- "His weapon was in the sniper configuration."
- ―K-2SO on Cassian Andor's A280-CFE
The A280-CFE (covert field edition) convertible heavy blaster pistol, also known as an A280-CFE blaster rifle or simply a A280-CFE blaster, was a modular version of the A280 blaster rifle. It featured a core pistol that could be reconfigured into an assault rifle or sniper rifle.[1] Captain Cassian Andor used an A280-CFE during the Battle on Jedha, the mission to Eadu, and the Battle of Scarif.[3]
Description[]
Cassian Andor's A280 blaster converted to sniper rifle configuration
The A280-CFE convertible heavy blaster pistol featured an over-sized frame sporting the familiar, boxy design known by BlasTech enthusiasts. The CFE could quickly reconfigure into a blaster rifle through two attachments. Initially designed during the Clone Wars, the CFE was popular with the Alliance to Restore the Republic's Fulcrum agents during the Galactic Civil War.[2]
A forward-facing barrel and housing unit with a multi-optic scope clipped on over the pistol barrel, and a buttstock slid into the back to convert the pistol into rifle mode. The added length and stability improved accuracy, while enhanced Galven-patterns increased penetration and cohesion. Unfortunately, the CFE had to use low-powered eleton gas, as the nature of the clip-on barrel precluded using higher-powered gases.[2]
Behind the scenes[]
The core pistol prop was developed from the lower and upper receiver of the American AR-15 rifle.[5]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: Force Arena
- Star Wars Battlefront II
- Solo: A Star Wars Story
- Rogue One - Cassian & K-2SO Special 1
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (First appearance)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story novelization (and audiobook)
- Star Wars: Rogue One: A Junior Novel (and audiobook)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Graphic Novel Adaptation
- Rogue One Adaptation 3
- Rogue One Adaptation 4
- Darth Vader (2020) 15
- Star Wars: Hunters
The Book of Boba Fett — "Chapter 2: The Tribes of Tatooine" (In flashback(s))- The Book of Boba Fett — "Chapter 7: In the Name of Honor"
- Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
Sources[]
- Rogue One—The Daring Mission Has Begun: Cast and Crew Announced on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer Tease on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story "Prevail" TV Spot (:30) on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story "Together" TV Spot on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story "Dream" TV Spot on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story "Trust" on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story "Introducing Jyn Erso" Featurette on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story "10 Days" on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Star Wars: Rogue One: Rebel Dossier
- Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide (First identified as A280-CFE blaster)
- Star Wars: Rogue One: Ultimate Sticker Encyclopedia (First identified as A280-CFE blaster rifle)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – Celebration Reel on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Star Wars Helmet Collection 56 (Weapons & Uniforms: Rogue One Commandos) (Picture only)
- Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary, New Edition
- Gadgets and Gear (First identified as A280-CFE convertible heavy blaster pistol)
- BlasTech A280-CFE in the Databank (backup link)
- Cassian Andor in the Databank (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Gadgets and Gear
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- ↑ 4.0 4.1
The Book of Boba Fett — "Chapter 2: The Tribes of Tatooine"
- ↑ The Blasters of Rogue One Are Real Life Fire Arms in Sci-Fi Drag on www.inverse.com (archived from the original on June 26, 2018)
