The Unofficial Guide to 2300AD Weaponry

The Unofficial Guide to

2300AD

Weaponry

Contents

1 – Modern Handguns

10 – Modern Rifles

13 – Modern Submachine Guns

16 – Modern Shotguns

19 – Modern Assault Rifles

33 – Modern Special Operations Weapons

35 – Modern Sniper Rifles

37 – Modern Laser Pistols

39 – Modern Laser Rifles & Assault Rifles

43 – Modern Plasma Guns

46 – Modern Machineguns

51 – Modern Cannons

52 – Sonic Stunners

53 – Modern Grenade Launchers

Modern Handguns

Australia

DunArmCo ‘Survival Buddy’The Survival Buddy, or Buddy Gun, is an unusual bullpup pistol originally intended to be part of military survival kits. It breaks down in such a way that the weapon and one loaded magazine will fit into a Compact Ration box. A variety of silencers, suppressors, and barrel extensions are available.

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Type: 5mm survival pistol Country: Australia Weight (Empty): 1.0 kg Length: 15cm (Bulk = 0) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 5x15mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 400mps Magazine: 15-round box magazine Magazine Weight: 0.1 kg ROF: 3 Aimed Fire Range: 40 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV = 1) Area Fire Range: 20 m DP Value: 0.2 Price: Lv160 (Lv2 for box of 300 rounds)

Austrovenia

Stracher P-11MOne of the most powerful pistols ever, the P-11M packs a strong punch with its 11mm rounds. It is also much more accurate than the average pistol but the high recoil makes the weapon tedious to use. The long barrel also makes it inconvenient for fast-draw situations.

Type: 11mm semi-automatic pistolCountry: Austrovenia Weight (Empty): 1.5 kgLength: 35 cm (Bulk=0)Action: SSAmmunition: 11x35mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 580 mps Magazine: 7-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.2 kgROF: 1 Aimed Fire Range: 80 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25)Area Fire Range: 40 m DP Value: 0.8Price: Lv350 (Lv4 for box of 100 rounds)

Stracher P-10 (Pistole 10)The standard issue pistol of the Austrovenian and Hungarian militaries is a rather conventional 10mm design, with reasonable performance and a reputation for reliability.

Type: 10mm semi-automatic pistolCountry: AustroveniaWeight (Empty): 0.5 kgLength: 20 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SS

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Ammunition: 10x20mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 400 mps Magazine: 15-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.2 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 60 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 30 m DP Value: 0.4Price: Lv160 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Stracher PM-17 (Pistole Modele 17)The PM-17, often referred to as simply the Stracher 17, is a unique pistol in that it combines a simple design (32 components including the magazine) with advanced composite materials. The result is a light weapon that is easy to maintain and able to pass through simple security checks undetected. The Stracher 17 is nothing beautiful to look at, but it is extremely functional.

Type: 9mm semi-automatic pistolCountry: AustroveniaWeight (Empty): 0.5 kgLength: 19 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SSAmmunition: 9x24mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 500 mps Magazine: 17-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.2 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 50 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 30 m DP Value: 0.4Price: Lv180 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Stracher PM-19 (Pistole Modele 19)The Stracher 19 is a compact variant of the Modele 17 especially favoured by internal security agents.

Type: 9mm semi-automatic body pistolCountry: AustroveniaWeight (Empty): 0.4 kgLength: 16 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SSAmmunition: 9x24mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 350 mps Magazine: 10-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.1 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 30 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25)

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Area Fire Range: 20 m DP Value: 0.4Price: Lv170 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Brazil

Arno Five-Fifteen

Type: 5mm semi-automatic pistolCountry: Brazil Weight (Empty): 1.0 kgLength: 24 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SSAmmunition: 5x15mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 600 mps Magazine: 14-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.1 kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 50 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 30 m DP Value: 0.2Price: Lv120 (Lv2 for box of 300 rounds)

France

Guiscard PM-70 (Pistolet Modele 2270)The PM-70 is a target pistol that was released at the same time that the FC-70 hunting rifle was produced. While not a particularly useful combat weapon, the PM-70 is an accurate pistol firing a large calibre rifle round. This alone can make the first shot worth it. The weapon is not very common but can be found just about anywhere.

Type: 7.5mm target pistolCountry: France Weight (Empty): 1.5 kgLength: 40 cm (Bulk=1) Action: SSAmmunition: 7.5x40mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 520 mps Magazine: 3 rounds internalMagazine Weight: 0.1 kgROF: 1Aimed Fire Range: 350 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 200 m

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DP Value: 0.7Price: Lv170 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Germany

Sternsacht Heavy PistolCurrently the largest calibre pistol in production, it features a miniaturized hydraulic recoil compensator, similar to those used in modern assault rifles, making the recoil manageable and includes a smartgun port for connection to a military suit.

Type: 15.6mm semi-automatic pistolCountry: GermanyWeight (Empty): 2.0 kgLength: 40 cm (Bulk=1) Action: SSAmmunition: 15.6x42mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 440 mps Magazine: 5-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 1Aimed Fire Range: 60 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 30 m DP Value: 1.2Price: Lv500 (Lv5 for box of 100 rounds)

Walther GSP

Type: 9mm semi-automatic pistolCountry: GermanyWeight (Empty): 0.7 kgLength: 21 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SSAmmunition: 9x25mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 510 mps Magazine: 8-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.1 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 70 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 35 m DP Value: 0.4Price: Lv325 (Lv3 for box of 100 rounds)

RSFSR

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Pistolet Leonova PL-72The Leonova PL is a classic Russian pistol in its use of an unorthodox round. The weapon is straightforward in its design and is very handy to hold and carry. The weapon is not seen much outside of Russian security forces.

Type: 10mm semi-automatic pistolCountry: RSFSRWeight (Empty): 0.6 kgLength: 16 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SSAmmunition: 10x20mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 400 mps Magazine: 8-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.1 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 40 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 20 m DP Value: 0.4Price: Lv100 (Lv4 for box of 100 rounds)

Segatova PS (Pistolyet Segatova)

Type: 9mm semi-automatic pistolCountry: RSFSRWeight (Empty): 1.1 kgLength: 23 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SSAmmunition: 9x32mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 590 mps Magazine: 12-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.1 kgROF: 2Aimed Fire Range: 70 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 35 m DP Value: 0.6Price: Lv250 (Lv4 for box of 100 rounds)

USA

Colt M28 ‘Stopper’This Pistol is one of the largest made by Colt, chambering the same round that makes the P-11 so devastating. It will be issued as a backup weapon to US Army and Marine Vehicle crews and Heavy Weapon operators sent to the Kafer Frontier beginning in 2303. It's highly prized for its polymer construction and its extensive reliability.

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Type: 12mm semi-automatic pistolCountry: USAWeight (Empty): 2.0 kgLength: 35 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SSAmmunition: 12x35mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 600 mps Magazine: 7-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.4 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 80 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 40 m DP Value: 1Price: Lv400 (Lv5 for box of 100 rounds)

Colt P-36E2The P-36E2 is a high power version of a popular white collar handgun. The pistol itself comes with an electronic sight and is neural jack ready. The weapon has been dubbed "Molly the Mauler" after the popular fiction character that made the weapon well known.

Type: 10mm semi-automatic pistolCountry: USAWeight (Empty): 1.1 kgLength: 24 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SSAmmunition: 10x25mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 500 mps Magazine: 11-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.2 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 70 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 40 m DP Value: 0.6Price: Lv320 (Lv3 for box of 100 rounds)

Hancock 923 Enforcer

Type: 9mm semi-automatic revolverCountry: USAWeight (Empty): 0.5 kgLength: 21 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SSAmmunition: 9x23mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 390 mps Magazine: 6-round cylinderAmmunition Weight: 0.1 kgROF: 4Aimed Fire Range: 40 m

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Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 20 m DP Value: 0.3Price: Lv170 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Ruger P-2247The P-2247 is a very reliable and sturdy handgun found occasionally throughout human occupied space. The slide comes pre-grooved, ready for a variety of top mounted or slung sighting units. The weapon is easy to maintain and relatively inexpensive.


Ruger P-2250The P-2250 is merely a cut-down, compact, rechambered version of the well known P-2247.

Type: 9mm semi-automatic body pistolCountry: USAWeight (Empty): 0.6 kgLength: 16 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SSAmmunition: 9x24mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 320 mps Magazine: 8-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.1 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 30 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 20 m DP Value: 0.4Price: Lv120 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Smith & Wesson ISP 106

Type: 6mm binary propellant semi-automatic pistolCountry: USAWeight (Empty): 0.4 kg

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Length: 17 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SSAmmunition: 6x14mm target-shredding sabot Muzzle Velocity: 450 mps Magazine: 10-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.1 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 30 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 15 m DP Value: 0.4Price: Lv390 (Lv25 for magazine, Lv7 for box of 100 rounds)

Traylor Model 57


Traylor Model 63An improved model of the Model 57, this weapon is gaining immense popularity with those that used the "57". Its larger magazine capacity, increased reliability and ease of maintenance are hallmarks of this entire line of pistols and it is slated to replace the "57" in US general issue by 2310.

