SAR 20#2

E-15 IMPERIAL STORMTROOPER
er so equipped remains markedly more
capable than his forebears.
Controls are simplified over the E-11
to allow faster manipulation while under
stress. The basic E-15 comes in a
white ceramic finish composed of the
same near-indestructible composite that
makes up modern Stormtrooper armor.
For operations in jungle, desert, aquatic,
or space environments the E-15 may be
oversprayed with alternative colors as
necessary.
Range Report
The integral power selection rheostat
allows the BlasTech E-15 Heavy Blaster
Rifle to be configured for available
range facilities. When used by recruits
in the training Legions lockouts prevent
the E-15 from operating at lethal power
levels. In a combat environment the individual
Stormtrooper can manage plasma
levels quickly and easily. Maximum
settings should be reserved solely for
combat. On standard range settings accuracy
and recoil mimic combat power
without so much collateral risk to range
facilities. In our case we ran the E-15
through basic combat protocols for both
accuracy and maneuverability at ranges
from contact out to 1,200 meters using
the ECO image enhancement suite.
For starters the E-15 Heavy Blaster
is indeed a much more stable platform
than the stubby E-11. There is no more
fumbling with collapsible stocks or craning
to utilize the weapon’s sights. The
E-15 lends itself to a repeatable cheek
weld both within the standard Stormtrooper
helmet and without. The E-15
is responsive and maneuverable during
MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain)
scenarios and the new high-capacity
drum magazine will power the weapon
for literally hours on moderate energy
TOP LEFT, TOP CENTER, & ABOVE: The Inteliscope applique thermal sight affixes
readily to the forend rail of the E-15 Heavy Stormtrooper Blaster and handily cuts
through battlefield obscurants. Any homoeothermic target glows brilliantly no matter
the intervening cover or concealment.
SAR Vol. 20, No. 2 30 MARCH 2016