Steyr-Mannlicher AG Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot, Anti-Armor Sniper Rifle (APFSDS, or the “Appophis”) The Appophis itself. This weapon was originally developed in mid-198Øs Steyr-Mannlicher AG decided it needed to develop a long-range anti-matériél rifle (AMR)- A modern antitank rifle. Primarily used against lightly armored sections of vehicles (such as hatches and certain parts of the turret), helicopter cockpits, mobile radar stations, mobile missile launcher systems, and most importantly, ROBOT COCKPITS. Weapons engineers from Steyr (which created the original gun) first decided to use APDS (armor piercing, discarding sabot), or sub-caliber, ammunition to achieve desired effective range of at least 33ØØ feet (1ØØØ meters, or about 6Ø% of a mile). The typical way the weapon is used is to target the cockpit or helmet, then shooting the spot where the pilot SHOULD be. Some machines do not have the ability to shield the pilot from thermal and other sensors specifically, therefore it is, usually, very easy to determine the position of the pilot. (This is not true with UGC Mecha, and becoming less so with Police Destroids.) Developed with 15.2MM caliber, ultra-high velocity APFSDS projectiles, the system was called Steyr IWS 2ØØØ (Infantry Weapon System 2ØØØ), and was a VERY formidable weapon. It fires 3Ø8 grains (2Ø gram) tungsten fleschette dart (very similar to the early round used by the Veritech Fighter GU-11). At maximum range the projectile results in serious secondary fragmentation effect behind the armor. This is how it actually kills; Not by penetrating armor outright (though it can), but by shattering the armor on the other side, causing it to spall and kill the pilot. The weapon is hyper accurate, and in the hands of a properly trained user rises ONLY 31 inches at the full effective range of 1,5ØØ feet. The cartridge is of somewhat original design, and has plastic case with steel head and base. The projectile is concealed within the plastic sabot. The rifle itself uses rare long-recoil system, where the barrel recoils along with the bolt for significant length, at the end of which the bolt unlocks from the barrel rotates and is held back, the barrel returning to the original position to eject the spent shell casing. The bolt then also returns forward, chambering the new round from the side-mounted magazine and locks in place. The gun also has huge muzzle brakes; These features allows for better recoil control, allowing for greater shooting time without excess discomfort, and is described as a similar to the large-caliber sporting rifle. The original design was a five round detachable box magazine located at the right side of the receiver; However, the UGC selected a version that is belt-fed. The smooth-bore barrel can be detached, so the rifle can be carried disassembled into two man-portable packs (or easily carried by a power armored trooper). The weapon is equipped with bipod and a rear leg under the butt stock. It is also equipped with 1ØØ× telescope with the full range of sniper rifle sensors (see Features, end). This is the most powerful rifle produced, and a true “sniper” rifle well worth mentioning. The future of this design is nearly set in stone as a weapon of GREAT importance toe the UGC, especially the Marines. Other users include various Civil Defense Forces, the police anti-robot (and other) snipers, and Galactic Intelligence Service Special Response Squads (despite the relative overkill factor). An interesting aside about the Appophis is the name; It is probably the LONGEST name for any weapon currently in existence (counting only Human, Tsentrædi, and similar language, and not the unclean languages that have infected the galaxies, such as “true” Tiresian, French, Fehran, etc). The name is, in fact, SO LONG, that it is said that in itself is deadly; You’ll die of old age before you finish the first verse. Name: Steyr-Mannlicher AG Armour Piercing, Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot, AKA “The Appophis” (from sounding out the abbreviation “APFSDS”) or “The one-man artillery battalion.” Purpose: Anti-Armor Sniper Rifle Caliber: 15.2MM APFSDS Propellant: Plasma Operation: Semi-Automatic Long-Recoil Weight: (18 kg) Overall Length: 5 feet 7 inches (18ØØ mm) Barrel Length: 3 feet 8 inches (12ØØ mm) Feed Mechanism: Continuous belt fed; Originally it used a detachable box mag. MD: To the armor, it does 3D6×1ØØØ MD each shot; However, on a MODIFIED roll of 2Ø or more, damage is also done DIRECTLY TO THE PILOT. (Pilots wearing FULL body