======PARTICLE ACCELERATORS======

These are deadly versions of the particle accelerators
used in physics research. An electric field (or in some
superscience versions, gravitic field) accelerates stored particles to near-lightspeed velocities and focus them into a tight beam.

As the particles strike the target, they disrupt its atomic
structure, causing it to heat up rapidly to very high
temperatures. They have greater penetrating power than
most laser beams, and can damage deep internal components. They can even cause a target to explode from the
massive amount of energy being transferred. A particle
beam strike will also damage electrical systems with a
shower of secondary radiation.

====Charged Particle Beams (“Blasters”) (TL10-11)====
These particle beam weapons accelerate ionized particles – usually electrons – to near-light velocities. They work
best in an atmosphere – the beam collides with air molecules, creating enough ions of the opposite charge so that
the beam is self-neutralized and remains coherent. The
beam resembles a linear lightning bolt. In a vacuum, range
is reduced, since the particles repel one another, but the
beam is invisible.

Blasters inflict burn damage with a (5) armor divisor
and the surge damage modifier. In a vacuum or trace
atmosphere, the beam’s Acc is halved (round up) and the
beam’s Range is divided by 5.

These weapons compete with Gauss guns (p. 141), plasma guns (p. 127), rainbow lasers (p. 116), and field-jacketed X-ray lasers (p. 117) as standard TL11 lethal weapons.

===Personal Weapons===
These require Beam Weapons (Pistol or Rifle) skill to use.

Blaster Carbine (TL11): Compact assault weapons with
the same power as a blaster rifle, but reduced range.
Popular with vehicle crews and special ops teams.

Blaster Pistol (TL11): A long-barreled particle beam pistol. It is sometimes known as an “electron pistol.” It is most
often used as a military sidearm by combat-armored troops
– especially if fighting robots, where its surge effects are
useful.

Blaster Rifle (TL11): A standard military weapon of TL11
troops. It’s also called an electron rifle.

Heavy Blaster (TL11): An oversized blaster rifle with a
backpack power supply, often used by powered troopers or
as a squad support weapon.

Heavy Blaster Pistol (TL11): A large and powerful “magnum” blaster pistol, this is a favorite sidearm for Space
Patrol officers, swaggering space pirates, and powered
armor troopers. Its bulk makes it hard to conceal, but it will
(barely) fit into a standard holster.

Holdout Blaster (TL11): A palm-sized blaster similar to
the holdout laser (p. 115).

===Mounted Weapons===
These are usually vehicle- or tripod-mounted; they
require Gunner skill to use.

Blaster Cannon (TL10-11): A multi-ton weapon installed
in the turret or hull of a spacecraft or tank.

Semi-Portable Blaster (TL11): This infantry support
weapon can fire a bolt capable of burning through three
inches of steel. It is usually carried by heavy powered troopers, or installed on a vehicle or tripod mount.

===Particle Beam Table===
==BEAM WEAPONS (PISTOL) (DX-4, other Beam Weapons-4, or Guns (Pistol)-4)==
^ TL ^ Weapon ^ Damage ^ Acc ^ Range ^ Weight ^ RoF ^ Shots ^ ST ^ Bulk ^ Rcl ^ Cost ^ LC ^
| 11 | Blaster Pistol | 3d(5) burn sur | 5 | 300/900 | 1.6/C | 3 | 40(3) | 4 | -2 | 1 | $2,200 | 3 |
| 11 | Heavy Blaster Pistol | 4d(5) burn sur | 5 | 500/1,500 | 3.3/2C | 3 | 33(3) | 6 | -3 | 1 | $5,600 | 3 |
| 11 | Holdout Blaster | 2d(5) burn sur | 3 | 130/500 | 0.35/B | 3 | 13(3) | 3 | -1 | 1 | $600 | 3 |
==BEAM WEAPONS (RIFLE) (DX-4, other Beam Weapons-4, or Guns (Rifle)-4)==
^ TL ^ Weapon ^ Damage ^ Acc ^ Range ^ Weight ^ RoF ^ Shots ^ ST ^ Bulk ^ Rcl ^ Cost ^ LC ^
| 11 | Blaster Carbine | 5d(5) burn sur | 10+1 | 500/1,500 | 5.6/2C | 3 | 17(3) | 5† | -3 | 1 | $9,200 | 2 |
| 11 | Blaster Rifle | 6d(5) burn sur | 10+2 | 700/2,100 | 10/2C | 3 | 10(3) | 7† | -4 | 1 | $18,000 | 2 |
| 11 | Heavy Blaster | 8d(5) burn sur | 10+4 | 1,200/3,600 | 20/Dp | 3 | 20(5) | 10† | -6 | 1 | $40,000 | 1 |
==GUNNER (BEAMS) (DX-4, or other Gunner-4)==
^ TL ^ Weapon ^ Damage ^ Acc ^ Range ^ Weight ^ RoF ^ Shots ^ ST ^ Bulk ^ Rcl ^ Cost ^ LC ^
| 10 | Blaster Cannon | 5dx10(5) burn sur | 15 | 30,000/90,000 | 4,000/10Fp | 1 | 20(5) | 160M | -10 | 1 | $2,000,000 | 1 |
| 11 | Blaster Cannon | 5dx20(5) burn sur | 15 | 120,000/360,000 | 4,000/10Fp | 1 | 20(5) | 160M | -10 | 1 | $2,000,000 | 1 |
| 11 | Semi-Portable Blaster | 6dx2(5) burn sur | 15 | 2,800/8,400 | 70/Ep | 3 | 62(5) | 18M | -8 | 1 | $140,000 | 1 |


