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A [[Laser Pistol]] laser is a high technology [[energy weapon]], a [[sidearm]]. | A [[Laser Pistol]] laser is a high technology [[energy weapon]], a [[sidearm]]. | ||
* It is a [[DEW]] [[smallarm]]. | * It is a [[DEW]] [[smallarm]]. | ||
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| + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
| + | The early Laser Pistol is an experimental model pistol which functions much the same as a [[laser carbine]] or [[laser rifle]], but has lighter weight and a much handier length. It still requires a power pack (laser carbine or laser rifle power pack may be used). | ||
| − | + | This laser pistol fires as if it were a slightly inferior laser carbine. It is less effective at medium range or greater ranges. | |
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| + | The [[TL-8|tech level 8]] [[laser carbine]] is used as a range finder and target designator, as well as a personal weapon in an emergency. | ||
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| + | === Image Repository === | ||
No information yet available. | No information yet available. | ||
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| + | === Weapon Characteristics === | ||
| + | Pistol length: 350[[mm]]. Pistol weight: 750 [[gram]]s. Base Price: [[Cr]]2000. | ||
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
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The FPD 20-B is a 20 shot, magazine fed laser pistol which was adopted by the armed forces of the [[Zhodani Consulate]] in limited numbers starting in [[1082]]. As the first weapons entered front line service problems developed fairly soon. Initially the training officers welcomed it but when the program went beyond the “train the trainer” phase and into actual service the troops began having issues. | The FPD 20-B is a 20 shot, magazine fed laser pistol which was adopted by the armed forces of the [[Zhodani Consulate]] in limited numbers starting in [[1082]]. As the first weapons entered front line service problems developed fairly soon. Initially the training officers welcomed it but when the program went beyond the “train the trainer” phase and into actual service the troops began having issues. | ||
| − | The FPD 20-B is heavier than most pistols causing almost universal rejection by commandos who prefer each piece of kit to be as light as possible. The weapon is semi automatic only which is a reduction of firepower compared to the [[ | + | The FPD 20-B is heavier than most pistols causing almost universal rejection by commandos who prefer each piece of kit to be as light as possible. The weapon is semi automatic only which is a reduction of firepower compared to the [[Gauss Pistol|gauss pistol]]. The bore is 2cm which is the same as the [[rifle]], the recoil created issues for persons of small stature, who have problems firing the weapons accurately. |
Within five years, all had been sent back to the armory, and transferred to the [[Sword Worlds]] military. This was part of the Zhodani military assistance program which is a common strategy of diplomacy between the two nations. | Within five years, all had been sent back to the armory, and transferred to the [[Sword Worlds]] military. This was part of the Zhodani military assistance program which is a common strategy of diplomacy between the two nations. | ||
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The SW military embraced the weapons and have even turned out numerous licensed copies. | The SW military embraced the weapons and have even turned out numerous licensed copies. | ||
| − | === | + | === Technological Overview of the Laser Pistol === |
| − | # [[TL-7 Laser Scope]] | + | # [[TL-7]] [[Laser Scope]] |
| − | # [[TL-8 Early Laser Pistol]] | + | # [[TL-8]] [[Early Laser Pistol]] |
| − | # [[TL-9 Laser Pistol]] | + | # [[TL-9]] [[Laser Pistol]] |
| − | # [[TL-10 Laser Pistol]] | + | # [[TL-10]] [[Laser Pistol]] |
| − | # [[TL-11 Laser Pistol]] | + | # [[TL-11]] [[Laser Pistol]] |
| − | # [[TL-12 Laser Pistol]] | + | # [[TL-12]] [[Laser Pistol]] |
| − | # [[TL-13 Laser Pistol]] | + | # [[TL-13]] [[Laser Pistol]] |
| − | # [[TL-14 Laser Pistol]] | + | # [[TL-14]] [[Laser Pistol]] |
| − | # [[TL-15 Laser Pistol]] | + | # [[TL-15]] [[Laser Pistol]] |
| − | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
{{Detail}} | {{Detail}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | |S1= [[The Travellers' Digest 16 | + | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Mercenary |page= 43 |version=Classic Traveller}} |
