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The AER9 laser rifle is a weapon in Fallout 4.
Background[]
The primary energy service weapon of the United States military, the AER9 is a sturdy, reliable weapon focusing on ruggedness and usability over performance. The titanium cage housing the laser rifle mechanism is durable and retains focus of the internal arrays over extended periods of time, although the emphasis on reliability reduces firepower compared to state-of-the-art models like the AER12, with its gold alloy housing.[1] The principle of operation is simple, shared across all weapons of the AE platform: Power is drawn from microfusion cells and sent through a General Atomics International wave/particle diverter and on through precision-cut lenses of the crystal array to generate a focused laser beam. While the components are well protected (the diverter is shielded by a carbon fiber housing), they can be damaged. The aforementioned diverter is extremely difficult to repair and renders the weapon unusable if damaged. The lenses are also delicate when exposed, but can be replaced with cut clear glass, although a skillful hand is needed to duplicate the original cutting. However, beyond these components, the AER9 is a very forgiving weapon. The chassis can be opened in the field for servicing, while a damp cloth is enough to wash mirrored and glass components. Overheating is an issue, but simply submerging the weapon's barrel will help cool heat sinks down and prevent permanent damage. Most importantly, the absence of recoil allows even sub-par marksmen to use it effectively in the field.[2]
Despite its advantages, the AER9 did not manage to fully supersede conventional firearms in service. Limited production runs were manufactured and issued to select military units on all fronts of the Resource Wars (foreign or domestic), with many more undergoing further testing and development in facilities operated by the American military.[2] While full-scale adoption has not taken place, the military was already preparing for the full-scale deployment of the AER9 as standard weapon platform for the entire military. An extremely broad range of weapon modifications was developed for the rifle, allowing for the AER9 to be converted into almost any desired weapon type, depending on the situation. With the right barrel and muzzle, it could be an automatic assault weapon, a sniper rifle, or a close-quarters energy shotgun. Different options for optics and grips further refined the amount of options at the soldier's disposal. Combined with the commonality of ammunition type, the AER9 was set to revolutionize frontline combat.[3]
Characteristics[]
The laser rifle is one of the most versatile and utilitarian weapons in the game, in keeping with the lore. It has the most modification options, allowing for the creation of anything from a pistol-sized laser scattergun, through a powerful sniper rifle, to a squad support weapon, and fusion cells are both cheap and commonplace, thanks to the Gunners and Brotherhood soldiers who favor it.
The rifle, as opposed to the pistol, is more suited for long range combat due to the general penalties to AP cost and aiming time. These are offset by the increase in stability and sighted accuracy.
Modifications[]
Capacitor[]
| Slot | Damage | Fire Rate | Range | Accuracy | Weight | Value | Resources | Required Perks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Base | +2.5% | +2.5% | 1x Adhesive 2x Circuitry |
None | ||||
| Photon Exciter (Better Criticals I) | +100% critical charge
+100% critical damage multiplier |
