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==General Information==
 
==General Information==
  
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The Sonic Pistol is the first weapon in the line of sonic weapons used by the aliens. It is a match for the [[Heavy Gauss]], with all the benefit of being a pistol. The Sonic Pistol is also quite a match for the [[Gauss Rifle]] for snap shot speed and accuracy, but offers more power.
 
  
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The outstanding features that secures its niche in the sonic hierarchy are: speed, large ammo capacity and one hand.  
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'''Sonic Pistol Official Entry'''
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<p style="text-indent:1em;">''"Sonic pistols are an Alien weapon based on ultra-sonic audio waves that can jellify bone in seconds. The Ultra-Sonic waves occupy a range beyond the scope of human hearing."''</p>
  
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The Pistol's primary disadvantage is its lack of automatic fire, making it less than ideal for close range encounters. This is a trait shared by all of the sonic weapons.
 
  
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One further disadvantage is its limited availability. Once the aliens replace their core weaponry with the [[Sonic Cannon]], you will not be able to gather sonic pistol ammo in battle.  
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'''Pistol Power Clip Official Entry'''
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<p style="text-indent:1em;">''"Power source for the compact Alien Sonic Pistol. Contains Zrbite - the source of all Alien power."''</p>
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{{Ref Close | Source: Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia}}
  
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On a less related note, the [[Sonic-Blasta Rifle]] and the Sonic Cannon appear to be the sonic pistol with different attachments.
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[[Image:SonicPistol.gif|right| 64px]]
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[[Image:SonicPistolClip.gif|right|64px]]
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The Sonic Pistol is a powerful pistol that is the starting point for the Aliens' dreadfully powerful Sonic weapon line. Additionally, many aliens are particularly susceptible to Sonic Damage.
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The Sonic Pistol is a very competent weapon that features high damage and accuracy. It is the fastest of the sonic weapons and has a very large 20-round ammunition clip.  Being a pistol it also enjoys one-handed firing and a compact size that allows it to be holstered on the belt.
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The Sonic Pistol does not have automatic fire capability. This is a common shortfall amongst all the Sonic weapons.
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The Sonic Pistol does suffer from several other setbacks that don't relate directly to its performance. The most prominent issue is its short availability as the aliens will quickly phase it out in favour of the later Sonic weapons. If you are not able to collect any samples before they are discontinued, further research beyond the three main Sonic weapons will be stalled if not halted completely.
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The limited availability also makes recovering ammunition difficult, forcing you to manufacture your own ammunition for continued use. This can be costly as the Power Clips used by Sonic weapons require [[Zrbite]] to manufacture. On the other hand, Pistol Power Clips are a fairly efficient way of utilizing Zrbite thanks to their high ammunition capacity.
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With good overall performance, is an excellent general-purpose secondary sidearm and can even be considered for use as a primary squad weapon.  
  
 
This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Plasma Pistol]].
 
This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Plasma Pistol]].
  
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==Comparison to UFO: EUs Plasma Pistol==
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See [[Plasma Pistol vs Sonic Pistol]]
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* Small and one-handed
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* Sonic Damage
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* High power
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* Fast
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* High Accuracy
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* High Ammo
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* Recoverable
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* Limited availability
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* Zrbite for ammo manufacture
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==Weapon Statistics==
 
==Weapon Statistics==
  
 
'''Sonic Pistol'''
 
'''Sonic Pistol'''
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<table><tr><td>[[Image:SonicPistol.gif|left| 64px]]</td><td>
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* Size: 2 high x 1 wide
 
* Size: 2 high x 1 wide
 
* Weight: 3  
 
* Weight: 3  
 
* Firing Costs:
 
* Firing Costs:
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** Snap: 30% (Accuracy 65%)
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** Snap: 30%  
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** Aimed: 50% (Accuracy 85%)
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** Aimed: 50%
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* Firing Accuracy:
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** Snap: 65%
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** Aimed: 85%  
 
* Selling Cost: $84,000
 
* Selling Cost: $84,000
 
* Build Cost: $56,000 plus:
 
* Build Cost: $56,000 plus:
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'''Pistol Power Clip'''
 
'''Pistol Power Clip'''
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<table><tr><td>[[Image:SonicPistolClip.gif|right|64px]]</td><td>
 
 
* Power: 80 Sonic
 
* Power: 80 Sonic
 
* Ammo: 20
 
* Ammo: 20
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** Aqua Plastics: 0
 
** Aqua Plastics: 0
 
** Zrbite: 1
 
** Zrbite: 1
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== Usage Notes ==
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== Notes ==
 
The following lists how many times a soldier can fire the gun by shot type continuously in any given round and the remaining percentage of any left over TUs that cannot be spent as a shot.  
 
The following lists how many times a soldier can fire the gun by shot type continuously in any given round and the remaining percentage of any left over TUs that cannot be spent as a shot.  
  
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*Snap: 3 Shots, 10% Remaining TUs
 
*Snap: 3 Shots, 10% Remaining TUs
  
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== Recommendations ==
 
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Because it is a pistol, it is is an excellent weapon for fast moving scouts, grenadiers, drillers or heavy weapon soldiers that require a sidearm.
 