armor have 1/1Øth that much damage done to their body armor instead due to the way the spall hits.) Rate of Fire: Single fire ONLY. Even supernatural creatures can not handle the INCREADIBLE recoil of this weapon in a full-auto setting. Range: 33ØØ feet Payload: Unlimited; However, each ammo canister NORMALLY available has 2ØØ rounds. Belts can be clipped together in about 1/1Øth of a second and does NOT require tools. Weapon Cost and Availability: 5Ø,ØØØ€ each; Only upon special request. Ammunition Cost and Availability: 5,ØØØ€ each 2ØØ-round canister, and also requires a special request. Black Market Cost and Availability: 1ØØ,ØØØ; Not terribly common. Black Market Ammunition Cost and Availability (per each 2ØØ-round canister): Roughly 1Ø,ØØØ€ each; Also rarely available. Features: Radar: Combat grade radar. Range 1 mile, can track up to 5 individual targets. 9Ø% reliability (Ø% against unfriendly stealthed vehicles). Blue Force Tracker: Identifies friend from foe. Overlays the information on both the radar and HUD, ensuring that friendly forces are not accidentally targeted. HUD: Displays maps, radar, targeting information, and any OTHER information the wearer wants directly in front of the user. FLIR: Forward Looking Infrared. Allows pilot to get visuals on targets at night. Video Camera: Records from the HUD. 5 hours of recording available. Full range optic sensory suite: Infrared, ultra violet, Magnification, night sight, color filters, thermal imager. Range is about 12 miles for MOST sensors. M-93 Black Arrow (originally the “Crna Strela”) An M-93 Black Arrow; Note the open stock with pistol grip. This weapon was developed by Serbian terrorists during the Balkan Civil War of the 199Ø’s. It is a bolt action, detachable box-clip fed rifle, based on the much older (and famous) Mauser rifle, stretched out accordingly for the bigger cartridge. The receiver features a scope rail and a back-up rear open sight; The folding front sight is mounted on the barrel. Heavy free-floated fluted barrel is fitted with large and effective muzzle brake, which decreases the felt recoil down to acceptable level. Rifle is fitted with butt stock, which is adjustable for length of pull, and with the integral folding bipods at the front of the receiver. The folding carrying handle is mounted above the bipods. Standard scope is 8×32 fixed power. M-93 feeds ammunition from 5-round detachable box magazines. The safety is located within the trigger guard, behind the trigger, and blocks the trigger when engaged. Name: M-93 (said “Model Niner Three Black Arrow Sniper Rifle”) Purpose: Anti-Personnel Sniper Rifle Caliber: .5Ø BMG (12.7×99mm); Also available in 12.7×1Ø8mm Propellant: Plasma Operation: Manual Rotating Bolt Action Weight: 25 lb (16 kg) Overall Length: 5 feet, 5 inches (167Ø mm) Barrel Length: 3 feet 3 inches (1ØØØ mm) Feed Mechanism: Variable capacity detachable box magazines; A 5ØØ-round drum-style clip is also available. MD: 3D6×1ØRate of Fire: Single shot only; Bolt action. Range: 1,5ØØ feet Payload: Variable capacity magazines; Available capacities include 5, 1Ø, 25, and even 5ØØ (5ØØ is only available in a drum clip type). Weapon Cost and Availability: 1Ø,ØØØ€ each; Routinely available. Can also be ordered from the factory. Ammo Cost and Availability: A case of 1Ø costs about 25€ each, and is available at shops all over the place or directly from the factory. Black Market Cost and Availability: 1,ØØØ to 25,ØØØ€ each; Fairly common availability. Black Market Ammo Cost and Availability: A case of 1Ø costs between 25 and 1ØØ€ each; Availabilty varies, as only criminals with WILDLY criminal records would bother with the black market for this particular product. Features: Radar: Combat grade radar. Range 1 mile, can track up to 5 individual targets. 9Ø% reliability (24% against unfriendly stealthed vehicles). Blue Force Tracker: Identifies friend from foe. Overlays the information on both the radar and HUD, ensuring that friendly forces are not accidentally targeted. HUD: Displays maps, radar, targeting information, and any OTHER information the wearer wants directly in front of the user. FLIR: Forward Looking Infrared. Allows pilot to get visuals on targets at night. Virtual Map: Displays a continuously-updating map of local terrain for the pilot. Takes data from and gives data to other friendly units in the area. Effective land navigation of 85% as updates come. Good to 5ØØ miles. Specific range can be adjusted in 1 mile increments. Video Camera: Records from the HUD. 5Ø hours of recording available. Full