0 | 0 | +10% | +10% | +5% | 1x Adhesive 2x Circuitry |
None | |
| Beta Wave Tuner
(Armor Piercing I) |
Sets target on fire for 3 sec (3x magnitude) | +10% | +10% | +10% | 2x Adhesive 2x Circuitry |
None | |||
| Boosted Capacitor
(More Damage I) |
+25% | +10%
-10% capacity |
+15% | 2x Adhesive 5x Circuitry |
None | ||||
| Photon Agitator
(Better Critcials II) |
+200% critical damage multiplier | +20% capacity | +15% | +20% | +20% | 3x Adhesive 5x Circuitry |
Science! 1 | ||
| Gamma Wave Emitter
(Armor Piercing II) |
Sets target on fire for 3 sec (5x magnitude) | +20% capacity | +20% | +20% | +25% | 4x Adhesive 5x Circuitry |
Science! 1 | ||
| Maximized Capacitor
(More Damage II) |
+50% damage | +20% | +30% | 5x Adhesive 6x Circuitry |
Science! 2 | ||||
| Boosted Photon Agitator
(More Damage + Better Criticals II) |
+25% damage
+200% critical damage multiplier |
+30% capacity | +15% | +30% | +35% | 6x Adhesive 6x Circuitry |
Science! 2 | ||
| Boosted Gamma Wave Emitter
(More Damage + Armor Piercing II) |
+25% damage
Sets target on fire for 3 sec (5x magnitude) |
+20% | +30% | +30% | 7x Adhesive 6x Circuitry |
Science! 2 | |||
| Overcharged Capacitor
(More Damage III) |
+75% damage | +10% capacity | +30% | +45% | 8x Adhesive 8x Circuitry |
Science! 3 | |||
Barrel[]
| Slot | Damage | Fire Rate | Range | Accuracy | Weight | Value | Resources | Required Perks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Barrel | -10% AP cost | 9 x Base | +10% accuracy
-10% recoil |
+25% | +5% | 1x Adhesive 1x Circuitry 2x Fiber Optics 2x Glass 2x Plastic 2x Screw |
None | ||
| Long Barrel | +9.6% | +10% AP cost
+3% iron sights transition -10% capacity |
16 x Base | +40% sighted accuracy
-50% hip fire accuracy -15% recoil |
+50% | +10% | 1x Adhesive 2x Circuitry 3x Fiber Optics 2x Glass 5x Plastic 3x Screw |
None | |
| Automatic Barrel | -25% | Full auto
+25% AP cost +3% iron sights transition -10% capacity |
16 x Base | +20% sighted accuracy
-100% hip fire accuracy |
+60% | +15% | 2x Adhesive 2x Circuitry 3x Crystal 5x Fiber Optics 4x Gear 1x Oil 7x Plastic 4x Screw 2x Silver |
Science! 1 | |
| Sniper Barrel | +75% damage at full charge (3 sec)
-50% snap fire |
Charging
+35% AP cost +5% iron sights transition -70% capacity |
18 x Base | +20% sighted accuracy
-100% hip fire accuracy |
+60% | +20% | 2x Adhesive 3x Circuitry 4x Crystal 8x Fiberglass 10x Plastic 5x Screw 2x Silver |
Science! 1 | |
| Improved Short Barrel | +21% | -10% AP cost | 9 x Base | +10% accuracy
-10% recoil |
+25% | +25% | 2x Adhesive 2x Circuitry 1x Crystal 2x Fiberglass 3x Fiber Optics 3x Glass 2x Screw 3x Silver |
Science! 1 | |
| Improved Long Barrel | +34% | +10% AP cost
+3% iron sights transition -10% capacity |
16 x Base | +40% sighted accuracy
-50% hip fire -15% recoil |
+50% | +30% | 4x Adhesive 3x Circuitry 1x Crystal 5x Fiberglass 6x Fiber Optics 4x Glass 4x Screw 4x Silver |
Science! 2 | |
| Improved Sniper Barrel | +125% damage at full charge (3 sec)
-50% snap fire |
Charging
+35% AP cost +5% iron sights transition -70% capacity |
18 x Base | +20% sighted accuracy
-100% hip fire accuracy |
+50% | +40% | 5x Adhesive 5x Circuitry 6x Crystal 10x Fiberglass 16x Fiber Optics 4x Gold 6x Screw 2x Spring |
Science! 2 | |
| Improved Automatic Barrel | -15% | Full auto
+25% rate of fire +25% AP cost +3% iron sights transition -10% capacity |
16 x Base | +20% sighted accuracy
-100% hip fire accuracy |
+60% | +35% | 4x Adhesive 4x Circuitry 5x Crystal 7x Fiberglass 10x Fiber Optics 6x Gears 3x Gold 1x Oil 5x Screw |
Science! 2 |
Grip[]
- Adding a stock will turn the pistol into a Laser rifle.
