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This page is about the modified version that appears with the Broken Steel add-on. For the standard version that appears in Fallout 3 without the Broken Steel add-on, see Colonel Autumn's laser pistol. For an overview of laser pistol models, see laser pistol. |
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Colonel Autumn's laser pistol is a specially modified AEP7 laser pistol found on Colonel Autumn.
Background[]
The AEP7 laser pistol was put into service to replace the AEP5 model.[1] 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 and various groups in the Mojave Wasteland.
As the successor to the AEP5, it boasted a redesigned focusing crystal pattern, an improved photonic focusing chamber, and selectable laser focus,[1] wavelength, pulse energy and repetition rate.[2] In addition, it was lighter and less bulky than its predecessor and was perceived as a step toward replacing the N99 10mm pistol with a laser weapon as the standard issue sidearm for military forces.[1]
The AEP7 was produced in large numbers thanks to newly developed manufacturing technologies in the United States, although logistics and supply issues (caused by prolonged war with China) prevented its wide-scale deployment.[1]
Characteristics[]
This weapon, like many other unique weapon variants, is visually identical to its common counterpart. It is powered by easy to find energy cells, uses very few action points, and can be repaired with its common variant, the AEP7 laser pistol.
With the Broken Steel add-on installed, Colonel Autumn's laser pistol has been reduced to a semi-automatic weapon along with several stats being modified to reflect the slower rate of fire, functionally identical to Smuggler's End, only differing by a slightly higher weight and value.
Durability[]
Colonel Autumn's laser pistol (Broken Steel) can fire a total of about 694 times, the equivalent of 24 reloads, from full condition before breaking, roughly 32 fewer times than the normal laser pistol.
Variants[]
- Laser pistol - The common variant in Fallout 3.
- Colonel Autumn's laser pistol - A unique variant carried by Colonel Autumn prior to the release of the add-on Broken Steel.
- Protectron's Gaze - A unique variant given by the Mechanist.
- Smuggler's End - A unique variant carried by Elder Lyons.
Comparison[]
| 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 pistol | 12 | 72 | 6 | x1.5 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 30 | 729 | 3 | 320 | 106.7 |
| Colonel Autumn's laser pistol | 10 | 120 | 12 | x0.08 | 22 | 2 | 17 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 30 | 1250 | 2 | 420 | 210 |
Colonel Autumn's laser pistol  | 18 | 108 | 6 | x1.5 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 30 | 694 | 3 | 420 | 140 |
| Protectron's Gaze | 24 (4.8x5) | 72 | 3 | x1 | 24 | 1 | 17 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 20 | 521 | 3 | 320 | 106.7 |
| Smuggler's End | 18 | 108 | 6 | x1.5 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 30 | 694 | 2 | 450 | 225 |
Location[]
It is found on Colonel Autumn in the Jefferson Memorial rotunda during the quest Take it Back!.
Related quests[]
Bugs[]
While using the laser pistol in third person, the player character's upper right arm may either twist, or 'compress' while firing. [verified]- The automatic firing rate can return to the regular firing rate due to an unknown bug. [verified]
References[]
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