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	Chemical-based weaponry uses chemical reactions of ignitable materials to propel projectiles. The denizens of [[Serenity]], an [[agron colony]] on [[Sectar (planet)\|Sectar]], make use of such weapons to defend themselves against [[Boray]] raiders {{OS\|The Magnificent Warriors}}.		Chemical-based weaponry uses chemical reactions of ignitable materials to propel projectiles. The denizens of [[Serenity]], an [[agron colony]] on [[Sectar (planet)\|Sectar]], make use of such weapons to defend themselves against [[Boray]] raiders {{OS\|The Magnificent Warriors}}.

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	[[File:TOS - The Magnificent Warriors - ~~Bogan~~ and Duggy with Farnes Before the Borays Arrive.jpg\|thumb\|[[Sire]] [[~~Bogan~~]] and [[Duggy]] with Constable [[Farnes]] as he checks his rifle before facing the [[Borays]] in [[Serenity]] {{OS\|The Magnificent Warriors}}.]]		[[File:TOS - The Magnificent Warriors - Bogon and Duggy with Farnes Before the Borays Arrive.jpg\|thumb\|[[Sire]] [[Bogon]] and [[Duggy]] with Constable [[Farnes]] as he checks his rifle before facing the [[Borays]] in [[Serenity]] {{OS\|The Magnificent Warriors}}.]]

	Chemical-based weaponry uses chemical reactions of ignitable materials to propel projectiles. The denizens of [[Serenity]], an [[agron colony]] on [[Sectar (planet)\|Sectar]], make use of such weapons to defend themselves against [[Boray]] raiders {{OS\|The Magnificent Warriors}}.		Chemical-based weaponry uses chemical reactions of ignitable materials to propel projectiles. The denizens of [[Serenity]], an [[agron colony]] on [[Sectar (planet)\|Sectar]], make use of such weapons to defend themselves against [[Boray]] raiders {{OS\|The Magnificent Warriors}}.

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	{{disline\|For the article that covers weapons seen in the [[Re-imagined Series]], see: [[Weapons in the Re-imagined Series]].}}		{{disline\|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]] and, to a lesser extent its disowned spin-off [[Galactica 1980\|''Galactica 1980'']], comprise mainly of laser-based technology and ordnance-like warheads.		The weapons depicted in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]] and, to a lesser extent its disowned spin-off [[Galactica 1980\|''Galactica 1980'']], comprise mainly of laser-based technology and ordnance-like warheads.
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	== Projectile Weapons ==		== Projectile Weapons ==

	In their flight from the Cylon tyranny, the Fleet's Warriors happen upon disconnected human settlements, notably [[Equellus]] and [[Sectar (planet)\|Sectar]], use hand-held projectile weaponry.		In their flight from the Cylon tyranny, the Fleet's Warriors happen upon disconnected human settlements, notably [[Equellus]] and [[Sectar (planet)\|Sectar]], use hand-held projectile weaponry.

	=== Pneumatic-based ===		=== Pneumatic-based ===

	Pneumatic-based weaponry, referred to as the [[numo]] on [[Equellus]], uses air to propel projectiles. This type of weaponry is unable to pierce armor of [[Centurion (TOS)\|Cylon Centurions]], such as [[Red-Eye]], in one-on-one altercations {{OS\|The Lost Warrior}}.		Pneumatic-based weaponry, referred to as the [[numo]] on [[Equellus]], uses air to propel projectiles. This type of weaponry is unable to pierce armor of [[Centurion (TOS)\|Cylon Centurions]], such as [[Red-Eye]], in one-on-one altercations {{OS\|The Lost Warrior}}.