Type: 9mm semi-automatic pistolCountry: USAWeight (Empty): 0.6 kgLength: 20 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SSAmmunition: 9x24mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 500 mps Magazine: 15-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.1 kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 60 m Area Fire Burst: 5 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 30 m

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Modern Rifles

Austrovenia

Stracher SS-7 (Scharfschutzen Modele 7)The Stracher SS-7 is the only mass-produced air rifle currently in use as a hunting weapon (although a variety of low-power air rifles are used for recreational target shooting). The weapon is powered by compressed air from a central reservoir, which holds sufficient pressure for 20 shots at high pressure and 30 more at low pressure. The weapon can be recharged by hand, but only to the low pressure level.Type: 4mm sporting rifleCountry: AustroveniaWeight (Empty): 1.0 kgLength: 72 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SSAmmunition: 4mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 480 mps Magazine: 20-round boxAir Recharge Bottle: 30 shots (high pressure), 20 shots (low pressure) Magazine Weight: 0.1 kgAir Recharge Bottle Weight: 0.5kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 400 m (high pressure), 200 m (low pressure) Area Fire Burst: 5 rounds (AFV=0.5) Area Fire Range: 300 m (high pressure), 200 m (low pressure) DP Value: 0.2 (high pressure), 0.1 (low pressure) Price: Lv140 (Lv1 for box of 1000 rounds, Lv1 for recharge bottle)

Britain

Rockwell ‘Twelve Eighty-One Magnum’Deservedly enjoying a reputation as the most powerful sporting rifle in known space, the 12-81 can only be fired from a rest with the integral bipod extended, and even then the provision of an in-stock shock absorber is necessary to avoid injury. The weapon was designed to provide killing capability against the giant lizards of Wolf-424B-1, but has since enjoyed wide use in the armed forces of several nations as a long-range sniper rifle. The French FTE-10 Gauss rifle is in many ways a more modern version of the Rockwell 12-81 Magnum.

Type: 12mm big game / sniper rifleCountry: BritainWeight (Empty): 14.0 kgLength: 144 cm (Bulk=5)

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Action: SSAmmunition: 12x81mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 1100 mps Magazine: 6-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.5 kgROF: 1Aimed Fire Range: 1100 m DP Value: 4Price: Lv400 (Lv5 for box of 100 rounds)

France

Guiscard FC-68 (Fusil Chasseur 2268) The FC-68 was designed with the Frontier colonist in mind, and is widely used by French civilians on a variety of worlds. It combines a bullpup configuration (giving it a distinctly military look - one of its strongest selling features) with full-automatic fire.

Type: 5mm sporting rifleCountry: FranceWeight (Empty): 1.0 kgLength: 75 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 5x15mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 630 mps Magazine: 70-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 500 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1.5) Area Fire Range: 400 m DP Value: 0.2Price: Lv240 (Lv2 for box of 300 rounds)

Guiscard FC-70 (Fusil Chasseur 2270)The FC-70 was designed to make use of the large quantities of 7.5mm surplus ammunition available on the open market, and low firing cost has made it (and other similar rifles) popular. It is widely used both as a target rifle and for medium-sized game hunting.

Type: 7.5mm hunting rifleCountry: FranceWeight (Empty): 3.0 kgLength: 102 cm (Bulk=3) Action: SSAmmunition: 7.5x40mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 910 mps Magazine: 5-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.2 kgROF: 2

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Aimed Fire Range: 800 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 600 m DP Value: 0.7Price: Lv220 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

USA

Hancock One-Oh-Five SeekerThe Seeker is a civilian small game hunting rifle common throughout the frontier. Its smooth stock is disrupted only by the odd helical magazine mounted atop the weapon.

Type: 5mm hunting rifleCountry: USAWeight (Empty): 2.2 kgLength: 71 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SSAmmunition: 5x15mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 600 mps Magazine: 100-round helical boxMagazine Weight: 0.5 kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 400 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 300 m DP Value: 0.2Price: Lv200 (Lv2 for box of 300 rounds)

Ruger Sure-Shot 60A common and popular small calibre weapon on the frontier usually in the hands of colonists (especially those too young to handle something larger) it's a popular, easy to use and accurate weapon. It's forgiving as well as there are at least 3 safeties, all of which have to be disengaged for the weapon to fire.

Type: 5mm hunting rifleCountry: USAWeight (Empty): 1.0 kgLength: 72 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 5x20mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 700 mps Magazine: 80-round helical boxMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 500 m Area Fire Burst: 20 rounds (AFV=2) Area Fire Range: 250 m

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Winchester 2282A new entry to the Hunting rifle market, it is a solid, well-built weapon with no real sterling qualities, but with a rugged reliability and accuracy that makes this weapon a steady seller.

Type: 7.5mm hunting rifleCountry: USAWeight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 110 cm (Bulk=4) Action: SSAmmunition: 7.5x40mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 1000 mps Magazine: 10-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.2 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 800 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 400 m DP Value: 0.7Price: Lv260 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Modern Submachine Guns

Brazil

Arno IMBEL-41 An old design originally intended for starship security crews, this SMG has become popular in just about every corner of human space for its ruggedness and simplicity. To this day it remains in widespread production.

Type: 9mm submachine gunCountry: BrazilWeight (Empty): 1.0 kgLength: 90 cm (Bulk=3) 65 cm stock folded (Bulk=2) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 9x24mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 550 mps Magazine: 40-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 300 m (stock must be extended for aimed fire)Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 150 m

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Confederation of Palestine

Shakur Arms Uzi-24A faithful replica of the original, the Uzi 24th century incorporates advanced synthetic materials, making for a capable weapon. Upon release, the Uzi proved wildly popular. Since then, millions have been produced and its reliability, coupled with low prices, has been greatly valued on frontier worlds.

Type: 9mm submachine gunCountry: PalestineWeight (Empty): 2.5 kgLength: 66 cm (Bulk=2) 48 cm stock folded (Bulk=1) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 9x24mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 550 mps Magazine: 32-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.2 kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 100 m (stock must be extended for aimed fire)Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 50 m DP Value: 0.4Price: Lv200 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

France

Ignais CAM-12The CAM-12 is a compact machine pistol originally designed for law enforcement and military purposes. Unfortunately, it has become the trademark weapon of gangsters and a few have made their way to the frontier.

Type: 9mm submachine gunCountry: FranceWeight (Empty): 2.5 kgLength: 25 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 9x24mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 450 mps Magazine: 40-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.4 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 50 m

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Area Fire Burst: 20 rounds (AFV=2) Area Fire Range: 30 m DP Value: 0.4Price: Lv225 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Germany

Rorttmann MP-97 (Maschinen Pistole 2297)The MP-97 rose out of a demand for a military firearm that could be issued to vehicle and starship crews. The weapon is essentially a modernized submachine gun. Its compactness is handy for personnel working in cramped spaces. The MP-97 implements the standard bullpup layout.

Type: 9mm submachine gunCountry: GermanyWeight (Empty): 3.0 kgLength: 50 cm (Bulk=1) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 9x24mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 550 mps Magazine: 25-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 120 m Area Fire Burst: 5 rounds (AFV=0.5) Area Fire Range: 100 m DP Value: 0.4Price: Lv200 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Rorttmann MP-97K (Maschinen Pistole 2297 Kurz)The MP-97K is a compact version of the MP-97. The MP-97K has found popularity among police agencies and terrorists alike because of its handiness. It differs from the MP-97 in being shorter overall, lacking a butt-stock and having the magazine inserted into the handgrip.

Type: 9mm submachine gunCountry: GermanyWeight (Empty): 2.0 kgLength: 32 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 9x24mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 450 mps Magazine: 15 or 25-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.2 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 50 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 30 m

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Manchuria

Wu-Beijing Type-07Unique among modern submachine guns, but very much common in Wu-Beijing weapon designs, it has a conventional trigger-magazine-barrel layout and was developed to meet the demand for a close-in weapon for crewmen and special operations. In service as of 2300, the Type-07 has proven to be a fierce, reliable weapon and packs a folding stock.

Type: 9mm submachine gunCountry: ManchuriaWeight (Empty): 3.5 kgLength: 75 cm (Bulk=2) 55 cm stock folded (Bulk=1) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 9x20mm fixed cartridge ball Muzzle Velocity: 600 mps Magazine: 50-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.5 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 200 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 100 m DP Value: 0.4Price: Lv250 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Modern Shotguns

Australia

DunArmCo Close Assault Gun (CAG)

Type: 18mm automatic shotgunCountry: AustraliaWeight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 68 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 18x60mm fixed cartridge buckshot Muzzle Velocity: 410 mps Magazine: 10-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.5 kgROF: 2

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Aimed Fire Range: 100 m Area Fire Burst: 5 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 80 m DP Value: 0.3 x 10Price: Lv330 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

France

Fabrique RPS-2292This new French combat shotgun, issued strictly to the elite French FFL Raider detachments, is all the rage among the French. It is a well-behaved weapon that gives the user quite an edge at close quarters. It is popular on the Kafer frontier as it is handy, light and devastating.

Type: 18mm pump-action shotgunCountry: FranceWeight (Empty): 3.0 kgLength: 96 cm (Bulk=3) Action: SS Ammunition: 18x60mm fixed cartridge buckshot Muzzle Velocity: 450 mps Magazine: 6-round tubular magazineMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 150 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.5) Area Fire Range: 80 m DP Value: 0.3 x 10Price: Lv350 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Germany

Heckler & Koch 2293This shotgun is a well-made reliable model intended for law enforcement and military use; it has no real glaring faults or sterling qualities, and is a simple, rugged weapon.

