Defense technologies, Nihilistic
General overview
The overview will work in a glossary fashion, covering
styles of defense measures, both mobile and sessile.
Weapon style is idenfitied by a suffix, such as
SSG, ArK, NMG, NR, etc.
[Restriction and basic ballistics data.]
* (mil.) - Military restricted
* (civ.) - Civilian availability
* (res.) - (Research, sporadic availability
| | * (pb.) - Leaded rounds
* (dtd.) - Depleted uranium
* (crs.) - Industry crystal
* (varies) - Exotic ammunition
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[Availability and styles of ammunition composite.]
[pb] Leaded rounds - typically found in most ammunition,
blunt / drawn and of nearly every caliber and cartridge type.
In recent years these have remained steadily popular despite the
prevelence of higher impact projectiles. They enjoy mininal civilian
availability according to Lucarian government regulations.
[dtd.] Depleted Uranium - Typical bullets with an addend
of uranium for uniform hardless, superior performance and
a substantial impact, these rounds have enjoyed a great
deal of support in situations which the enemy provides a
formidable defense which remains inpermeable to soft lead
rounds. To keep a ‘level playing field’ in operations,
the government of Lucaria severely restricts the availability
of these rounds for civilians.
[cry.] Industry crystal º³ - Refined and extremelly reliable,
these state-of-the-art bullets arrive fashioned of some
of the hardest fibers and composites imaginable, ranging
from diamond synthetics to pressed graphite fibers. In most
cases osmium/ iridium alloys lie underneath the synthetics
to provide for additional impact strength, explaining their
exceptional piercing ability, even against military targets.
Considering these traits, one would assume that such products
would be prolific, however, the state heavily regulates their
sale, leading to use only with military research installations.
Their attractiveness has lured many underground operations
such as Antioch to fashion them.
[var. K,O,N,HgS,Hy,Rl,Gn,Sr] Exotic Rounds - Known as M4R manufactured
for request ammunition, exotic rounds take a wide variety of
styles and calibers, although they are most likely to be found
in the scope between .30-.60” and sold by research and foreign
manufacturing firms for Alkali, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen
rifles (including some frozen Mercury projectile weapons), and
cells for chemical oxygen/ iodine lasers. Due to their lethal qualities
and potential ‘abuse’ amongst citizens, they are restricted in sale
and only legally sold to research authorities.
Armaments types and calibrations
- [ArK]
- (res.) (K .60”) Alkali rifle, potassium-
Considered an exotic and most vitriolic weapons prospect, Alkali potassium rifles have found favor amongst by research agencies for promising testing and a generally wicked payload of reactive potassium fragments. Research into the weapons concludes that a manufacturing facility could fashion a round of potassium, immerse it in an industrial strength coating gel for proection against premature corrosion, then place it within a long caliber cartridge for firing purpose. After firing, the gel would shatter upon contact with the target, which would allow the shot of potassium to react extremelly violently with the blood/ moisture of the victim, resulting in severe oxidation and chemical burns. Planted correctly, most tests produced a quick neutralization of the target, but fared poorly against armored units due to the metal’s softness. Featured model ArK-07
- [CD]
- (mil.) (Sr. 13mm) Energy current dispersal-
A weapon fashioned by KGF researchers under the pretense of finding ‘calmative uses for crowd dispersal’, but created for a far more devious manner, EC cannons are responsible for a great deal of casualties during suppression and civilian control operations. The device boasts several dispersal needles at its barrel for the firing of a high voltage electric current to ‘stun’ (usually a guise to severely injure) or kill a target. In recent years, these devices have found use aamongst MIA authorities for similar purposes, although the state-run press rarely, if ever - reports infringements by users of the device. Featured model FC-1
- [CSSR]
- (mil.) (pb.dtd.crs 7.6mm) Carbine submersive shot rifle-
CSSR, Same as SMG, however, can capacitate underwater firing, exceptionally harsh firing conditions and a switch in barrels for alternation in amunition type. Due to their relatively high expense and their penchant for consuming ammunition ravenously, they are rare to find amongst MIA units, however, have been found amongst many private militias. (PMs) Featured model APK-7
- [HgR]
- (res.) (Hg .30”) Mercury bow rifling-
Another form of rifle, although surprisingly lethal, yet slow to load, involves the firing of a jet of frozen mercury into a target, resulting in a painful and instantaneous systematic shock, then subsequent mercury poisoning. (this may explain its high mortality rate) Due to its hardness when frozen, the substance can pierce most kevlar and composite armor coatings, making it useful for security runs. However, even though the cartridges are expensive and the time spent freezing the compounds costs quite a lot in terms of operation, the MIA has grown steadily attracted to the prospects of its feasible use, employing them in security checkpoints and within the HDS. Featured model MI-17
