The lead designer responsible for some of the most iconic blaster pistols and rifles has formally resigned from BlasTech Industries to explore his own new business venture, Raider Arms.

Joran Raider is credited for much of BlasTech’s success during the turbulent Clone Wars and has helped ensure the company’s prosperity during the dawn of the Galactic Empire.

BlasTech Industries has declined to comment.

I’m Trace Stardust with the Galactic News Network.