Type: 18mm automatic shotgunCountry: GermanyWeight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 62 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 18x60mm fixed cartridge buckshot Muzzle Velocity: 500 mps Magazine: 20 or 50-round boxMagazine Weight: 0.5 kg (20-round), 0.6 kg (50-round)ROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 200 m

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Area Fire Burst: 20 rounds (AFV=2) Area Fire Range: 100 m DP Value: 0.4 x 10Price: Lv480 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

USA

Traylor Model 10 Riot Gun

Type: 18mm pump-action shotgunCountry: USAWeight (Empty): 3.0 kgLength: 96 cm (Bulk=3) Action: SS Ammunition: 18x60mm fixed cartridge buckshot Muzzle Velocity: 420 mps Magazine: 8-round tubular magazineMagazine Weight: 0.4 kgROF: 2Aimed Fire Range: 120 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.5) Area Fire Range: 80 m DP Value: 0.3 x 10Price: Lv300 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Traylor Model 40 ‘Super Trench Boom’Newly issued to the USMC in 2303, the "STB" as it's affectionately known to Marines is a devastating automatic shotgun now in general issue to all Marine units on the Kafer Frontier. This weapon is a true killing machine, in the words of one Marine NCO, ‘this thing will tear the f***ing faces off of those bugs!’ Needless to say, Traylor is finding it can't make weapons fast enough to keep up with demand.

Type: 18mm automatic shotgunCountry: USAWeight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 68 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 18x60mm fixed cartridge buckshot Muzzle Velocity: 500 mps Magazine: 10 or 50-round box Magazine Weight: 0.5 kg (10-round), 0.6kg (50-round)ROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 150 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1.5) Area Fire Range: 85 m DP Value: 0.4 x 10Price: Lv450 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

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Modern Assault Rifles

Argentina/Mexico

CASA-12This is the old service weapon of the Mexican/Argentinean armed forces. It is a reliable, simple weapon that is easy to use and maintain. It is currently in the hands of second-line forces in both nations as the weapon has been replaced by the CASA-14.

Type: 7.5mm conventional assault rifleCountry: Argentina/MexicoWeight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 78 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 7.5x11mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 650 mps Magazine: 30-round box Magazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 700 m Area Fire Burst: 15 rounds (AFV=1.5) Area Fire Range: 500 m DP Value: 0.5Price: Lv280 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

CASA-14The new service weapon of the Mexican/Argentinean Armed Forces is a FAM-90 knockoff with no real innovations and it is often questioned as to why FAM-90s were not purchased instead. It is a good weapon, but is a considerable waste of funds.

Type: 4.5mm Gauss rifle with integral 30mm GLCountry: Argentina/MexicoWeight (Empty): 4.7 kgLength: 78 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 4.5x20mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1700 mps Magazine: 60-round box with integral power cellMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 900 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1.5) Area Fire Range: 400 m DP Value: 0.6Price: Lv520 (Lv2 for 60-round disposable magazine)

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Australia

Lithgow Arms F2 Gwardar IIThe standard second line infantry weapon, the F2 Gwardar II is an improved version of the American M-2 fitted with a low light television sight and a laser rangefinder/designator for integration with the first generation of Australian battlesuits.

Type: 9mm conventional assault rifleCountry: AustraliaWeight (Empty): 3.0 kgLength: 79 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 9x45mm fixed cartridge APHEMuzzle Velocity: 800 mps Magazine: 30-round box Magazine Weight: 0.4 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 500 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 400 m DP Value: 1.0Price: Lv400 (Lv4 for box of 100 rounds)

Austrovenia

StG-84 (Sturmgewehr 2284)The StG-84 is an Austrovenian design based strongly on the Brazilian BF-1, though incorporating improvements (most notably variable muzzle velocity) which were considered groundbreaking back in 2284. Unfortunately, the design was relatively heavy, and quite expensive in its time, and failed to find much of an international market. Note that the StG-84 is built around the same ammunition used by the BF-1 and magazines are interchangeable.

Type: 7.5mm binary propellant assault rifleCountry: AustroveniaWeight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 87 cm (Bulk=3) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 7.5x11mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 900 mps (area fire 400 mps) Magazine: 40-round box Recharge Bottle: 200 aimed shots/20 burstsMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgRecharge Bottle Weight: 0.2 kgROF: 3 (area fire 5) Aimed Fire Range: 800 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 400 m

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DP Value: 0.7 (area fire 0.3) Price: Lv400 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds, Lv1 for recharge bottle)

Brazil

Ramirez-Abruggo BF-1The Ramirez-Abruggo BF-1 was the first mass-produced binary propellant rifle in use, but it has now been replaced by more modern weapon designs. Even when in frontline service, the Ramirez-Abruggo BF-1 binary propellant weapon's performance was always considered to be disappointing. The Ramirez-Abruggo BF-1 currently remains widely used only because it was originally produced in extremely large numbers. While the Ramirez-Abruggo BF-1 was initially quite expensive to produce, surplus models are now generally available for purchase at a fairly inexpensive price.

Type: 7.5mm binary propellant assault rifleCountry: BrazilWeight (Empty): 3.5 kgLength: 81 cm (Bulk=3) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 7.5x11mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 900 mps Magazine: 40-round box Recharge Bottle: 200 aimed shots/20 burstsMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgRecharge Bottle Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 2Aimed Fire Range: 800 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=0.5) Area Fire Range: 560 m DP Value: 0.7Price: Lv200 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds, Lv1 for recharge bottle)

Ramirez-Abruggo BF-3The BF-3 is the successor to the lacklustre BF-1 and its improved derivatives. Entering service in 2291 after a protracted and troubled developmental process, the long development has paid off and resulted in a superb weapon. It is currently issued only to frontline units due to the large numbers of BF-1s in service.

Type: 7.5mm binary propellant assault rifle with integral 30mm GLCountry: Brazil/PortugalWeight (Empty): 3.4 kgLength: 77 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 7.5x11mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 900 mps (area fire 550 mps) Magazine: 40-round box

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Recharge Bottle: 360 aimed shots/100 burstsMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgRecharge Bottle Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 750 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1.5) Area Fire Range: 400 m DP Value: 0.7 Price: Lv675 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds, Lv2 for recharge bottle)

Britain

Enfield L142 This is the standard service British weapon. It is a unique bullpup gauss design that is handy, effective and nasty in the right hands. It is a highly accurate weapon and includes gyro-stabilisation as standard.

Type: 4.5mm Gauss rifle with integral 30mm GLCountry: BritainWeight (Empty): 4.5 kgLength: 65 cm (Bulk=1) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 4.5x20mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1750 mps Magazine: 60-round box with integral power cellMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 4Aimed Fire Range: 900 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 480 m DP Value: 0.6Price: Lv480 (Lv2 for 60-round disposable magazine)

Canada

CFARG C-28The C-28 is a unique weapon developed by the Canadian Federal Armaments Research Group and has started entering service in 2299. The weapon itself is similar to many caseless ammunition weapons currently in service, its main difference being in the ammunition. Each round is a 10mm solid fuel rocket slug with three tiny vents angled to impart a stabilizing spin on the bullet (burn lasts six to seven metres). The weapon also incorporates an electronic battlesight. The C-28 is known as the M-10 ARL in Amercian service.

Type: 10mm microjet assault rifle Country: CanadaWeight (Empty): 3.0 kg

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Length: 74 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 10mm microjet APHEMuzzle Velocity: 770 mps Magazine: 40-round box Magazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 500 m Area Fire Burst: 4 rounds (AFV=0.5) Area Fire Range: 400 m DP Value: 1.0Price: Lv200 (Lv6 for box of 100 rounds)

Confederation of Palestine

CPMI BekaaManufactured by Confederation of Palestine Military Industries, the Bekaa is a derivative of the Traylor Arms M2 assault rifle, incorporating the ubiquitous 30mm grenade launcher, a larger magazine, and a modern electro-optical sight. However, it is relatively rare outside of the CPDF, as it has not sold well in foreign markets in the face of competition from more modern designs.

Type: 9mm conventional assault rifle with integral 30mm GLCountry: PalestineWeight (Empty): 5.5 kgLength: 82 cm (Bulk=3) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 9x44mm fixed cartridge APHEMuzzle Velocity: 800 mps Magazine: 40-round box (also accepts 30-round M2 magazines) Magazine Weight: 0.5 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 600 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 400 m DP Value: 1.0Price: Lv310 (Lv4 for box of 100 rounds)

France

FAB-62 (Fusil Automatique Binon 2262)The predecessor to the FAM-90, this was at best, a fair weapon as it had many of the same problems that other binary propellant rifles of the day suffered from, still it was reliable for a weapon of its type and many an example can be found throughout human space in the hands of militias, colonists and security forces.

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Type: 7.5mm binary propellant assault rifleCountry: FranceWeight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 80 cm (Bulk=3) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 7.5x40mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 700 mps Magazine: 30-round box Recharge Bottle: 200 aimed shots/20 burstsMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgRecharge Bottle Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 750 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 580 m DP Value: 0.7Price: Lv200 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds, Lv4 for 10 recharge bottles, Lv5 for magazine)

FAA-73 (Fusil Automatique d’Assault 2273)The FAA-73 was the standard French infantry weapon until the introduction of the FAM-90 in the early 2290’s. It is a conventional rifle firing the well regarded 7.5x40mm caseless round, and comes standard with a 3.5x sight. In addition, it features a fold down monopod affixed to the forestock which can also be used as an aiming handle when using the weapon in close quarters.

Type: 7.5mm conventional assault rifleCountry: FranceWeight (Empty): 3.0 kgLength: 83 cm (Bulk=3) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 7.5x40mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 910 mps Magazine: 25-round box Magazine Weight: 0.4 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 800 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 600 m DP Value: 0.7Price: Lv510 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

FAM-90 (Fusil Automatique Magnetique 2290)The standard infantry weapon of first-line French infantry, the FAM-90 Gauss rifle fires single shots at high velocity, giving good aimed fire accuracy, and fires bursts at a much lower velocity, giving the rifle excellent controllability on automatic fire. The optic sights incorporate a low-power laser range finder for aimed fire. An HR-17 30mm grenade launcher is mounted below the barrel.

