Pyrocitor

"Having problems with swarms of small creatures? The Gadgetron Pyrocitor is the answer! This flame-thrower device will toast 'em fast! Caution: Larger Enemies may take longer to cook..."

- Gadgetron weapon presentation found on the game manual

The Pyrocitor was a flamethrower manufactured by Gadgetron. Ratchet used it in stopping Drek, acquiring it after visiting Novalis for 2,500 bolts. It was also used by Gadgetron Test Dummies during Ratchet's visit to Kalebo III, and they would later reappear in the Starship Phoenix ' s VR Simulation along with the Bomb Glove and Walloper.

The Pyrocitor was a short-range flamethrower. It could shoot out short bursts of flames or long continuous ones. It was very useful for close-range combat with swarms of small enemies, such as sandsharks or anklebiters. The ammo was cheap.

A similar weapon to the Pyrocitor was utilized by Qwark in some vid-comics, he would exclaim "Barbecue time!" upon obtaining it, it fired the same way as the Pyrocitor and had the same sound effect.

In-game summaries

 * "Pyrocitor! This fearsome weapon really shines at close range. Great for taking out those pesky small enemies." - Vendor Description
 * "Having problems with swarms of small creatures? The Gadgetron Pyrocitor is the answer! This flamethrower device will toast 'em fast! User Tip: Hold Down Circle for a constant stream of fire." - Normal Version Help Menu Description
 * "The Gold Pyrocitor is Gadgetron's deluxe version of its popular flamethrower. This weapon does more damage and does it faster than the original. It also has a greater range and a soothing green flame." - Help Menu Description (Gold version)
 * "Having problems with swarms of small creatures? The Gadgetron Pyrocitor is the answer! This flame-thrower device will toast 'em fast! Caution: Larger Enemies may take longer to cook..." ~ British Instruction Manual Description

Trivia

 * In the demo for Ratchet & Clank, the flames of the Pyrocitor moved more quickly than those of the weapon in the full version of the game. This meant that the spin technique was less effective with this version as the trail wouldn't bend as much. It is unknown why this was changed.
 * The ammo for the Pyrocitor found in Ammo Crates was identical to the fuel tank seen on the weapon itself, albeit much more stubby.
 * The Pyrocitor is a favorite of Insomniac employee Alex Hastings.
 * In early promotional videos, the Pyrocitor's UI had a 'no-chicken' symbol, although the reasoning behind this is not completely known. It's possible it was an inside joke of Insomniac Games. Equipping the Gold Drone Device through the use of a codebreaker/cheat system causes the symbol to pop-up.

Appearances
Original Series Reboot Series
 * Ratchet & Clank
 * Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
 * Ratchet &amp; Clank (PS4)