With the creation of the EPP Mains that have blasters and mains constructed into one efficient card, I knew this card would probably see more action in decks. What a great time to write this article! How ironic that the following question was raised by someone on the Decipher Discussion BBS:
"Quad Laser Cannon has the word "blaster" in its lore. Is it considered a blaster? I want to know if I can use Blaster Proficiency to enhance the weapon.
The response shocked me. It came from Allen Divers, as follows:
"Yep, a Quad Laser Cannon is considered a blaster because of the
characteristic definition in the CRD."
Allen Divers
Rebel Base Leader
Holy Moley! This card just got a HUGE boost. Now those Quad "blaster" cannons could blow away a star Destroyer. Imagine this: Cap'n Solo, Wedge or Jek, and Wes Janson plus a Quad Cannon on the Falcon. And we haven't even started talking about targetting computers and combined attacks yet!
Blaster Proficiecy is only a destiny two, but who cares. It adds 3 to a "blaster" draw and is Used. That's talking my language!
The EPP mains will give this card a boost. Now you need two cards instead of 4 to get a character and a blaster going. Use those two other slots for a card such as blaster proficiency. Besides, we all knew Leia was a "crack shot" anyway! (another card that will probably see more play now).
Who knows! Maybe Blaster Proficiency will be making a stop on my list of the top 10 best SW:CCG cards!
Beakman