Type: 4.5mm Gauss rifle with integral 30mm GLCountry: France

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Weight (Empty): 4.5 kgLength: 76 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 4.5x20mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1600 mps (area fire 550 mps) Magazine: 60-round box with integral power cellMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 3 (area fire 5)Aimed Fire Range: 900 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1.5) Area Fire Range: 400 m DP Value: 0.6 (area fire 0.3)Price: Lv490 (Lv2 for 60-round disposable magazine)

Germany

SG-77 (Sturmgewehr 2277)The Sturmgewehr-2277 has now been replaced by more modern types of weapons in Germany's arsenal; however, the weapon was once widely exported, and it can still be found in private hands, as well as in the hands of many smaller armed forces and militias. The Sturmgewehr-2277 was originally produced under license in Japan as the Type-79 assault rifle, and it remains in use as Japan's standard service weapon.

Type: 5.5mm conventional assault rifleCountry: GermanyWeight (Empty): 3.0 kgLength: 75 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 5.5x40mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 1200 mps Magazine: 40-round box Magazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 700 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 500 m DP Value: 0.6Price: Lv280 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Rorttmann SG-99 (Sturmgewehr 2299)The SG-99 is a variant of the MP-97 chambered for a small calibre rifle round. The increased ranged has resulted in the weapon being classed as an assault rifle instead of a submachine gun. The SG-99 implements the standard bullpup layout.

Type: 5.5mm conventional assault carbineCountry: GermanyWeight (Empty): 3.5 kgLength: 60 cm (Bulk=1) Action: SS or bursts

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Ammunition: 5.5x40mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 1000 mps Magazine: 25-round box Magazine Weight: 0.2 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 450 m Area Fire Burst: 5 rounds (AFV=0.5) Area Fire Range: 400 m DP Value: 0.6Price: Lv250 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Rorttmann SK-19 (Sturm Karabiner 19)Now the standard service weapon of the German Army, the SK-19 is clearly a progressive development of the Traylor Arms M-2 Assault Rifle. The main improvements over the M-2 consist of the substitution of a reliable binary propellant system for fixed cartridges and the inclusion of an integral 30mm grenade launcher in the stock below the barrel. The binary propellant system includes a muzzle velocity governor keyed to the fire selector, patterned after that on the French FAM-90. When on the burst setting, muzzle velocity is considerably reduced giving an extremely controllable automatic weapon. The resulting combination of a high rate of fire, ease of control, the shattering punch of the 9mm APHE round, and the option of 30mm grenade fire makes the SK-19 the most devastating close-in assault weapon in service anywhere.

Type: 9mm binary propellant assault rifle with integral 30mm GLCountry: GermanyWeight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 75 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 9x12mm APHEMuzzle Velocity: 700 mps (area fire 400mps) Magazine: 50-round box Recharge Bottle: 600 aimed shots/200 burstsMagazine Weight: 0.5 kgRecharge Bottle Weight: 0.1 kgROF: 3 (area fire 5) Aimed Fire Range: 600 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1.5) Area Fire Range: 300 m DP Value: 1.0Price: Lv440 (Lv2 for 50-round disposable magazine, Lv1 for recharge bottle)

Rorttmann SK-20 (Sturm Karabiner 20)Just recently being issued to the German Marine Corps (Deutsche Marine Korps), this is an extremely effective and devastating weapon. It has proven its worth during the cleanup operations on Joi where German Marines sang its praises far and wide. It's compact, effective and fires a devastating 5.5mm Gauss round, it's also more reliable than its French FAM-90 counterpart, which, of course, upsets the French.

Type: 5.5mm Gauss rifle with integral 30mm GLCountry: Germany

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Weight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 65 cm (Bulk=1) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 5.5x20mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1500 mps Magazine: 60-round box with integral power cellMagazine Weight: 0.5 kgROF: 3 Aimed Fire Range: 850 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1.5) Area Fire Range: 400 m DP Value: 0.8 Price: Lv520 (Lv2 for 60-round disposable magazine)

Japan

Kurita Arms Type-1The new service rifle of the Japanese military, it is been met with immense popularity as it is essentially a product improved FAM-90 that has higher muzzle velocity and better controllability.

Type: 4.5mm Gauss rifle with integral 30mm GLCountry: JapanWeight (Empty): 4.5 kgLength: 72 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 4.5x20mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1750 mps Magazine: 60-round box with integral power cellMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 4 Aimed Fire Range: 950 m Area Fire Burst: 15 rounds (AFV=1.5) Area Fire Range: 450 m DP Value: 0.6 Price: Lv550 (Lv2 for 60-round disposable magazine)

Manchuria

Storm Gun Type-81Shortly before the Central Asian War, there was a flurry of interest in man-carried heavy calibre "storm guns," mostly brought on by Manchuria's adoption of the Type-81. The storm gun was intended to provide light anti-vehicle and anti-bunker fire, and the exploding round was expected to give a good area fire capability. In services, however, the weapon proved disappointing so although it is still in service, no replacement is planned, and private interest in this type of weapon has largely dried up. One problem with early versions involved the exposed recoil cylinder of the telescoping shock absorbing shoulder stock. Sand and grit

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contaminated the lubricants of the cylinder, fouling it to the point that Manchurian troops (those not discarding the weapon altogether) were often forced to brace the shoulder stock against a rock or tree when firing. After the Central Asian War, most Type-81s were fitted with a flexible fabric stock cover to prevent this.

Type: 20mm binary propellant storm gunCountry: ManchuriaWeight (Empty): 12.0 kgLength: 163 cm (Bulk=5) Action: SS Ammunition: 20x31mm APHAMuzzle Velocity: 840 mps Magazine: 10-round box Recharge Bottle: 100 aimed shotsMagazine Weight: 2.0 kgRecharge Bottle Weight: 2.0 kgROF: 1Aimed Fire Range: 700 m DP Value: 4.0Price: Lv520 (Lv2 for box of 20 rounds, Lv2 for recharge bottle)

Wu-Beijing Type-49The Wu-Beijing Type-49 Assault Rifle is unique among modern military arms, its uniqueness stemming for a return to an older design which uses a trigger-magazine-barrel design layout rather than the more efficient "bullpup" layout (a magazine-trigger-barrel design). The Type-49 trigger-magazine-barrel design layout results in a longer rifle with no gain in effective barrel length, a shortcoming the Type-95 dealt with by shortening the barrel to carbine length and providing the weapon with a folding stock. With the stock folded, the weapon is very handy, but aimed fire is effectively impossible.

Type: 7.5mm conventional assault rifleCountry: ManchuriaWeight (Empty): 3.0 kgLength: 86 cm (Bulk=3) 58 cm with stock folded (Bulk=1) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 7.5x32mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 880 mps Magazine: 25-round box Magazine Weight: 0.4 kgROF: 2Aimed Fire Range: 700 m (stock must be extended for aimed fire) Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 500 m DP Value: 0.7Price: Lv210 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Wu-Beijing Type-80Manchuria’s first venture into the field of bullpup weaponry, the Type-80 is an upgrade of the aging Type-49. Besides improved accuracy, it packs an integral 30mm GL. However, it was deemed too costly and no need was seen for a Type-49 replacement. Therefore, the Type-80 was only adopted in small numbers.

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Type: 7.5mm conventional assault rifle with integral 30mm GLCountry: ManchuriaWeight (Empty): 3.5 kgLength: 72 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 7.5x32mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 950 mps Magazine: 30-round box Magazine Weight: 0.4 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 750 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1.0) Area Fire Range: 550 m DP Value: 0.7Price: Lv600 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Wu-Beijing Type-95The current service weapon of the Manchurian armed forces, it is a conventional, simple design since Manchuria has no desire to invest in a costly, hard to maintain Gauss weapon. Many, however, believe that it is simple conservatism on the part of the Manchurian procurement department. But the weapon is tried true and simple, and most importantly, cheap.

Type: 7.5mm conventional assault rifleCountry: ManchuriaWeight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 74 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 7.5x32mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 950 mps Magazine: 30-round box Magazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 4Aimed Fire Range: 850 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1.5) Area Fire Range: 450 m DP Value: 0.7Price: Lv500 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

RSFSR

AS-54 (Avtomat Segatova 2254)Produced in immense numbers, the AS-54 is probably one of the most successful weapon designs of this century. Now obsolete, it was replaced in Russian service by the AS-89. However, the weapon continues to circulate in the millions and many countries continue to manufacture copies of the rifle. Cheaply priced, it has become the weapon of choice for third-world nations and criminals.

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Type: 8.54mm conventional assault rifleCountry: RSFSRWeight (Empty): 4.2 kgLength: 98 cm (Bulk=4) 80 cm with stock folded (Bulk=3) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 8.54x46mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 600 mps Magazine: 30-round box Magazine Weight: 0.5 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 600 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1.5) Area Fire Range: 300 m DP Value: 0.9Price: Lv200 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

AMM-64 (Avtomat Mikhailova Modernirovanyi 2264)This weapon is the predecessor to the AS-89, it is a binary propellant rifle of amazing durability and reliability, the whole weapon is a marvel of small arms design, because of its crude, simple design, it has unparalleled reliability.

Type: 7.5mm binary propellant assault rifle Country: RSFSRWeight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 82 cm (Bulk=3) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 7.5x32mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 650 mps Magazine: 50-round box Recharge Bottle: 400 aimed shots/40 burstsMagazine Weight: 0.4 kgRecharge Bottle Weight: 0.4 kgROF: 3 Aimed Fire Range: 800 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1.5) Area Fire Range: 580 m DP Value: 0.7Price: Lv220 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds, Lv4 for 10 recharge bottle)

AS-89 (Avtomat Segatova 2289)The standard Soviet Russian infantry weapon, the AS-89 incorporates a reliable optic sight and an integral 30mm G-2 grenade launcher. The AS-89 found a home for a time in the hands of hired mercenaries of the French Arm. In fact, this weapon became the trademark of men who were for hire, and as such is an institution in and of itself.

