Fallout New Vegas Laser Rifle
A powerful laser rifle. Features a custom iron-sight model, custom yellow laser effects and custom textures. How to Install: - Unpack the.bsa and.esp files into the 'FalloutNewVegas/Data' folder. Activate it from the launcher and play. Gun location: The AER10 is located next to the REPCONN.
| For an overview of laser rifle models in the Fallout series of games, see laser rifle. |
Laser rifle
Requirements
skill
strength req.
Attack statistics
| 22 | x1.5 |
| AP | |
|---|---|
| 3.1 () | 18 |
| projectiles | spread |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.025 |
Ammo & Reloading
ammo type
| 1 | 24 |
| ammo cap. | |
|---|---|
| 24 | 2.5 () |
| weight | value | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 |
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item HP
repair
Perk effects
The AER9 laser rifle is a weapon in Fallout: New Vegas.
BackgroundEdit
The AER9 was actually not the top laser rifle in service at the time of the Great War. The model line went up to the state-of-the-art AER12, which saw service in a handful of specialty units. The reason that the AER9 is much more commonly found is that it was much sturdier and more reliable than the models that followed.[1] A new model, the AER14, was in development prior to the war, with at least one working prototype surviving in Vault 22.
The AER9 features a titanium housed crystal array which proved to withstand long years of exposure to the elements much better than the gold alloy housing of the later models. As a result, the crystal arrays stayed focused within operating parameters, rather than falling completely out of focus like the newer models.[1] Power is drawn from microfusion cells and processed through a wave/particle diverter manufactured by General Atomics International. The diverters are protected by a carbon-fiber housing, preventing frequent malfunction, but when a diverter fails the weapon becomes unusable.[2]
As with all energy weapons, the AER9 can suffer from poor performance if not properly maintained. The crystal arrays and non-mechanical components are delicate and if not properly serviced can lead to a loss of beam intensity, overheating, and energy regulation failure.[1]
CharacteristicsEdit
The laser rifle has no iron sights, but compensates with excellent zoom. It can be upgraded with a scope, making it less effective in close quarters, but thanks to its good accuracy, it can be used as a medium to long-range weapon. The laser rifle makes a decent starting weapon, but with all mods it is extremely powerful, even at high levels.
DurabilityEdit
The laser rifle can fire a total of about 620 times using standard cells, the equivalent of 26 reloads, from full condition before breaking.
| Ammunition type | Durability | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | Reloads | |
| Standard | 620 | 26 |
| Bulk | 731 | 31 |
| Optimized | 564 | 24 |
| Over charge | 412 | 18 |
| Max charge | 245 | 11 |
ModificationsEdit
- Laser rifle focus optics - Adds +3 damage
- Laser rifle scope - Adds a long range scope with 3.5x magnification
- Laser rifle beam splitter - Causes to fire two grouped beams per shot, with greater total power than a single beam
VariantsEdit
- Van Graff laser rifle - A special version of laser rifle given by the Van Graffs during the quest Birds of a Feather.
- AER14 prototype - The unique version of the laser rifle in Fallout: New Vegas.
| The following is based on developer test content cut from Fallout: New Vegas and has not been confirmed by canon sources. |
- The Disintegrator - A cut version of the laser rifle that deals a very large amount of damage per shot.
| End of information based on developer test content cut from Fallout: New Vegas. |
ComparisonEdit
| Legend | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - Weapon name (melee or unarmed) | - Attacks in V.A.T.S. | |||
| - Weapon name (gun, energy or explosive) | - Action point cost | |||
| - Damage per attack (damage per projectile) | - Damage per action point | |||
| - Damage per second | - Weapon spread | |||
| - Area of effect damage | - Magazine capacity (shots per reload) | |||
| - Effect damage & duration | - Durability (number of attacks before breaking) | |||
| - Bonus effects | - Weight | |||
| - Attacks per second | - Value in caps | |||
| - Critical chance % multiplier | - Value to weight ratio | |||
| - Critical damage | - Skill required | |||
| - Critical effect damage & duration | - Strength required | |||
| - With all mods attached | ||||
| Laser rifle | 22 | 67.8 | 3.08 | x1.5 | 22 | 18 | 1.2 | 0.025 | 24 | 620 | 8 | 800 | 100 | 25 | 3 |
| Laser rifle | 31.6 (15.8x2) | 97.4 | 3.08 | x1.5 | 22 | 18 | 1.8 | 0.025 | 24 | 620 | 8 | 3200 | 400 | 25 | 3 |
| AER14 prototype | 35 | 105 | 3 | x2 | 35 | 20 | 1.8 | 0.0225 | 24(12) | 495 | 8.5 | 2200 | 258.8 | 25 | 3 |
| Van Graff laser rifle | 15 | 46.2 | 3.08 | x1.5 | 15 | 18 | 0.8 | 0.025 | 24 | 270 | 8 | 800 | 100 | 0 | 3 |
| Tri-beam laser rifle | 66 (22x3) | 180 | 2.73 | x1.5 | 22 | 23 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 24(8) | 245 | 9 | 4800 | 533.3 | 75 | 4 |
| Tri-beam laser rifle | 66 (22x3) | 180 | 2.73 | x1.5 | 22 | 23 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 24(8) | 245 | 9 | 4800 | 533.3 | 75 | 4 |
| Tri-beam laser rifle | 75 (25x3) | 204.5 | 2.73 | x1.5 | 22 | 23 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 48(16) | 495 | 9 | 10600 | 1177.8 | 75 | 4 |
LocationsEdit
- Fiends often carry them.
