Katarn-pattern Blaster Carbine
| Katarn-Pattern Heavy Blaster Rifle | |
|---|---|
 KPBC | |
| Type | Multi-role (anti-armor, anti-personnel) |
| Place of origin | Empire of Thrashia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 123.04.05 NIE |
| Used by | Imperial Army, Clone Legions |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Kyle Katarn |
| Designed | 001.03.02 NIE |
| Manufacturer | Bastion Arms Inc. |
| Unit cost | 1,000 Credits |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 2.1kg (Mk 1) |
| Barrel length | 1m |
| Crew | One (user) |
| Cartridge | Yes [800 Rounds] |
| Rate of fire | 900rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 230–255 m/s (750–840 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | With iron sights:
With Smart-Sight:
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| Feed system | Port Breech |
| Sights | Telescopic sight, backup iron sight, HUD interactive |
Katarn-Pattern Blaster Carbine
Thrashian Imperial Army Equipment
The Katarn-Pattern Blaster Carbine is the latest in Imperial technology created by the Thrashian Empire for it's fighting men and women of the Imperial Military[1]. Designed by the taciturn weapons developer and renown engineer, Kyle Katarn, the KPBC is the carbine version of the Katarn-pattern Heavy Blaster Rifle. The Katarn Carbine is a more direct descendant of the E-11 than other iterations of K-series weaponry. With better handling and an improved rate of fire the Katarn Carbine is capable of higher rates of fire and accuracy than the E-11. It includes various advanced attachments and setting for various mission profiles.
Design Features
Like the K-1 before it, the Katarn Carbine is designed with three barrels that cycle in order to reduce heat and thus increase the rate of fire possible. It has an clip cartridge that is two times the size and capacity of the older E-11 models. The power setting of the weapon can be adjusted, which inevitably changes the amount of shots that may be fired per cartridge. The cartridges themselves can be re-used either by plugging them into a specially designed field generator that all Army and Clone infantry companies have, or by an ersatz method of solar or heat exchange. The ersatz charge method reduces the capacity of the cartridge and is only recommended for dire situations. The ersatz charge method has been found to only result in a charge failure (see: explosion) about 15% of the time.
It also has the ability to link the user's helmet HUD, like the K-1, to it's targeting sights also further enhances the lethality and usage of the weapon. The Katarn Carbine has proven to be popular among Naval Stormtroopers and ARC Commandos in particular. It is standard issue for Imperial Army, Clone Legion, and Stormtrooper officers.
