Phase Pistol¶
The standard sidearm of Earth Starfleet personnel before the development of phaser technology, and precursor to later Federation phasers.
Specifications¶
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Ranged |
| Category | energy/other |
| Damage | 3 |
| Size/Form Factor | Hand-held pistol |
| Range | Medium range |
| Power Source | Replaceable power cell |
| Settings | Two settings (stun and kill) |
| Origin | Earth Starfleet |
| Era | 22nd century |
Special Properties¶
Can ignite fires; heat materials up to 398°C; can be overloaded to create an explosive
Availability & Legal Status¶
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Availability | Historical artifact by 24th century |
| Concealability | Medium - standard pistol size |
| Legality | Legal, though obsolete by later eras |
| Price Range | 1 - 3 |
Drawbacks¶
Less advanced than later phaser technology
Notable Uses¶
Standard issue aboard the Enterprise NX-01
Additional Notes¶
Replaced the earlier EM-33 plasma pistol; represents an important step in directed energy weapon development
22nd century Earth Starfleet sidearm