This is why I don’t understand the rifles. What’s the point if a normal phaser can atomize someone? Do you need to blow a hole in the hull behind them as well?
There doesn’t seem to be a limitation to the normal phaser, like you’ve got two kill shots or 10 stuns then you need to charge. Why a bulky scary gun? Just for looking serious to the borg?
Pretty sure phasers have some type of aim bot built into them. The angle they deflect coming off the emitter changes and they never hit hostages.
(Given stun setting…. Being as reliable as it is… I never understood that. Stun everyone and call it good. Details.) (lost opportunity for Garak and Bashir, though. “You shot me!” - “You’re welcome.” - “my good doctor, don’t tell me you didn’t enjoy it”)
This is why I don’t understand the rifles. What’s the point if a normal phaser can atomize someone? Do you need to blow a hole in the hull behind them as well?
There doesn’t seem to be a limitation to the normal phaser, like you’ve got two kill shots or 10 stuns then you need to charge. Why a bulky scary gun? Just for looking serious to the borg?
Borg. Klingons. Bulkheads. Entire cities.
They’re really quite adaptable.
Serious answer is that rifles are easier to aim accurately.
Pretty sure phasers have some type of aim bot built into them. The angle they deflect coming off the emitter changes and they never hit hostages.
(Given stun setting…. Being as reliable as it is… I never understood that. Stun everyone and call it good. Details.) (lost opportunity for Garak and Bashir, though. “You shot me!” - “You’re welcome.” - “my good doctor, don’t tell me you didn’t enjoy it”)
Oh, you haven’t seen the phaser blooper reel?