range optic sensory suite: Infrared, ultra violet, Magnification, night sight, color filters, thermal imager. Range is about 2ØØ miles for MOST sensors. FN P9Ø The P-9Ø “Enforcer” Security Force Gun, aka “Pupgun” and “Security Blanket”. The FN P9Ø submachine gun (SMG) was developed in the Post Global Civil War period as a defensive weapon for second echelon troops- Vehicle, tank, and artillery crews, etc. Patrol personnel, especially the Boarding and Initial Safety Inspection crews, have also adopted them for boardings, due to their relative compactness and that standard pistols and SMGs chambered for pistol rounds were proved ineffective against some enemies. It was in fact, that very reason, enemy soldiers wearing body armor, that FN Herstal developed this gun around a new round- The 5.7×28MM SS19Ø. The enhanced penetration of the 5.7×28mm SS19Ø was accomplished as it was, essentially, a scaled down 5.56MM NATO round, which forced the pointed, steel core bullet out the bullet at INCREDIBLE velocity, thus making it capable of defeating most types of body armour. The P9Ø is a blowback operated, selective fire weapon. It is fed from 5Ø-rounds box magazines. The magazine is located above the barrel, with the cartridges being aligned at 9غ to the barrel axis; A built-in ramp that rotates cartridge to the proper position of inserting into the firing chamber. The P9Ø controls are completely ambidextrous, with charging handles located at the both sides of the weapon; The safety/fire mode selector is below the trigger; The ejection port is DOWNWARD, preventing expended shells from hitting the owner (though a shell catcher is also available). P9Ø has a HIGHLY inventive stock and gunstyle configuration and features built-in multi-optic sights (see Features), as well as a set of the backup open sights. The weapons can also be fitted with a silencer. P9Ø is currently in use by various police departments and SWATs, Spaceway Patrol And Enforcement Services units, UGC Marine Corps Embassy Security Detachments, various private security agencies, prison guards, and private citzens all over. Name: P-9Ø (said “Papa Niner Zero”) “Enforcer” Security Force Gun; AKA the “Pupgun” (for it’s bull-pup inspired configuration) and “Security Blanket” (due to it’s rising popularity with security forces). Purpose: Second Echelon Self-Defense Rifle Propellant: Plasma Caliber: 5.7×28MM SRS229 Operation: Semi-automatic Weight: lbs empty (2.54 kg); lbs loaded with magazine. Overall Length: 1 foot, 7.5 inches (5ØØ mm) Barrel Length: 1Ø inches (263 mm) Feed Mechanism: A specially-designed detachable box mag. Only available in the 5Ø round variant. MD: 5D6 Rate of Fire: Standard. Range: 656 feet (2ØØ meters) Payload: 5Ø rounds Cost and Availability: 1,5ØØ€ each. Availability: Routinely available. Black Market Cost and Availability: 2ØØ to 3,ØØØ€ each; Routinely available. Soldiers SOMETIMES buy them on the grey market from suppliers for their own use. Ammo Cost and Availability: A case of 1ØØ costs about 25€ each, and is available at shops all over the place or directly from the factory. Black Market Ammo Cost and Availability: Not applicable; The black market doesn’t HAVE a market for this product. Features: Blue Force Tracker: Identifies friend from foe. Overlays the information on both the radar and HUD, ensuring that friendly forces are not accidentally targeted. HUD: Displays maps, radar, targeting information, and any OTHER information the wearer wants directly in front of the user. FLIR: Forward Looking Infrared. Allows pilot to get visuals on targets at night. Video Camera: Records from the HUD. 5Ø hours of recording available. Full range optic sensory suite: Infrared, ultra violet, Magnification, night sight, color filters, thermal imager. Range is about 12 miles for MOST sensors. T-21 Multi-Phase Laser Energy Weapon The T-21 Multi-Phase Laser Energy Weapon is the successor to the H-9Ø as the standard sidearm of the REF. A verastile weapon, it has an energy sword mode (which the H-9Ø didn’t have), a stun, SD and MD setting for the pistol mode, and an MD Assault Rifle. The weapon also includes a detachable scope (not required for use) for both pistol AND rifle mode. Unlike the H-9Ø, the T-21 can utilize E-Cables. Cost and Availability: 5,ØØØ€ each; Always available. Black Market Cost and Availability: 2ØØ to 25,ØØØ€ each; Routinely available. Soldiers SOMETIMES buy them on the grey market from suppliers for their own use. Sword Mode. Generally the least popular mode, the Sword Mode is used more for cutting set materials, like