Description:The Cardassian phase-disruptor pistol is a type of phase-disruptor that is designed and used by the Cardassians. It’s comparable to the Starfleet type 2 phaserwhich also has a disruptor setting. Disruptor weapons are a type of directed energy weapon technology, and fire bolts of highly charged plasma.

Depending on the setting they can go from stunning a target up to disruption. They can also be employed like grenades or mines by setting them on Overload.