Type: 4.54mm Gauss rifle with integral 30mm GLCountry: RSFSRWeight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 73 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or bursts

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Ammunition: 4.54x21mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1530 mps Magazine: 60-round box with integral power cellMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 800 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 480 m DP Value: 0.5Price: Lv420 (Lv2 for 60-round disposable magazine)

Scandinavian Union

G-71 (Gevar Modell 2271)The G-71 is a well designed Scandinavian combat rifle. It fires a large calibre round typical of this class of weapon and is gyrostabilized during firing. The G-71 features a battle-sight incorporating night vision, laser targeting and 1.5x magnification.

Type: 9mm conventional assault rifle with integral 30mm GLCountry: Scandinavian UnionWeight (Empty): 3.6 kgLength: 75 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 9x44mm fixed cartridge APHEMuzzle Velocity: 810 mps Magazine: 30-round box Magazine Weight: 0.4 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 550 m Area Fire Burst: 5 rounds (AFV=0.5) Area Fire Range: 400 m DP Value: 1.0Price: Lv290 (Lv4 for box of 100 rounds)

USA

Traylor Arms M-5 The Traylor Arms M-5 was chosen as the standard assault rifle for the Marine forces in 2293. A development of the M-2 "nine-forty-four," it uses a binary propellant system rather than the M-2's fixed cartridge.

Type: 9mm binary propellant assault rifle with integral 30mm GLCountry: USAWeight (Empty): 4.2 kgLength: 79 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 9x12mm APHE

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Muzzle Velocity: 700 mps (area fire 400 mps) Magazine: 50-round box Recharge Bottle: 600 aimed shots/200 burstsMagazine Weight: 0.5 kgRecharge Bottle Weight: 0.1 kgROF: 3 (area fire 5) Aimed Fire Range: 600 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1.5) Area Fire Range: 300 m DP Value: 1.0Price: Lv675 (Lv3 for 50-round disposable magazine, Lv2 for recharge bottle)

Remington-Colt M-4A1Adopted as the standard service weapon of the American Army in 2297, the weapon has a replaceable power cell located in the stock of the weapon. This was done because of teething problems with power supply in the weapon’s magazine. Power is routed automatically as needed. Additionally, the stock power cell can boost the M-4’s velocity to 1600 mps for two magazines’ worth of shots, increasing performance.

Type: 4.5mm Gauss rifle with integral 30mm GLCountry: USAWeight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 73 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or bursts Ammunition: 4.5x20mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1300 mps (boosted 1600 mps) Magazine: 60-round box with integral power cellMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 3 Aimed Fire Range: 750 m (850 m boosted) Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1.5) Area Fire Range: 450 m (500 m boosted) DP Value: 0.5 (0.6 boosted)Price: Lv380 (Lv2 for 60-round disposable magazine, Lv1 stock power cell)

Traylor Arms M-2The Traylor Arms M-2 "nine-forty-four" assault rifle was one of the most popular weapons of its day in U.S. service and is still a favourite among paramilitary organizations on the fringes of human space. Simple and reliable, the M-2 was the first mass-produced weapon to use a 9mm APHE round.

Type: 9mm conventional assault rifleCountry: USAWeight (Empty): 3.0 kgLength: 79 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 9x44mm fixed cartridge APHEMuzzle Velocity: 800 mps Magazine: 30-round box Magazine Weight: 0.4 kg

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ROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 500 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 400 m DP Value: 1.0Price: Lv230 (Lv4 for box of 100 rounds)

M-41A Pulse RifleA weapon used by some paramilitary groups, the M-41A is a bulky rifle incorporating a pump feed grenade launcher. Sights are of the simple aperture/post design. The weapon incorporates the older trigger-magazine-barrel layout.

Type: 10mm conventional assault rifle with integral 30mm pump-action GLCountry: USAWeight (Empty): 3.2 kgLength: 71 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 10x40mm fixed cartridge APHEMuzzle Velocity: 600 mps Magazine: 95-round box (GL 5-round box)Magazine Weight: 1.8 kgROF: 4Aimed Fire Range: 300 m Area Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1.5) Area Fire Range: 200 m DP Value: 1.3Price: Lv330 (Lv5 for box of 100 rounds)

Modern Special Operations Weapons

France

FAM-90SThe special operations version of the FAM-90 issued to FFL Raider Detachments, it has also garnered a reputation among the Legionnaires as a quiet, reliable weapon with no glaring faults.

Type: 4.5mm Gauss rifle (silenced) with integral 30mm GLCountry: FranceWeight (Empty): 4.5 kgLength: 76 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS Ammunition: 4.5x20mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1600 mps Magazine: 60-round box with integral power cellMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgROF: 3

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Aimed Fire Range: 800 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 500 m DP Value: 0.6 Price: Lv650 (Lv2 for 60-round disposable magazine)

Germany

SK-20SThe special operations version of the SK-20 just now being issued to German Special Forces, it shares many of the sterling qualities of its conventional cousin and it's silent and accurate as well.

Type: 5.5mm Gauss rifle (silenced) with integral 30mm GLCountry: GermanyWeight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 67 cm (Bulk=1) Action: SS Ammunition: 5.5x20mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1500 mps Magazine: 60-round box with integral power cellMagazine Weight: 0.5 kgROF: 3 Aimed Fire Range: 850 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 400 m DP Value: 0.8Price: Lv720 (Lv2 for 60-round disposable magazine)

USA

Colt M-162 Special OperationsA new special ops Gauss weapon manufactured by Colt for various US special ops units and the intelligence community, It is handy, accurate and deadly quiet, it can't be heard over 50m and you wouldn't recognize its sound as a weapon out to 30m. In short, the communities that have received this weapon have fallen in love with it and they can't say enough about it (if they could, that is).

Type: 5.6mm Gauss rifle (silenced) Country: USAWeight (Empty): 4.5 kgLength: 78 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS Ammunition: 5.6x20mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1800 mps Magazine: 60-round box with integral power cellMagazine Weight: 0.3 kg

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ROF: 3 Aimed Fire Range: 1000 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=0.25) Area Fire Range: 500 m DP Value: 0.8Price: Lv850 (Lv2 for 60-round disposable magazine)

Modern Sniper Rifles

Britain

Rockwell L341A2 ‘Ranger’Renowned for being the most compact in the field, the L341A2 is semi-automatic and feeds from magazines featuring integrated power cells which make for increased convenience. At shorter ranges, it remains a potent weapon with its effective and highly controllable semi-automatic fire, owing to its variable muzzle velocity system.

Type: 8mm Gauss sniper rifle Country: BritainWeight (Empty): 7.0 kgLength: 110 cm (Bulk=4) Action: SS Ammunition: 8x33mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1600 mps (area fire 290 mps) Magazine: 10-round box with integral power cellMagazine Weight: 0.7 kgROF: 1 Aimed Fire Range: 1600 m Area Fire Burst: 3 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 250 mDP Value: 3.0 (area fire 1.4) Price: Lv870 (Lv4 for disposable 10-round magazine)

France

FTE-8 (Fusil Tiralleur d’Elite 8)The FTE-8 was the standard French sniper rifle of the Central Asian War period. It was replaced by the FTE-10 before the War of German Reunification due to that weapon's greater punch which made it capable of taking on light armoured vehicles. However the FTE-8 with its bullpup layout is a less bulky and unwieldy weapon and remains popular with dedicated snipers.

Type: 8mm Gauss sniper rifle Country: France

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Weight (Empty): 10.9 kgLength: 129 cm (Bulk=4) Action: SS Ammunition: 8x50mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1350 mps Magazine: 5-round box with integral power cell Magazine Weight: 1.0 kgROF: 1Aimed Fire Range: 1350 mDP Value: 2.7Price: Lv360 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds, Lv2 for empty disposable magazine)

FTE-10 (Fusil Tiralleur d’Elite 10)Generally, each French squad contains one FTE-10 (or similar) sniper rifle to use for long-range aimed fire. The Fusil Tiralleur d'Elite-10 is a very low-noise weapon, which makes it excellent for harassment fire from concealment. The FTE-10 can also penetrate light armour at reasonable ranges.

Type: 10mm Gauss sniper rifle Country: FranceWeight (Empty): 12.5 kgLength: 184 cm (Bulk=6) Action: SS Ammunition: 10x37mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1400 mps Magazine: 10-round box Power Cell: 30 shotsMagazine Weight: 0.3 kgPower Cell Weight: 0.2 kgROF: 1Aimed Fire Range: 1400 m DP Value: 3.0Price: Lv450 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds, Lv1 for disposable power cell)

Germany

PSG-98 (Prazisions Schutzen Gewehr 2298)This Sniper Weapon is the finest in human space; it's a deadly accurate weapon out to almost 2km, it on one occasion picked off 4 Kafer officers at a range of 3.5km in rapid succession on Joi during the fighting there. It's standard issue in the German military and where the FTE-10 is reviled, this weapon is respected.

Type: 12mm Gauss sniper rifle Country: GermanyWeight (Empty): 12.5 kgLength: 185 cm (Bulk=6) Action: SS Ammunition: 12x40mm flechette

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Muzzle Velocity: 1800 mps Magazine: 6-round box Power Cell: 30 shotsMagazine Weight: 0.2 kgPower Cell Weight: 0.2 kgROF: 1Aimed Fire Range: 2200 m DP Value: 4.0Price: Lv750 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds, Lv1 for disposable power cell)

RSFSR

SVB (Snayperskaya Vintovka Belnikarpova)

Although the Belnikarpova is the highest energy man-portable laser in service with any army, more modern designs produce the same damage at lower power levels. Nevertheless, the SVB remains effective and is the standard service laser in use by the RFSFR where it serves as the squad sniper weapon.

