Pistols and non-power-armor rifles in the SARP tend to go relatively unused by the majority of players. Most of the time the weapons stay locked up in armories or saddled in holsters on the hips of our characters.
This should not take away for exactly how cool these weapons are. Wes has put great art into a lot of them, while some are created by others without art. I'm going to focus on the ones that actually have art, as they're easiest to reference.
If this looks a lot like the armor ratings without the "scores," my apologies. It's a handy template.
How it works:
Each weapon is broken down by its basic attributes -- type, class, sub-class, base model and sub models (if applicable.) From there, the base model is examined for its unique attributes -- dimensions, weight, caliber or energy rating, controls (including safeties) and any additions that can be attached, including magazines, parts, scopes and so on.
A small review of the weapon will follow. Nothing too complicated, and not entirely based on character experience.
Type: Scalar, laser, xaser; chemical, electromagnetic, etc.
Class: Rifle, submachinegun, pistol.
Sub-class: Sniper rifle, heavy submachinegun, machine pistol, semi-automatic pistol, etc.
Base model: Type 28 NSP, Type 27 NSP.
Sub-model: 28C, 28D.
Dimensions: A bit of a tricky situation. First, I'll say width is based on my smaller hands gripping my various firearms and guestimating what feels right. Note: width is grip width, not overall.
Basically, pistols are based on the Type 27 NSP's scale of 371 pix / 22 cm, which gets me 16.863 pix / cm.
Rifles are based on the GP-12, which gets me 702 pix / 70.9 cm, or 9.9 pix / cm. The GP-5 is considered THE EXECPTION, not the rule, as it was given measurements after it was put up on the WickedArms page.
Weight: We have the weights for a couple of weapons. So it's guess work on the others. It's up for debate.
Rate of fire (if applicable): How fast the weapon fires in fully automatic mode.
Range: How far a single round from the weapon will travel.
Caliber or energy rating: Self-explanitory.
Capacity: How many rounds (in various modes) are available if pistol is loaded fully with ammunition.
Controls: A simple listing of the controls -- safeties, decockers, power level adjusters, built-in utilities, so on.
Action: Solid pistols only. Tells you what kind of action it has.
Additions: Again, a list.
Review: Pretty much as close to an "objective" opinion of the gun as I can give. I'll include any experience I have on the weapons themselves.
Here's an example:
Sitanin Zbrojovka Model 79:
Review: The SiZi 79 is a older style of combat pistol, when the pistol was more of a backup tool than a primary weapon. As such, it is designed with long range in mind, to act as a rifle replacement -- the gun's rails are built into the slide, which the frame wraps around, balance is superb and the weapon is machined within tight limits and from good materials. However, it is not a very durable weapon.
Classes explained:
Classes, as they are used here, work like classes in RL. But what are they? This is more for those who aren't as familiar with weapons, so I'll try and explain beyond terminology so you can have a solid definition.
A rifle is a long gun -- that's a gun that has a barrel longer than 25 cm and has a buttstock. Rifles are generally weapons made for long range, fire better-balanced projectiles than pistols and able to be placed with good accuracy. They are usually of a slower firing rate, meaning not many shots can be fired in a minute.
A pistol is a handgun -- barrel can be longer than 25 cm, but it cannot have a buttstock. There are a lot of subclasses for a pistol, but they all revolve around the same thing: who the pistol is made for. Could be civilians, could be military, could be police. Rate of fire is the only real "constant," as only machine pistols are not semi-automatic (one trigger pull = one round fired).
I'm no scientist. But basically, here's what you've got.
Laser is, well, a really hot beam of light. End of story.
Maser is microwave laser. It's hotter than a laser, damages faster, penetrates better, so on. Has the advantage of ridiculously long ranges.
Xaser is x-ray laser. Damages the fastest, goes through certain materials, basically is very dangerous.
Scalar is a concept I don't understand, but it operates much like a phaser from Star Trek, just without the silly constant beam stuff. Can stun and what not.
