Charles's Pistols

The pair of pistols wielded by Charles in the Servant's Hall during the attack by the alien intruder.

5 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

5 moments

S19E13 · The Visitation Part 1

Household under alien fire erupts in deadly revolt

Charles wields two compact metallic flintlock pistols, discharging them rapidly at the unseen intruder. The pistols’ muzzle flashes illuminate the chaos as he fires instinctively. After reloading from the gun cabinet, he selects a musket for a more sustained volley. The pistols serve as the family’s immediate but inadequate defense against an adversary impervious to conventional ballistic harm.

Before: Polished and ready at Charles’s belt; loaded and functional

After: Fired, with one reloaded for a second discharge; condition remains serviceable but underscores the futility of human arms

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S19E13 · The Visitation Part 1

Squire takes down hidden threat

Charles wields two compact metallic flintlock pistols at close quarters, firing them in rapid, panicked succession at the unseen android across the servant’s hall. Their muzzle flashes illuminate the confrontation, but the bullets fail to penetrate the intruder’s armored casing; still, the pistol shots force the android to reveal itself by squealing in reaction.

Before: Carried at Charles’s belt, polished and presumably primed during earlier domestic routines

After: Still in Charles’s hands, one or both emptied and smoke-smeared, their meager ballistic power having proven inadequate against the android

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S19E13 · The Visitation Part 1

Strangers trapped by villagers in woodland

Charles's pistols are wielded by Mace to fire warning shots, deterring the pursuing villagers. The muzzle flashes and reports temporarily halt the ambush, demonstrating the lethal disparity between their weapons and the villagers' cudgels. The pistols’ use shifts the power dynamic, creating a momentary advantage for the crew.

Before: Stored in Mace’s camp, unused and unnoticed by the crew

After: Fired in a defensive maneuver, their smoke lingering briefly in the woodland air

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S19E13 · The Visitation Part 1

Mace intervenes as Adric falters

Charles’s pistols, wielded by Mace, are fired in rapid succession at the approaching villagers to scatter their ambush with gunshots. The pistols’ sharp retorts temporarily repel the threat, functioning as both deterrent and negotiation lever to secure the crew’s compliance.

Before: Secured in Mace’s possession at his camp, unused and ready for signaling or defense.

After: Fired and temporarily depleted, held by Mace as the group moves toward his refuge.

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S19E13 · The Visitation Part 1

Adric’s injury exposes the crew’s vulnerability

Charles’s Pistols, though not wielded here, represent lethal force brought to the confrontation. Their absence in this event highlights the villagers’ reliance on archaic weapons and the crew’s exposure without comparable protection in this hostile setting.

Before: Loaded and recently used by Charles in a prior confrontation, now stowed or discarded

After: Not involved in this event, remaining unavailable to the crew

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