyd Industries' 97R Enhanced blaster actuating module.

Behind the scenes
Blaster actuating modules were first mentioned in the Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook released by Fantasy Flight Games in 2014.