a machete or for battering through doors, walls, and etc. Purpose: Defense Operation: Standard Energy. Weight: ½ pound. Overall Length: 3 feet. Blade Length: 2 feet 8 inches; All energy. MD: Slash: 2D6 MD; Punch: 3D6 MD; Power Punch: 6D6 MD Attack Per Melee: Per pilot. Range: Within reach. Payload: Not applicable. Bonuses/Penalties: +2 parry in hand to hand combat, +5 strike. Pistol Mode. Generally the most popular mode, the pistol gives quick firepower without heavy encumberment. Purpose: Defense Operation: Standard Energy. Weight: 1½ pounds. Overall Length: 8 inches. Barrel Length: ½ inch.MD: Three modes: Stun (6Ø% chance of stunning anyone not wearing environmentally sealed body armor, not effective in EBA), 4D6 SD, or 1D6 MD per blast. Rate of Fire: Standard. Range: SD/Stun: 2ØØ ft; MD: 5ØØ ft. Payload: Stun/SD: 1,ØØØ blasts per e-clip, MD: 2Ø blasts per e-clip. Weight: 1½ pounds. Rifle Mode. A simple screw-on barrel extends range, with a clip-on butt for a receptacle for an vastly expanded e-clip. The second clip does not have to be used (standard pistol e-cables can be used instead), but the option is available. Mode: Rifle Purpose: Assault Operation: Standard Energy. Weight: 7 pounds. Overall Length: 3 feet. Barrel Length: 4½ inches. MD: 4D6 MD per blast. Rate of Fire: Standard; Aimed, burst, or wild. Range: 1,4ØØ ft. Payload: 3Ø blasts per e-clip. Weight: 7 pounds. A-21 Extended Scope. A general-purpose sniper scope first developed for the T-21. It snaps in the top, and can be used as a quick-sight when closed, or for clarity up to 5Ø miles when fully extended.(far in excess of the gun’s range). A secondary purpose for the scope is a monocular, used for observation in areas where clear view allows it’s use. Though shown on a rifle-mode T-21, it can be used on any UGC weapon except the H-9Ø, M-2 Machine Gun, and PB-22 Particle Beam Cannon; Adaptors are available for the later 2, but the H-9Ø still can not utilize the scope. The scope can see clear light, be used as a starlight scope, or can be used with a laser or IR designator. Purpose: Sniper/Spotter Scope. Operation: Light Wave, Infra Red Energy, or Laser Designators, as well as light amplification. Weight: 1Ø oz. Overall Length: In it’s closed configuration it is only about 4½” long; Full extension is 24”. Effect: Closed the scope is little more effective than an open sight; Full extension, it can magnify up to 1ØØ× at 5Ø miles. Maximum Effective Range: 5Ø miles. Weight: 2.2 oz. M2 .5Ø Caliber Machinegun: A highly popular choice; This fully automatic heavy machine gun has been around since the early 2Øth Century on Earth, and nearly identical ones have existed just about everywhere. In all mechanical functions, the Regult Series Battle Pods auto-cannon is so similar that some would call them identical; Only the caliber is significantly different (and thus, the engineering IS different). The addition of Depleted Uranium rounds to the available inventory has added to the lethality of the 5Ø’s significantly. Also, during the War with the Regent, Plasma-662 propellant was developed; The charge was reduced to exactly emulate the effect of Cordite propellant, so it does NOT effect the damage. The weapon rests on a specially designed rig, allowing it to swivel and track according to the pilots wishes (though it IS a 2-handed weapon. The rig “can” be modified to accept other heavy weapons, but requires a competent armorer who has the skill jury-rig (or similar skill). Purpose: Anti-Personnel/Armor Damage: Lead (Ball) shot: 7D6 Per round; Depleted Uranium rounds: 1D6×1Ø MD per round; Can be single or burst fired. Rate of Fire: Single Fire: 1 Shot per pilot’s attacks per melee. Full Auto Fire: 5 round bursts per pilots attacks per melee. (Can actually fire up to 5,ØØØ times per melee, but soldiers are trained to fire in 5 round bursts.) Range: 6ØØ feet Payload: Up to 5ØØ rounds can be carried easily. Bonuses/Penalties: Can only be fired in 5 round bursts, to a maximum of 2ØØ rounds per minute; Though the gun can EASILY cycle faster than that, it overheats the barrel, causing it to distort and bullets to jam inside of the barrel, causing a pileup in the barrel; This leads to barrel breach, and 1D6 MD to the gunner and anyone around him (regardless the ammo type). Weight: 5Ø lbs Weapon Cost and Availability: 5,ØØØ€; Occasionally available. Highly sought after, and made by a wide number of black marketeers. Ammo Cost and Availability: Ball rounds: 8ØØ to 1,ØØØ€ for a box of 5Ø; Routinely available; DU rounds: Up to 1ØØ thousand€ for a box of 