A sidearm-sized device that projects a low-to-medium power laser pulse designed to ignite the target's clothing, atmosphere, or fuel reserves rather than penetrate. It's a less-lethal (but still horrifying) weapon of intimidation and area denial. On a dry, oxygen-rich world, it's a flamethrower in a handgun package. In daily use, it's a dangerously over-engineered cigar lighter for mob bosses who want to make a point.
Example: "The smuggler didn't draw a blaster; he pulled a laser igniter pistol. One snap shot at the fuel line of my speeder, and I was suddenly deciding between surrendering his package or becoming the centerpiece of a very sudden, very personal barbecue. It wasn't about killing me; it was about making my immediate environment lethally committed to his negotiation strategy."
by Abzunammu February 2, 2026
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