====Antiparticle Beams (“Pulsars”) (TL11-12^)====
These weapons accelerate a beam of antimatter particles, usually positrons or anti-hydrogen atoms. Their interaction with normal matter results in an explosion when
they strike the target. They require a trapped store of
antiparticles as “ammunition,” but the amount is negligible
and is included in the weapon’s cost.

Antiparticle beams inflict crushing damage with a (3)
armor divisor and the explosive, radiation, and surge
damage modifiers. Their armor penetration is slightly
less than a charged particle beam, but the overall energy
delivered is greater.

Antiparticle beam range in atmosphere cannot exceed
1,000 yards divided by atmospheric pressure unless the
beam is field-jacketed (p. 133).
===Antiparticle Weapons===
Pulsars are available in the same styles as blasters
(p. 123). Due to their explosive and radiation effects,
they’re less likely to be used as civilian weapons, hence
their lower LC.

====Omni-Blasters====
At +100% to cost, a blaster may incorporate a
stun setting, firing a non-lethal energy bolt similar
in nature to an electrolaser beam. A stun setting
usually feels like a powerful electrical shock.
Unlike an electrolaser, a blaster’s stun bolt works
in any environment. It takes one turn to “switch to
stun.”

When set to stun, the victim takes no damage,
but must make a HT roll to resist suffering an
unconsciousness affliction. The penalty is -1 for
every die of damage the blaster usually inflicts, up
to a maximum of -10. The victim adds one-third of
his DR to HT – that is, the blaster gets a (3) armor
divisor instead of its usual (5). A failed roll results
in the victim falling unconscious for minutes
equal to the margin of failure.

===Antiparticle Beam Table===
==BEAM WEAPONS (PISTOL) (DX-4, other Beam Weapons-4, or Guns (Pistol)-4)==
^ TL ^ Weapon ^ Damage ^ Acc ^ Range ^ Weight ^ RoF ^ Shots ^ ST ^ Bulk ^ Rcl ^ Cost ^ LC ^
| 12 | Heavy Pulsar Pistol | 8d(3) cr ex | 5 | 400/1,200 | 3.3/2C | 3 | 33(3) | 6 | -3 | 1 | $5,600 | 2 |
| 12 | Holdout Pulsar | 4d(3) cr ex | 3 | 130/500 | 0.35/B | 3 | 13(3) | 3 | -1 | 1 | $900 | 2 |
| 12 | Pulsar Pistol | 6d(3) cr ex | 5 | 300/900 | 1.6/C | 3 | 40(3) | 4 | -2 | 1 | $3,300 | 2 |
==BEAM WEAPONS (RIFLE) (DX-4, other Beam Weapons-4, or Guns (Rifle)-4)==
^ TL ^ Weapon ^ Damage ^ Acc ^ Range ^ Weight ^ RoF ^ Shots ^ ST ^ Bulk ^ Rcl ^ Cost ^ LC ^
| 12 | Heavy Pulsar | 8dx2(3) cr ex | 10+4 | 1,200/3,600 | 20/Dp | 3 | 20(5) | 10† | -6 | 1 | $60,000 | 1 |
| 12 | Pulsar Carbine | 10d(3) cr ex | 10+1 | 500/1,500 | 5.6/2C | 3 | 17(3) | 5† | -3 | 1 | $14,000 | 1 |
| 12 | Pulsar Rifle | 6dx2(3) cr ex | 10+2 | 700/2,100 | 10/2C | 3 | 10(3) | 7† | -4 | 1 | $27,000 | 1 |
==GUNNER (BEAMS) (DX-4, or other Gunner-4)==
^ TL ^ Weapon ^ Damage ^ Acc ^ Range ^ Weight ^ RoF ^ Shots ^ ST ^ Bulk ^ Rcl ^ Cost ^ LC ^
| 11 | Antiparticle Cannon | 8dx10(3) cr ex | 15 | 40,000/120,000 | 5,000/Fp | 1 | 20(5) | 160M | -10 | 1 | $3,000,000 | 0 |
| 12 | Antiparticle Cannon | 8dx20(3) cr ex | 15 | 120,000/360,000 | 5,000/Fp | 1 | 20(5) | 160M | -10 | 1 | $3,000,000 | 0 |
| 12 | Semi-Portable Pulsar | 6dx4(3) cr ex | 15 | 2,800/8,400 | 70/Ep | 3 | 60(5) | 18M | -8 | 1 | $100,000 | 1 |