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An [[Automatic Pistol]] (1,000 grams loaded; Cr210; [[TL-5]]) is the [[Handgun|basic repeating handgun]], firing 9mm caliber [[bullet]]s (each weighing approximately 10 grams) at velocities from 400 to 500 meters per second. {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=37|version=Classic Traveller}} | An [[Automatic Pistol]] (1,000 grams loaded; Cr210; [[TL-5]]) is the [[Handgun|basic repeating handgun]], firing 9mm caliber [[bullet]]s (each weighing approximately 10 grams) at velocities from 400 to 500 meters per second. {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=37|version=Classic Traveller}} | ||
| + | * [[Automatic Pistol]]s or [[Autopistol]]s are [[KEW]] [[weapon]]s. | ||
| − | == Description (Specifications) == | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
| − | A [[magazine]] containing 15 [[cartridge]]s fits into the handle of the [[pistol]], and one [[cartridge]] is fired for each pull of the trigger. Automatic pistol [[ammunition]] is interchangeable with [[submachinegun]] ammunition (although [[magazine]]s are not). Preloaded pistol [[magazine]]s may be inserted into an empty [[pistol]], requiring a small amount of time for this reloading procedure to occur. {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=38|version=Classic Traveller}} | + | A [[magazine]] containing 15 [[cartridge]]s fits into the handle of the [[pistol]], and one [[cartridge]] is fired for each pull of the trigger. Automatic pistol [[ammunition]] is interchangeable with [[submachinegun]] ammunition (although [[magazine]]s are not). Preloaded pistol [[magazine]]s may be inserted into an empty [[pistol]], requiring a small amount of time for this reloading procedure to occur. {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=38|version=Classic Traveller}} An automatic pistol can be fitted with a [[silencer]] and a [[detachable shoulder stock]]. {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Errata|Post-publication Errata]] }} |
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| + | === Image Repository === | ||
| + | [[File: The-Traveller-Book-pg-40-top-1982-K-Siembieda 18-June-2018a.png| The-Traveller-Book-pg-40-top-1982-K-Siembieda 18-June-2018a.png]] | ||
=== Weapon Characteristics === | === Weapon Characteristics === | ||
Length: 175mm. Weight, unloaded: 750 grams (loaded [[magazine]] weighs 250 grams). Base price: Cr200 (loaded [[magazine]]: Cr10). {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=38|version=Classic Traveller}} | Length: 175mm. Weight, unloaded: 750 grams (loaded [[magazine]] weighs 250 grams). Base price: Cr200 (loaded [[magazine]]: Cr10). {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=38|version=Classic Traveller}} | ||
| − | == History & Background (Dossier) == | + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
| − | The [[Auto Pistol]] is the most commonly used automatic weapon. It fires [[bullet]]s at 400 to 500 meters per second. The [[weapon]] is fitted with a [[magazine]] that can hold up to fifteen rounds of [[ammunition]]. A favorite among [[Traveller Gene|ex-military travellers]], the auto pistol is small, inexpensive and quite effective against opponents not protected by [[armor]]. | + | The [[Auto Pistol]] is the most commonly used automatic weapon. It fires [[bullet]]s at 400 to 500 meters per second. The [[weapon]] is fitted with a [[magazine]] that can hold up to fifteen rounds of [[ammunition]]. A favorite among [[Traveller Gene|ex-military travellers]], the auto pistol is small, inexpensive and quite effective against opponents not protected by [[Personal Armor|armor]]. |
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| + | [[Auto Pistol]]s come of age in the [[TL:4-6]] epoch and are never really considered obsolete as they remain useful well into the [[TL:13-15]] epoch. However, few models are issued to soldiery by the [[TL:10-12]] epoch, as military personnel strongly tend to prefer [[Gauss Pistol]]s and [[Laser Pistol]]s. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} | ||
=== Selected Automatic Pistol Models === | === Selected Automatic Pistol Models === | ||
| − | + | # [[TL-4 Early Automatic Pistol]] | |
| + | # [[TL-5 Automatic Pistol]] | ||
| + | # [[TL-6 Automatic Pistol]] | ||
| + | # [[TL-7 Automatic Pistol]] | ||
| + | # [[TL-8 Automatic Pistol]] | ||
| + | # [[TL-9 Automatic Pistol]] | ||
| + | # [[TL-10 Automatic Pistol]] | ||