Weapons reviewed:
There are a bloody crapload of weapons in the SARP, counting variations. I'll be focusing on the ones that have art FIRST, then those without art SECOND. The art lends some realism to the weapon, and as far as I know makes it more popular. Energy weapons will come first, followed by solid weapons.
To access the review of a weapon, click on the "@" symbol after its name. To access the armor's page, click on its name.
CREATORS: If there are armors here that are outdated or should not be listed, please reply saying so.
<a name="Top"></a>Ketsurui Zaibatsu:
Energy:
Energy:
Solid:
Energy:
Energy:
Solid:
Solid:
Energy:
Energy weapons
<a name="Type27E"></a>Ketsurui Zaibatsu
Type 27 Nekovalkyrja Service Pistol
Review: The Type 27 replaced the WickedArms GP-13 after WickedArms folded into Ketsurui Zaibatsu. The pistol's made of a metal-ceramic, making it both light and very rugged. However, the pistol was considered very large and difficult to draw and handle. However, its heavy mode is more efficient than the Type 28 (10 shots to 8). Some older Nekovalkyrja still prefer the weapon because of its solid feel. It is the most "military"-looking of the NSP series, and is the most powerful. Designed by SARA. Chrome or black. Shot counter on back. Walnut grips. Walnut-gripped officer model with star. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Type28E"></a>
Type 28 Nekovalkyrja Service Pistol
Review: The Type 28 (and its offspring) is easily the most common sidearm in the SARP. It is just slightly worse than the 27 in terms of durability and ruggedness, yet it's an even lighter weapon. The 28 has iron sights and slightly better range than the 27. The 28's biggest difference is the redesigned stock, which is specially balanced to keep most of the weight in or above the hand. The civilian (A/C, C/C) version is an excellent seller throughout known space. The 28A and 28C have almost completely replaced the 28, with the 28A still the most common. The 28D has had few takers. Human grips available. Lots of holster-type accessories. Camo, blood red (not purchasable), gold-plated, Parkerized (28A2). <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Type29E"></a>
Type 29 Nekovalkyrja Service Pistol
Review: The Type 29 is the "subcompact" NSP to the 28C's "compact." Easily concealable and available for civilians to buy, it's a very handy carry pistol. Its range is shorter than any other NSP, of course. The weapon has few accessories. Part of the problem with the weapon is its lack of a heavy mode, making it unsuitable for a main sidearm. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Type28SMG"></a>
Type 28 Submachine Gun
Review: The only troop weapon Yamatai fully employs that is not a pistol. The gun's very compact, being built on the Type 28A, and even with the extending wire stock, it's the perfect little piece for a Nekovalkyrja. Taller individuals would find more relief firing the older GP-12s. Though the capacity of the SMG is nearly three times that of the original 28A, some soldiers (particularly non-Nekovalkyrja) complain it lacks punch due to it having no heavy function, but that does not diminish the point of the weapon, which is "miniature squad-automatic-weapon." One character, Miles Gunn, modified an SMG to be an oversized pistol. KFY didn't approve. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="NBR"></a>
Nekovalkyrja Burst/Assault Rifle (Type 28)
Review: An experimental weapon, based on the Type 28 SMG and intended, in part, to make up for the NH-29's deficiencies in terms of outright combat power, as well as provide a larger weapon for Yamataian troops. The burst shot gives it a more efficient attack inside the tight corridors of a ship, as it provides a pretty wide blast. The weapon's range has changed from its very first inception, giving it more of an actual "battle rifle" feel to it. Initial tests show the weapon's more effective than the older SMG in open spaces, but the burst fire draws too much energy to best the SMG in tighter spaces.
