The NT-242',[1] also simply known as the 242 hunting rifle,[2] was a type of sniper rifle. The NT-242 was considered a tank buster by many users and was one of the heaviest longblasters. The NT-242 was powerful at range, and could be modified to have a disruptor shot which could engage vehicles[1] and it's propulsive shell was powerful enough to kill a full-grown rancor.[2] It included a remote trigger interface and a sniper barrel flash suppressor[3] and could also be modified with a macroscope that allowed for two magnification levels, as well as a power cell that greatly increased the times the blaster could be fired before being required to cool down.[1]
The Dowutin big game hunter and mercenary Grummgar owned a NT-242[2] as a hunting rifle.[3] He used it while illegally hunting molsumes on the planet Ithor. While conversing with fellow hunter Nysorly, Grummgar shot a molsume with the rifle when it attempted to attack Nysorly. Ironically, Nysorly shot Grummgar's speeder and nearly killed him in response, having been unaware of the molsume behind her.[2]
Appearances
- Star Wars Battlefront II (First identified as NT-242)
"Bait" — Star Wars Insider 162 (First identified as 242 hunting rifle)- Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens (First appearance)
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