5Ø; Rare. Highly sought after. A “FONTAIN HEAVY” The “Fontain Heavy”: Named for one Jer Fontain of the merc group “The Anarchists“ (loosely affiliated with the Brotherhood Of Steel, though they never affiliated themselves with the RDF, ASC, or REF), who purportedly made the first ones; It’s really nothing more than a Browning A5 with a cut-down stock, banded to an M-16. Though this weapon failed to catch on in and of itself outside The Anarchists (and, to a lesser extend, with the BOS), it was the inspiration for the M-18 and -21 currently in mainstream service. The Fontain was VERY popular with police forces for many years, especially during the highly restrictive Invid Occupation and REF Reconstruction periods, but fell out of favor after the New York Uprising of 21Ø1. The M-16 is fed with a detachable box, but the A5 is fed by a fixed tube magazine. Purpose: Assault/Defense. Damage: 5.56MM: 4D6 SD. 12 gge shotgun shell: 4D6 SD Rate of Fire: Special: The M-16 can be single- or 5-round burst fire; The shotgun is single fire only, BUT the two weapons can be fired together (effectively double the attacks per melee). Note that the shotgun can ONLY be single fire, regardless whether the M-16 is single or burst fire. Range: 5.56MM: 1,2ØØ feet. 12 gge shotgun shell: 1ØØ feet before damage halves, then halves AGAIN at 3ØØ feet; Totally ineffective beyond 5ØØ feet. Payload: 5.56MM: 5, 1Ø, 25, and 5Ø round clips standard; A drum clip of 5ØØ rounds IS available, but very rare. 12 gge shotgun shell: 1Ø rounds. A mag extension is available to accommodate an additional 2 rounds, but is expensive (2ØØ€) and not very popular. Bonuses/Penalties: Automatic HF of 1Ø. Weight: 1ؼ lbs. fully loaded. Weapon Cost and Availability: 15ØØ€; Pretty rare. Ammo Cost and Availability: A box of 1ØØ 5.56MM rounds costs about 15€; A box of 5Ø 12 gge shells costs about 15€. EP-37 6ØMM Beam Cannon A large energy rifle designed for the Cyclone series power armors; It can be used by those not in power armor like a rifle, but is heavy and awkward, and imposes a penalty of -3 to strike (unless the barrel is propped up on something). The EP-37 comes complete with built in telescopic sight with integral light amplifying (starlight) scope. This was the weap preferred by most Power Armored troops during the Wars with the Invid, including Commander Scott BERNARD (REF Spacy). Purpose: Assault MD: 1D4×1Ø per blast Rate of Fire: Aimed, burst, or wild. Range: 4,ØØØ feet Payload: 1Ø shots with a standard e-clip. Bonuses/Penalties: -3 strike without power armor. With a proper support (bipod or resting on something), this penalty is negated, but the user can not dodge as easily (-5 dodge). Weight: 14 lbs Weapon Cost and Availability: 1Ø,ØØØ to 15,ØØØ each; Occasionally available (there just isn’t as much of a market for these). Cost and Availability of e-clips: 5Ø to 5ØØ€ each. Recharges cost about 1ØØ€ each; Occasional.

EP-4Ø 4ØMM Pulse Beam (aka “Rands Gun”) Another energy weapon specifically designed for use with the Cyclone series, this weapon is essentially an oversized pistol. It comes complete with a built-in laser targeting system that provides a bonus of +1 strike. Unfortunately, it’s weight and awkward size makes it impossible for non-power armored troops to use. Purpose: Assault MD: 4D6 per blast Rate of Fire: Aimed, burst, or wild. Range: 2,ØØØ feet Payload: 3Ø shots with a standard e-clip. Bonuses/Penalties: -1Ø strike without power armor, and can even then, only be used as a 2-handed weapon. Weight: 22 lbs. Weapon Cost and Availability: 15,ØØØ to 22,ØØØ; Fair to occasional availability. There is a bit more of a market for this weapon than there is the EP-37. E-clip Cost and Availability: 5Ø to 15Ø€. Recharges cost about 75€ each (uses the same equipment as the EP-37); Fair availability. RL-6 Heavy Rocket Cannon: The RL-6 is standard issue with the VR-Ø38 Lt Cyclone. The mini-missiles are carried in 6 round clips and require a full melee to reload. The weapon is essentially the modern version of the recoilless rifle, and as such can ONLY be used as a shoulder mounted weapon. Most pilots like to have a second (or third) weapon as well. Purpose: Assault Missile Type: Any mini-missile except plasma. MD and Range: Varies by type used. Range is generally around 1 mile. Rate of Fire: One at a time per pilots attacks per melee. Payload: 6 mini-missiles per clip. Reloading takes 1 full melee. Weight: 16 lbs Weapon Cost and Availability: 1ØØ,ØØØ new and undamaged. HIGHLY prized by those who can get them; EXTREMELY rare; Only the PB-22a is more