[Source] The E-500 heavy sonic needler was a type of sonic pistol. The weapon was available during the Cold War between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire, during which both sides made use of the weapon. On the planet Coruscant, the vendor Jorelle sold the weapon to individuals affiliated with the Republic, whilst on the planet Dromund Kaas the vendor Boibole sold it to Imperial aligned individuals. Both vendors sold the weapon for 14 planetary commendations, with its value in credits being 405 File:AurebeshSans-Serif credit.png. The pistol was bronze and silver in color and could be modified in various ways including the replacement of its color crystal or its barrel.