	=== Chemical-based ===		=== Chemical-based ===

	[[File:TOS - The Magnificent Warriors - Bogan and Duggy with Farnes Before the Borays Arrive.jpg\|thumb\|[[Sire]] [[Bogan]] and [[Duggy]] with Constable [[Farnes]] as he checks his rifle before facing the [[Borays]] in [[Serenity]] {{OS\|The Magnificent Warriors}}.]]		[[File:TOS - The Magnificent Warriors - Bogan and Duggy with Farnes Before the Borays Arrive.jpg\|thumb\|[[Sire]] [[Bogan]] and [[Duggy]] with Constable [[Farnes]] as he checks his rifle before facing the [[Borays]] in [[Serenity]] {{OS\|The Magnificent Warriors}}.]]

	Chemical-based weaponry uses chemical reactions of ignitable materials to propel projectiles. The denizens of [[Serenity]], an [[agron colony]] on [[Sectar (planet)\|Sectar]], make use of such weapons to defend themselves against [[Boray]] raiders {{OS\|The Magnificent Warriors}}.		Chemical-based weaponry uses chemical reactions of ignitable materials to propel projectiles. The denizens of [[Serenity]], an [[agron colony]] on [[Sectar (planet)\|Sectar]], make use of such weapons to defend themselves against [[Boray]] raiders {{OS\|The Magnificent Warriors}}.

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	The people of [[Terra]] had developed [[w:nuclear warhead\|nuclear ordnance]]; such technology was known to the Colonials, but was not in use during their flight from the Colonies {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.		The people of [[Terra]] had developed [[w:nuclear warhead\|nuclear ordnance]]; such technology was known to the Colonials, but was not in use during their flight from the Colonies {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.

			== Tie-in Material Information ==

			* ''According to ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'' (a non-canonical piece of merchandise published in 1979):''

			: Among humans, only [[Colonial Warrior\|Colonial Warriors]] carry [[Laser pistol\|laser pistols]], while [[Laser rifle\|Cylon lasers]] are large and powerful. <ref>{{cite book\|last=Kraus\|first=Bruce\|authorlink=\|authorlinkurl=\|coauthors=\|year=1979\|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]\|publisher=\|location=\|id=\|pages=38}}</ref> High-energy turbo-lasers are the main Viper weapon, with one hit capable of destroying a Cylon [[Raider (TOS)\|Raider]] and a full payload correctly targeted able to inflict severe damage on a [[Basestar (TOS)\|Baseship]]. <ref>{{cite book\|last=Kraus\|first=Bruce\|authorlink=\|authorlinkurl=\|coauthors=\|year=1979\|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]\|publisher=\|location=\|id=\|pages=56}}</ref> Cylon Baseships, along with Raiders, are equipped with nutron-cased laser torpedoes launched to destroy human battlestars. <ref>{{cite book\|last=Kraus\|first=Bruce\|authorlink=\|authorlinkurl=\|coauthors=\|year=1979\|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]\|publisher=\|location=\|id=\|pages=17}}</ref><ref>{{cite book\|last=Kraus\|first=Bruce\|authorlink=\|authorlinkurl=\|coauthors=\|year=1979\|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]\|publisher=\|location=\|id=\|pages=48}}</ref>

			== References ==

			{{Reflist}}

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	=== Battlestar lasers ===		=== Battlestar lasers ===

	[[~~Image~~:Laser shield.jpg\|thumb\|''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' uses her laser weapons to create a shield over [[Terra]] to intercept and destroy nuclear missiles.]]		[[File:Laser shield.jpg\|thumb\|''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' uses her laser weapons to create a shield over [[Terra]] to intercept and destroy nuclear missiles.]]

	Lasers of a [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] tend to act similarly to the "[[#laser torpedoes\|laser torpedoes]]" of a Viper.		Lasers of a [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] tend to act similarly to the "[[#laser torpedoes\|laser torpedoes]]" of a Viper.

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	The weapons depicted in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]] comprise mainly of laser-based technology and ordnance-like warheads.
			The weapons depicted in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]] and, to a lesser extent its disowned spin-off [[Galactica 1980\|''Galactica 1980'']], 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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	In at least one divergent example, however, ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' is able to use their lasers as a form of shield to prevent missiles from striking a [[Terra\|planetary surface]] {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.		In at least one divergent example, however, ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' is able to use their lasers as a form of shield to prevent missiles from striking a [[Terra\|planetary surface]] {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.

