Laser rifle - Revision history

Joe Beaudoin Jr. at 21:29, 19 September 2025

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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.

			=== 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 ===		=== 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\|vol1\|1~~}}, {{Comics\|vol1~~\|4\|~~short~~=Y}}). This may suggest tactics that hew more towards personal ~~predilictions~~ than tactical expediency.		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~~}}—{{Comics\|vol1~~\|4~~\|short=Y~~}}).{{clear}}		While these bayonets are effective against humans, they are also effective at penetrating through Cylon armor {{Comics\|vol1\|2\|4}}.{{clear}}
	== Colonial version ==		== Colonial version ==

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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]

			==References==

			{{reflist}}

	[[Category: A to Z]]		[[Category: A to Z]]
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	[[Category: Weapons]]		[[Category: Weapons]]
	[[Category: TOS]]		[[Category: TOS]]
			{{indicator\|TOS}}

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "[[Image:" to "[[File:"

2025-02-03T01:05:47Z

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	[[~~Image~~:PartyCrashers.jpg\|thumb\|A Centurion's weapon of choice is the 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.		'''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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	== Colonial version ==		== Colonial version ==

	[[~~Image~~:Colonial laser rifle.jpg\|thumb\|An [[Eastern Alliance]] enforcer wields a confiscated Colonial laser rifle.]]		[[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 Colonial versions of these rifles do not appear to be commonly used by [[Colonial Warrior]]s, although they are kept aboard the [[Prison Barge]].

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* Cylon version */ rm a clear

2021-10-29T00:21:42Z

Cylon version: rm a clear

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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.
	~~{{clear}}~~

	=== 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}}

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: added some sepcon content in its own sectioned category

2021-10-29T00:21:04Z

added some sepcon content in its own sectioned category

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	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 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 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.
	{{clear}}		{{clear}}

			=== 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\|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}}—{{Comics\|vol1\|4\|short=Y}}).{{clear}}
	== Colonial version ==		== Colonial version ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* External links */ updating old Geocities links

2021-10-27T17:16:13Z

External links: updating old Geocities links

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	== External links ==		== External links ==

	* [http://www.geocities.~~com~~/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.~~com~~/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]]

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "
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2020-09-20T07:28:22Z

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

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "(Baltar's Escape)" to "{{OS|Baltar's Escape}}"

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	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]].

	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~~]])~~.		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 {{OS\|Baltar's Escape}}.

	== External links ==		== External links ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "(The Young Lords)" to "{{OS|The Young Lords}}"

2020-09-07T22:19:07Z

Text replacement - "(The Young Lords)" to "{{OS|The Young Lords}}"

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	== Cylon version ==		== 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 ~~([[~~The Young Lords~~]])~~ conditions.		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 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 bayonet made from a clear material.

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "(The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I)" to "{{OS|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I}}"

2020-09-07T22:04:16Z

Text replacement - "(The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I)" to "{{OS|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I}}"

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	== Cylon version ==		== Cylon version ==

	The version used by the Cylons is wielded by Centurions and is capable of operating in all types of conditions, including cold ~~([[~~The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I~~]])~~ and damp ([[The Young Lords]]) conditions.		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 ([[The Young Lords]]) conditions.

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

Steelviper: + break to keep colonial version separate

2007-10-27T23:02:30Z

+ break to keep colonial version separate

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	The notable differences between this and the Colonial version is the circular muzzle, in addition to a small, jagged 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 bayonet made from a clear material.
			<div style="clear:both;"></div>
	== Colonial version ==		== Colonial version ==