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For [[Standard decade/Legends|decades]], the DL-18 was one of [[The galaxy/Legends|the galaxy's]] most prevalent blaster pistols. The basic design was the foundation for several of BlasTech's later designs, and the weapon was versatile to be used in multiple situations. The DL-18's chief competition was [[Merr-Sonn Munitions, Inc./Legends|Merr-Sonn Munitions, Inc.'s]] [[Model 44 blaster pistol|Model 44]]. The weapons were often modified by their owners.<ref name="AEG" /> The weapon was considered to be practically disposable due to its inexpensive price.<ref name="TOTC">{{SWGTCG|set=Threat of the Conqueror|cardname=DL-18 Blaster Pistol}}</ref> |
For [[Standard decade/Legends|decades]], the DL-18 was one of [[The galaxy/Legends|the galaxy's]] most prevalent blaster pistols. The basic design was the foundation for several of BlasTech's later designs, and the weapon was versatile to be used in multiple situations. The DL-18's chief competition was [[Merr-Sonn Munitions, Inc./Legends|Merr-Sonn Munitions, Inc.'s]] [[Model 44 blaster pistol|Model 44]]. The weapons were often modified by their owners.<ref name="AEG" /> The weapon was considered to be practically disposable due to its inexpensive price.<ref name="TOTC">{{SWGTCG|set=Threat of the Conqueror|cardname=DL-18 Blaster Pistol}}</ref> |
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- "A DL-Eighteen is barely worth surrendering to."
- ―Tycho Celchu
BlasTech Industries' DL-18 Blaster Pistol was an inexpensive blaster commonly used during the time of the Galactic Civil War.
Description
The DL-18 Blaster Pistol was manufactured by BlasTech Industries.[1] They weighed one kilogram,[3] and the blaster power pack carried one hundred shots.[2] The weapon had a range up to one hundred and twenty meters.[4] DL-18s cost five hundred credits to buy,[1] and replacement power packs retailed for twenty-five credits.[2]
History
Luke Skywalker aims Nizuc Bek's DL-18 at Jabba the Hutt
For decades, the DL-18 was one of the galaxy's most prevalent blaster pistols. The basic design was the foundation for several of BlasTech's later designs, and the weapon was versatile to be used in multiple situations. The DL-18's chief competition was Merr-Sonn Munitions, Inc.'s Model 44. The weapons were often modified by their owners.[3] The weapon was considered to be practically disposable due to its inexpensive price.[5]
Officers serving in the Alliance to Restore the Republic,[1] such as Bria Tharen,[6] favored the lighter, sleeker, DL-18s over heavier blaster pistols.[1] The Sith Shadows also favored the weapon.[5] The weapon was also known as a "Mos Eisley Special"—named after the Tatooinian city—due to the fact that it was a common weapon in use amongst the criminals of the settlement.[3] The weapons were common among the guards working for Jabba the Hutt.[7] The gunslinger Longo Two-Guns armed himself with twin DL-18s.[8]
Behind the scenes
The The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook and Arms & Equipment Guide both feature incorrect images of the DL-18. The correct image is sometimes referred to informally as a "Skiff guard pistol" and can be seen clearly in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi.
Appearances
- Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
- Rebel Dawn
- Empire 25: Idiot's Array, Part 2
- Template:SWG (Identified as D18)
"Do No Harm" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 10- Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi 1: In the Hands of Jabba the Hutt
- Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand 1
- Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand 2
- Dark Force Rising
- "Blaze of Glory" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 8
- Shades of Gray on Hyperspace (article) (content removed from StarWars.com; new link on Suvudu; backup link)
- Legacy of the Force: Fury (Mentioned only)
Sources
- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (Pack: Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight Outfit)) (backup link)
- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Coloring Book (Max Rebo) (Picture only)
- Return of the Jedi Monster Activity Book
- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Coloring Book (1984) (Picture only)
- Star Wars: The Power of the Force (1985) (Pack: Lando Calrissian (General Pilot)) (backup link)
- Star Wars: The Power of the Force (1985) (Pack: Luke Skywalker (In Combat Poncho)) (backup link)
- The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook
- Heir to the Empire Sourcebook (As "DL-18")
- Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition (As "DL-18")
- Star Wars Gamemaster Screen
- Galaxy Guide 9: Fragments from the Rim
- The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook, Second Edition
- The Star Wars Sourcebook, Second Edition
- Galladinium's Fantastic Technology
- The Truce at Bakura Sourcebook
- The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook
- Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
- Gundark's Fantastic Technology: Personal Gear
- Star Wars Customizable Card Game — Jabba's Palace Limited (Card: Mos Eisley Blaster) (backup link)
- The Far Orbit Project
- Arms & Equipment Guide
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 106 (BLA23-24, DH-17 Blaster Pistol)
- Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game — Threat of the Conqueror (Card: DL-18 Blaster Pistol) (backup link)
- Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
- So Uncivilized: Great Gunslingers in Star Wars, Part 1 on StarWars.com (article) (backup link)
- Fly Casual (Picture only)
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Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Arms & Equipment Guide
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook, Second Edition
- ↑ 5.0 5.1
Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game — Threat of the Conqueror (Card: DL-18 Blaster Pistol) (backup link)
- ↑ Rebel Dawn
- ↑
Star Wars Customizable Card Game — Jabba's Palace Limited (Card: Mos Eisley Blaster) (backup link)
- ↑ So Uncivilized: Great Gunslingers in Star Wars, Part 1 on StarWars.com (article) (backup link)
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