- Hidden Valley bunker - Torres may sell laser rifles.
- Found on the dead Brotherhood patrols during the Still in the Dark Quest.
- Nipton - Another can be found lying beside a dead wastelander by the small trailer park.
- Nipton house - One can be found inside in the bathtub of one of the houses.
- Silver Rush - Gloria may sell laser rifles, and numerous laser rifles can be stolen from around the store.
- They can often be purchased from Quartermaster Bardon.
- One can be found in a hotel room in Primm.
NotesEdit
- Prior to patch 1.2.0.31x, the laser rifle dealt only 15 points of damage per shot.
- The laser rifle does not have iron sights.
- Due to the fact that it can fire two beams at once by adding a beam splitter, it can score a critical hit for each beam outside of V.A.T.S. This effect allows it to sometimes (with a critical hit for each beam) cause a huge amount of damage (72.6) per shot. On characters focused on critical chance, the effective damage can be higher than 200% against foes on full T-51b power armor (31 DT) compared to the laser rifle without the laser rifle beam splitter.
Behind the scenesEdit
The markings on these rifles as well as their descriptions hint at the types of lasing mediums used in each variant. The 1064 nm wavelength (frequency converted to green, 532 nm) of the AER14 prototype strongly indicates that it is a Nd:YAG (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet) laser while the ~650 nm wavelength of the AER9 laser rifle indicates that it is likely a Ruby, InGaAs or HeNe laser.
SoundsEdit
GalleryEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.01.11.2Citadel terminal entry on the AER9 laser rifle in Fallout 3. [1]
- ↑Research Note - laser rifle, Fort Independence terminal entries. [1]
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Laser rifles are high-tech weapons that emit a concentrated beam of coherent light, with sufficient wattage to do considerable damage. They can be powered by battery packs, fusion cells or cabled power systems, but most models use an internal capacitor, charged with microfusion cells.
BackgroundEdit
Several different models exist, from low power home-made versions to extremely powerful military weapons. As with all energy weapons, laser rifles can suffer from poor performance if not properly maintained. The crystal arrays and non-mechanical components are delicate and if not properly serviced can lead to a loss of beam intensity, overheating, and energy regulation failure. Given that laser weapons were still in their infancy as regular military weapons, parts can be hard to come by in the wasteland. However, their lack of moving parts (aside from the microfusion cell holding latch and trigger mechanism) means they are resilient against extended use.
Apart from rifles, other laser weapons also exist: laser pistols and Gatling lasers.
ModelsEdit
Wattz 2000 laser rifleEdit
The Wattz 2000 laser rifle (also referred to as the Sunbeam laser rifle[1]) uses microfusion cells for more powerful lasers, and an extended barrel for additional range.[2] On page 42 of the March issue of Future Weapons Today, there details the story of a Wattz 2000 laser rifle in the hands of a Marine sniper in Nanjing, China.[3]
- For the modified version of the Wattz 2000 laser rifle found in Fallout 2, see: Laser rifle.
AER9 laser rifleEdit
The AER9 was actually not the top laser rifle in service at the time of the Great War. The model line went up to the state-of-the-art AER12, which saw service in a handful of specialty units. The reason that the AER9 is much more commonly found is that it was much sturdier and more reliable than the models that followed.[4] A new model, the AER14, was in development prior to the war, with at least one working prototype surviving in Vault 22.
