For an overview of laser pistol models in the Fallout series of games, see laser pistol.

For an overview of laser rifle models in the Fallout series of games, see laser rifle.

The AER9 laser gun[1] is a weapon in Fallout 4. Variants include the laser pistol and laser rifle.

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Background Edit

The AER9 was actually not the top laser rifle 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.[2] A new model, the AER14, was in development prior to the war, with at least one working prototype surviving in Vault 22.

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.[2] Power is drawn from microfusion cells and processed through a wave/particle diverter manufactured by General Atomics International. The diverters are protected by a carbon-fiber housing, preventing frequent malfunction, but when a diverter fails the weapon becomes unusable.[3]

Characteristics Edit

Compared to the similarly modified Institute lasers, laser weapons offer superior damage with a slower rate of fire, however can do more DPS when fully modified. They can be found throughout the Commonwealth, but are particularly popular with the Brotherhood of Steel and the Gunners.

Weapon modifications Edit

Variants Edit

Locations Edit

Commonly used by Gunners.

Standard issue for Brotherhood of Steel soldiers.

Used by super mutants at higher levels.

Apart from selling the Old Faithful, Arturo sells three more. Occasionally one will have an overcharged capacitor.

KL-E-0 usually sells one or two, and both come already modified.

Proctor Teagan sells one on a regular basis and is already pre-upgraded. He also sells a modified capacitor.

Nuka-Cade for 15300 Nuka-Cade tickets (items rotate every couple of days).

Notes Edit

During the opening cutscene of the game, several U.S. Army soldiers (including Nate) are seen using the laser rifle.

This weapon has the most unique counterparts in the entire game, with a total of 7 with the Automatron add-on installed.

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