| + | # [[TL-11 Automatic Pistol]] | ||
| + | # [[TL-12 Automatic Pistol]] | ||
| + | # [[TL-13 Automatic Pistol]] | ||
| + | # [[TL-14 Automatic Pistol]] | ||
| + | # [[TL-15 Automatic Pistol]] | ||
| − | == References & contributors (Sources) == | + | == References & contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name=Characters and Combat|page=37-38}} | + | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name=Characters and Combat |page=37-38}} |
| − | |S2= | + | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name=Imperial Encyclopedia |page=TBD }} |
| − | | | + | |S3= {{Ludography cite|name=Third Imperium 09 |page=19 }} |
| − | + | |S4= {{Ludography cite|name=Megatraveller 2: Quest for the Ancients |page=TBD }} (Software) | |
| − | + | |S5= {{Ludography cite|name=Core Rule Book | version=Mongoose 2nd|page=119}} | |
| + | |S6= EXTERNAL LINK: [http://www.freelancetraveller.com/infocenter/software/megat2/megat2.txt freelancetraveller.com Megatraveller 2: Quest for the Ancients Manual] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | [[Category: Personal weapon]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Pistol]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Ranged Weapon]] | ||
{{LE|Weapon}} | {{LE|Weapon}} | ||
| + | {{LEN|}} | ||
Latest revision as of 06:46, 2 December 2023
| Generic Automatic Pistol | |
|---|---|
 Generic Automatic Pistol | |
| Group: | Ranged Weapon |
| Tech Level | TL–5 |
| Size | 175.0 mm |
| Weight | 750.0 gm |
| Cost | Cr200 |
| Ammo | 9mm bullet, x15 rounds |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Generic Automatic Pistol | |
An Automatic Pistol (1,000 grams loaded; Cr210; TL-5) is the basic repeating handgun, firing 9mm caliber bullets (each weighing approximately 10 grams) at velocities from 400 to 500 meters per second. [1]
- Automatic Pistols or Autopistols are KEW weapons.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
A magazine containing 15 cartridges fits into the handle of the pistol, and one cartridge is fired for each pull of the trigger. Automatic pistol ammunition is interchangeable with submachinegun ammunition (although magazines are not). Preloaded pistol magazines may be inserted into an empty pistol, requiring a small amount of time for this reloading procedure to occur. [2] An automatic pistol can be fitted with a silencer and a detachable shoulder stock. [3]
Image Repository[edit]
Weapon Characteristics[edit]
Length: 175mm. Weight, unloaded: 750 grams (loaded magazine weighs 250 grams). Base price: Cr200 (loaded magazine: Cr10). [4]
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
The Auto Pistol is the most commonly used automatic weapon. It fires bullets at 400 to 500 meters per second. The weapon is fitted with a magazine that can hold up to fifteen rounds of ammunition. A favorite among ex-military travellers, the auto pistol is small, inexpensive and quite effective against opponents not protected by armor.
Auto Pistols come of age in the TL:4-6 epoch and are never really considered obsolete as they remain useful well into the TL:13-15 epoch. However, few models are issued to soldiery by the TL:10-12 epoch, as military personnel strongly tend to prefer Gauss Pistols and Laser Pistols. [5]
Selected Automatic Pistol Models[edit]
- TL-4 Early Automatic Pistol
- TL-5 Automatic Pistol
- TL-6 Automatic Pistol
- TL-7 Automatic Pistol
- TL-8 Automatic Pistol
- TL-9 Automatic Pistol
- TL-10 Automatic Pistol
- TL-11 Automatic Pistol
- TL-12 Automatic Pistol
- TL-13 Automatic Pistol
- TL-14 Automatic Pistol
- TL-15 Automatic Pistol
References & contributors (Sources)[edit]
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 37-38.Marc Miller, Robert Eaglestone, Don McKinney. Characters and Combat (Far Future Enterprises, 2019), 37-38.
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), TBD.
- Mike Jackson. Third Imperium 09 (Galaxy Games, 1988), 19.
- Marc Miller. MegaTraveller 2: Quest for the Ancients (Paragon Software, 1991), TBD. (Software)
- Matthew Sprange. Core Rule Book (Mongoose Publishing, 2016), 119.
- EXTERNAL LINK: freelancetraveller.com Megatraveller 2: Quest for the Ancients Manual
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 37.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 38.
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Post-publication Errata
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 38.
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak