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| − | The [[Xindi-Reptilian]] '''biorifle''' [[weapon]] was an example of [[biotechnology]], a [[rifle]]-type [[energy]] weapon. The [[power cell]] was [[Unnamed non-humanoids (22nd century)#Xindi Biorifle lifeform|a lifeform]] which resembled an [[eel]]. Its [[neural pathway]]s modulated the rifle's power output; [[Doctor]] [[Phlox]] considered it the most sophisticated example of biomechanical engineering he had ever seen. If the organism was removed from the weapon, a new one grew almost immediately to replace it, making it very difficult to disarm such a weapon. The organism could be killed with a sustained burst of [[delta radiation]]. [[Omicron radiation]], however, caused the organism to thrive. ({{ENT|The Shipment}}) |
+ | The [[Xindi-Reptilian]] '''biorifle''' [[weapon]] was an example of [[biotechnology]], a [[rifle]]-type [[energy]] weapon. The [[power cell]] was [[Unnamed non-humanoids (22nd century)#Xindi Biorifle lifeform|a lifeform]] which resembled an [[eel]]. Its [[neural pathway]]s modulated the rifle's power output; [[Doctor]] [[Phlox]] considered it the most sophisticated example of biomechanical engineering he had ever seen. If the organism was removed from the weapon, a new one grew almost immediately to replace it, making it very difficult to disarm such a weapon. The organism could be killed with a sustained burst of [[delta radiation]]. [[Omicron radiation]], however, caused the organism to thrive. The biorifles worked on a rotating modulation that self-destructed when accessed by other species. ({{ENT|The Shipment}}) |
{{bginfo|This form of rifle was designed by junior illustrator [[Berndt Heidemann]]. ({{e|Countdown}} [[text commentary]], [[ENT Season 3 DVD]]) He stated of the weapon, "''They [the producers] said it's gotta be something ''alien''–we don't want your typical handle/clip/trigger. And they wanted a rifle with something organic with it–they wanted to add that part of the [[Xindi]], as if they utilized some organics in their technology. It has the flip-top, the whole front comes off, the front slides forward–this was definitely more than your usual gun. And [[Brannon Braga|Brannon [Braga]]] really liked {{w|H. R. Giger|H.R. Giger}}'s art, and he wanted some Giger-esque things on it.''" ({{STC|149}}, p. 54)}} |
{{bginfo|This form of rifle was designed by junior illustrator [[Berndt Heidemann]]. ({{e|Countdown}} [[text commentary]], [[ENT Season 3 DVD]]) He stated of the weapon, "''They [the producers] said it's gotta be something ''alien''–we don't want your typical handle/clip/trigger. And they wanted a rifle with something organic with it–they wanted to add that part of the [[Xindi]], as if they utilized some organics in their technology. It has the flip-top, the whole front comes off, the front slides forward–this was definitely more than your usual gun. And [[Brannon Braga|Brannon [Braga]]] really liked {{w|H. R. Giger|H.R. Giger}}'s art, and he wanted some Giger-esque things on it.''" ({{STC|149}}, p. 54)}} |
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Revision as of 02:45, 31 August 2013
The Xindi-Reptilian biorifle
Biological component of a biorifle
The Xindi-Reptilian biorifle weapon was an example of biotechnology, a rifle-type energy weapon. The power cell was a lifeform which resembled an eel. Its neural pathways modulated the rifle's power output; Doctor Phlox considered it the most sophisticated example of biomechanical engineering he had ever seen. If the organism was removed from the weapon, a new one grew almost immediately to replace it, making it very difficult to disarm such a weapon. The organism could be killed with a sustained burst of delta radiation. Omicron radiation, however, caused the organism to thrive. The biorifles worked on a rotating modulation that self-destructed when accessed by other species. (ENT: "The Shipment")
This form of rifle was designed by junior illustrator Berndt Heidemann. ("Countdown" text commentary, ENT Season 3 DVD) He stated of the weapon, "They [the producers] said it's gotta be something alien–we don't want your typical handle/clip/trigger. And they wanted a rifle with something organic with it–they wanted to add that part of the Xindi, as if they utilized some organics in their technology. It has the flip-top, the whole front comes off, the front slides forward–this was definitely more than your usual gun. And Brannon [Braga] really liked H.R. Giger's art, and he wanted some Giger-esque things on it." (Star Trek: Communicator issue 149, p. 54)