| Slot | Damage | Fire Rate | Accuracy | Weight | Value | Resources | Required Perks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Grip | -50% bash damage | -10% AP cost | +2.5% | +2.5% | 1x Adhesive 2x Plastic 2x Screw |
None | ||
| Comfort Grip | -50% bash damage | -10% AP cost | +5% accuracy
-5% recoil |
+5% | +10% | 2x Adhesive 4x Plastic 3x Screw |
None | |
| Short Stock | +20% AP cost
+5% iron sights transition |
+7% stability
+40% sighted accuracy -15% recoil |
+20% | +20% | 2x Adhesive 7x Plastic 5x Screw |
None | ||
| Sharpshooter's Grip | -50% bash damage | -15% AP cost | +15% accuracy
-15% recoil |
+10% | +25% | 3x Adhesive 4x Fiberglass 4x Steel |
Science! 1 | |
| Full Stock | +20% AP cost
+10% iron sights transition |
+7% stability
+40% sighted accuracy -20% recoil |
+30% | +30% | 4x Adhesive 10x Plastic 6x Screw |
Science! 1 | ||
| Marksman's Stock | +20% AP cost
+10% iron sights transition |
+9% stability
+40% sighted accuracy -25% recoil |
+40% | +40% | 5x Adhesive 10x Fiberglass 1x Rubber 6x Screw 3x Spring |
Science! 2 | ||
| Recoil Compensating Stock | +20% AP cost
+10% iron sights transition |
+7% stability
+40% sighted accuracy -30% recoil |
+45% | +50% | 6x Adhesive 11x Fiberglass 1x Rubber 8x Screw 6x Spring |
Science! 2 |
Sights[]
| Slot | Effect | Accuracy | Weight | Value | Resources | Required Perks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Sights | Base | +2.5% | +2.5% | 1x Adhesive 2x Plastic |
None | ||
| Improved Sights | +5% iron sight transition | +5% sighted accuracy | +2.5% | +5% | 1x Adhesive 2x Plastic |
None | |
| Short Scope | x4 scope +10% iron sight transition +30% AP cost |
-20% stability +20% sighted accuracy |
+20% | +20% | 2x Adhesive 2x Glass 4x Plastic 2x Screw |
None | |
| Reflex Sight | x2 zoom -15% AP cost -10% iron sights transition |
+15% sighted accuracy | 0+10% | +25% | 2x Adhesive 2x Fiberglass 2x Fiber Optics 2x Glass 1x Nuclear Material 2x Screw 1x Silver |
Science! 1 | |
| Medium Scope | x6 scope +40% AP cost +15% iron sights transition |
-20% stability +20% sighted accuracy |
+25% | +40% | 3x Adhesive 3x Glass 5x Plastic 2x Screw |
Science! 1 | |
| Long Scope | x10 scope +50% AP cost +2% sighted transition |
-20% stability +20% sighted accuracy |
+30% | +50% | 4x Adhesive 5x Glass 6x Plastic 2x Screw |
Science! 2 | |
| Short Night Vision | x4 scope (night vision) +10% iron sight transition +30% AP cost |
-20% stability +20% sighted accuracy |
+20% | +20% | 4x Adhesive 2x Circuitry 4x Fiberglass 3x Fiber Optics 3x Glass 2x Nuclear Material 2x Screw 2x Silver |
Science! 2 | |
| Medium Night Vision | x6 scope (night vision) +40% AP cost +15% iron sights transition |
-20% stability +20% sighted accuracy |
+25% | +75% | 4x Adhesive 3x Circuitry 5x Fiberglass 5x Fiber Optics 5x Glass 3x Nuclear Material 2x Screw 2x Silver |
Science! 2 | |
| Long Night Vision | x10 scope (night vision) +50% AP cost +2% sighted transition |
-20% stability +20% sighted accuracy |
+30% | +85% | 5x Adhesive 5x Circuitry 6x Fiberglass 6x Fiber Optics 6x Glass 2x Gold 4x Nuclear Material 2x Screw |
Science! 2 | |
| Short Recon Scope | x4 scope (monochrome, tracks targets) +10% iron sight transition +30% AP cost |
-20% stability +20% sighted accuracy |
+20% | +100% | 6x Adhesive 6x Circuitry 8x Crystal 6x Fiberglass 8x Fiber Optics 3x Gold 5x Nuclear Material 3x Screw |
Science! 3 | |
| Long Recon Scope | x10 scope (monochrome, tracks targets) +50% AP cost +2% sighted transition |
-20% stability +20% sighted accuracy |
+35% | +100% | 6x Adhesive 6x Circuitry 8x Crystal 6x Fiberglass 8x Fiber Optics 3x Gold 5x Nuclear Material 3x Screw |
Science! 3 | |
Muzzle[]
| Slot | Effect | Fire Rate | Range | Accuracy | Weight | Value | Resources | Required Perks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Muzzle | None | ||||||||
| Beam Splitter (scattergun) | +10% damage Splits beam into four projectiles |
-10% | -2 x Base Damage nullified beyond maximum range |
Override: High recoil, low accuracy | +15% | +10% | 3x Adhesive 2x Glass 4x Plastic 3x Screw 2x Silver |
Science! 1 | |
| Beam Focuser (extended range) | +2 x Base | +20% accuracy -15% recoil |
+20% | +15% | 3x Adhesive 2x Glass 4x Plastic 2x Screw 2x Silver |
