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* Bullpups of all kinds appear in ''[[Firefly]]'' with the intent of appearing futuristic. |
* Bullpups of all kinds appear in ''[[Firefly]]'' with the intent of appearing futuristic. |
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* The ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' episode ''Nemesis'' features the [[Rubber Forehead Aliens|heavily make-uped yet human bodied]] Kradin aliens using AK derivatives in aftermarket bullpup kits. |
* The ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' episode ''Nemesis'' features the [[Rubber Forehead Aliens|heavily make-uped yet human bodied]] Kradin aliens using AK derivatives in aftermarket bullpup kits. |
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* ''[[Stargate SG-1]]'' made extensive use of the FN P90 starting in season 4 to the point it become iconic of the series. Interestingly the Stargate Program is the niche the P90 could never find in the real world: Its light weight makes it suited for users that aren't primary combatants (which most SG teams |
* ''[[Stargate SG-1]]'' made extensive use of the FN P90 starting in season 4 to the point it become iconic of the series. Interestingly the Stargate Program is the niche the P90 could never find in the real world: Its small size and light weight makes it suited for users that aren't primary combatants (which is the case for most SG teams) yet has excellent armor piercing ability (noted by O'Neil when the P90 first appears) needed against the often heavily armored Jaffa. |
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** From a production point of view its downwards ejection greatly simplifies actor placement (no need to worry about ejecting brass onto someone), its ambidextrous controls make it usable by any actor and the light weight is also appreciated by actors who have to hold the thing. |
** From a production point of view its downwards ejection greatly simplifies actor placement (no need to worry about ejecting brass onto someone), its ambidextrous controls make it usable by any actor and the light weight is also appreciated by actors who have to hold the thing. |
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