Science Fiction Weaponry: A Guide for Writers by J. Daniel Sawyer and Mary Mason

By J. Daniel Sawyer
Published by AWP Books
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Published: Nov. 05, 2011
Words: 9,532 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465906007

Short description

The author of The Antithesis Progression teams up with the author of The Rehumanization of Jade Darcy to provide an in-depth guide to the science fact that underlies some of the most popular weapons in science fiction. Whether you're a writer looking to add depth and texture to your weapons technology, or a fan who wants to know how it all works, this is the place.

Extended description

The author of The Antithesis Progression teams up with the author of The Rehumanization of Jade Darcy to provide an in-depth guide to the science fact that underlies some of the most popular weapons in science fiction. Whether you're a writer looking to add depth and texture to your weapons technology, or a fan who wants to know how it all works, this is the place.

Find out how it all works! This article covers particle beams, phasers, lasers, disruptors, mass drivers, railguns, coilguns, Metal Storm and more, as well as tactical considerations for combat in science fictional environments.

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weapons, bomb, fusion, laser, antimatter, space combat, mass driver, phaser, pneumatic, particle beam, particle cannon, coilgun

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