Type: 80-01 laser sniper rifle Country: RSFSRWeight (Empty): 2.0 kgLength: 83 cm (Bulk=3) Action: SS Pulse Energy: 0.8 mjMuzzle Velocity: CMagazine: 6 mj LMS cell (6-pulses) Magazine Weight: 1.0 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 1400 m DP Value: 2.0Price: Lv770 (Lv5 for a disposable LMS cell)

Modern Laser Pistols

Argentina

Mueller-Rivera P-3The P-3 is a very handy lightweight laser. The combination of a low power output and high discharge rate of the Quinn 7 megajoule FDLMS power cell makes for a high cyclic rate of fire and a reasonable area fire capability. The pistol's power cell is worn on the belt and connected to the pistol by means of a 50-gauge Teleflex photonic link cable.

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Type: 20-01 laser pistolCountry: ArgentinaWeight (Empty): 1.0 kgLength: 27 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SS Pulse Energy: 0.2 mjMuzzle Velocity: CMagazine: 7 mj FDLMS cell (35-pulses) Magazine Weight: 1.0 kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 200 m Area Fire Burst: 4 pulses (AFV=0.5)Area Fire Range: 100 mDP Value: 0.6Price: Lv750 (Lv5 for a disposable FDLMS cell)

Brazil

Gonzalves-Brazilia P-88 (Pistola 2288)The company’s first venture into the field of laser pistols, the P-88 is renowned for its high-powered 30-01 pulse, normally seen only in rifles. It is also the most accurate laser pistol ever produced and has become a favourite of Brazilian troops. The high-capacity power cell keeps it going for 33 shots in spite of the high-powered pulse that it fires.

Type: 30-01 laser pistolCountry: BrazilWeight (Empty): 1.2 kgLength: 32 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SS Pulse Energy: 0.3 mjMuzzle Velocity: CMagazine: 10 mj FDLMS cell (33-pulses) Magazine Weight: 1.0 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 300 m Area Fire Burst: 3 pulses (AFV=0.25)Area Fire Range: 150 mDP Value: 1.0Price: Lv850 (Lv7 for a disposable FDLMS cell)

Germany

Rorttmann LP-1 (Laser Pistole 1)A rare and interesting weapon, the LP-1 has taken a more traditional pistol approach than the Mueller-Rivera P-3. The power cell is mounted under the barrel ahead of the trigger guard making the weapon a bit cumbersome to fire, but more self contained.

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Type: 25-01 laser pistolCountry: GermanyWeight (Empty): 1.0 kgLength: 30 cm (Bulk=0) Action: SS Pulse Energy: 0.25 mjMuzzle Velocity: CMagazine: 7 mj FDLMS cell (28-pulses) Magazine Weight: 1.0 kgROF: 4Aimed Fire Range: 200 m Area Fire Burst: 3 pulses (AFV=0.25)Area Fire Range: 100 mDP Value: 0.8Price: Lv700 (Lv5 for a disposable FDLMS cell)

Modern Laser Rifles & Assault Rifles

Argentina

Mueller-Rivera F-5 (Fusile 5)The F-5 is an upgrade of the inefficient F-3 of almost a decade ago. The F-5 was widely exported and was replaced in Argentine service soon after by the far superior F-7.

Type: 40-02 laser rifleCountry: ArgentinaWeight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 85 cm (Bulk=3) Action: SS Pulse Energy: 0.8 mjMuzzle Velocity: CMagazine: 5 mj LMS cell (6-pulses) Magazine Weight: 4.0 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 900 m DP Value: 0.9Price: Lv400 (Lv5 for a disposable LMS cell)

Mueller-Rivera F-7 (Fusile 7)The F-7 was one of the first handheld lasers and the first to use the now standard 0.01 second pulse. Although superseded by more modern types in the armed forces of the major powers, it remains in widespread use by second-line troops.

Type: 30-01 laser rifleCountry: ArgentinaWeight (Empty): 2.0 kgLength: 76 cm (Bulk=2)

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Action: SS Pulse Energy: 0.3 mjMuzzle Velocity: CMagazine: 7 mj LMS cell (16-pulses) Magazine Weight: 1.0 kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 1000 m DP Value: 0.9Price: Lv760 (Lv5 for a disposable LMS cell)

Mueller-Rivera F-19 (Fusile 19)The Mueller-Rivera F-19 is the current service laser with Argentine troops, and is widely exported as well. It pioneered the use of the Quinn optronics fast-discharge 7mj LMS cell and is a powerful, accurate and efficient weapon.

Type: 70-01 laser rifleCountry: ArgentinaWeight (Empty): 1.5 kgLength: 69 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS Pulse Energy: 0.7 mjMuzzle Velocity: CMagazine: 7 mj LMS cell (10-pulses) Magazine Weight: 1.0 kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 1200 m DP Value: 2.0Price: Lv730 (Lv5 for a disposable LMS cell)

Brazil

Gonzalves-Brazilia Luce-3One of the oldest laser weapons still in service, the Luce-3 was a fairly clumsy and inefficient design, which remains in use primarily because very large numbers were produced. Captured Luce-3’s, for example, are the main sniping weapon used by the armed forces of the Inca Republic.

Type: 45-02 laser rifleCountry: BrazilWeight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 95 cm (Bulk=3) Action: SS Pulse Energy: 0.9 mjMuzzle Velocity: CMagazine: 5 mj LMS cell (5-pulses) Magazine Weight: 1.0 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 1000 m

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DP Value: 1.0Price: Lv620 (Lv5 for a disposable LMS cell)

Gonzalves-Brazilia Luce-4The standard service rifle of Brazil until the arrival of the Luce-7, the Luce-4 was a disappointment on the export market as compared to earlier weapons in the series. It remains in use to this day as a sniper rifle owing to its long range and hard punch.

Type: 50-02 laser rifle Country: BrazilWeight (Empty): 3.5 kgLength: 80 cm (Bulk=3) Action: SS Pulse Energy: 1.0 mjMuzzle Velocity: CMagazine: 5 mj LMS cell (5-pulses) Magazine Weight: 1.0 kgROF: 4Aimed Fire Range: 1100 m DP Value: 1.2Price: Lv650 (Lv5 for a disposable LMS cell)

Gonzalves-Brazilia Luce-7BThe Luce-7B replaced the Luce-4 in Brazilian service. Although lower powered than most laser rifled, it has enough punch to deal with most targets, and an integral 30mm GB-30B grenade launcher gives it a good area fire capability.

Type: 40-01 laser rifle with integral 30mm GLCountry: BrazilWeight (Empty): 3.0 kgLength: 69 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS Pulse Energy: 0.4 mjMuzzle Velocity: CMagazine: 5 mj LMS cell (12-pulses) Magazine Weight: 1.0 kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 1000 m DP Value: 1.1Price: Lv720 (Lv5 for a disposable LMS cell)

Germany

Rorttmann LK-1 (Laser Karabiner 1)A very modern and deadly assault weapon, the LK-1 uses the now popular combination of a 30mm grenade launcher for area fire and a precision weapon for aimed fire. The 35-01 power laser is optimized for maximum damage consistent with reasonable power cell duration.

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Type: 35-01 laser rifle with integral 30mm GLCountry: GermanyWeight (Empty): 2.5 kgLength: 65 cm (Bulk=1) Action: SS Pulse Energy: 0.35 mjMuzzle Velocity: CMagazine: 7 mj LMS cell (20-pulses) Magazine Weight: 1.0 kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 1000 m DP Value: 1.0Price: Lv850 (Lv5 for a disposable LMS cell)

Rorttmann LK-1Kz (Laser Karabiner 1 fur Kampfanzug)A variant of the LK-1, mounted in the right arm of the Kz-7 Combat Walker. The laser operates off of the walker’s internal power supply. Each pulse fired reduces the walker’s power duration by two minutes.

Type: 35-01 laser rifle Country: GermanyAction: SS Pulse Energy: 0.35 mjMuzzle Velocity: CROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 1000 m DP Value: 1.0Price: Integral to Kz-7 combat walker

USA

Quinn Model 2275An older weapon that was retired for active US service in the 2280’s, it was known for reliability and accuracy in all conditions. It was a great sniper’s weapon that can still be found in that capacity today with militias and local law enforcement establishments.

Type: 35-01 laser rifle Country: USAWeight (Empty): 3.5 kgLength: 72 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS Pulse Energy: 0.35 mjMuzzle Velocity: CMagazine: 3.5 mj LMS cell (10-pulses) Magazine Weight: 1.0 kgROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 1200 m

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DP Value: 1.0Price: Lv800 (Lv5 for a disposable LMS cell)

Rockwell Starlight SpecialA new experimental testbed weapon being tested on the ranges of Rockwell Industries on King, it’s a new era in the history of laser weapons with output and ranges never heard of before in US weapons design, it also attempts to appropriate some of the Rorttmann LK-1’s market as it also sports a 30mm GL.

Type: 70-01 laser rifle with integral 30mm GL Country: USAWeight (Empty): 3.0 kgLength: 69 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS Pulse Energy: 0.7 mjMuzzle Velocity: CMagazine: 7 mj FDLMS cell (15-pulses) Magazine Weight: 1.0 kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 1400 m DP Value: 2.0Price: Lv825 (Lv5 for a disposable LMS cell)

Modern Plasma Guns

Germany

Jaschonek Fabrikant A-9 SturmgewehrThe A-9 is the newest man-portable plasma gun intended as an assault rifle instead of a squad support weapon. While not seriously considered as an SK-19 replacement, the A-9 is issued on an experimental basis to back up the SK-19.