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			== Projectile Weapons ==
			In their flight from the Cylon tyranny, the Fleet's Warriors happen upon disconnected human settlements, notably [[Equellus]] and [[Sectar (planet)\|Sectar]], use hand-held projectile weaponry.

			=== Pneumatic-based ===
			Pneumatic-based weaponry, referred to as the [[numo]] on [[Equellus]], uses air to propel projectiles. This type of weaponry is unable to pierce armor of [[Centurion (TOS)\|Cylon Centurions]], such as [[Red-Eye]], in one-on-one altercations {{OS\|The Lost Warrior}}.

			=== Chemical-based ===
			[[File:TOS - The Magnificent Warriors - Bogan and Duggy with Farnes Before the Borays Arrive.jpg\|thumb\|[[Sire]] [[Bogan]] and [[Duggy]] with Constable [[Farnes]] as he checks his rifle before facing the [[Borays]] in [[Serenity]] {{OS\|The Magnificent Warriors}}.]]
			Chemical-based weaponry uses chemical reactions of ignitable materials to propel projectiles. The denizens of [[Serenity]], an [[agron colony]] on [[Sectar (planet)\|Sectar]], make use of such weapons to defend themselves against [[Boray]] raiders {{OS\|The Magnificent Warriors}}.

			In the disowned spin-off ''[[Galactica 1980]]'', the denizens of [[Earth (1980)\|Earth]] made use of projectile weapons. [[Galactican\|Galacticans]] Captain [[Troy (1980)\|Troy]] and Lieutenant [[Dillon]] acquire weapons from German soldiers during World War II in their pursuit of [[Xaviar]] {{G80\|Galactica Discovers Earth, Part II}}, while later often encounter Earthlings in 1980 CE with such weapons during their missions including, but not limited to, being held hostage by Cuban terrorists aboard an aircraft bound for [[New York]] {{G80\|The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I}}.

	== Ordnance ==		== Ordnance ==

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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 ~~[[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.		However, even with the nomenclature change, the laser blasts fired from both {{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 {{OS\|Gun on Ice Planet Zero}}		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 {{OS\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero}}

	=== Hand held laser guns ===		=== Hand held laser guns ===

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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 ~~([[~~Gun on Ice Planet Zero~~]]).~~		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 {{OS\|Gun on Ice Planet Zero}}

	=== Hand held laser guns ===		=== Hand held laser guns ===

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	~~: ''~~For the article that covers weapons seen in the [[Re-imagined Series]], see: [[Weapons in the Re-imagined Series]].''		{{disline\|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 weapons depicted in the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]] comprise mainly of laser-based technology and ordnance-like warheads.

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	=== Battlestar lasers ===		=== Battlestar lasers ===

	[[Image:Laser shield.jpg\|thumb\|''~~[[Galactica (~~TOS)\|Galactica]]'' uses her laser weapons to create a shield over [[Terra]] to intercept and destroy nuclear missiles.]]		[[Image:Laser shield.jpg\|thumb\|''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' uses her laser weapons to create a shield over [[Terra]] to intercept and destroy nuclear missiles.]]

	Lasers of a [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] tend to act similarly to the "[[#laser torpedoes\|laser torpedoes]]" of a Viper.		Lasers of a [[battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] tend to act similarly to the "[[#laser torpedoes\|laser torpedoes]]" of a Viper.

	In at least one divergent example, however, ''~~[[Galactica (~~TOS)\|Galactica]]'' is able to use their lasers as a form of shield to prevent missiles from striking a [[Terra\|planetary surface]] {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.		In at least one divergent example, however, ''{{TOS\|Galactica}}'' is able to use their lasers as a form of shield to prevent missiles from striking a [[Terra\|planetary surface]] {{OS\|Experiment in Terra}}.

	== Ordnance ==		== Ordnance ==