Sony's sci-fi FPS Planetside has now reached the ripe old age of four and to celebrate a bunch of new weaponry has been released. Each of the empires receives a new pistol while a Missile Launcher and a Flame Thrower are also available to longer serving veterans.

• PISTOLS - The Spear (NC) / The Stinger (TR) / The Eraser (VS)
These Empire specific pistols are designed to be very lethal towards Infantry units but lack a punch in the armor piercing department.

• MISSILE LAUNCHER with PROPELLED EXPLOSIVE - The Scorpion
The Scorpion uses a range-finder technology to fire 'smart' missiles from long distances.

* If not a 2 year veteran, it may be purchased for 1 certification point if Special Assault has already been learned.

• FLAMETHROWER - The Dragon
The Dragon is a powerful flamethrower that works best at close ranges, although it is an experimental weapon and may not be accessible at all times in PlanetSide.

* The Dragon is only useable by 3 year veterans (based on your character's creation date) and includes a three minute purchase timer.

Never did get chance to try it myself.