Science! 1 | |||
| Gyro Compensating Lens (compensator) | -1 x Base | -25% recoil | +30% | +20% | 2x Adhesive 2x Circuitry 3x Glass 5x Plastic 2x Screw 3x Silver 2x Spring |
Science! 1 | |||
| Amplified Beam Splitter (scattergun II) | +10% damage Splits beam into four projectiles |
-10% | -2 x Base Damage nullified beyond maximum range |
Override: High recoil, low accuracy (+25% accuracy vs. regular splitter) | +15% | +40% | 4x Adhesive 6x Fiberglass 4x Glass 3x Gold 4x Screw |
Science! 2 | |
| Fine-Tuned Beam Focuser (extended range II) | +3 x Base | +30% accuracy -15% recoil |
+20% | +30% | 4x Adhesive 7x Fiberglass 4x Glass 3x Gold 4x Screw |
Science! 2 | |||
| Quantum Gyro Compensating Lens (compensator II) | -1 x Base | -35% recoil | +30% | +35% | 5x Adhesive 2x Circuitry 8x Fiberglass 4x Glass 3x Gold 5x Screw 3x Spring |
Science! 3 | |||
Variants[]
Locations[]
- Loot
- Relatively common root in pre-War military areas.
- Vendors
- Bunker Hill: Deb
- Railroad HQ: Tinker Tom
- Drumlin Diner
- Prydwen: Teagan
- Diamond City: Arturo Rodriguez
- Goodneighbor: K-L-EO
- Acadia
- Far Harbor: Allen Lee
- Nuka-World Market: Aaron Corbett
- Caravans: Cricket
- Settlements: Gun shops.
- Characters
- Very commonly used by Gunners and the Brotherhood of Steel.
Gallery[]
A laser rifle being used against a mirelurk queen in the Fallout 4 E3 demo
References
- ↑ Citadel terminals; Terminal, AER9 Laser Rifle: "Unlike many of the weapons in use today, the AER9 is actually not the top laser rifle that was in service at the time of the Great War. The model line went up to the state-of-the-art AER12, which saw service in a handful of specialty units. The reason that the AER9 is much more commonly found is that it was much sturdier and more reliable than the models that followed.
The AER9 features a titanium housed crystal array which proved to withstand long years of exposure to the elements much better than the gold alloy housing of the later models. As a result, the crystal arrays stayed focused within operating parameters, rather than falling completely out of focus like the newer models.
As with all energy weapons, the AER9 can suffer from poor performance if not properly maintained. The crystal arrays and non-mechanical components are delicate and if not properly serviced can lead to a loss of beam intensity, overheating, and energy regulation failure." - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fort Independence terminals; Research Terminal (Laser Rifle/Pistol): "Subject -> Laser Rifle/Pistol
Researcher -> J. T. Benning
Analysis
Analysis ->
Further research regarding Laser Weaponry has not revealed much we didn't already know. Small production run of prototype weapons developed by US Military, most of these weapons were recovered from military armories where the weapons were being tested by live-fire groups of active duty personnel.
Critical Components
Critical Components ->
Power drawn from Micro fusion Cell is processed through a Wave/Particle Diverter (manuf:Gen Atomics Intnl). Diverters are protected by carbon-fiber housing, preventing frequent malfunction, but when a diverter fails the weapon becomes unusable, and this part is extremely difficult to replace or repair.
Precision-cut lenses focus optic energy. Lenses are prone to damage and can grossly affect precision of the firing weapon's firing mechanism. Lenses are easily replaced with any clear glass, but require a great deal of skill to fabricate.
Field Operation
Field Operation ->
A fully charged cell will discharge 20 bolts from a pistol, and 12 shots from the rifle model. Recoil is negligible compared to ballistic weapons, so long range combat requires less marksmanship ability of the soldier.
Maintenance
Maintenance ->
The chassis are easily opened, allowing the weapon to be serviced in the field. Purified water and a clean cloth can be used to wash mirrored and glass components, slowing wear on the weapon. The weapon can also overheat after a period of intense use. This can be counteracted by submerging the barrel of the weapon in water, which helps cool heat sinks located beneath the chassis shell in that area." - ↑ The array of weapon modifications available.
