and swords. Among the best-known of these are the phaser used in the Star Trek television series, films and novels and the lightsaber and blaster featured in the Star Wars movies, comics, novels and TV series. In addition to adding action and entertainment value, weaponry in science fiction sometimes become themes when they touch on deeper concerns, often motivated by contemporary issues. One example is science fiction that deals with weapons of mass destruction. See also Arms industry Improvised explosive device List of martial arts weapons List of practice weapons Lists of weapons Military technology Riot control Toy weapon Weapon mount Offensive weapon References Weapon Specialist - Weapon Expert. Bevic Huynh, New York, 2012. Weapon Specialist - Weapon Expert. Retrieved July 26, 2012. External links Military equipment Security