Difference between revisions of "Body Pistol"
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{{InfoboxWeapon | {{InfoboxWeapon | ||
− | |name = Body Pistol | + | |name = Generic Body Pistol |
|ammo = 6 rounds | |ammo = 6 rounds | ||
|caption = Handgun | |caption = Handgun | ||
|code = TBD | |code = TBD | ||
|cost = TBD | |cost = TBD | ||
− | |footnote= | + | |footnote= Generic Body Pistol |
|group = Ranged Weapon | |group = Ranged Weapon | ||
|image = [[File: Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif]] | |image = [[File: Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif]] | ||
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|manufacturer= TBD | |manufacturer= TBD | ||
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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}} | + | A [[Body Pistol]] (300 grams loaded; Cr520; [[TL-7]]) is a small, non-metallic [[Handgun|semiautomatic pistol]] designed to evade detection by most weapon detectors. {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=37|version=Classic Traveller}} |
== Description (Specifications) == | == Description (Specifications) == | ||
− | It fires 5.0 gram projectiles at a velocity of 500 to 600 meters per second. A [[magazine]] containing six | + | It fires 5.0 gram [[Bullet|projectiles]] at a velocity of 500 to 600 meters per second. A [[magazine]] containing six [[cartridge]]s is inserted into the pistol handle; one cartridge is fired for each pull of the trigger. Pre-loaded [[magazine]]s 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 === | === Weapon Characteristics === | ||
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== History & Background (Dossier) == | == 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. | + | 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 typically loaded into the pistol's handle. |
== References & contributors (Sources) == | == References & contributors (Sources) == | ||
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[[Category: Ranged Weapon]] | [[Category: Ranged Weapon]] | ||
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Revision as of 01:02, 20 May 2018
Generic Body Pistol | |
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Handgun | |
Group: | Ranged Weapon |
Tech Level | TL–TBD |
Size | TBD |
Weight | TBD |
Cost | TBD |
Ammo | 6 rounds |
Manufacturer | TBD |
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.
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
- 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.