Type: 5 MW plasma gun Country: GermanyWeight (Empty): 4.5 kgLength: 83 cm (Bulk=3) Action: SS Ammunition: 10x70mm 5 MW photonic core plaser cellAmmunition Weight: 0.3 kgMagazine: 6-cell rotating cylinder magazineROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 900 m DP Value: As tamped explosion (EP=1) Price: Lv1600 (Lv8 for a disposable cell)

Jaschonek Fabrikant A-4 Sturmgewehr

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The A-4 is a very high energy plasma gun integral to the Kz-7 Combat Walker. The main gun mechanism is mounted in the chest of the walker and the weapon itself fires from over the right shoulder. The walker must be stationary to fire the weapon due to the high recoil. The high capacity magazine is reloaded from a port located on the front of the suit’s left hip and can be reloaded by the suit operator.

Type: 30 MW plasma gun Country: GermanyAction: SS Ammunition: 20x107mm 30 MW photonic core plaser cellAmmunition Weight: 1.0 kgMagazine: 6-cell rotating cylinder magazineROF: 1Aimed Fire Range: 1700 m DP Value: As tamped explosion (EP=6) Price: Integral to Kz-7 combat walker (Lv24 for a disposable cell)

Japan

Kurita Arms Type-21FThe Type-21F is the classic second-generation man-portable plasma gun, incorporating more punch in a much more efficient design. It currently is the standard squad heavy support weapon with the Japanese Army and will probably continue in that role in the foreseeable future. The Type-21F has been extensively exported and serves in numerous armies, and Sumatro-Fabrique recently concluded a license production agreement with Kurita for the purpose of equipping the Indonesian Army.

Type: 15 MW plasma gun Country: JapanWeight (Empty): 9.0 kgLength: 121 cm (Bulk=4) Action: SS Ammunition: 12x121mm 15 MW photonic core plaser cellAmmunition Weight: 0.4 kgMagazine: 4-cell internal tubular magazineROF: 1Aimed Fire Range: 1000 m DP Value: As tamped explosion (EP=3) Price: Lv1400 (Lv14 for a disposable cell)

Manchuria

Type-1 High Energy Assault GunThe first man-portable plasma gun to see service was the Manchurian Type-1, which received its baptism of fire in the Central Asian War. Although many modern types now outclass the Type-1, it remains a formidable weapon and has been extensively exported.

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Type: 10 MW plasma gun Country: ManchuriaWeight (Empty): 12.0 kgLength: 137 cm (Bulk=5) Action: SS Ammunition: 12x120mm 10 MW photonic core plaser cellAmmunition Weight: 0.4 kgMagazine: 4-cell internal tubular magazineROF: 2Aimed Fire Range: 750 m DP Value: As tamped explosion (EP=2) Price: Lv1300 (Lv12 for a disposable cell)

Type-17 High Energy Plasma GunThe Type-17 is a high energy plasma gun mounted in a turret atop the Wu Beijing Type-A6 combat walker. A high capacity magazine is built into the top of the walker, just below the turret, and it must be reloaded from the outside. Given enough time, the operator can reload the magazine by using the external arms, but typically it is reloaded by someone else.

Type: 25 MW plasma gun Country: ManchuriaAction: SS Ammunition: 18x101mm 25 MW photonic core plaser cellAmmunition Weight: 0.95 kgMagazine: 40-cell internal drum magazineROF: 1Aimed Fire Range: 1800 m DP Value: As tamped explosion (EP=5) Price: Integral to Type-A6 combat walker (Lv22 for a disposable cell)

USA/France

Quinn-Darlan Mk 2-A2 PGMP (Plasma Gun Man Portable)The result of a joint venture by Quinn Optronics, Inc. And Darlan Optophysique, the Mk 2-A2 is the heaviest of the man-portable plasma weapons now in service with American and French armed forces and is used as a heavy point fire weapon against hard targets at the squad level. The impact of the plasma bolt can cause considerable concussion and fragmentation.

Type: 20 MW plasma gun Country: USA/FranceWeight (Empty): 12.0 kgLength: 166 cm (Bulk=6) Action: SS Ammunition: 17x91mm 10 MW photonic core plaser cellAmmunition Weight: 0.8 kgMagazine: 10-cell internal tubular magazineROF: 1

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Aimed Fire Range: 1700 m DP Value: As tamped explosion (EP=4) Price: Lv1800 (Lv18 for a disposable cell)

Quinn-Darlan Mk 4-A1 PGCW (Plasma Gun Combat Walker)The Mark 4-A1 is a variant of the Quinn-Darlan Mark 2-A2 PGMP for use in the BH-21 Combat Walker. It is mounted in the left arm of the suit, which must be extended and locked to fire the weapon. The internal drum magazine is extended around the outer bicep of the walker and is protected by its armoured shell. It is not possible for the occupant of the vehicle to reload the magazine without help.

Type: 20 MW plasma gun Country: USA/FranceWeight (Empty): 12.0 kgAmmunition: 17x91mm 10 MW photonic core plaser cellAmmunition Weight: 0.8 kgMagazine: 30-cell internal drum magazineROF: 1Aimed Fire Range: 1700 m DP Value: As tamped explosion (EP=4) Price: Integral to BH-21 combat walker (Lv18 for a disposable cell)

Modern Machineguns

Australia

DunArmCo Mini-12

Type: 12mm conventional machine gunCountry: AustraliaWeight (Empty): 24.0 kgLength: 144 cm (Bulk=5) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 12x95mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 940 mps Magazine: 100-round cassetteMagazine Weight: 7.0 kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 800 m (1000 m on mount)Area Fire Burst: 15 rounds (AFV=1.5) Area Fire Range: 600 m (800 m on mount)DP Value: 3.0Price: Lv910 (Lv3 for box of 100 rounds, Lv5 for empty cassette)

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Austrovenia

MG-90 (Maschinengewehr 2290)The standard machinegun of the Austrovenian and Hungarian militaries, the MG-90 is a 7.5mm binary weapon firing the same round as the StG-84 service rifle for ammunition commonality.

Type: 7.5mm binary propellant machine gunCountry: AustroveniaWeight (Empty): 6.0 kgLength: 110 cm (Bulk=4) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 7.5x11mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 900 mps Magazine: 150-round cassetteRecharge Bottle: 900 aimed shots/300 burstsMagazine Weight: 1.0 kg Recharge Bottle Weight: 1.5 kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 800 m (1000 m on mount)Area Fire Burst: 20 rounds (AFV=2) Area Fire Range: 600 m (750 m on mount)DP Value: 0.7Price: Lv950 (Lv3 for disposable 150-round cassette, Lv2 for recharge bottle)

Britain

Enfield L144 SAW This is the SAW version of the L142; it shares many of the qualities of its smaller brother, with a heavier barrel for sustained fire and a higher cyclic rate.

Type: 4.5mm Gauss SAW with integral 30mm GLCountry: BritainWeight (Empty): 6.0 kgLength: 78 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 4.5x20mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1750 mps Magazine: 60-round box or 200-round cassetteMagazine Weight: 0.3 kg (60-round box), 0.6 kg (200-round cassette)ROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 950 m Area Fire Burst: 20 rounds (AFV=2) Area Fire Range: 500 mDP Value: 0.6Price: Lv550 (Lv2 for 60-round disposable magazine, Lv2 for box of 500 rounds, Lv5 for empty cassette)

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Germany

LMG-7 SAW (Leichte Maschinengewehr Modele 7)Following the success of the SK-20, a call was put out for a light machine gun firing the same 5.5x20mm flechette round to achieve ammunition commonality. Developed from the existing MG-7 design, the LMG-7 has entered limited service with the Deutsche Marine Korps. It has proved superb but is too pricey to be adopted service-wide.

Type: 5.5mm Gauss SAW with integral 30mm GLCountry: GermanyWeight (Empty): 5.0 kgLength: 75 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 5.5x20mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1500 mpsMagazine: 60-round box or 150-round cassetteMagazine Weight: 0.5 kg (60-round box), 1.0 kg (150-round cassette)ROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 1000 mArea Fire Burst: 20 rounds (AFV=2) Area Fire Range: 500 m DP Value: 0.8Price: Lv950 (Lv2 for 60-round disposable magazine, Lv5 for 150-round disposable cassette)

MG-7 (Maschinengewehr Modele 7)

Type: 5.5mm conventional machine gunCountry: GermanyWeight (Empty): 4.0 kgLength: 107 cm (Bulk=4) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 5.5x40mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 1200 mps Magazine: 75-round drum or 200-round cassetteMagazine Weight: 0.6 kg (75-round drum), 1.0 kg (200-round cassette)ROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 700 m (900 m on mount)Area Fire Burst: 20 rounds (AFV=2) Area Fire Range: 500 m (700 m on mount)DP Value: 0.6Price: Lv870 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds, Lv5 for empty drum/cassette)

Rorttmann MG-9 (Maschinengewehr Modele 9)The light machine gun companion to the SK-19 assault rifle, the MG-9 fires the same 9x12mm APHE round as the SK-19 for ammunition commonality. Manufacturing advances have made the weapon economical to produce. Standard features include an electro-optical sight featuring thermal imaging and integral bipod. A tripod (5 kg) is available to allow the MG-9 to serve in the sustained fire role.

