Disruptor rifle

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A Cardassian disruptor rifle.

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A Klingon disruptor rifle.

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A Romulan disruptor rifle in 2368.

A disruptor rifle is a weapon, a rifle modification of a disruptor. These weapons are used by Klingons, Romulans and Cardassians. They give off more energy than the disruptor pistol.

The Klingon version of this weapon had induction coils that could burn out. (DS9: "Honor Among Thieves")

The Romulan disruptor rifle has gone through a few changes. In 2368 their rifle was small and thin. By 2371 the rifle had been enlarged and given a much sleeker design. Possibly this change was to give the rifle a higher energy output. (TNG: "Unification I", "Unification II"; DS9: "Improbable Cause")

In the mirror universe of 2370, Quark tried to defend himself with a disruptor rifle but was overwhelmed by Klingons. (DS9: "Crossover")

The Cardassian disruptor rifle is a much simpler design than the Starfleet Type 3 phaser rifle. It has very few settings on it and less components than its alien counterparts. Major Kira Nerys said that it could be dragged through the mud and still fire. (DS9: "Return to Grace")

The Cardassian disruptor rifle was first seen in "The Homecoming".

It is stated that the Cardassian rifle will still function even after being dragged through the mud. This is a reference to the famed AK-47, which can be dragged through the worst conditions and still function.