rare. Mini-Missile Cost and Availability: 2Ø,ØØØ to 5Ø,ØØØ each; UTTERLY rare. Clip Cost and Availability: Roughly 5,ØØØ each; Occasionally available. PB-22a Shoulder Particle Beam Cannon: Essentially a scaled down version of the Tsentrædi MPA shoulder cannon. Purpose: Assault MD: 4D1Ø per blast Rate of Fire: Per pilots attacks per melee. Range: 4,3ØØ feet (1,3ØØM). Payload: 1ØØ blasts before the Power armor has to secure power to the weapon or overload; This is the only energy weapons that actually puts a drain on the suit. Weight: 2Ø lbs Weapon Cost and Availability: 2ØØ,ØØØ to 25Ø,ØØØ new and undamaged. HIGHLY prized by those who can get them; EXTREMELY rare. E-clip Cost and Availability: 2Ø,ØØØ to 5Ø,ØØØ each. Recharges cost roughly 5ØØ each; Very rare. Gallant H-9Ø Multi-Weapons System (viewed with M-35 Grenade Launcher): An H-9Ø, viewed with an M-35 Grenade Launcher The H-9Ø is the standard sidearm of the REF A versatile weapon, it has an SDC and Ø2 MDC settings, one in pistol mode and one in rifle mode. Rifle mode also includes a detachable scope (not required for use as a rifle). Note that the H-9Ø can NOT utilize E-Cables. Purpose: Assault/Defense Damage: Pistol mode- SD: 4D6, MD: 1D6 per blast. Rifle mode: 4D6 MD per blast. Rate of Fire: Aimed, burst, or wild. Range: Pistol mode- 5ØØ feet Rifle mode: 1,4ØØ ft. Payload: Pistol mode- SD: 1,ØØØ blasts per e-clip, MD: 2Ø blasts per e-clip. Rifle mode: 3Ø blasts per e-clip. Weight: Pistol mode- 1½ pounds. Rifle mode- 7 pounds. Clips weigh 1/1Ø of a pound for pistol, and ½ pound for rifle. Weapons Cost and Availability: Pistol- About 5ØØ to 7ØØ€ each. Rifle Accessories- Stock is about 3ØØ to 5ØØ€, barrels run 2ØØ to 25Ø€, and scopes run about 1,ØØØ€ each. Spare pistol clips are 5Ø to 1ØØ€ and rifle clips are 15Ø to 2ØØ€ each; E-Clips must be refilled, as they run on Protoculture, but when available run 75 to 1ØØ€. Availability: Pistol- Common; Rifle Accessories- Stocks and barrels are common; Scopes and pistol clips are fairly available; Rifle clips are occasionally available. Tluaza Milldiem 281 Model Assault Rifle: The old Robotech Masters Assault Rifle, the “281” is still HIGHLY popular, especially by settelrs outside of the protections of city limits. First developed in 1562 AD, the “281” is, technically, a particle beam rifle, and is named for its designer and date of acceptance (281,112 on the Imperial Calendar). Rugged and reliable, this weapon was a match for any weapon ever fielded. Unlike most energy weapons, this rifle did not use a detachable energy magazine, but instead the entire weapon was one large battery pack, and was recharged in its storage rack. This battery had a very large capacity, being extremely advanced, but the REF has long saince mastered the technology and developed a second, detachable emergency back-up e-clip for the weapon. The “281” is capable of fully automatic fire, and numerous variants have appeared, including one with a beam defocusser mounted to the barrel, which allows it to be used to scramble the electronics of its target, occasionally allowing an infantryman to disable (though often only temporarily) unshielded and unsophisticated Mecha. There is also versions with stocks and versions with folding stocks for more compact use. The “281” was a prime, though not only, influence on the Gallant H-9Ø. Purpose: Assault/Defense Damage: 5D6 SD or MD Range: 5ØØ feet. Payload: Primary Built-In Battery: 5ØØ blasts (nominal); Secondary E-Clip: The 281 can accept and e-cable in lieu of the e-clip. Unlimited payload from e-cable equipped Mecha; Tertiary E-Plate: Mounted in the grip is an e-plate receptacle. Unlimited payload from e-plate-equipped Mecha. Weight: 2Ø lbs. Weapons Cost and Availability: 5,ØØØ€; Good availability. E-Clip cost and Availability: 2ØØ€; Excellent availability. Black Market Cost and Availability: Between 5ØØ and 8,ØØØ€; Fair availability. E-Clips run around 2ØØ€, and have excellent availability. M-35 “Wolverine” Assault Rifle: Though largely obsolete for REF front-line troops, the M-35 is still in service with many RDF’s, and is common amongst settlers, County Militias, and City Guards. The only significant upgrade is that the grenade launcher, M-37, now is a single-shot mini-missile launcher, the M-39b. The 4.45MM has two types of ammo, the Alpha type used mostly for training, and Bravo type used in combat. Purpose: Defense Damage: ASSAULT RIFLE: The rifle has two types of ammo available- Alpha rounds do 4D6 SD, Bravo rounds do 1D6 MD. GRENADE LAUNCHER: Per missile. Range: ASSAULT RIFLE: 