Laser Pistol (Fallout 3)

The AEP7 Laser Pistol is a military issue sidearm, as opposed to the civilian Wattz 1000 Laser Pistol commonly found on the West Coast. It is a relatively powerful energy weapon, at least compared to conventional firearms like the N99 10mm Pistol or the Chinese Pistol. With a generous battery size, tight shot grouping at range, resilience to extended use, and fairly decent damage output, it is a very good choice for a sidearm and is used extensively in this role by the Brotherhood of Steel and the Enclave in the Capital Wasteland.

It was the successor to the AEP5, boasting a redesigned focusing crystal pattern, an improved photonic focusing chamber and a selectable laser focus. In addition, it was lighter and less bulky than its predecessor (although still fairly cumbersome compared to the sleek Wattz 1000) and was perceived as a step toward replacing the N99 with a laser weapon as the standard issue sidearm for military forces.

The AEP7 was produced in large numbers, thanks to newly developed manufacturing technologies in the USA, although logistics and supply issues in pre-War USA caused by its prolonged war with China prevented its wide-scale deployment.

The Brotherhood requests that any models that are found should be returned to the Citadel for repair and recalibrating before field deployment.

Critical hits can reduce enemies to piles of steaming ash. Fortunately, this process does not seem to damage any equipment or items the victim was holding or wearing prior to their rapid cremation. One could even say it can make a nice ghoulash, if properly calibrated.

Custom versions
There are three custom weapons of this type available in the Wasteland that can be repaired with the standard AEP7:


 * Smuggler's End
 * Protectron's Gaze
 * Colonel Autumn's Laser Pistol

Availability
The only problem with the AEP7 Laser Pistol is its rarity. These guns don't show up in the Capital Wasteland very often, so keeping the pistol repaired and maintained might be a problem. Shops that sell weapons are the most reliable source of laser pistol weapons. Fortunately, the ammunition for the Laser Pistol is reasonably plentiful. Energy cells can often be found in ammunition boxes, other various containers, and destroyed robots.

A player looking to find one early in the game may acquire two from the deli to the right of the cash registers at the Super Duper Mart. Both are in poor condition, so it is recommended to use one to repair the other.

In addition, Brotherhood and Enclave members tend to use it as a sidearm.

Appearances
The AEP7 Laser Pistol appears only in Fallout 3, replacing the Wattz 1000 Laser Pistol from previous Fallout games.