For an overview of alien blaster models in the Fallout series of games, see alien blaster.

	Mothership Zeta weapon Captain's sidearm
	Requirements skill Energy Weapons Attack statistics dmg/attack 35 (48.8) dmg/proj. 5.8 (8.1) DPS 105 (146.3) DPS (reload) 61.8 (86) crit dmg 40 crit % mult x1 attacks/sec 3 AP 20 projectiles 6 spread 3 crit effect Disintegration on death Ammo & reloading ammo type Alien power module ammo/shot 3 shots/rel. 10 ammo cap. 30 reload time 2.3 Other weight 2 value $500 item HP 1000 repair Alien atomizer quests This Galaxy Ain't Big Enough... base id xx00a9dd Perk effects perks (dam.) Xenotech Expert (+7) Bloody Mess (+1.8) Ghoul Ecology (+5)

 

The Captain's sidearm is a weapon which is added to Fallout 3 in the Mothership Zeta add-on. It is a unique, cleaner, shinier alien blaster used by the alien captain.

CharacteristicsEdit

Unlike the alien blaster, the Captain's sidearm uses alien power modules instead of alien power cells. It has a silver finish to it, unlike the rusted alien blaster you find in the Capital Wasteland, and actually shoots out a spread of energy like a shotgun. Shooting the Sidearm into the air will show the spread of the energy. Each time you fire it, it uses 3 rounds and sends 6 energy projectiles. Like the Metal Blaster, it will do significantly more damage outside of V.A.T.S. due to multiple critical hits. Although it looks like a pristine alien blaster, it can only be repaired by alien atomizers, alien epoxy, or vendors.

DurabilityEdit

The Captain's sidearm can fire a total of about 714 times, the equivalent of 24 reloads, from full condition before breaking.

VariantsEdit

• Alien atomizer Mothership Zeta (add-on) - the common variant of atomizer found on Mothership Zeta.
• Atomic pulverizer Mothership Zeta (add-on) - Although only slightly more powerful than the atomizer, the pulverizer uses only 12 AP to fire a shot.
• Alien blaster - The common variant of blaster in Fallout 3.
• Firelance - Harder to obtain, yet slightly weaker than the blaster, the Firelance causes fire damage if the target survives the initial blast and is affected by the Pyromaniac perk.

ComparisonEdit

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Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)	- Weapon name (melee or unarmed)		Attacks in V.A.T.S.	- Attacks in V.A.T.S.
Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)	- Weapon name (gun, energy or explosive)		Action point cost	- Action point cost
Damage per attack (damage per projectile)	- Damage per attack (damage per projectile)		Damage per action point	- Damage per action point
Damage per second	- Damage per second		Weapon spread	- Weapon spread
Area of effect damage	- Area of effect damage		Magazine capacity (shots per reload)	- Magazine capacity (shots per reload)
Effect damage & duration	- Effect damage & duration		Durability (number of attacks before breaking)	- Durability (number of attacks before breaking)
Bonus effects	- Bonus effects		Weight	- Weight
Attacks per second	- Attacks per second		Value in caps	- Value in caps
Critical chance % multiplier	- Critical chance % multiplier		Value to weight ratio	- Value to weight ratio
Critical damage	- Critical damage		Skill required	- Skill required
Critical effect damage & duration	- Critical effect damage & duration		Strength required	- Strength required
With all mods attached	- With all mods attached

Weapon name (current weapon is highlighted)	Damage per attack (damage per projectile)	Damage per second	Effect damage and duration	Attacks per second	Critical Chance % multiplier	Critical damage	Action Point cost	Damage per action point	Weapon spread	Magazine capacity (shots per reload)	Durability (number of attacks before breaking)	Weight	Value in caps	Value to weight ratio
Alien atomizer fo3mz	35	105		3	x1	40	20	1.8	0.0	20	714	2	500	250
Atomic pulverizer fo3mz	37	111		3	x2	40	12	3.1	0.0	20	676	2	500	250
Captain's sidearm fo3mz	35 (5.8x6)	105		3	x1	40	20	1.8	3.0	30(10)	714	2	500	250
Alien blaster	100	300		3	x100	100	20	5	0.0	10	125	2	500	250
Firelance	80	242	+2fire/5s	3	x100	80	20	4.5	0.0	10	63	2	750	375

LocationEdit

The Captain's sidearm can be obtained after defeating the alien captain in the bridge of Mothership Zeta.

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