<a name="GP5"></a>WickedArms Corporation
GP-5 Pulse Maser Rifle
Review: By the time WickedArms folded, this weapon had seen plenty of use. Designed specifically to take out Nekovalkyrja and other omni-organic or heavily armored troops, the GP-5 was considered a fairly durable weapon. Its cost, however, plummeted once Ketsurui Zaibatsu began producing the NSP and its derivatives. Its ergonomics kind of suck, as the butt's too steeply angled and the lack of a trigger guard makes it a bit rough to shoot. The GP-5a is the most common variant, with the 5b being a sniper version with scope and laser sight. The battery fits entirely into the weapon. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="GP12"></a>
GP-12 Phased Pulse Rifle
Review: The most versatile weapon every employed by the Star Army. It is part sniper rifle, part assault rifle, part battle rifle and all military power. One wonders why Ketsurui Zaibatsu didn't continue producing it for all of its advantages over the Type 28 SMG, though size was obviously a concern. It's only 1,000 KS at used gun stores, so it's worth having one or two around. I mean, the thing makes barely any noise when fired! The GP-12A is the sniper/grenade launcher variant, while the 12B is the smaller, collapseable variant. The B1 is even smaller and seems to have inspiried the SMG's size. The 12 and 12A have EMP shielding. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="GP13"></a>
GP-13 Phased Pulse Pistol
Review: As a pistol, the 13 is insanely light and with incredible range -- it's essentially the core element of a GP-12B with a smaller battery. It's made of aluminum carbide, so the pistol lacks the outright ruggedness of the NSPs. Their tendancy for overkill is reknowned. They're still seen in the Star Army, but not often, as chargers are rare for the batteries. They're all over the civilian market however, almost always with the military-grade ranges and destructive power removed by Yamatai armories before being released. These are nicknamed "GP-13Cs." Cheap as hell. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="GP16"></a>
GP-16 Plasma Pistol
Review: A pistol of the old school. Using plasma went out a long time ago, but for target shooters, low-powered plasma is better than any other projectile type for tracking shots and target hits, as it won't completely evaporate a target. Not that it isn't deadly as hell. While it's more expensive than a GP-13 and less common, they have the benefit of being very accurate and not as clunky as a GP-13. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="XaserR"></a>NovaCorp (and Leistung Group)
Xaser Assault Rifle
Review: A very, very effective weapon employed by the Star Army of Nepleslia. Though of short range, it's incredibly dangerous, as without shields it can effectively burn and mutate a target to death. Multiple shots are needed to do this, of course, but still. The problem is it's made of durable materials such as carbon ring and Durandium. Relatively speaking, these materials are very heavy, making the gun heavy to lug about. Also comes in a textured furniture version. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="XaserP"></a>
Xaser Pistol
Review: An even more effective weapon than the XAR, arguably. It certainly does more damage, though its long grip guard and weight are pretty clunky for a pistol. These pistols make good competition pistols, believe it or not, as their weight helps steady the hand some. Spendy for a pistol, though. Changeable colored panels. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Plasma"></a>
Plasma Pistol
Review: The predecessor to the Xaser pistol. A solid weapon, just hard to use. In an age where pistols have as many rounds as most sub-machineguns, the utility of this pistol is rather low. But it makes a fine backup weapon, if you can find a place to stick it. Very spendy for its utility, and it lacks the durability of the Xaser. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="EMP"></a>
Lg-23p EMP Machine Pistol
Review: A seldom-seen weapon from a relatively small company, the Lg-23p is still one well-built weapon. Though relatively untested, it shows a lot of promise in its ability to essentially waste the important parts of anything electronic in a single mag or less. Also built with a lot of precision, using smart metal, nanomachines and reactive grip materials. Worth the price to make for a big surprise to the GM who isn't looking. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Military"></a>Zen Armaments
Precision Sniper Rifle
Review: A fairly dangerous weapon, without being on the level of Emrys' sniper weapon. This weapon is far more rugged, making use of polymer furniture and other carbon ring bits. It's a conventional design, but a solid one. The scopes are the biggest problem, as they are not built in and therefore not protected by the gun's furniture. All reports show this to be a solid weapon, and in the long run cheaper to use than Emrys' weapon. That said, it lacks the range and killing power of other sniper weapons. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Killer"></a>
"Little Killer" Pulse Laser Pistol
