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Cyber gun is a term that can mean any type of weapon used or built by Cybermen. However it most commonly refers to the hand held ultrasonic weapons used by [[Mondasian Cybermen]]
'''Cyber-gun''' refer to weapons utilized by [[Mondasian Cybermen|Cybermen of our universe]]. On other occasions, rather than carrying weapons, they had incorporated them into their bodies.


== Design ==
==Design and evolution==
The basic design of the cybergun consists of a silver metal tube approximately 18 inches long. The type of dle and grip has varied over time but generally they do not have protuding hadles and are intended to be wielded with both hands, although it is possible to fire them one handed.
During the [[UNIT Era|late 20th century]] Cybermen invasion, they used standard silver guns, about eighteen feet long, designed for two hands. The guns produced a "negative effect" not unlike that made by many versions of the [[Dalek]]s' [[gunsticks]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invasion]]'')


In [[1985]], the Cybermen in the [[London sewers]] (as well as other Cybermen on the [[planet]] [[Telos]]) used a somewhat different, smaller, weapon, easier to use with one hand which produced a green halo-shaped discharge. It could easily kill a Cyberman. ([[DW]]: ''[[Attack of the Cybermen]]'')


== Capabilities ==
The Cybermen landing force that invaded [[Snow Cap]] base in [[1986]] had very different weapons, resembling large, cumbersome sun lamps held at their mid-sections. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Tenth Planet]]'')
The cyber gun fires a beam of ultrasonic energy which appears as blue concentric circles and produces a high pitched squeal. Exact range and power is unknown
They have a devestating effect on humans, often one hit from a cybergun is enough to kill. They are also capable of inflicting damage to cybermen, and can kill a cyberman with repeated hits.
They can damage physical objects but for large targets suck as armoured doors or protective domes, Cybermen prefer to use larger, laser based cannons, possibly due to cyberguns overheating with sustained use.


== See also ==
During the [[1988]] invasion, they used a new kind of smaller, lighter gun. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invasion]]'')
*[[The Moonbase]]
*[[The Tomb of the Cybermen]]
*[[The Invasion]]
*[[Earthshock]]
*[[Attack of the Cybermen]]
*[[Silver Nemesis]]
*[[PDA]]:[[The Time Travellers]]


[[Category:Weapons]]
The Cybermen seen in [[2526]] ([[DW]]: ''[[Earthshock]]'') and transported to the [[Death Zone]] on [[Gallifrey]] ([[DW]]: ''[[The Five Doctors]]'') again used the guns used by the Cybermen in 1985.
[[Category:Cybermen]]
 
==Other information==
On [[the Moon]]'s surface in [[2070]], the Cybermen did not use hand-held anti-personal weapons, but did employ a cannon-sized [[X-Ray laser]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Moonbase]]'')
 
[[Category:Cyberman weapons]]

Revision as of 23:56, 14 April 2008

Cyber-gun refer to weapons utilized by Cybermen of our universe. On other occasions, rather than carrying weapons, they had incorporated them into their bodies.

Design and evolution

During the late 20th century Cybermen invasion, they used standard silver guns, about eighteen feet long, designed for two hands. The guns produced a "negative effect" not unlike that made by many versions of the Daleks' gunsticks. (DW: The Invasion)

In 1985, the Cybermen in the London sewers (as well as other Cybermen on the planet Telos) used a somewhat different, smaller, weapon, easier to use with one hand which produced a green halo-shaped discharge. It could easily kill a Cyberman. (DW: Attack of the Cybermen)

The Cybermen landing force that invaded Snow Cap base in 1986 had very different weapons, resembling large, cumbersome sun lamps held at their mid-sections. (DW: The Tenth Planet)

During the 1988 invasion, they used a new kind of smaller, lighter gun. (DW: The Invasion)

The Cybermen seen in 2526 (DW: Earthshock) and transported to the Death Zone on Gallifrey (DW: The Five Doctors) again used the guns used by the Cybermen in 1985.

Other information

On the Moon's surface in 2070, the Cybermen did not use hand-held anti-personal weapons, but did employ a cannon-sized X-Ray laser. (DW: The Moonbase)