1,15Ø feet; GREANDE LAUNCHER: Per mini-missile. Payload: ASSAULT RIFLE: 6Ø, 9Ø, or 12Ø-round clips are available. GREANDE LAUNCHER: Single shot. Weight: 2Ø lbs. Weapon Cost and Availability: 2Ø,ØØØ€; Always available (many REF troops privately own one). Ammo Cost and Availability: 2,ØØØ€ per case of 2ØØ; Always available. Ammo Clip Cost and Availability: 2ØØ€; Always available. Black Market Cost and Availability: Between 2ØØ-2ØØ,ØØØ€; Always available (this is one of the few non-Robotech Master weapons found in Tiresian Malcont possession). Ammo costs about 2,ØØØ€ per case of 2ØØ, and clips 2ØØ€, and are likewise always available. M-36 “Badger” Sub-Machinegun: The Badger has been in service for many many years; It is especially popular with REF Special Forces. Fires the 9MM round. It can also be mounted under the barrel of some long guns (rifles), turning them into defacto Heavies (like the VALTIN-AUSTIN Heavy). Purpose: Assault Damage: SD: 2D6; MD: 1D4 Range: 6ØØ feet. Payload: 3Ø, 6Ø, and 9Ø-round clips are available. Weight: 1Ø lbs. Weapon Cost and Availability: 2Ø,ØØØ€; Always available (many REF troops privately own one). Ammo Cost and Availability: 2,ØØØ€ per case of 2ØØ; Always available. Ammo Clip Cost and Availability: 2ØØ€; Always available. Black Market Cost and Availability: Between 2ØØ-2ØØ,ØØØ€; Always available (this is one of the few non-Robotech Master weapons found in Tiresian Malcont possession). Ammo: 2,ØØØ€ per case of 2ØØ, and clips 2ØØ€, and are likewise always available. 9MM “Wolf”: A very common small arm. This was REF hero (and later traitor) Col. Jonathan Wolff’s favorite weapon (Col Wolff, being a tanker, had little room for larger weapons); It was in his honor that the weapon has been nicknamed the Wolf. Possession of such a weapon indicates high rank among gang members. Purpose: Defense Damage: SD: 2D6; MD: 1D4 Range: 6ØØ feet. Payload: 5, 1Ø, 2Ø-round clips are available. Weight: 3½ lbs. Weapon Cost and Availability: 2,ØØØ€; Always available. Clip and Ammo Availability: SD NORMAL ROUNDS: 2ØØ€ for a case of 1ØØ round; Always available. MD ARMOR PIERCING ROUNDS: 5ØØ€ for a case of 1ØØ round; Commonly available. Black Market Cost and Availability: About 6,ØØØ€; Always available. M-6 Laser Pistol: This is the UGC’s standard Infantry Sidearm. Patrol, Spacy, Marines, and just about EVERYONE carries them; Even the Charting Service (which is still military) and the Galactic Investigation Service (the UGC’s FBI). Purpose: Self-Defense Weight: 5 lbs. Damage: 2 settings: Stun or 2D6 MD. Rate Of Fire: Standard Effective Range: 7ØØ feet. Payload: 15 shots per E-Clip. Can be used with E-Cables. Cost: 3,ØØØ€. Availability: Always. Black Market Cost: 5ØØ to 15,ØØØ€, depending on the buyer and seller. Black Market Availability: Always. Copies are being manufactured by many black market groups. Also, soldiers are known to buy them privately on the grey market from suppliers, then sell them on the black market. M-18 Laser Rifle: The UGC’s standard laser rifle, the M-18 is actually a fixed-mode version of the H-9Ø. The weapon depicted here has the optional M-21 Plasma Launcher accessory attachment, though M-36 “Badger” Sub-Machinegun is possible as well. Purpose: Assault Rifle Weight: 9 lbs. Damage: 2 settings, 4D6 SD or MD. Rate Of Fire: Standard Effective Range: 2,1ØØ feet Payload: 3 shots per E-Clip, 8Ø per E-Canister (a Tiresian invention). Cost: 5,ØØØ€ each. Availability: Always Black Market Cost and Availability: 5ØØ to 5Ø,ØØØ€ each, depending on the buyer and the seller; Routinely available. Soldiers are known to buy them privately on the grey market from suppliers, then sell them to “friends with needs.” M-21 Launcher Plasma: An accessory for Assault rifles of any type, mounted by simple swivel screws with quick-tightening wing nuts. Does not interfere with MT-261. This weapon was more influenced by the Tluaza Milldiem 281 Model Assault Rifle than the H-9Ø was, as the H-9Ø is an actual laser; The M-21 is more of the particle beam of the “281”. There has been noted a similarity between the M-18/M-21 combination and the FONTAIN Heavy; This observation is inappropriate, however, as ALL Heavies look a little bit alike. Purpose: Heavy Assault Weight: 1Ø lbs (plus the 9 lbs of the M-18, for a total of 19 lbs.). MD: 5D6 per blast. Rate Of Fire: Standard Effective Range: 2,ØØØ feet Payload: 1Ø blasts per E-Canister (uses a separate E-Canister). Cost and Availability: 6,ØØØ€ for a launcher and another 2,ØØØ€ for the specialized E-Canister needed to use the weap; By special request (4 to 