- [HyR]
- (mil.) (Hy .20”) Hydrogen rifle-
Hydrogen rifles, eerily similar to oxygen rifles, but with a generally more powerful shot, fire an encapsulated, frozen shot of hydrogen gas at a target, resulting in freezing burns and considerable systematic shock. A secondary function exists in the combustion of the gas as it is fired, resulting in a painful contact. The generally small cartidges make it a pleasing prospect for limited civilian and widespread military availability in approaching years. Featured model Hy-A4
- [MSSI]
- (civ.) (most calibers, no vars, most mm)
MSSI- Machined Systematic Shot Iri-carbine extension. MSSI pistols, armed with a self calibrating loading machanism can capacitate larger sized rounds for firing with the E14KS, such as grenades, shotgun shells, tear gas and flares, making it quite useful for policing operations such as riot control and crowd dispersion. This in mind, the system was originally developed for the sole purpose of attaching to a barrel of a rifle to generate a more imposing image for holders of the attachment. While hardly noteworthy, the MSSI did introduce a revolutinary internal scoping system, which could conduct a quick metering operation with an iridium circuit, considering wind and enemy movement velocity to stymie abberration of accuracy. Unattached from an E14KS carbine, an MSSI unit is rather lightweight, but cannot be fired on its own. Featured model E14KS+MG7
- [NMG]
- (mil.) (pb.dtd.crs 7.6-9.3mm) Machine guns, standard-
NMG, Neo-mechanized guns are utilized for horrendous open field combat situtations and all other operations that require a considerable dose of firing strength, however, only remain a prudent choice when either mounted on a moving vehicle positioned within a battlement. (they are far too heavy to carry, usually weighing in at 20-40 kg). Since the barrels of these weapons are instantly cooled with synthetic liquids, NMG’s can process ammunition at staggeringly fast speeds, ranging from about 30-33 rounds per second and at velocities ranging from 2200fps to 3000. The most prolific version of the NMG is the KB-16, a tripod mounted device developed to attach to flying peregrine grade vehicles, government transit cars and with an automatic bolting feature, could attach itself to a rocky wall for stability. With a necessitation for more mobile NMG’s, a new breed known as the GH series 2100 fps, 23 rounds a second and 8 kg found a use within the military authority. Featured models: GHGK-7, KB-16
- [NR]
- (res.) (N .60”) Sub Machine Shot gun-
A similar version to the oxygen rifle, Nitrogen rifles can fire a liquid payload to quickly shatter enemy armor or induce severe freeze burns to the target. As researchers anticipated, freezing durations for the device take unacceptable periods of time, (around ten seconds), making them of little favor for actual military application. Featured model NIR-016
- [OxR]
- (res.) (O .60”) Sub Machine Shot gun-
In comparison to its more active cousin, the ArK-07 rifle, the use of oxygen rifles has attracted great attention in the research industries due to the inherent feasibility firing frozen capsules of the substance at a target for a relatively low cost. (oxygen could be siphoned from the surrounding air, frozen, then fired.) However, the latter effect seems only present on mounted Oxygen firing systems, leaving smaller models to use small vial cartridges. Featured model OXR-P10
- [PCR]
- (civ.) (none) Para-composite resonance staff-
For those beginning (or advanced) Antipode users whom wish to channel their resonance with minimized energy loss, the use of a PCR composite staff is necessary. The theory goes that after mentioning an acoustic prompt and drawing forth resonance energy from within one’s self, a small amount of energy can be amplified by the chrysalis, resulting in less exhaustion, and more reserved bursts for later occurances. This tool is of utmost use for para-psionics trainees, but many antipodes prefer the traditional ‘hands on’ approach to para-psionics. Featured model PhoeNix tail
- [PRL]
- (mil.) (pb.dtd.crs 23mm) Percussion Rifle-
A modified version over the typical shotgun, percussion rifles are rather large, carry a heavier payload then a shotgun shell, and emit a series of fearsome bursts capable of piercing most styles of armor. In addition to its impacting qualities, the PRL system has an internal hydraulics system which can completely suppress recoil from its grandiose rounds. However, the sheer size and weight of the weapon make it only practical for use with Mantis styled combat suits and armored vehicles. Featured model KP-7A
- [ROSC]
- (mil.) (Hy .20”) Research Operation systematic caliber-
Crafted of a highly graded and considerably lightweight alloy, most ROS Calibers were crafted for the sole purpose of attaching to MK14S for a bayonet function. In recent years, however, their use has diverged greatly from the use in rifles for quick and close combat operations. The blades are reinforced with a 1 mm line of chrysalis essence attributing to them a considerably strong cutting power, exceptionally lethal when used in conjunction with an antipode’s release of CRR as flash. An attached hydrogen vial is included for non-antipode users to simulate the aforementioned effect, but with less fidelity. Featured models Cobra 9.12, ROSC 4.47
- [SCR.]
