Annatar Giftbringer
Emperor Mongoose
There’s also the TL aspect to consider.
Laser weapons, including pistols, are TL9. By TL11, advanced/upgraded laser weapons show up.
An ACR is TL10, and Gauss rifles won’t show up until TL12. Gauss pistols are TL13.
Plus the zero-G aspect. While their efficiency and power compared to slug weaponry is optimized against non-armored opponents, when it comes to zero-G there’s nothing comparable to lasers, firepower- and range-wise.
Laser weapons, including pistols, are TL9. By TL11, advanced/upgraded laser weapons show up.
An ACR is TL10, and Gauss rifles won’t show up until TL12. Gauss pistols are TL13.
Plus the zero-G aspect. While their efficiency and power compared to slug weaponry is optimized against non-armored opponents, when it comes to zero-G there’s nothing comparable to lasers, firepower- and range-wise.