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[[File:EM-33 plasma pistol, Broken Bow.jpg|thumb|A Starfleet issue EM pistol]] |
[[File:EM-33 plasma pistol, Broken Bow.jpg|thumb|A Starfleet issue EM pistol]] |
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+ | The '''EM pistol''' or '''EM-33''' was the standard issue [[EM weapon]] used by [[Earth]]'s [[Starfleet]] officers and the [[Earth Cargo Service]] personnel during the mid-[[22nd century]]. |
| − | While most Starfleet officers had only received training in the use of EM weapons, by [[2151]], the EM-33 fell out of use aboard Starfleet vessels in favor of the [[phase pistol]]. ({{ENT|Broken Bow}}) |
+ | While most Starfleet officers had only received training in the use of EM weapons, by [[2151]], the EM-33 fell out of use aboard Starfleet vessels in favor of the [[phase pistol]]. ({{ENT|Broken Bow}}) One of the disadvantages of the EM-33 was the need to compensate for particle drift, making the transition to the next generation, point-and-shoot phased pulse weapons difficult for some Starfleet personnel. ({{ENT|Sleeping Dogs}}) |
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| − | One of the disadvantages of the EM-33 was the need to compensate for particle drift, making the transition to the next generation, point-and-shoot phased pulse weapons difficult for some Starfleet personnel. ({{ENT|Sleeping Dogs}}) |
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The model also remained in use aboard [[Earth Cargo Authority]] vessels like the {{ECS|Fortunate}}. ({{ENT|Fortunate Son}}) |
The model also remained in use aboard [[Earth Cargo Authority]] vessels like the {{ECS|Fortunate}}. ({{ENT|Fortunate Son}}) |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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| + | According to the script of "Broken Bow", the pistol was a plasma pistol and the ammunition it fired were [[plasma bullet]]s, [http://www.st-minutiae.com/academy/literature329/ent001.txt] as the effect was also identified on screen in {{ENT|Shadows of P'Jem}}. In his joint "Broken Bow" [[audio commentary]] with [[Rick Berman]], [[Brannon Braga]] stated that the weapon was a [[pulse gun]] and that he always thought that they looked better than the Starfleet [[phase pistol]]s designed for the series and wished they would have stuck with the pulse guns through the series. |
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| − | * The [[studio model]] of this weapon was designed by [[Craig Binkley]] and [[Jim Martin]]. [http://www.trekpropzone.com/phaserhistory.htm] According to Binkley it was roughly based on the Israeli "Desert Eagle" handgun. [http://www.phasers.net/2150/em33.htm] |
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| + | These props were in fact later re-used to represent the MACO phase pistols and an alien pistol weapon in the [[ENT Season 2|second season]] episode {{e|Canamar}}. The [[particle rifle|MACO particle rifle]] appeared to be a rifle version of this pistol prop based on its appearance, as it incorporated a similar barrel and fired similar energy discharges. The MACO pistols were identified as phase pistols that fire [[phase pulse]]s in {{ENT|United}}. |
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| − | *In his joint "Broken Bow" episode commentary with [[Rick Berman]], [[Brannon Braga]] stated that he preferred the EM-33 weapon to the phase pistol. There is, however, some confusion as to whether or not the weapon was replaced as a plot device or due to studio pressure to add more familiar, [[phaser]]-like elements to ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]''. |
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| − | + | While the EM-33 pistols seen in "Broken Bow" were grey with black highlights, the pistols seen on the ''Fortunate'' were black with grey highlights. The [[studio model]] of this weapon was designed by [[Craig Binkley]] and [[Jim Martin]]. [http://www.trekpropzone.com/phaserhistory.htm] According to Binkley it was roughly based on the Israeli "Desert Eagle" handgun. [http://www.phasers.net/2150/em33.htm] |
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| − | *The EM-33 was used in the [[ENT Season 2|second season]] episode {{e|Canamar}} as an alien weapon. There is no reasonable explanation for the appearance of the weapon in alien hands and must be considered a production error. |
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| − | *The [[phase rifle]], while in name relating more to the phase pistol, seems to be more closely tied to the EM-33 in that its appearance incorporates a similar barrel and that it fires pulses rather than beams. |
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== External link == |
== External link == |
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*[http://www.phasers.net/2150/em33.htm EM pistol] at [http://www.phasers.net Phasers.net] |
*[http://www.phasers.net/2150/em33.htm EM pistol] at [http://www.phasers.net Phasers.net] |
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Revision as of 20:38, 11 June 2012
A Starfleet issue EM pistol
The EM pistol or EM-33 was the standard issue EM weapon used by Earth's Starfleet officers and the Earth Cargo Service personnel during the mid-22nd century.
While most Starfleet officers had only received training in the use of EM weapons, by 2151, the EM-33 fell out of use aboard Starfleet vessels in favor of the phase pistol. (ENT: "Broken Bow") One of the disadvantages of the EM-33 was the need to compensate for particle drift, making the transition to the next generation, point-and-shoot phased pulse weapons difficult for some Starfleet personnel. (ENT: "Sleeping Dogs")
The model also remained in use aboard Earth Cargo Authority vessels like the ECS Fortunate. (ENT: "Fortunate Son")
Background
According to the script of "Broken Bow", the pistol was a plasma pistol and the ammunition it fired were plasma bullets, [1] as the effect was also identified on screen in ENT: "Shadows of P'Jem". In his joint "Broken Bow" audio commentary with Rick Berman, Brannon Braga stated that the weapon was a pulse gun and that he always thought that they looked better than the Starfleet phase pistols designed for the series and wished they would have stuck with the pulse guns through the series.
These props were in fact later re-used to represent the MACO phase pistols and an alien pistol weapon in the second season episode "Canamar". The MACO particle rifle appeared to be a rifle version of this pistol prop based on its appearance, as it incorporated a similar barrel and fired similar energy discharges. The MACO pistols were identified as phase pistols that fire phase pulses in ENT: "United".
While the EM-33 pistols seen in "Broken Bow" were grey with black highlights, the pistols seen on the Fortunate were black with grey highlights. The studio model of this weapon was designed by Craig Binkley and Jim Martin. [2] According to Binkley it was roughly based on the Israeli "Desert Eagle" handgun. [3]