Review: Dangerous, but not exceedingly so. It's a good holdout pistol, easy to draw quickly, effective in short-range engagements. Has been eclipsed by the better-designed Type 29 NSP, but its sales are better as it is simply so damn cheap! If you want an unregistered weapon, this is probably your best bet -- just buy it from the right guy. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
Solid-ammo weapons
<a name="MPP"></a>Ketsurui Zaibatsu
Mass Production Pistol
Review: A robust if simple weapon of good materials, they're found everywhere. Considered a good weapon for a dress outfit, they otherwise aren't exactly popular. The Star Army gave them away for just joining the Star Army. The pistol's actually very accurate. Comes in nifty gold! <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="GSP"></a>
General Service Pistol
Review: It took a couple times to get the GSP to where it is now. Generally not used in favor of the NSP, the original GSP was a bit less ergonomic, as the grips were smooth. Eventually, to spice the pistol up some KZ added the NSP's front to it, making the Type 28A. That didn't go well either, hence the current form, using a more versatile equipment rail and ribbed walnut grips. From the beginning, the pistol used a special rotating barrel that helped compensate for the 10mm KZ's punchy recoil and aided shooters of all types. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="GP1"></a>WickedArms Industries
Assault Rifle
Review: It took more than 130 years for the GP-1 to be retired, and even then it's still in use all over the place considering the hundreds of millions produced by Geshrinari Industries. Solid, accurate weapons to the last, they're practically indestructable. Many have their barrels removed and replaced with ones threaded at the end to accept silencers, but the original military barrel is almost always of better quality, as it is designed to accept AP rounds. The Yamataian military doesn't have any of these anymore, but they're literally in any and every gunshop in the galaxy. Many older models fell into the hands of the Kennewes Reds. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Emrys1"></a>Emrys Industries
Needler
Review: A disgusting weapon. A kind of long-range shotgun, the Needler is not nearly as wieldly. Its utility on the battlefield is arguably limited, as there are rarely rushes of large clusters of troops that such a strange anti-personnel weapon could take out. But the weapon has some success as an anti-material weapon, and it's a very good "trap gun." Expensive as all get out. Comes in a sexy red, too. Also unscoped and unmarked, not that it matters. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Emrys2"></a>
Sniper Rifle
Review: A very powerful, very high-tech sniper rifle for the future, if you will. It is the most powerful sniper rifle generally available that might be able to damage a power armor. It still manages to be quite durable. Very expensive, very much worth it. This weapon was an inspiration to Yamatai's LASR series.<a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="45"></a>Zen Armaments
.45-caliber Pistol
Review: An incredibly solid pistol that sees little service outside Yamatai. Using an 11.5 mm round gives it very good stopping power, and the standard cartridges would be considered +P by today's standards, with hot loads still firing relatively comfortably out of the gun. This is a match-grade pistol right out of the box; arguably better than Yamatai's GSP and made with solid materials, the gun's a great find at any gunshop. The compact version is rarer to find, as it doesn't shoot nearly as comfortably. An even rarer automatic version is in the hands of a very select few. None is being produced anymore. Alternate grips are available. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Liberator"></a>
Liberator
Review: A cute, incredibly inexpensive little pistol, it takes the name from an old legend of cheap pistols falling from the sky (i.e. this pistol). It's an effective little shooter, with the cheaply made action actually providing decent accuracy. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Covert"></a>
Covert Operations Pistol
Review: Rarely seen outside the Red Army, which issued the silencers as stock equipment. These pistols are very accurate shooters, and while the silencer tends to reduce effective range and accuracy, it's still good for 30 m. The pistol's built very slim, designed with a single-stack magazine to be as concealed as possible. Also, the caliber and design of the weapon are purposeful; the weapon's barrel is identical to that of a KZ GSP, only threaded, meaning old Yamataian weapons found on Kennewes can be used in place of the stock barrel, if desired. Without silencer. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Submach"></a>
Submachine Pistol
Review: Also rarely seen. A solid piece, but don't drop it on the magazine. The fold-down grip is practically a necessity; firing 10 mm full-auto is hard enough without a stock. A favorite of the Red Army, supposedly. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
This should not take away for exactly how cool these weapons are. Wes has put great art into a lot of them, while some are created by others without art. I'm going to focus on the ones that actually have art, as they're easiest to reference.
