Planetes

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Planetes (2003-2004)

The following weapons were used in the anime series Planetes:

Pistols

FN Five-seveN

During their attack on the Von Braun, the Space Defence Front (SDF) terrorists carry pistols based on an FN Five-seveN fitted with a torch and laser.

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FN Five-seveN USG - 5.7x28mm

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Claire pointing her pistol at Fee in "Debris Cluster" (Episode 23).

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Claire floating along a corridor with her pistol at the ready as the SDF board the Von Braun.

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Hachimaki reaching for a dropped terrorist pistol.

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Hakim drops his pistol as he is attacked by Hachimaki in "Love" (Episode 24).

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Hachimaki turns Hakim's own pistol on him.

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A closeup of the side of the pistol showing the controls, which match that of the FN Five-seveN apart from the manual safety switch is reversed.

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Hachimaki trying to fire the empty pistol in "The Lost" (Episode 25).

Heckler & Koch Mark 23

The OSA police forces guarding the Werner von Braun are armed with a pistol that is based on the Heckler & Koch Mark 23 with a large extension under the frame containing a laser and flash light and a muzzle compensator. The weapon also appears to be capable of full automatic fire as well.

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H&K Mk 23 Mod 0 - .45 ACP

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One of the police officers firing his pistol whilst attempting to repel the SDF boarders in "Phase 23: Debris Cluster".

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A police officer aiming his weapon in "Phase 24: Love".

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Lucie reaches for a dead police officer's pistol.

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Lucie firing the pistol at the SDF terrorists.

Submachine Guns

FN P90

The SDF terrorists use futuristic FN P90s with various modifications whilst commandeering the Wernher Von Braun.

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FN P90 - 5.7x28mm

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The SDF terrorists entering the airlock of the Wernher Von Braun with their P90s in "Phase 23: Debris Cluster".

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An SDF terrorist firing his P90.

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As the terrorist is shot it can be seen that these P90s are fitted with what appears to be either an adjustable stock or some sort of a recoil absorbing buffer in the stock.

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Several SDF members advancing firing their P90s in "Phase 24: Love".

Assault Rifles

AKS-74U

Several of the El Tanikans at the research facility in "Phase 11: Boundary Line" can be seen using rifles resembling AKS-74Us, with a solid stock fitted and missing the upper handguard.

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AKS-74U - 5.45x39mm

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A pair of guards at the research facility with their AKS-74Us.

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Whilst the soldier is talking on the comm, the distinctive muzzle brake of the AKS-74U can be seen.

M16A2

M16A2s can be seen being used by third world rebels and INTO forces alike in various episodes.

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M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm

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INTO forces handing out supplies to Manangan children "Phase 1: Outside the Atmosphere"

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One of the El Tanikan rebels in "Phase 11: Boundary Line" firing an M16A2.

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A group of INTO soldiers armed with M16A2s in "Phase 21: Tandem Mirror" rounding up Manangans. Note that this is a modified version of the scene shown in the first episode.

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INTO soldiers in "Phase 23: Debris Cluster" guard the destroyed El Tanikan research facility. The rifles have M16 length barrels, but feature a skeltonised stock similar to an M4 retractable stock.