| − | | | + | |S2= [[Space Gamer]] Issue 18 in Article: "Addendum Equipment and Weapons" on 3 July/Aug 78 by [[Robert P. Barger]] |
| − | | | + | |S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society 02 |page= 2 |article=From the Management}} |
| − | + | |S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Across the Bright Face/Mission on Mithril |page= TBD}} | |
| − | + | |S5= {{Ludography cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia |page= TBD}} | |
| + | |S6= {{Ludography cite|name= The Travellers' Digest 16 |page= TBD}} | ||
| + | |S7= {{Ludography cite|name= Emperor's Arsenal |page= TBD}} | ||
| + | |S8= {{Ludography cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= TBD}} | ||
| + | |S9= INTERNAL LINK: [[Trouble in the Spinward Marches (CT) Play By Email Campaign]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[Category: Energy Weapon]] | [[Category: Energy Weapon]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Firearm]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Personal weapon]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Pistol]] | ||
[[Category: Ranged Weapon]] | [[Category: Ranged Weapon]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category: Smallarm]] |
| − | {{LEN|DEW Weapon| | + | {{LE|Weapon}} |
| + | {{LEN|DEW|DEW Weapon|}} | ||
Latest revision as of 05:13, 19 May 2023
| Laser Pistol | |
|---|---|
 Laser Pistol, gripped and ready | |
| Group: | Ranged Weapon |
| Tech Level | TL–TBD |
| Size | TBD |
| Weight | TBD |
| Cost | TBD |
| Ammo | TBD |
| Manufacturer | TBD |
| TBD | |
A Laser Pistol laser is a high technology energy weapon, a sidearm.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
The early Laser Pistol is an experimental model pistol which functions much the same as a laser carbine or laser rifle, but has lighter weight and a much handier length. It still requires a power pack (laser carbine or laser rifle power pack may be used).
This laser pistol fires as if it were a slightly inferior laser carbine. It is less effective at medium range or greater ranges.
The tech level 8 laser carbine is used as a range finder and target designator, as well as a personal weapon in an emergency.
Image Repository[edit]
No information yet available.
Weapon Characteristics[edit]
Pistol length: 350mm. Pistol weight: 750 grams. Base Price: Cr2000.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Non-canon: Fantek Personal Defense Inc. FPD 20-B
The FPD 20-B is a 20 shot, magazine fed laser pistol which was adopted by the armed forces of the Zhodani Consulate in limited numbers starting in 1082. As the first weapons entered front line service problems developed fairly soon. Initially the training officers welcomed it but when the program went beyond the “train the trainer” phase and into actual service the troops began having issues.
The FPD 20-B is heavier than most pistols causing almost universal rejection by commandos who prefer each piece of kit to be as light as possible. The weapon is semi automatic only which is a reduction of firepower compared to the gauss pistol. The bore is 2cm which is the same as the rifle, the recoil created issues for persons of small stature, who have problems firing the weapons accurately.
Within five years, all had been sent back to the armory, and transferred to the Sword Worlds military. This was part of the Zhodani military assistance program which is a common strategy of diplomacy between the two nations.
The SW military embraced the weapons and have even turned out numerous licensed copies.
Technological Overview of the Laser Pistol[edit]
- TL-7 Laser Scope
- TL-8 Early Laser Pistol
- TL-9 Laser Pistol
- TL-10 Laser Pistol
- TL-11 Laser Pistol
- TL-12 Laser Pistol
- TL-13 Laser Pistol
- TL-14 Laser Pistol
- TL-15 Laser Pistol
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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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.
- Frank Chadwick. Mercenary (Game Designers Workshop, 1978), 43.
- Space Gamer Issue 18 in Article: "Addendum Equipment and Weapons" on 3 July/Aug 78 by Robert P. Barger
- Loren Wiseman. "From the Management." Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society 02 (1979): 2.
- Marc Miller. Across the Bright Face/Mission on Mithril (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), TBD.
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), TBD.
- Gary L. Thomas. The Travellers' Digest 16 (Digest Group Publications, 1989), TBD.
- Greg Porter. Emperor's Arsenal (Imperium Games, 1997), TBD.
- Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), TBD.
- INTERNAL LINK: Trouble in the Spinward Marches (CT) Play By Email Campaign