If this looks a lot like the armor ratings without the "scores," my apologies. It's a handy template.
How it works:
Each weapon is broken down by its basic attributes -- type, class, sub-class, base model and sub models (if applicable.) From there, the base model is examined for its unique attributes -- dimensions, weight, caliber or energy rating, controls (including safeties) and any additions that can be attached, including magazines, parts, scopes and so on.
A small review of the weapon will follow. Nothing too complicated, and not entirely based on character experience.
Type: Scalar, laser, xaser; chemical, electromagnetic, etc.
Class: Rifle, submachinegun, pistol.
Sub-class: Sniper rifle, heavy submachinegun, machine pistol, semi-automatic pistol, etc.
Base model: Type 28 NSP, Type 27 NSP.
Sub-model: 28C, 28D.
Dimensions: A bit of a tricky situation. First, I'll say width is based on my smaller hands gripping my various firearms and guestimating what feels right. Note: width is grip width, not overall.
Basically, pistols are based on the Type 27 NSP's scale of 371 pix / 22 cm, which gets me 16.863 pix / cm.
Rifles are based on the GP-12, which gets me 702 pix / 70.9 cm, or 9.9 pix / cm. The GP-5 is considered THE EXECPTION, not the rule, as it was given measurements after it was put up on the WickedArms page.
Weight: We have the weights for a couple of weapons. So it's guess work on the others. It's up for debate.
Rate of fire (if applicable): How fast the weapon fires in fully automatic mode.
Range: How far a single round from the weapon will travel.
Caliber or energy rating: Self-explanitory.
Capacity: How many rounds (in various modes) are available if pistol is loaded fully with ammunition.
Controls: A simple listing of the controls -- safeties, decockers, power level adjusters, built-in utilities, so on.
Action: Solid pistols only. Tells you what kind of action it has.
Additions: Again, a list.
Review: Pretty much as close to an "objective" opinion of the gun as I can give. I'll include any experience I have on the weapons themselves.
Here's an example:
Sitanin Zbrojovka Model 79:
Code:
Type: Solid
Class: Pistol
Sub-class: Semi-automatic.
Base Model: Model 79
Sub-model: Model 79P
Dimensions: 200 x 180 x 33 mm
Weight: 950 grams unloaded with empty magazine.
Caliber: 10 x 25 mm KZ. 10.5x22 SiZi Special for 79P.Sitanin Zbrojovka said:
Review: The SiZi 79 is a older style of combat pistol, when the pistol was more of a backup tool than a primary weapon. As such, it is designed with long range in mind, to act as a rifle replacement -- the gun's rails are built into the slide, which the frame wraps around, balance is superb and the weapon is machined within tight limits and from good materials. However, it is not a very durable weapon.
Classes explained:
Classes, as they are used here, work like classes in RL. But what are they? This is more for those who aren't as familiar with weapons, so I'll try and explain beyond terminology so you can have a solid definition.
A rifle is a long gun -- that's a gun that has a barrel longer than 25 cm and has a buttstock. Rifles are generally weapons made for long range, fire better-balanced projectiles than pistols and able to be placed with good accuracy. They are usually of a slower firing rate, meaning not many shots can be fired in a minute.
- Subclasses are:
- Battle rifle: These are designed to be military weapons. They usually carry bigger ammunition capacities and are much more robust than a standard (civilian) rifle. They also have higher rates of fire and use relatively powerful ammunition. They are bigger than assault rifles. Medium accuracy and range.
- Assault rifle: Also a military or police weapon. Usually carry slightly smaller and weaker ammunition, but have the same (or more) capacity as a battle rifle. Usually as robust and have even higher rates of fire. Lower accuracy and range.
