The DC-17 is the standard blaster pistol of the Grand Army of the Republic in the Star Wars prequel era, seen throughout The Clone Wars and carried by troopers such as Captain Rex. Its distinctive firing sound became a shorthand for a clean sci-fi laser shot as clips, edits and games reused the style. Fans share this version as a short pew pew effect for fan films and memes, separate from heavier cannon blasts, and its recognisable zap keeps it popular for quick, precise shootout jokes.