Wrist-gun

Wrist-guns were the Eighth Doctor's term for the Autons' signiture energy weapons. (AUDIO: Brave New Town)

Their energy bolts were a refined form of telekinesis, ripping matter apart at the sub-atomic level. (PROSE: Synthespians) Although not always utilized, wrist-guns were also capable of "total destruction" in which targets were completely vaporized. (TV: Spearhead from Space) They could also spray gas. (COMIC: Plastic Millenium)