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The weapons depicted in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]] | : ''For the article that covers weapons seen in the [[Re-imagined Series]], see: [[Weapons in the Re-imagined Series]].'' | ||
The weapons depicted in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]] comprise mainly of laser-based technology and ordnance-like warheads. | |||
The article attempts to explain how they work in relation to current real world technologies, using [[BW:CJ|logical deduction and plausible speculation]] based on evidence presented in the series. | The article attempts to explain how they work in relation to current real world technologies, using [[BW:CJ|logical deduction and plausible speculation]] based on evidence presented in the series. | ||
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== Lasers == | == Lasers == | ||
Laser weapons are a form of [[w:directed-energy weapon|directed-energy weapon]]. Most uses of lasers depicted in the Original Series are, in fact, act more like particle beams, since lasers would be too fast to be seen by the human eye (also they would be invisible to the visible light spectrum). | |||
Laser weapons are a form of [[w:directed-energy weapon|directed-energy weapon]]. Most uses of lasers depicted in the Original Series act more like particle beams, since lasers would be too fast to be seen by the human eye | |||
=== Laser torpedoes === | === Laser torpedoes === | ||
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It is the only time that the weapons are referred to and visual effects look no different than regular lasers depicted during the series on. | It is the only time that the weapons are referred to and visual effects look no different than regular lasers depicted during the series on. | ||
However, even with the nomenclature change, the laser blasts fired from both | However, even with the nomenclature change, the laser blasts fired from both [[Viper (TOS)|Viper]]s and [[Raider (TOS)|Raider]]s tend to explode after a certain range. While probably meant to mirror regular munitions fire from warplane dogfights during conflicts such as [[w:World War II|World War II]], the explosive nature of the munitions suggest something more than lasers. | ||
=== Ravashol pulsar === | === Ravashol pulsar === | ||
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It is somehow modified to be used as an offensive weapon. It is unknown how this is done precisely, since the sheer destructive power of the beam would be contrary to its intended purpose. After all, information transmitted using the pulsar would not be receivable since it would destroy any receiving station meant to capture the signal. | It is somehow modified to be used as an offensive weapon. It is unknown how this is done precisely, since the sheer destructive power of the beam would be contrary to its intended purpose. After all, information transmitted using the pulsar would not be receivable since it would destroy any receiving station meant to capture the signal. | ||
In addition, the beam is seen exploding after near misses with the ships of the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]], which means that it is not so much a laser as it is a particle weapon | In addition, the beam is seen exploding after near misses with the ships of the [[The Fleet (TOS)|Fleet]], which means that it is not so much a laser as it is a particle weapon ([[Gun on Ice Planet Zero]]). | ||
=== Hand held laser guns === | === Hand held laser guns === | ||
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In the beginning of the series, fire from a laser pistol or Cylon [[laser rifle]] is seen with only a flash from the muzzle of the weapon and the spark of the energy bolt that hits the target. The actual emission is invisible to the naked eye. | In the beginning of the series, fire from a laser pistol or Cylon [[laser rifle]] is seen with only a flash from the muzzle of the weapon and the spark of the energy bolt that hits the target. The actual emission is invisible to the naked eye. | ||
The [[Centurion (TOS)|Centurion]]s wear [[w:mirro|mirro]]red body armor over most of their body. Since mirrors can absorb most laser energy without being damaged, it is likely that the armor is mirrored for the purposes of protecting the Centurions from laser damage | The [[Centurion (TOS)|Centurion]]s wear [[w:mirro|mirro]]red body armor over most of their body. Since mirrors can absorb most laser energy without being damaged, it is likely that the armor is mirrored for the purposes of protecting the Centurions from laser damage. | ||
== Ordinance == | |||
Explosives made from volatile materials are also seen in the series; most explosive devices seen in the series tend to be handheld, like [[hand mines]], while the only major payload heard of is the [[pluton bomb]]. | |||
Explosives made from volatile materials are also seen in the series; most explosive devices seen in the series tend to be handheld, like [[hand | |||
=== Nuclear devices === | === Nuclear devices === | ||
The people of [[Terra]] had developed [[w:nuclear warhead|nuclear | The people of [[Terra]] had developed [[w:nuclear warhead|nuclear ordinance]]; such technology was known to the Colonials, but was not in use during their flight from the Colonies ([[Experiment in Terra]]). | ||
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