An autoblaster on a B-wing in action
The autoblaster represents an older blaster cannon design, once utilized by the Sith Empire's naval forces.
Similar to contemporary blaster cannons, the autoblaster generated a highly concentrated particle beam, which was discharged from its barrel toward a designated target. A key difference, however, was that instead of firing precise shots, the autoblaster released a barrage of erratic energy bolts, which were powerful, but lacked accuracy. During the period of the Galactic Civil War, the autoblaster saw a resurgence, now as an updated iteration of blaster technology. Specifically engineered for the B-wing starfighter, this modernized autoblaster boasted a firing rate even greater than other blasters, though it remained exclusive to that model until after the Battle of Endor.