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[[Image:FlakPistol SC-G Cine1.png|thumb|Captain [[Bock]] wielding a Flak Pistol]]
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[[Image:FlakPistol SC-G Cine1.jpg|thumb|Captain [[Bock]] wielding a flak pistol]]
The '''Flak Pistol''' is a sidearm used by [[Marine]]s as of four years after the [[Brood War]], apparently replacing the [[Slugthrower]].<ref name = "GhostMarine">2005-05-25. [http://web.archive.org/web/20050525034243/www.blizzard.com/ghost/covertops/characters/Marine.shtml Marine]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2007-09-06.</ref> Given its size, it appears that only those wearing [[CMC armor]] would be able to wield it.<ref name = "GhostMovie">2006-12-18. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xqqnTVSl_0 StarCraft Ghost: BlizzCon 2K5 Cam Cinematic HD]. ''Blizzard Entertainment/Youtube.'' Accessed 2007-09-01.</ref> It fires explosive rounds.<ref name = "Blizzcon">[[BlizzCon]] 2005 StarCraft: Ghost information. [http://images.wikia.com/starcraft/images/2/28/Blizz00030wo.jpg Terran Infantry]. Artist: Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed 2007-09-08</ref>
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The '''flak pistol''' is a [[terran]] weapon. It apparently replaced the [[slugthrower]] as the [[marine]] sidearm after the [[Brood War (conflict)|Brood War]].<ref name="GhostMarine">2005-05-25. [http://web.archive.org/web/20050525034243/www.blizzard.com/ghost/covertops/characters/Marine.shtml Marine]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2007-09-06.</ref> The weapon's ergonomics allows it to be wielded comfortably by personnel in [[CMC Powered Combat Suit|CMC armor]].<ref name = "GhostMovie">2007-03-18. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxHi2ibsydc StarCraft Ghost Trailer]. ''Blizzard Entertainment/Youtube.'' Accessed 2007-04-18.</ref> It fires explosive rounds.<ref name="GhostInfantry">[[BlizzCon]] 2005 StarCraft: Ghost [[:Image:Terran SC-G BlizzCon2005.jpg|Terran Infantry]]. Artist: Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed 2007-09-08.</ref>
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==Trivia==
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The pistol bears resemblance to the sidearm of the titular character from ''RoboCop'', the [http://robocop.wikia.com/wiki/Auto_9 Auto 9].
   
 
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FlakPistol SC-G Cine1

Captain Bock wielding a flak pistol

The flak pistol is a terran weapon. It apparently replaced the slugthrower as the marine sidearm after the Brood War.[1] The weapon's ergonomics allows it to be wielded comfortably by personnel in CMC armor.[2] It fires explosive rounds.[3]

Trivia

The pistol bears resemblance to the sidearm of the titular character from RoboCop, the Auto 9.

References

  1. 2005-05-25. Marine. Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed 2007-09-06.
  2. 2007-03-18. StarCraft Ghost Trailer. Blizzard Entertainment/Youtube. Accessed 2007-04-18.
  3. BlizzCon 2005 StarCraft: Ghost Terran Infantry. Artist: Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed 2007-09-08.