Type III-C Phaser
A phaser rifle (often referred to as a Type III-C Phaser) is a rifle variation of the standard phaser used by the Federation. it is primarily used by Starfleet Marines
25th century phaser rifles have sixteen power settings, fully-autonomous recharge capability, multiple-target acquisition, and gyro-stabilization.
The weapon fires blue pulses of concentrated energy at its target and was capable of multiple settings. The observed power settings range from stun, to kill, to a high-power kill setting capable of blasting a perfectly symmetrical hole over an inch in diameter through a human torso.
Power levels could be changed by manipulating either manually or through the up-link to the Pallus Helmet. Rotating the power level selector forward / away from the user appears to increase the power level.
The weapon features a tubular stock, vertical fore-grip, and a multifunction scope that can be retracted into the body of the weapon. There may also be a sniper variant, though it is unclear whether or not the sniper / designated marksman version is a distinct weapon system or a Type III-C phase-rifle with a retractable barrel or separate barrel attachment.
History
With the threat of the Borg, the United Federation of Planets set out to create and even more powerful and resilient Phaser weapon that could be utilized by Heavy Troops. The Type III-C was developed to meet those needs.
The weapon underwent extensive battlefield testing and deployment during the Federation Civil War where it was utilized by both sides.
The Marine Rifle differs from the standard Mark-3b in several ways. The integral taccorder unit gives greater tactical advantage to a marine than a normal rifle with its targeting capabilities- the taccorder can be adjusted to various settings making it 'identify' various power, life or communications signals.
This makes it possible to detect/suppress enemies that are not yet visible. The design follows principles of the marine pistol. The III-C was specifically reinforced to allow a Marine to use it as weapon against an assailant wielding a Bat'leth or similar weaponry in close quarters, without damaging it. This is another factor in the III-C being heavier than similar Starfleet Rifles.
Statistical Information
- Length: 30 in or 76.2cm
- Weight: 9.9 lbs or 4.5 kg
- Total energy reserve: 12x10^8 megajoules in hotswappable sarium-krellide pack.
- Power settings: 1-16 operatable by press buttons on the control panel, or with Pallas Helmet.
Structure
- Beam control assembly
- Discharge crystal
- Emission aperture
- Energy cell
- Intergrated Taccorder (Tactical Tricorder)
- Power pack
- Prefire chamber
- Rapid nadion pulse
- Safety interlock
- Sight
