Laser Pistol X-COM: UFO Defense

Laser Pistol is an X-COM weapon in X-COM UFO Defense. Laser Pistols are quick to research, cheap to manufacture, require no ammo, have a high rate of fire, and can be whipped out and fired in a pinch even towards end-game. If we rated weapons based on early-game effectiveness and long-lasting usefulness, the Laser Pistol would be best weapon in X-COM.

cf. Energy Weapon PC Games.

Laser Pistol Research

Laser Pistol research is unlocked by completing research in Laser Weapons, which potential is granted by default. Completion of Laser Pistol research unlocks research in Laser Rifle X-COM. 

Laser Pistol Manufacture

• Special Materials required: None
• Engineer hours per unit: 300
• Cost per unit: $8,000
• Workspace required: 2

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