- (mil.) (pb.dtd.crs.rl.gn* 7.6mm) Standard Carbine Rifle-
SCR, Standard carbine rifles are some of the more popular guns carried by the Military Authorities. As these rifles are lightweight, versatile and tough on the open field, they can endure some rather rugged environ hazards such as water, dust, rain and snow by use of a patented barrel lock (the tip of the barrel only opens with escaping gas of a cartridge). In a sense of reliability, some professionals have lauded the MIA’s E14KS rifle as a literal swiss army knife for its wide array of functions and uses besides its standard rifling. Included as accentuations are a bayonet, scope, laser targeting, barrel extensions, COIL emittance extensions rl and tripod mounting. Other features include an optional ammunition chain feed, a switch between full and semi-automatic firing dependent on urban operation and a design which can easily be disassembled for maintenance or travel. With such a wide variety of features, the only drawbacks to the rifle is the fact that it can only fire one style of ammunition (.308”). With a moderately long barrel (with extension), these rifles are also suitable for general hunting purposes, making them useful for survivalist operations and most deserving of the phrase ‘standard’. Since SCRs are usually engineered out of anodized aluminum, they weigh approximately 4-5.5kg without accessories. Featured models: E14KS, M16-AK *Can fire grenade/ projectile ammunition with the MSSI system.
- [SMG]
- (civ.) (pb.dtd.crs 9mm) Sub Machine Gun-
Submachine guns, smaller and more versatile than military NMGs, these volatile weapons are usually found employed in general raids, closed field operations and anywhere else a highly powered weapon would be the most prudent choice. Usually engineered to high specifications, the typical model such as the ASI-6, can be converted to fire a multitude of cartridge sizes, ranging from .17” to .35”, rendering the system as extremelly reliable in the situation only a certain line of ammunition is present. A downside to the line of weapons is their lack of accessories available (only clip extensions and scope replacements exist) and their generally heavy weight of 6.7kg to 12kg for the PT-10, a more common model. Featured models: ASI-6, PT-10, Resaka API
- [SMSG]
- (mil.) (pb.dtd.crs 8.2mm) Sub Machine Shot gun-
Sub-Machine Shot Guns are converted machine carbine rifles with the ability to fire fragmentary cartridges and bearing shot loads with the convenience of consideraly small sized ammunition shells .300 and a convenient automatic reload system by use of a rounded clip. Note that cartridges do not act in the fashion a shotgun shell would. After reaching the end of a barrel, a fragile composite tip of the bullet shatters from air resistance and allows the actual payload to split into many equally sharp sections, which scatter like shrapnel. Certain rounds are fashioned to burst into sections just before hitting thr target through use of radio transmitters and a priming charge although for small ammunition, they are ridiculously expensive to manufacture and hence, uncommon. An enjoyable advantage SMSGs have over outdated shotguns is its light weight, quick reload and lack of ricochet occurances. Though they seem a most logical choice, the SMSGs are considered only of use for driving away small, open-field security threats, and remain an awful choice for urban warfare and closed field operations, especially with friendly targets present..) Featured models: PKK-8, IE-1
- [SRC]
- (mil.) (Sr. 13mm) Sonic Rail Cannon-
A product of MIA funded research over the last two decades, SRCs were originsally intended as a counter to KGF developments in steel shattering technology, which proved devastating to Lucaria’s panzer forces during the genesis of the terrestrial conflict. The technology works by focusing and channeling a high end acoustic frequencies on a surface, resulting in the disruption of its atomic structure and in a most likely case, subsequent shattering. With years of refining, SRC units have seen repeated interest amongst anti - government groups such as Antioch. Featured model SRC-1
- [SSG]
- (mil.) (pb.dtd.crs 10-22 gauge) Streamlined shot gun-
SSG Shotguns, although not considered to be the most useful weapons in terms of military legitimancy, have enjoyed a newfound employment in closed field combat operations by the advent of an system for the adjustable angular dispersal of buckshot instead of the typical sporadic and unpredictable fashion. Featured model SPK-E8
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