Plasma gun

A type of energy weapon which projects a charged plasma field. Usualy powered by a ZPM, most plasma-based weapons can recharge in 3-5 seconds after firing.

The plasma, on striking a target, momentarily creates a massive electrical charge which can often be enough to knock a normal person off balance. Some variants, such as the Defence Plasma Pistol (a personal sidearm, legal on most worlds) or Inhibition Pulse Grenade (also known as the IPG, or Plasma Grenade), adjust the charge/velocity ratio of the plasma projectile to cause a larger discharge force with less risk of permanent injury to the target.

<charweapon name="Plasma Gun" rating="+6E/+knockdown">
  <wpnmod field="large" value="+1" />
  <wpnmod field="heavy" value="+1" />
  <wpnmod field="blade/gun" value="+2E" />
  <wpnmod field="powered" value="+2/+knockdown" />
</charweapon>
<charweapon name="Plasma Pistol" rating="+4E/+knockdown">
  <wpnmod field="large" value="+1" />
  <wpnmod field="blade/gun" value="+2E" />
  <wpnmod field="powered" value="+1/+knockdown" />
</charweapon>
<charweapon name="Defence Plasma Pistol" rating="+5E/knockdown">
  <wpnmod field="large" value="+1" />
  <wpnmod field="blade/gun" value="+2E" />
  <wpnmod field="powered" value="+2/knockdown" />
  <chartext>This profile also applies to a regular Plasma Pistol fired on 'stun' mode</chartext>
</charweapon>
<charweapon name="Plasma Lance" rating="+7E/knockdown+B">
  <wpnmod field="heavy" value="+1" />
  <wpnmod field="large" value="+2" />
  <wpnmod field="blade/gun" value="+2E" />
  <wpnmod field="powered" value="+2/knockdown+B" />
</charweapon>