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This is a lore summary, presenting intradiegetic or in-universe information about the subject. For game characteristics and similar data, consult the table on the right.
Game-specific articles
Fallout 2Needler pistol
FO TacticsNeedler pistol
Van BurenNeedler pistol
 
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Needler pistols are small gun weapons that appear in Fallout 2, Fallout Tactics and Van Buren.

Background[]

This former scientific tool, the Bringham needler uses hypodermic darts manufactured from hard plastic and is excellent at defeating armor.[1]

Models[]

Needler pistol[]

Fo2 Needler Pistol
Gameplay articles:

The needler pistol serves as an excellent mid to late game side-arm that offers more damage than even the Gauss pistol against lightly armored targets.

References

  1. Item description: "{38800}{}{Needler Pistol}"
    "{38801}{}{You suspect this Bringham needler pistol was once used for scientific field studies. It uses small hard-plastic hypodermic darts as ammo. Min ST: 3.}"
    (PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2))