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While it came with a standard power pack this only provided enough energy for twenty-five shots, which meant the T-21 was almost always paired with a continuous-feed power generator. This twenty-kilogram generator was carried as a backpack, and the entire set-up of weapon, tripod and generator could be made operational in less than thirty seconds, creating a devastating weapon emplacement. The generator's low cooling capacity limited the T-21 to a maximum firing rate of one shot per second. Some units would pair a larger generator for full autofire, but this required a second crewman to carry the bulkier generator and sustained used at this higher rate threatened to overheat and melt components of the T-21 if the gunner did not take care to restrict his sustained rate of fire.<ref name="EGWT" />
  
While it came with a standard power pack this only provided enough energy for twenty-five shots, which meant the T-21 was almost always paired with a continuous-feed power generator. This twenty-kilogram generator was carried as a backpack, and the entire set-up of weapon, tripod and generator could be made operational in less than thirty seconds, creating a devastating weapon emplacement. The generator's low cooling capacity limited the T-21 to a maximum firing rate of one shot per second. Some units would pair a larger generator for full autofire, but this required a second crewman to carry the bulkier generator and sustained used at this higher rate threatened to overheat and melt components of the T-21 if the gunner did not take care to restrict his sustained rate of fire.<ref name="EGWT" />
   
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[[Clone trooper/Legends|Clone troopers]] of the [[Grand Army of the Republic/Legends|Grand Army of the Republic]] carried T-21s into battle during the later stages of the Clone Wars, and the weapon was carried over in the transition from [[Galactic Republic/Legends|Galactic Republic]] to the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]].<ref>''[[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (novelization)]]</ref> It was a common squad support weapon for both [[Stormtrooper/Legends|stormtrooper]] and [[Imperial Army trooper]] squads; artillery sections of the [[Imperial Army/Legends|Imperial Army]] also had at least one T-21 to provide covering fire while the rest of the unit set up heavier artillery pieces and [[E-WEB repeating blaster]]s. Due to its portability, it was also popular with the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Rebel Alliance]], and later the [[New Republic/Legends|New Republic]].<ref name="EGWT" />
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[[Clone trooper/Legends|Clone troopers]] of the [[Grand Army of the Republic/Legends|Grand Army of the Republic]] carried T-21s into battle during the later stages of the Clone Wars, and the weapon was carried over in the transition from [[Galactic Republic/Legends|Galactic Republic]] to the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]].<ref>''[[Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (novelization)]]</ref> It was a common squad support weapon for both [[Stormtrooper/Legends|stormtrooper]] and [[Imperial Army trooper]] squads; [[artillery section]]s of the [[Imperial Army/Legends|Imperial Army]] also had at least one T-21 to provide covering fire while the rest of the unit set up heavier artillery pieces and [[E-WEB repeating blaster]]s. Due to its portability, it was also popular with the [[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Rebel Alliance]], and later the [[New Republic/Legends|New Republic]].<ref name="EGWT" />
   
 
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The T-21 light repeating blaster was a standard-issue, rapid-fire weapon produced by BlasTech Industries. It saw use in the Clone Wars, the Galactic Civil War and beyond.

Description

Sandtrooper-TCG

A sandtrooper firing a T-21 light repeater

The T-21 was the heaviest and one of the most powerful standard-issue weapons that could be carried by a single soldier. The sheer power of its bolts could cut through personal armor and break down personal energy shields, even penetrate the armored plating on many light combat vehicles. It could be wielded two-handed and fired on the move, however, for superior accuracy a light extendable tripod, usually carried in the soldier's belt, was included for stationary firing.[3]

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T-21 schematics.

While it came with a standard power pack this only provided enough energy for twenty-five shots, which meant the T-21 was almost always paired with a continuous-feed power generator. This twenty-kilogram generator was carried as a backpack, and the entire set-up of weapon, tripod and generator could be made operational in less than thirty seconds, creating a devastating weapon emplacement. The generator's low cooling capacity limited the T-21 to a maximum firing rate of one shot per second. Some units would pair a larger generator for full autofire, but this required a second crewman to carry the bulkier generator and sustained used at this higher rate threatened to overheat and melt components of the T-21 if the gunner did not take care to restrict his sustained rate of fire.[3]

Clone troopers of the Grand Army of the Republic carried T-21s into battle during the later stages of the Clone Wars, and the weapon was carried over in the transition from Galactic Republic to the Galactic Empire.[4] It was a common squad support weapon for both stormtrooper and Imperial Army trooper squads; artillery sections of the Imperial Army also had at least one T-21 to provide covering fire while the rest of the unit set up heavier artillery pieces and E-WEB repeating blasters. Due to its portability, it was also popular with the Rebel Alliance, and later the New Republic.[3]

Behind the scenes

A First World War-era Lewis machine gun provided the basis for the T-21. The Lewis gun was the standard light machine gun of British and Commonwealth forces during World War I. It was fed by a drum magazine that was placed horizontally on top of the gun's receiver. To produce the T-21 prop, the drum magazine was removed and minor cosmetic alterations were made.

Numerous weapons in Star Wars: Battlefront II use a weapon model based on the T-21: the EMP Launchers used by Jet Troopers, grenade launchers used by Wookiees and some heroes, and Mortar Launchers used by Imperial Officers.

Appearances

Modified T-21 Rifle

A modified T-21 rifle.

Sources

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Official Star Wars Fact File 76 (BLA19-20, Light Repeating Blaster)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The Essential Guide to Weapons and Technology
  4. ↑ Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (novelization)
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