Laser Pistol - Revision history

Magic9mushroom: let's not be obtuse, it is faster-firing than the Pistol or Laser Rifle

2024-01-07T03:06:18Z

let's not be obtuse, it *is* faster-firing than the Pistol or Laser Rifle

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	The laser pistol is an effective implementation of new technology. It has the convenience of a pistol with faster and more accurate firing.		The laser pistol is an effective implementation of new technology. It has the convenience of a pistol with faster and more accurate firing.
	{{Ref Close\| source = Enemy Unknown Ufopaedia}}		{{Ref Close\| source = Enemy Unknown Ufopaedia}}
	: '''''Note''' : The Laser Pistol is ~~neither faster nor more accurate than~~ the ~~standard Pistol (only more powerful); nor is it either more~~ accurate ~~or always faster than~~ the ~~Laser Rifle~~, so it is unclear what the Ufopaedia entry is using as comparison.		: '''''Note''' : The Laser Pistol is the least-accurate weapon in the game in all three modes, so it is unclear what the Ufopaedia entry is using as comparison.

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Magic9mushroom: /* Recommendations */ There are a few other aliens that require a very large amount of fire to defeat with Laser Pistols (particularly Silacoids). Also, armour is the same on all levels not Beginner in UFO.

2022-03-01T08:52:14Z

Recommendations: There are a few other aliens that require a very large amount of fire to defeat with Laser Pistols (particularly Silacoids). Also, armour is the same on all levels not Beginner in UFO.

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	The Laser Pistol excels primarily with two modes of attack — attacks of opportunity or auto shots. However, the Laser Pistol works best when combined with other weapons or non-combat tools. Laser Pistols are an excellent secondary weapon to attach to your belt in case you run out of ammo, [[Morale#Panicking_and_Berserking\|forced to drop your main weapon]], or want to [[Reaction Training\|train reactions]].		The Laser Pistol excels primarily with two modes of attack — attacks of opportunity or auto shots. However, the Laser Pistol works best when combined with other weapons or non-combat tools. Laser Pistols are an excellent secondary weapon to attach to your belt in case you run out of ammo, [[Morale#Panicking_and_Berserking\|forced to drop your main weapon]], or want to [[Reaction Training\|train reactions]].

	Early in a campaign, ~~the~~ Laser ~~Pistol~~ are much more effective at defeating enemy units than any purchasable weapon except explosives. [[Heavy Cannon]]s do slightly more damage per shot, but you can fire many more times per combat round with a laser pistol (3 shots max, vs 12).		Early in a campaign, Laser Pistols are much more effective at defeating enemy units than any purchasable weapon except explosives. [[Heavy Cannon]]s do slightly more damage per shot, but you can fire many more times per combat round with a laser pistol (3 shots max, vs 12).

	With enough persistence, the Laser Pistol will defeat any foe in time. The only enemy units that will not ~~easily~~ fall to the Laser Pistol are the [[Sectopod]]s. This becomes much more apparent on ~~harder~~ difficulty levels~~. In particular, you should never attempt to engage a [[Sectopod]] with superhuman class armour~~.		With enough persistence, the Laser Pistol will defeat any foe in time. The only enemy units that will not eventually fall to the Laser Pistol are the [[Sectopod]]s. This becomes much more apparent on difficulty levels above Beginner.

	Laser Pistols are recommended for soldiers with specialised roles such as grenadiers, heavy weapon specialists or scouts, to name a few. New recruits can employ the Laser Pistols to good effect as short range combat weapons, or, like the standard [[Pistol]], use it as a tool for training both firing accuracy and reactions at the same time. Veterans, on the other hand, can wield Laser Pistols with alarming efficiency.		Laser Pistols are recommended for soldiers with specialised roles such as grenadiers, heavy weapon specialists or scouts, to name a few. New recruits can employ the Laser Pistols to good effect as short range combat weapons, or, like the standard [[Pistol]], use it as a tool for training both firing accuracy and reactions at the same time. Veterans, on the other hand, can wield Laser Pistols with alarming efficiency.

Magic9mushroom: oops

2020-05-26T09:32:46Z

oops

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	\| width = 1		\| width = 1
	\| weight = 7		\| weight = 7
	\| damagethreshold = ~~46 Laser~~		\| damagethreshold = 20
	\| grip= One-Handed		\| grip= One-Handed
	\| weaponimage = [[Image:BIGOBS05.GIF\|left\|64 px\|Laser Pistol]]		\| weaponimage = [[Image:BIGOBS05.GIF\|left\|64 px\|Laser Pistol]]

Magic9mushroom: You didn't, but the template isn't designed to handle weapons with their own ammo. I made a new one that is.

2020-05-26T09:30:16Z

You didn't, but the template isn't designed to handle weapons with their own ammo. I made a new one that is.

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	{{Infobox open}}		{{Infobox open}}
	{{Infobox module/~~weapon~~		{{Infobox module/weapon2
	\| weapon =Laser Pistol		\| weapon =Laser Pistol
	\| height = 2		\| height = 2
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	\| fcost_snap = 20		\| fcost_snap = 20
	\| fcost_aim = 55		\| fcost_aim = 55
			\| damage = 46 Laser
			\| shots = unlimited
	\| saleprice = 20000		\| saleprice = 20000
	\| research = Laser Pistol		\| research = Laser Pistol

Sandwich: Converted stat table to Infobox format & rearranged content to match arrangement of the regular Pistol page. Not 100% sure if I used the "Damage Threshold" row correctly though.

2020-05-25T18:28:41Z

Converted stat table to Infobox format & rearranged content to match arrangement of the regular Pistol page. Not 100% sure if I used the "Damage Threshold" row correctly though.

