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Phaser Acronym for PHASed Energy Rectification, phaser discharge weapon used by the Federation. Energy stored inside the phaser is released within a short time and directed towards the target, unlike the usually constant energy output of lasers . Shipboard phaser banks are attached to the outer hull of a starship in form of small apertures or domes in the 23rd century that are extended to segmented strips and finally rings in the 24th century. Phaser beams travel at light speed, and the maximum efficient operation range is approximately 300,000km. Hand-held phasers are available in different sizes, ranging from small pocket phasers (type 1) and pistols (type 2) to phaser rifles (generic).
The phaser's function is based on the rapid nadion effect, where nadions are subatomic particles that allow to liberate strong nuclear forces (TNGTM). Since phasers have to be recharged, it is obvious that continuous firing is not possible, neither with a hand-held device nor with the shipboard phasers. This makes space battles similar to ancient sea battles where it was decisive to wait for the right instant to fire a broadside.

Description

Phaser Acronym for PHASed Energy Rectification, phaser discharge weapon used by the Federation. Energy stored inside the phaser is released within a short time and directed towards the target, unlike the usually constant energy output of lasers . Shipboard phaser banks are attached to the outer hull of a starship in form of small apertures or domes in the 23rd century that are extended to segmented strips and finally rings in the 24th century. Phaser beams travel at light speed, and the maximum efficient operation range is approximately 300,000km. Hand-held phasers are available in different sizes, ranging from small pocket phasers (type 1) and pistols (type 2) to phaser rifles (generic).
The phaser's function is based on the rapid nadion effect, where nadions are subatomic particles that allow to liberate strong nuclear forces (TNGTM). Since phasers have to be recharged, it is obvious that continuous firing is not possible, neither with a hand-held device nor with the shipboard phasers. This makes space battles similar to ancient sea battles where it was decisive to wait for the right instant to fire a broadside.