NI-408

"TSR-66. Cartridge driven taser pistol. Each projectile releases up to 200,000 volts. It can stun. It can kill, and it's nasty shit."
―Mattox^[src]

The NI-408, also known as the TSR-66, was a pistol manufactured by the OmniCorp Weapons Division. The N1-408 was notably used by the Joshua Duncan and RoboCop|Alex Murphy versions of the RoboCop/Remake as their primary sidearm. If RoboCop sensed he needed a weapon, or was threatened, his system would make his N1-408 available by deploying it from his right leg. The NI-408 used by Joshua Duncan seemed to be modified to use conventional rounds, as his NI-408 drew blood.

Overview[]

Trigger[]

The Hyper-touch trigger restricts and releases per the intentionality level applied by the triggerman. Finger “scales” measure and confirm ID prior to unlocking the charge. Ambidextrous safety levers come standard.

Charge[]

The Neuromuscular-Incapacitator (NI) is guaranteed to deliver a sustained damped oscillation “blunt” pulse with a 12-microsecond delay, 140-170 microcoulomb range, serving a peak loaded voltage of 9,500-12,000 V.

Handle[]

The NI-408's “Stun Suppressor” grip guards against reverse-shock while neutralizing the kick that accompanies most neuromuscular-incapacitating devices. Built-in horizontal stabilizers increase accuracy by 27.5%.

Cartridge[]

The adjustable drive-stun Smart cartridge delivers an electrical charge that penetrates up to 3 inches of protective combat clothing. “Attack Mode” will read and ramp until neutralizing the target's bio-functions.

Specs[]

Bio-Specs[]

Responsiveness[]

Hyper-touch trigger measures intent
Industry minimum accidental stun %

Recognition[]

Finger “scales” confirm owner ID
“Feather-touch” adjustable charges

Impact[]

Winner of “Neighborhood Friend” award
Non-lethal means community trust

Reach[]

Neutralizing inner-city gangs and terrorist cells
Cornerstone of “Safety Zone” initiative

Tech Specs[]

Size[]

6 inch (15.2 cm) height
7.5 inch (19.05 cm) length

Weight[]

21.7 oz. (615.19 g.)
With cartridge: 23.3 oz. (660.54 g.)

Range[]

35 to 50 feet
10.7 to 15.2 meters

Accuracy[]

3-inch shock radius
9-inch burn radius

Material[]

Carbon-tensile barrel
Nitrogen propulsion Smart-cartridge

Behind the scenes[]

According to IMFDb, the prop used was a Beretta (like the Auto 9 from the original) with a custom shell that was created using a 3D printer. Production designer Martin Whist, art director Dave Scott and Vitaly Bulgarov, who is a huge RoboCop fan, worked on the NI-408 design. Vitaly had a chance to work on both early versions and the final designs of the NI-408.

Trivia[]

The way the NI-408 extends from RoboCop's leg is a clear reference to how the Auto-9 extended from the original RoboCop's leg.
The NI-408 replaced the Auto 9 as RoboCop's main sidearm in the 2014 film RoboCop.
The teaser poster for the 2014 remake shows RoboCop holding what appears to be a pistol. Strangely, the weapon does not appear to be the NI-408 or RoboCop's M2 Battle Rifle.