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Type: 9mm conventional machine gunCountry: GermanyWeight (Empty): 6.0 kgLength: 101 cm (Bulk=3) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 9x12mm fixed cartridge APHEMuzzle Velocity: 1100 mps Magazine: 150-round or 200-round cassetteRecharge Bottle: 1000 aimed shots/bursts Magazine Weight: 1.5 kg (150-round), 2.0 kg (200-round)Recharge Bottle Weight: 0.2 kg ROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 750 m (900 m bipod deployed)Area Fire Burst: 20 rounds (AFV=2) Area Fire Range: 500 m (600 m bipod deployed, 900 m on tripod)DP Value: 1.1Price: Lv700 (Lv7 for disposable 150-round cassette, Lv10 for disposable 200-round cassette, Lv3 for recharge bottle)

MG-91 (Maschinengewehr Modele 91)

Type: 7.5mm conventional machine gunCountry: GermanyWeight (Empty): 7.0 kgLength: 110 cm (Bulk=4) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 7.5x35mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 960 mps Magazine: 150-round cassetteMagazine Weight: 2.0 kg ROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 800 m (900 m on mount)Area Fire Burst: 20 rounds (AFV=2) Area Fire Range: 600 m (780 m on mount)DP Value: 0.7Price: Lv880 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds, Lv5 for empty cassette)

France

FAM-180 SAW (Fusil Automatique Magnetique 2290/180) This derivative of the FAM-90 is the standard French squad-level support weapon. It is basically a FAM-90 with a heavier barrel and a bipod. It is rugged, dependable and works quite well in all environments.

Type: 4.5mm Gauss SAW with integral 30mm GLCountry: FranceWeight (Empty): 6.0 kgLength: 80 cm (Bulk=2)

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Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 4.5x20mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1800 mps (area fire 850 mps)Magazine: 60-round box or 200-round cassetteMagazine Weight: 0.3 kg (60-round box), 0.5 kg (100-round cassette)ROF: 5 (area fire 7)Aimed Fire Range: 1200 mArea Fire Burst: 20 rounds (AFV=2) Area Fire Range: 600 m DP Value: 0.6 (0.3 area fire)Price: Lv600 (Lv2 for 60-round disposable magazine, Lv5 for 100-round disposable cassette)

M-79 ( Mitrailleuse 2279) The M-79 is the weapon used in the majority of French vehicular and static support roles. Since coming into general service in 2282 it has seen action in 4 wars and has been found to be a robust and reliable system. Although moves are underway to replace it with the new Gauss MM-79, French troops are reluctant to give up their M-79s for a weapon with considerably less firepower just to keep up with the trend.

Type: 7.5mm conventional machine gunCountry: FranceWeight (Empty): 12.9 kgLength: 135 cm (Bulk=4) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 7.5x70mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 960 mps Magazine: 200-round beltMagazine Weight: 4.9 kgROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 900 m (1200 m on mount)Area Fire Burst: 20 rounds (AFV=2) Area Fire Range: 750 m (850 m on mount)DP Value: 1.2Price: Lv920 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds)

Manchuria

Wu-Beijing Type-381

Type: 7.5mm conventional machine gunCountry: ManchuriaWeight (Empty): 7.0 kgLength: 122 cm (Bulk=4) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 7.5x32mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 940 mps Magazine: 150-round cassetteMagazine Weight: 2.0 kg

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ROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 800 m (1000 m on mount)Area Fire Burst: 20 rounds (AFV=2) Area Fire Range: 600 m (700 m on mount)DP Value: 0.7Price: Lv870 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds, Lv5 for empty cassette)

RSFSR

RPS-89 (Ruchnoy Pulemyot Segetova 2289) Issued shortly after the appearance of the AS-89, the RPS-89 is the standard Russian squad-level support weapon. It incorporates the same features as the AS-89 but has a bipod, a longer, heavier barrel, and uses larger ammo drums.

Type: 4.54mm Gauss SAW with integral 30mm GLCountry: RSFSRWeight (Empty): 5.0 kgLength: 83 cm (Bulk=3) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 4.54x21mm flechetteMuzzle Velocity: 1800 mps (area fire 850 mps)Magazine: 60-round box or 200-round drumMagazine Weight: 0.3 kg (60-round box), 1.1 kg (200-round drum)ROF: 5 (area fire 7)Aimed Fire Range: 1000 mArea Fire Burst: 20 rounds (AFV=2) Area Fire Range: 750 m DP Value: 0.5 Price: Lv600 (Lv2 for 60-round disposable box, Lv7 for 200-round disposable drum)

USA

M103 SAW

Type: 5.5mm conventional SAW Country: USAWeight (Empty): 5.0 kgLength: 109 cm (Bulk=4) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 5.54x35mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 1100 mps Magazine: 50-round drum or 100-round cassetteMagazine Weight: 0.5 kg (50-round drum), 0.7 kg (100-round cassette)ROF: 3Aimed Fire Range: 700 mArea Fire Burst: 20 rounds (AFV=2) Area Fire Range: 480 m

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DP Value: 0.6 Price: Lv920 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds, Lv5 for empty drum or cassette)

M2289

Type: 7.5mm conventional machine gun Country: USAWeight (Empty): 8.0 kgLength: 130 cm (Bulk=5)Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 7.5x32mm fixed cartridge ballMuzzle Velocity: 940 mps Magazine: 50-round drum or 150-round cassetteMagazine Weight: 0.8 kg (50-round drum), 2.0 kg (100-round cassette)ROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 800 mArea Fire Burst: 20 rounds (AFV=2) Area Fire Range: 600 m DP Value: 0.7 Price: Lv900 (Lv2 for box of 100 rounds, Lv1 for empty drum, Lv5 for empty cassette)

M99 GPMG

Type: 9mm conventional machine gun Country: USAWeight (Empty): 10.0 kgLength: 110 cm (Bulk=4)Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 9x44mm fixed cartridge APHEMuzzle Velocity: 850 mps Magazine: 100-round drum or 150-round cassetteMagazine Weight: 1.0 kg (100-round drum), 2.5 kg (150-round cassette)ROF: 5Aimed Fire Range: 1000 mArea Fire Burst: 20 rounds (AFV=2) Area Fire Range: 800 m DP Value: 1.0 Price: Lv880 (Lv4 for box of 100 rounds, Lv1 for empty drum or cassette)

Modern Cannons

Japan

Type-12 Autocannon

Type: 25mm conventional autocannonCountry: Japan

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Weight (Empty): 600.0 kg (on field mount)Length: 190 cm (Bulk=6) Action: SS or burstsAmmunition: 25x161mm fixed cartridge APHEMuzzle Velocity: 1100 mps Magazine: 50-round drumMagazine Weight: 15.0 kg ROF: 5 Aimed Fire Range: 1000 mArea Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 800 m DP Value: 6.0 (fragmentation burst radius=3)Price: Lv1000 (Lv2 for box of 50 rounds, Lv5 for empty drum)

Manchuria

Wu-Beijing Type-416 AutocannonThe Type-416 is a large-bore conventional autocannon adapted to mount on the Type 93 combat walker. The weapon is mounted in a turret on the walker’s top, allowing it to fire in a 240-degree arc. Area fire is possible, thus the walker need not be stationary to use the weapon. The magazine for the weapon is mounted internally on the walker’s back and can only be reloaded from the outside.

Type: 25mm conventional autocannonCountry: ManchuriaWeight (Empty): 600.0 kg (on field mount)Ammunition: 25x161mm fixed cartridge APHEMagazine: 200-round internal drumMagazine Weight: 60.0 kg ROF: 5 (area fire 7)Aimed Fire Range: 1000 mArea Fire Burst: 10 rounds (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 800 m DP Value: 6.0 (fragmentation burst radius=3)Price: Integral to Type 93 (Lv8 for box of 100 rounds)

Sonic Stunners

France

Brandt Audionique AS-3

Type: Sonic stun pistolCountry: FranceWeight (Empty): 2.0 kg

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Length: 47 cm (Bulk=1) Action: SS Muzzle Velocity: 330 mps Magazine: 5 mj LMS cell (40-pulses)Magazine Weight: 0.5 kg ROF: 3 Aimed Fire Range: 40 mArea Fire Burst: 1 pulse (AFV=0.5) Area Fire Range: 20 mDP Value: 0.5 (area fire 0.2)Price: Lv140 (Lv5 for a disposable LMS cell)

USA

Quinn Optronics Restraint Carbine

Type: Sonic stun carbineCountry: USAWeight (Empty): 4.0 kg Length: 73 cm (Bulk=2) Action: SS Muzzle Velocity: 330 mps Magazine: 5 mj LMS cell (15-pulses) Magazine Weight: 0.5 kg ROF: 3 Aimed Fire Range: 100 mArea Fire Burst: 3 pulses (AFV=1) Area Fire Range: 40 mDP Value: 0.8 (area fire 0.4)Price: Lv140 (Lv5 for a disposable LMS cell)

Modern Grenade Launchers

Integral Grenade LauncherThis represents a generic integral 30mm grenade launcher found in the assault rifles and SAWs of most nations.

Type: 30mm grenade launcher Country: GenericAction: SS Ammunition: Any 30mm propelled grenadeMuzzle Velocity: 400 mps Magazine: 3-round internal tubular magazineROF: 1Aimed Fire Range: 500 m

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DP Value: Dependent on grenade usedPrice: Integral to weapon (Ammunition price varies)

Generic Grenade Types

30mm high explosive (HE) propelled grenade DP: As explosion (EP=4)Price: Lv5

30mm high explosive armour piercing (HEAP) propelled grenadeDP: As tamped explosion (EP=4)Price: Lv6

30mm flechette propelled grenadeArea Fire Value: 2 DP: 0.5Price: Lv5

30mm concealment propelled grenadeDP: As explosion (EP=1) but no fragmentation. Creates a thick obscuration cloud which blocks visual and thermal imaging for 4 minutes. The cloud is 10 meters long and 10 meters high.Price: Lv6

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Documents

The Unofficial Guide to 2300AD Weaponry