YOU ARE ACCESSING THE LCARS COMMAND INTERFACE -
TECHNICAL DATABANK
Phaser Weapons
;
Acronym
for PHASed Energy Ratification, a directed-energy
weapon used by Starfleet Federation and others. Phasers were
used as side arms by all Starfleet personnel. Most weapons are
either Phaser type - 1, otherwise known as hand phasers, or the
larger, more powerful phaser type - 2, as Pistol phasers. The
larger rifle type, is known as Phaser type - 3.