- Sniper rifle: Also military or police. More powerful ammunition, generally less capacity. Slowww firing rate, high accuracy and range. Possibly less robust.
- Carbine: Shorter than a standard rifle. Meant to be easier to handle by being lighter and having a shorter barrel, it otherwise retains all the qualities of a standard rifle.
A pistol is a handgun -- barrel can be longer than 25 cm, but it cannot have a buttstock. There are a lot of subclasses for a pistol, but they all revolve around the same thing: who the pistol is made for. Could be civilians, could be military, could be police. Rate of fire is the only real "constant," as only machine pistols are not semi-automatic (one trigger pull = one round fired).
- Combat pistol: You see this thrown around a lot. Essentially, this means lightweight, high-capacity and very durable. Accuracy is important, but not paramount to those other things. Combat pistol usually implies it is a "primary weapon," meaning the user has no rifle or SMG. Uses powerful ammunition. Possibly a bit big.
- Duty or service pistol: A pistol designed for police or military service. Relatively high capacity, just as rugged as a combat pistol. A secondary weapon, where accuracy is less important. Could use powerful ammunition, could use lighter ammunition.
- Compact, subcompact pistols: Smaller and smaller still, respectively. Usually uses a lighter ammunition, but not always. Possibly less rugged.
- Civilian pistol: Definitely a lighter ammunition, generally speaking. Made for self-defense, they're smaller and not as rugged.
- Holdout pistol: VERY small weapon, very limited capacity, used only for self-defense.
- Ceremonial pistol: Usually a fancy (read: pretty) version of a service or traditional weapon.
- Competition pistol: A pistol that is made to shoot at longer ranges.
- Machine pistol: Basically, any pistol that fires faster than semi-automatic.
I'm no scientist. But basically, here's what you've got.
Laser is, well, a really hot beam of light. End of story.
Maser is microwave laser. It's hotter than a laser, damages faster, penetrates better, so on. Has the advantage of ridiculously long ranges.
Xaser is x-ray laser. Damages the fastest, goes through certain materials, basically is very dangerous.
Scalar is a concept I don't understand, but it operates much like a phaser from Star Trek, just without the silly constant beam stuff. Can stun and what not.
Weapons reviewed:
There are a bloody crapload of weapons in the SARP, counting variations. I'll be focusing on the ones that have art FIRST, then those without art SECOND. The art lends some realism to the weapon, and as far as I know makes it more popular. Energy weapons will come first, followed by solid weapons.
To access the review of a weapon, click on the "@" symbol after its name. To access the armor's page, click on its name.
CREATORS: If there are armors here that are outdated or should not be listed, please reply saying so.
<a name="Top"></a>Ketsurui Zaibatsu:
Energy:
- Type 27 NSP <a href="#Type27E">(@)</a>
- Type 28 NSP <a href="#Type28E">(@)</a>
- Type 29 NSP <a href="#Type29E">(@)</a>
- Type 28 SMG <a href="#Type28SMG">(@)</a>
- Nekovalkyrja Burst/Automatic Rifle <a href="#NBR">(@)</a>
- Type 28 MPP <a href="#MPP">(@)</a>
- Type 28 GSP <a href="#GSP">(@)</a>
Energy:
- GP-5 <a href="#GP5">(@)</a>
- GP-12 <a href="#GP12">(@)</a>
- GP-13 <a href="#GP13">(@)</a>
- GP-16 <a href="#GP16">(@)</a>
- GP-1 <a href="#GP1">(@)</a>
Solid:
- Sniper Rifle <a href="#Emrys1">(@)</a>
- Gauss Flechette Rifle <a href="#Emrys2">(@)</a>
Energy:
- Xaser Assault Rifle <a href="#XaserR">(@)</a>
- Xaser Pistol <a href="#XaserP">(@)</a>
