The DC-15S carbine is the compact blaster carried by clone troopers throughout the Star Wars prequel films, most prominently in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, and later in The Clone Wars series and Star Wars video games. Its lighter, faster firing sound distinguished it from the longer DC-15A rifle and became closely associated with large-scale clone battles. As Star Wars clips and gameplay spread online, the effect was ripped, shared and reused by editors who needed an instantly recognisable laser blast, and it remains a staple for fan films and gaming content today.