Starfleet weapons: Phaser. Part 3. History Phaser weaponry was invented during the 23rd century. Source: TNG: "A Matter Of Time". The technology was used by Starfleet as early as 2233; the USS Kelvin was equipped with ship-mounted phaser banks. Source: Star Trek. Phaser rifles were used as early as 2265, although at that time officers were still armed with laser pistols. Source: TOS: "Where No Man Has Gone Before". On Deneb V, in 2268, death by phaser was one method of execution for those who we

Starfleet Records. Photon torpedo. History. Quantum torpedo: The quantum torpedo is a tactical quantum weapon deployed aboard starships that utilized a plasma warhead. Quantum torpedoes are used by several galactic powers including the United Federation of Planets, the Cardassian Union, and in the mirror universe, the Terran Rebellion. The Federation quantum torpedoes contain a plasma warhead. Source: DS9: "For the Uniform". Star Trek. Live the experience. | Starfleet Command

Starfleet Records. Photon torpedo. History. Quantum torpedo: The quantum torpedo is a tactical quantum weapon deployed aboard starships that utilized a plasma warhead. Quantum torpedoes are used by several galactic powers including the United Federation of Planets, the Cardassian Union, and in the mirror universe, the Terran Rebellion. The Federation quantum torpedoes contain a plasma warhead. Source: DS9: "For the Uniform". Star Trek. Live the experience. | Starfleet Command