The Institute Pistol is a sleek, futuristic sidearm with a compact, angular design, featuring a matte white and gray polymer frame with subtle blue LED accents. The pistol has a smooth, ergonomic grip, a short barrel, and a small, rectangular energy cell port on the side. The weapon's surface is mostly smooth with minimal seams, giving it a high-tech, manufactured appearance. The trigger guard is integrated into the frame, and the sight is a simple, low-profile notch. The pistol emits a faint blue glow from its energy cell and barrel when powered, indicating its advanced energy-based ammunition system.