Editing Laser rifle

[[File:PartyCrashers.jpg|thumb|A Centurion's weapon of choice is the laser rifle.]]

'''Laser rifles''' are larger weapons in both the Colonials and the [[Cylon (TOS)|Cylon]]s arsenals, although they are more commonly used by [[Centurion (TOS)|Centurion]]s.

== Cylon version ==

The version used by the Cylons is wielded by Centurions and is capable of operating in all types of conditions, including cold {{OS|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I}} and damp {{OS|The Young Lords}} conditions.

The notable differences between this and the Colonial version is the circular muzzle, in addition to a small, jagged {{Inlineref|bayonet}} made from a clear material.

=== Tie-in Material Information === 
* ''According to ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'' (a non-canonical piece of merchandise published in 1979):'' 
: Cylon lasers are large and powerful. <ref>{{cite book|last=Kraus|first=Bruce|year=1979|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]|pages=38}}</ref>

=== In the separate continuity ===
{{separate continuity|universe=TOS|cont=Dynamite Comics|type=line}}
[[File:BSG Vol 1 - Freg Bayonets a Cylon Centurion's Head.png|alt=During a fierce offense by the Maytorians, Freg uses a stolen Cylon laser rifle's bayonet against a Centurion's head (Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 1 #3).|left|thumb|During a fierce offense by the [[Maytoria]]ns, [[Freg]] uses a stolen {{alt|Cylons|TOS-DE|Cylon}} [[laser rifle]]'s bayonet against a {{alt|Centurion|TOS-DE}}'s head {{comics|vol1|3}}.]]
In close-quarters combat, Cylons will use rifle bayonets against their targets, even if it would be easier to kill them by simply firing at point-blank range to already prone targets {{Comics|comic1=vol1|issue1=1|issue2=4|comic2=vol1}}. This may suggest tactics that hew more towards personal predilections than tactical expediency. 

While these bayonets are effective against humans, they are also effective at penetrating through Cylon armor {{Comics|vol1|2|4}}.{{clear}}
== Colonial version ==

[[File:Colonial laser rifle.jpg|thumb|An [[Eastern Alliance]] enforcer wields a confiscated Colonial laser rifle.]]

The Colonial versions of these rifles do not appear to be commonly used by [[Colonial Warrior]]s, although they are kept aboard the [[Prison Barge]].

The notable difference is the the large crystal at the muzzle-end of the rifle, in addition to a sequential light at the side of the weapon, apparently indicating power ([[Baltar's Escape]]).

== External links ==

* [http://www.geocities.ws/sjpaxton/rifle.html Article on the Colonial laser rifle with pictures of the original prop at Battlestar Zone]
* [http://www.geocities.ws/sjpaxton/interior.html Article on the interior electronics of the Colonial laser rifle prop at Battlestar Zone]

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