Difference between revisions of "Body Pistol"
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The [[Body Pistol]] is often smuggled into [[High Tech World|high tech level world]]s. The [[pistol]] is small and easy to conceal. Designed to evade detection devices at [[starport]]s, it is constructed of non-metallic material. The [[magazine]] holds six rounds and is typically loaded into the [[pistol]]'s handle. | The [[Body Pistol]] is often smuggled into [[High Tech World|high tech level world]]s. The [[pistol]] is small and easy to conceal. Designed to evade detection devices at [[starport]]s, it is constructed of non-metallic material. The [[magazine]] holds six rounds and is typically loaded into the [[pistol]]'s handle. | ||
| − | [[Body Pistol]]s come of age in the [[TL:7-9]] epoch and are never really considered obsolete as they remain useful well into the [[TL:13-15]] epoch. However, the [[weapon]] tends to be superceded by the [[Laser Pistol]] and [[Gaus Pistol]] as they become increasingly miniaturized. | + | [[Body Pistol]]s come of age in the [[TL:7-9]] epoch and are never really considered obsolete as they remain useful well into the [[TL:13-15]] epoch. However, the [[weapon]] tends to be superceded by the [[Laser Pistol]] and [[Gaus Pistol]] as they become increasingly miniaturized. {{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} |
=== Selected Automatic Pistol Models === | === Selected Automatic Pistol Models === | ||
Revision as of 23:39, 16 June 2018
| Generic Body Pistol | |
|---|---|
 Handgun | |
| Group: | Ranged Weapon |
| Tech Level | TL–7 |
| Size | 100mm |
| Weight | 300 grams |
| Cost | Cr500 |
| Ammo | 9mm bullet, 6 rounds |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Generic Body Pistol | |
A Body Pistol (300 grams loaded; Cr520; TL-7) is a small, non-metallic semiautomatic pistol designed to evade detection by most weapon detectors. [1]
Description (Specifications)
It fires 5.0 gram projectiles at a velocity of 500 to 600 meters per second. A magazine containing six cartridges is inserted into the pistol handle; one cartridge is fired for each pull of the trigger. Pre-loaded magazines may be inserted into the pistol when it is empty, taking a small amount of time to do so. Body pistol ammunition is generally not interchangeable with the ammunition for any other types of guns. [2]
Weapon Characteristics
Length: 100mm. Weight, unloaded: 250 grams (a loaded magazine weighs 50 grams). Base price: Cr500 (one loaded magazine: Cr20). [3]
History & Background (Dossier)
The Body Pistol is often smuggled into high tech level worlds. The pistol is small and easy to conceal. Designed to evade detection devices at starports, it is constructed of non-metallic material. The magazine holds six rounds and is typically loaded into the pistol's handle.
Body Pistols come of age in the TL:7-9 epoch and are never really considered obsolete as they remain useful well into the TL:13-15 epoch. However, the weapon tends to be superceded by the Laser Pistol and Gaus Pistol as they become increasingly miniaturized. [4]
Selected Automatic Pistol Models
References & contributors (Sources)
- Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 37.Marc Miller, Robert Eaglestone, Don McKinney. Characters and Combat (Far Future Enterprises, 2019), 37.
- Periodical: The Travellers' Digest 15
- Imperial Encyclopedia
- Megatraveller 2: Quest for the Ancients
- Reformation Coalition Equipment Guide
- External Link: freelancetraveller.com
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 37.
- ↑ 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 Maksim-Smelchak