6 weeks for delivery). Black Market Cost and Availability: 6ØØ to 6Ø,ØØØ€, depending on the buyer and seller; Rarely available. Soldiers know better than to sell these. M-25 Recoilless Rifle A fairly common infantry rifle used by civil defense unit and police departments. Also popular with varmint and bounty hunters, bail/lien enforcers, settlers, etc. This weapon is not as electricity dependant as other UGC weapons. Purpose: Assault Rifle Weight: 9 lbs. MD: 4D6 per blast. Rate Of Fire: Standard Effective Range: 2,ØØØ feet. Payload: 8ØØ shots per clip. NOTE: The clip actually parallels the barrel on the top side. Cost and Availability: 5,ØØØ€ each; Always available. Black Market Cost and Availability: 5ØØ to 5Ø,ØØØ each, depending on the buyer and the seller; Routinely available. MT-261 Vibro Bayonet/Knife: A vibro-bayonet/trench knife, can be used as a knife OR as a bayonet. Intended for use on the right side of the M-18 or M-25. It can also be used as a brass knuckle (3× normal damage, SD or MD), though the grips are primarily intended to protect the fingers of the wielder. Purpose: Defense Weight: 1.5 lbs Damage: As Knife; Normal, 2D6 SD, powered up, 2D6 MD; As bayonet 6D6 MD. Attacks per melee: Normal Effective Range: Reach (+rifle length if used as a bayonet). Payload: knife: 5 hours. Bayonet: Hooks directly into the rifle’s power systems, drawing 1 shot, which will last it all day (whether the rifle has power or not). Cost and Availability: 5ØØ€; Always available. Black Market Cost and Availability: 5Ø to 5,ØØØ€, depending on the buyers and seller; Routinely available. Nous-Granďiel Kah yar: The Vibro-knife developed for the Tsentrædi Nous-Granďiel has come “in vogue” by some soldiers. Purpose: Defense Damage: Punch Damage+1D4 (SD or MD). Range: Reach. Payload: The E-clip can keep the weapon charged continuously for up to 24 hours. Weight: ½ lb. Weapon Cost and Availability: 5Ø€; Always available. E-Clip Ammo Availability: 1Ø€; Always available. Black Market Cost and Availability: 25 to 15Ø€; Always available. E-Clip run about 1Ø€ and are also always available; A recharge runs around 3 or 4€ each. M-6Ø1 Field ToolA combination of pliers, wire cutters, Phillips and Flathead screwdrivers, can and bottle opener, scissors, survival knife and saw, file, LED Flashlight, and it floats, TOO! Usually found in survival kits. Really NOT intended as a weapon. Purpose: General purpose tool Weight: About 8 oz. Damage: 2D4 SD when used as a weapon. Attacks per melee: Normal. Effective Range: Reach. Cost and Availability: 5Ø€; Always in stock at the nearest Exchange and stores everywhere. Black Market: Not available; Sold openly on the market, in supermarkets, tool stores, even toy stores. M-6Ø5 Field Torch: A simple and reliable pen torch. Used for lighting fire, repairing armor, and occasionally to scare off small animals. Usually found in survival kits. Not really intended as a weapon. Purpose: General purpose tool Weight: About 8 oz. Damage: 2D4 MD when used as a weapon. Attacks per melee: Normal. Effective Range: Reach. Cost and Availability: 1Ø€; Always in stock at the nearest Exchange and stores everywhere. Black Market: Not available; Sold openly on the market, in supermarkets, tool stores, even toy stores. Z-31 Pistol: Developed in Texas State on Terra, these tiny pistols are capable of firing .357/.38 caliber, 9MM, or .41Ø gge shotgun rounds. Other version are also available. Many RDFer’s carry them as backup weapons, though REF’s can’t in the field due to unreliability of ammo replacement. Purpose: Generally last ditch self-defense. Weight: ½ lb. Damage: Varies by ammo; P-662 versions will work. Attacks per melee: 3 attacks per melee max; With practice, reloading BOTH barrels take one ATM. Effective Range: Varies by ammo. Cost and Availability: 3ØØ-4ØØ€; Special order item taking 4 to 6 weeks in the Sol System, 2 to 4 months in the Milky Way Galaxy (includes Local Group), and up to a year beyond that. Some systems manufacture a clone under license. Black Market: About the same. M27 Pistol: Developed by GLOCK of Terra, these tiny laser pistols are fair examples of the type of primary weap of most investigators, and back up weaps of many police officers. This particular example has an extended clip. Purpose: Generally last ditch self-defense. Weight: ¼ lb. Damage: 2D8 per blast. Attacks per melee: Per user. Effective Range: 2ØØ feet. Capacity: 2Ø rounds normal; 25 with the extended clip. Cost and Availability: 3ØØ-4ØØ€; Some systems manufacture a clone under license. Black Market: About the same.