The AER9 features a titanium housed crystal array which proved to withstand long years of exposure to the elements much better than the gold alloy housing of the later models. As a result, the crystal arrays stayed focused within operating parameters, rather than falling completely out of focus like the newer models.[4] Power is drawn from microfusion cells and processed through a wave/particle diverter manufactured by General Atomics International. The diverters are protected by a carbon-fiber housing, preventing frequent malfunction, but when a diverter fails the weapon becomes unusable.[5]
As with all energy weapons, the AER9 can suffer from poor performance if not properly maintained. The crystal arrays and non-mechanical components are delicate and if not properly serviced can lead to a loss of beam intensity, overheating, and energy regulation failure.[4]
- For the unique AER9 laser rifle found in Fallout 3, see: Wazer Wifle.
- For the unique AER9 laser rifle found in Fallout: New Vegas, see: Van Graff laser rifle.
- For the cut content AER9 laser rifle found in Fallout: New Vegas, see: The Disintegrator.
- For the world object AER9 laser rifle found in Fallout: New Vegas, see: Broken laser rifle.
- For other versions in Fallout Shelter, see rusty laser rifle, tuned laser rifle, focused laser rifle and amplified laser rifle
- For the unique AER9 laser rifle found in Fallout Shelter, see Wazer Wifle
- For a list of AER9 laser rifles and other laser weapons in Fallout 4, see Laser gun
AER9 Metal BlasterEdit
The Metal Blaster is a unique laser rifle that fires nine laser beams while expending only one microfusion cell. Everett explains that it was created by a man from The Pitt using parts he found lying around The Mill, including a series of prisms that split the beam. Everett came into possession of the rifle by looting the man's corpse in the Mill.
Tri-beam laser rifleEdit
The tri-beam laser rifle is essentially a 'laser shotgun', which fires three laser beams with each shot. Compared to the regular AER9, it's missing the tube on the bottom length of the barrel, is shorter in overall length and has a new emitter aperture and attached wires.
Fallout New Vegas Wattz Laser Rifle
AER12 laser rifleEdit
The AER12 laser rifle was considered cutting-edge state-of-the-art technology before the Great War and was used only in a handful of specialty units. However, it is not as reliable as the older models like the AER9 or the Wattz 2000, as the focusing crystal array is housed in gold alloys, more vulnerable to years of exposure to environment.[4]
AER14 prototype laser rifleEdit
The AER14, a successor to the AER9 and AER12, was a prototype in development before the Great War. The unit found in Vault 22 is one of these development models, complete with exposed wiring and loose prototype circuit boards taped to the stock.
The AER14 is similar in appearance to the AER9, although it is a lighter gray scheme with an orange-red trim. It also has two integrated circuit chips housed inside its stock, which are connected to the rest of the weapon via wires. It uses two microfusion cells per shot. The AER14 also fires a green laser instead of the normal red laser.
Recharger rifleEdit
A specialized laser rifle designed to work with microfusion breeder ammunition, the recharger rifle effectively has unlimited ammunition. The recharger rifle is also an incredibly sturdy weapon and requires less skill with energy weapons to use effectively. However, this particular rifle is much weaker and heavier than the more common AER9, and the user must time their shots to compensate for the weapon's need to charge up its shots.
Laser musketEdit
A post-war invention used primarily by the Commonwealth Minutemen, utilizing various recycled parts including an AER9 barrel and a wooden rifle frame. The laser musket utilizes a hand-cranked capacitor, requiring the user to crank it after each shot.
Institute laserEdit
A large energy weapon developed by the Institute from the ground up. It is standard issue for Institute scientists, Coursers, and standard Gen 1-3 synth foot soldiers and workers.
Home-made laser rifleEdit
| The following is based on Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel and has not been confirmed by canon sources. |
Fallout New Vegas Laser Rifle Focus Optics
This is a poor excuse for an energy weapon. This garage-rate rifle has terrible accuracy and it doesn't even fire very fast. But any energy weapon is better than no energy weapon at all.
Lightning gunEdit
| The following is based on Fallout 3 cut content and has not been confirmed by canon sources. |
The Lightning gun fires, essentially, a basic laser rifle's laser. At the point of impact it generates a natural gas cloud. After a moment, a second laser flies in (horizontally, from a seemingly arbitrary location) towards the gas cloud to ignite it.
Laser array gunEdit
| The following is based on Van Buren and has not been confirmed by canon sources. |
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ReferencesEdit
- ↑In-game name for the laser rifle in Fallout Tactics. [1]
- ↑In-game description for the laser rifle in Fallout, Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics. [1][2][3]
- ↑Cover of Future Weapons Today. [1]
- ↑ 4.04.14.24.3Citadel terminal entry on the AER9 laser rifle in Fallout 3. [1]
- ↑Research Note - laser rifle, Fort Independence terminal entries. [1]