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| − | + | A [[Body Pistol]] (300 grams loaded; Cr520; [[TL-7]]) is a small, non-metallic semiautomatic pistol designed to evade detection by most weapon detectors. {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=37|version=Classic Traveller}} | |
| − | + | == 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 [[gun]]s. {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=37|version=Classic Traveller}} | ||
| + | === Weapon Characteristics === | ||
| + | Length: 100mm. Weight, unloaded: 250 grams (a loaded [[magazine]] weighs 50 grams). Base price: Cr500 (one loaded magazine: Cr20). {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=38|version=Classic Traveller}} | ||
| − | {{ | + | == 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 [[starport]]s, it is constructed of non-metallic material. The magazine holds six rounds and is loaded into the pistol's handle. | ||
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| + | == References & contributors (Sources) == | ||
| + | {{Intermediate}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| + | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name=Characters and Combat|page=37}} | ||
|S2= Periodical: [[The Travellers' Digest 15]] | |S2= Periodical: [[The Travellers' Digest 15]] | ||
| − | | | + | |S3= [[Megatraveller 2: Quest for the Ancients]] |
| − | | | + | |S4= [[Reformation Coalition Equipment Guide]] |
| − | | | + | |S5= External Link: [http://www.freelancetraveller.com/infocenter/software/megat2/megat2.txt freelancetraveller.com] |
| + | |S6= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
| + | |S7= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:03, 17 May 2018
| Body Pistol | |
|---|---|
 Handgun | |
| Group: | Ranged Weapon |
| Tech Level | TL–TBD |
| Size | TBD |
| Weight | TBD |
| Cost | TBD |
| Ammo | 6 rounds |
| Manufacturer | TBD |
| TBD | |
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 loaded into the pistol's handle.
References & contributors (Sources)
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 Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- 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
- 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.
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