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 The Laser Pistol is the first weapon in X-COM's laser weapon series, researched prior to the [[Laser Rifle]]. Like all lasers, the Laser Pistol features an efficient miniature power plant built into the gun that provides limitless firepower for the duration of any ground skirmish.
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 This weapon appears in ''[[X-COM|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Gauss Pistol]].
 == Recommendations ==

Magic9mushroom: Undo revision 85284 by Petrus4 (talk) Laser Pistols so massively outclass conventional weaponry (that "low" damage is still higher than the Autocannon!) that they're worth using in almost every role.

2018-06-27T11:20:12Z

Undo revision 85284 by Petrus4 (talk) Laser Pistols so massively outclass conventional weaponry (that "low" damage is still higher than the Autocannon!) that they're worth using in almost every role.

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	== Recommendations ==		== Recommendations ==
	The Laser Pistol has low per-hit damage output, with low accuracy and a very high rate of fire. It is not a sniping weapon, and should ideally be employed against low-armoured targets (Floaters and Sectoids) at near point blank range. Per turn, it is capable of a theoretical point-blank average of 552 (46 x 12 shots) laser damage, before subtracting armour.

	The Laser Pistol excels primarily with two modes of attack — attacks of opportunity or auto shots. However, the Laser Pistol works best when combined with other weapons or non-combat tools. Laser Pistols are an excellent secondary weapon to attach to your belt in case you run out of ammo, [[Morale#Panicking_and_Berserking\|forced to drop your main weapon]], or want to [[Reaction Training\|train reactions]].		The Laser Pistol excels primarily with two modes of attack — attacks of opportunity or auto shots. However, the Laser Pistol works best when combined with other weapons or non-combat tools. Laser Pistols are an excellent secondary weapon to attach to your belt in case you run out of ammo, [[Morale#Panicking_and_Berserking\|forced to drop your main weapon]], or want to [[Reaction Training\|train reactions]].

Petrus4: /* Recommendations */

2017-11-02T10:40:33Z

Recommendations

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	== Recommendations ==		== Recommendations ==
			The Laser Pistol has low per-hit damage output, with low accuracy and a very high rate of fire. It is not a sniping weapon, and should ideally be employed against low-armoured targets (Floaters and Sectoids) at near point blank range. Per turn, it is capable of a theoretical point-blank average of 552 (46 x 12 shots) laser damage, before subtracting armour.

	The Laser Pistol excels primarily with two modes of attack — attacks of opportunity or auto shots. However, the Laser Pistol works best when combined with other weapons or non-combat tools. Laser Pistols are an excellent secondary weapon to attach to your belt in case you run out of ammo, [[Morale#Panicking_and_Berserking\|forced to drop your main weapon]], or want to [[Reaction Training\|train reactions]].		The Laser Pistol excels primarily with two modes of attack — attacks of opportunity or auto shots. However, the Laser Pistol works best when combined with other weapons or non-combat tools. Laser Pistols are an excellent secondary weapon to attach to your belt in case you run out of ammo, [[Morale#Panicking_and_Berserking\|forced to drop your main weapon]], or want to [[Reaction Training\|train reactions]].

Jokes Free4Me: /* Stats */ fix ref title ; added note about incorrectness

2015-04-10T13:47:14Z

Stats: fix ref title ; added note about incorrectness

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	== Stats ==		== Stats ==

	{{Ref Open \| title = Pistol}}		{{Ref Open \| title = Laser Pistol}}
	The laser pistol is an effective implementation of new technology. It has the convenience of a pistol with faster and more accurate firing.		The laser pistol is an effective implementation of new technology. It has the convenience of a pistol with faster and more accurate firing.
	{{Ref Close\| source = Enemy Unknown Ufopaedia}}		{{Ref Close\| source = Enemy Unknown Ufopaedia}}
			: '''''Note''' : The Laser Pistol is neither faster nor more accurate than the standard Pistol (only more powerful); nor is it either more accurate or always faster than the Laser Rifle, so it is unclear what the Ufopaedia entry is using as comparison.

	<table><tr><td>[[Image:BIGOBS05.GIF\|left\|64 px]]</td><td>		<table><tr><td>[[Image:BIGOBS05.GIF\|left\|64 px]]</td><td>

Jokes Free4Me: /* Stats */ + Ufopaedia description

2015-04-10T13:40:37Z

Stats: + Ufopaedia description

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	== Stats ==		== Stats ==

			{{Ref Open \| title = Pistol}}
			The laser pistol is an effective implementation of new technology. It has the convenience of a pistol with faster and more accurate firing.
			{{Ref Close\| source = Enemy Unknown Ufopaedia}}

	<table><tr><td>[[Image:BIGOBS05.GIF\|left\|64 px]]</td><td>		<table><tr><td>[[Image:BIGOBS05.GIF\|left\|64 px]]</td><td>
	*Power: 46 Laser		*Power: 46 Laser

Binkyuk: eu2012 link

2014-04-24T09:32:35Z

eu2012 link

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			{{EU2012Version}}
	The Laser Pistol is the first weapon in X-COM's laser weapon series, researched prior to the [[Laser Rifle]]. Like all lasers, the Laser Pistol features an efficient miniature power plant built into the gun that provides limitless firepower for the duration of any ground skirmish.		The Laser Pistol is the first weapon in X-COM's laser weapon series, researched prior to the [[Laser Rifle]]. Like all lasers, the Laser Pistol features an efficient miniature power plant built into the gun that provides limitless firepower for the duration of any ground skirmish.