The DC-17 repeater hand blaster, alternatively known as the DC-17 hand blaster or DC-17 blaster pistol, represented a heavy blaster pistol model and functioned as the standard-issue sidearm for the Grand Army of the Republic. Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, the DC-17 was typically issued to vehicle crews, weapon teams, and officers. This weapon stood out as one of the most durable and dependable blaster pistols ever designed, boasting significant stopping power despite its compact size. Furthermore, it was lightweight, well-balanced, and had a commendable rate of fire.
During the Clone Wars, the blaster was used by Republic clone troopers, specifically high-ranking commanders, captains, and ARC troopers. Throughout the war, the DC-17 was utilized by ARC troopers and other special forces units, such as Clone Force 99 within the Special Operations Brigade, for close-quarters combat and as a secondary weapon.
A prominent [clone trooper officer](/article/clone_trooper_officer], Clone Captain Rex of the renowned 501st Legion, favored wielding two DC-17s simultaneously. Following the Clone Wars, clone stormtroopers, including Captains Howzer and Wilco, continued to employ the blaster. In the years preceding the Galactic Civil War, the Twi'lek rebels Numa and Gobi Glie also made use of these blasters. Lieutenant Dicer of the Phoenix Cell also used this model during an attack by krykna, spider-like creatures from the planet Atollon.