DH-23 blaster pistol/Legends

The BlasTech Industries DH-23 "Outback" blaster pistol was a highly durable blaster pistol, and was a variant of the venerable DH-17 blaster pistol.
==Description==
The DH-23 blaster pistol, known also by the nickname, "Outback blaster pistol," was a small energy weapon designed mainly for durability. A modified version of the popular DH-17 blaster pistol, the DH-23 had an improved heat radiator shroud and a tighter body construction making it far harder to damage or break, although at the cost of reduced range, and strength. The Clone Wars Campaign Guide, p. 61 Weighing one kilogram, the weapon had a stun setting, although it was less effective than that of the DH-17. The DH-23's maximum firing range was 80 meters, and the pistol could fire 100 shots per power pack. Despite the decrease in power and range compared to the DH-17, the DH-23 was comparable in power to the DL-18, Model 44, and numerous other blaster pistols.Arms & Equipment Guide lists this weapon's power as 3d6, the same as numerous other listed blasters in the same class.
==History==
The DH-23 was produced by BlasTech Industries, in the hope of capitalizing on the huge success of the DH-17; however, the more durable weapon never reached the levels of popularity seen by the original. The DH-23 was sold for 500 credits and was available during the reign of the Galactic Republic, the Galactic Empire and the New Republic. The weapons ownership and use was regulated by local authorities.
==Behind the scenes==
The DH-23 blaster pistol was first described by authors Jeff Grubb and Owen K.C. Stephens in the Arms & Equipment Guide released by Wizards of the Coast in 2002 for their Star Wars Roleplaying Game. Several Hasbro Inc. action figures have included a silver pistol identical in appearance to the DH-23, including Rum Sleg in 2009 and Ben Quadinaros in 2012. The pistols were not specifically identified on the figures' packaging and neither character has been shown to use a DH-23 in any other source.
==Sources==
*Arms & Equipment Guide 
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*The Clone Wars Campaign Guide
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==Notes and references==
Category:BlasTech Industries products
Category:Blaster pistols