Projectile weapon

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A projectile weapon is a type of weapon from which a physical object, often a bullet, is shot at a target, propelled by chemical reaction or other means. Projectile weapons are generally considered primitive in comparison to other energy-based weaponry, though can be highly effective, particularly in situations where modern medical aid in not immediately available.

Projectile weapons were commonly used on Earth through the 21st century, as well as other planets, such as Sigma Iotia II (TOS episode: "A Piece of the Action"), and the Orions, who generally referred to such weapons as "slugthrowers". (ST roleplay module: The Orions: Book of Common Knowledge)

The TR-116 and TR-120 were projectile weapons created by Starfleet in the 24th century, for use in situations when energy dampening fields prevented the use of phasers or other energy weapons. (DS9 episode: "Field of Fire", TNG novel: A Time to Heal)

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