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[[ | [[Image: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. | '''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. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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=== In the separate continuity === | === In the separate continuity === | ||
{{separate continuity|universe=TOS|cont=Dynamite Comics|type=line}} | {{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}}.]] | [[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| | 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|vol1|1}}, {{Comics|vol1|4|short=Y}}). This may suggest tactics that hew more towards personal predilictions than tactical expediency. | ||
While these bayonets are effective against humans, they are also effective at penetrating through Cylon armor {{Comics|vol1|2|4}}.{{clear}} | While these bayonets are effective against humans, they are also effective at penetrating through Cylon armor ({{Comics|vol1|2}}—{{Comics|vol1|4|short=Y}}).{{clear}} | ||
== Colonial version == | == Colonial version == | ||
[[ | [[Image: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 Colonial versions of these rifles do not appear to be commonly used by [[Colonial Warrior]]s, although they are kept aboard the [[Prison Barge]]. | ||
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* [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/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] | * [http://www.geocities.ws/sjpaxton/interior.html Article on the interior electronics of the Colonial laser rifle prop at Battlestar Zone] | ||
[[Category: A to Z]] | [[Category: A to Z]] | ||
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[[Category: Weapons]] | [[Category: Weapons]] | ||
[[Category: TOS]] | [[Category: TOS]] | ||