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The high accuracy and high damage of the Sonic Pistol is reasonable enough that it could be used as a primary weapon to arm the entire team if desired. Keep in mind that Lobstermen need about 5 - 6 shots on average to knock down with the Sonic Pistol.
 
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Like all pistols used by X-COM in the past and present, pistols are best used together with other items. Grenades, drills or powerful one-shot weapons like the [[Thermal Shok Launcher]] are ideal partners to the Sonic Pistol. The [[Gauss Pistol]] is also a good compliment for close ranged combat thanks to its auto fire.
 
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
* [[Pistol Power Clip]]
 
* [[Pistol Power Clip]]
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* [[Weapons (TFTD)|Weapons]]
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* [[Plasma Pistol vs Sonic Pistol]]
 
* [[Sonic-Blasta Rifle]]
 
* [[Sonic-Blasta Rifle]]
 
* [[Sonic Cannon]]
 
* [[Sonic Cannon]]
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Revision as of 08:15, 25 April 2010

General Information

UFOpaedia entry

Sonic Pistol Official Entry

"Sonic pistols are an Alien weapon based on ultra-sonic audio waves that can jellify bone in seconds. The Ultra-Sonic waves occupy a range beyond the scope of human hearing."


Pistol Power Clip Official Entry

"Power source for the compact Alien Sonic Pistol. Contains Zrbite - the source of all Alien power."

Source:


SonicPistol.gif
SonicPistolClip.gif

The Sonic Pistol is a powerful pistol that is the starting point for the Aliens' dreadfully powerful Sonic weapon line. Additionally, many aliens are particularly susceptible to Sonic Damage.

The Sonic Pistol is a very competent weapon that features high damage and accuracy. It is the fastest of the sonic weapons and has a very large 20-round ammunition clip. Being a pistol it also enjoys one-handed firing and a compact size that allows it to be holstered on the belt.

The Sonic Pistol does not have automatic fire capability. This is a common shortfall amongst all the Sonic weapons.

The Sonic Pistol does suffer from several other setbacks that don't relate directly to its performance. The most prominent issue is its short availability as the aliens will quickly phase it out in favour of the later Sonic weapons. If you are not able to collect any samples before they are discontinued, further research beyond the three main Sonic weapons will be stalled if not halted completely.

The limited availability also makes recovering ammunition difficult, forcing you to manufacture your own ammunition for continued use. This can be costly as the Power Clips used by Sonic weapons require Zrbite to manufacture. On the other hand, Pistol Power Clips are a fairly efficient way of utilizing Zrbite thanks to their high ammunition capacity.

With good overall performance, is an excellent general-purpose secondary sidearm and can even be considered for use as a primary squad weapon.

This weapon appears in Terror from the Deep. For the UFO: Enemy Unknown equivalent, refer to the Plasma Pistol.


Key Features
  • Small and one-handed
  • Sonic Damage
Pros Cons
  • High power
  • Fast
  • High Accuracy
  • High Ammo
  • Recoverable
  • Limited availability
  • Zrbite for ammo manufacture



Weapon Statistics

Sonic Pistol

  • Size: 2 high x 1 wide
  • Weight: 3
  • Firing Costs:
    • Snap: 30%
    • Aimed: 50%
  • Firing Accuracy:
    • Snap: 65%
    • Aimed: 85%
  • Selling Cost: $84,000
  • Build Cost: $56,000 plus:
    • Technician Hrs: 600
    • Workshop Space: 3
    • Aqua Plastics: 1
    • Zrbite: 0

Pistol Power Clip

  • Power: 80 Sonic
  • Ammo: 20
  • Size: 1 high x 1 wide
  • Weight: 3
  • Selling Cost: $4,400
  • Build Cost: $2,000 plus:
    • Technician Hrs: 60
    • Workshop Space: 4
    • Aqua Plastics: 0
    • Zrbite: 1


Notes

The following lists how many times a soldier can fire the gun by shot type continuously in any given round and the remaining percentage of any left over TUs that cannot be spent as a shot.

  • Aimed: 2 Shots, 0% Remaining TUs
  • Snap: 3 Shots, 10% Remaining TUs


See Also

TFTD Badge Terror From The Deep: Equipment (TFTD)
Armor Diving Suit • Plastic Aqua Armor • Ion Armor • Magnetic Ion Armor
Weapons Dart Gun • Jet Harpoon • Gas Cannon • Hydro-Jet Cannon • Torpedo Launcher • Thermal Tazer

Magna-Blast Grenade • Particle Disturbance Grenade • Magna-Pack Explosive
Gauss Pistol • Gauss Rifle • Heavy Gauss
Sonic Pistol • Sonic-Blasta Rifle • Sonic Cannon • Sonic Pulser • Thermal Shok Launcher • Disruptor Pulse Launcher
Vibro Blade• Thermic Lance • Heavy Thermic Lance

Portable Equipment Dye Grenade • Particle Disturbance Sensor • Medi-Kit • Chemical-flare • M.C. Disruptor • M.C. Reader • Zrbite
SWS Coelacanth/G. Cannon • Coelacanth/Aqua Jet • Coelacanth/Gauss • Displacer/Sonic • Displacer/PWT
Data Weapon Summaries • TFTD Item destruction table • SWS/Terror Unit Innate Weapons
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