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GP Guns

Standard-issue projectile weapons used by the crew, roughly the size of a human hand when gripped. Their casings and barrels show signs of wear from frequent handling, suggesting they are military or security-issue rather than ceremonial. Romana wields them efficiently to overpower Fisk during her escape, indicating familiarity with their operation.
2 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments
S17E16 · Nightmare of Eden Part 4
Romana overpowers Fisk and escapes Bridge

GP guns are mentioned by Dymond as items he retrieved during his brief presence on the Empress. They serve as justification for his unauthorized access and as tools against the CET projection crisis, though not directly deployed in this scene.

Before: Presumably held by Dymond or stowed within the Empress’s systems prior to his extraction.
After: No longer in Dymond’s possession on screen; mentioned as part of the narrative justification for his presence but not physically present during key actions.
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S17E16 · Nightmare of Eden Part 4
Doctor uses dog whistle to herd mandrels

Standard-issue GP Guns are held by the Excisemen and crewmembers, their barrels tracking the mandrels’ movement during the retreat. The firearms are rendered functionally obsolete when the mandrels’ aggression dissolves under the bio-acoustic command, leaving the weapons idle and their wielders momentarily stripped of purpose.

Before: Held at the ready by the crew, loaded and aimed at the mandrels.
After: Lowered or discarded as the mandrels comply with the Doctor’s signal, reducing their threat level and devaluing the guns’ immediate utility.
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