- Plasma Pistol <a href="#Plasma">(@)</a>
- Electrolaser Rifle <a href="#Electro">(@)</a>
- EMP Machine Pistol <a href="#EMP">(@)</a>
Energy:
- Military Sniper Rifle <a href="#Military">(@)</a>
- Little Killer pistol <a href="#Killer">(@)</a>
- Service Pistol <a href="#45">(@)</a>
- "Liberator" pistol <a href="#Liberator">(@)</a>
- Covert Operations Pistol <a href="#Covert">(@)</a>
- Submachine Pistol <a href="#Submach">(@)</a>
Solid:
- Hand Cannon <a href="#Cannon">(@)</a>
Solid:
- MDP-3-01 Brefreier Basic Service Pistol <a href="#Brefreier">(@)</a>
- GR-01 Drachenhauch <a href="#Drachen">(@)</a>
Energy:
- ELR26 Electrolaser Rifle <a href="#ELR">(@)</a>
- Revised EMP-P1A and EMP Projectile Weapon <a href="#P1A">(@)</a>
- Spectre Arms Close Defense Weapon <a href="#CDW">(@)</a>
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Energy weapons
<a name="Type27E"></a>Ketsurui Zaibatsu
Type 27 Nekovalkyrja Service Pistol
Code:
Type: Scalar/Energy pulse
Class: Pistol
Sub-class: Combat pistol, machine pistol
Base Model: Type 27
Sub-model: Type 27C (Civilian)
Dimensions: 220 x 111 x 37 mm
Weight: 800 g
Rate of fire: 350 rnds/min
Range: 300 mArmaments and Ammunition Repleshment Section said:
Review: The Type 27 replaced the WickedArms GP-13 after WickedArms folded into Ketsurui Zaibatsu. The pistol's made of a metal-ceramic, making it both light and very rugged. However, the pistol was considered very large and difficult to draw and handle. However, its heavy mode is more efficient than the Type 28 (10 shots to 8). Some older Nekovalkyrja still prefer the weapon because of its solid feel. It is the most "military"-looking of the NSP series, and is the most powerful. Designed by SARA. Chrome or black. Shot counter on back. Walnut grips. Walnut-gripped officer model with star. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Type28E"></a>
Type 28 Nekovalkyrja Service Pistol
Code:
Type: Scalar/Energy pulse
Class: Pistol
Sub-class: Combat pistol, (compact pistol), machine pistol
Base Model: Type 28
Sub-model: Type 28A, 28A/C, 28A2, 28C, 28C/C, 28C/C Himiko Custom, 28D
Dimensions: 173 x 92.5 x 33 mm
Weight: 500 g
Rate of fire: 300 rnds/min
Range: 300 mArmaments and Ammunition Repleshment Section said:
Review: The Type 28 (and its offspring) is easily the most common sidearm in the SARP. It is just slightly worse than the 27 in terms of durability and ruggedness, yet it's an even lighter weapon. The 28 has iron sights and slightly better range than the 27. The 28's biggest difference is the redesigned stock, which is specially balanced to keep most of the weight in or above the hand. The civilian (A/C, C/C) version is an excellent seller throughout known space. The 28A and 28C have almost completely replaced the 28, with the 28A still the most common. The 28D has had few takers. Human grips available. Lots of holster-type accessories. Camo, blood red (not purchasable), gold-plated, Parkerized (28A2). <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Type29E"></a>
Type 29 Nekovalkyrja Service Pistol
Code:
Type: Scalar/Energy pulse
Class: Pistol
Sub-class: Subcompact/holdout pistol, machine pistol
Base Model: Type 29
Sub-model: N/A
Dimensions: 78.2 x 63.4 x 24 mm
Weight: 260 g
Rate of fire: 200 rnds/min
Range: 100 mArmaments and Ammunition Repleshment Section said:
Review: The Type 29 is the "subcompact" NSP to the 28C's "compact." Easily concealable and available for civilians to buy, it's a very handy carry pistol. Its range is shorter than any other NSP, of course. The weapon has few accessories. Part of the problem with the weapon is its lack of a heavy mode, making it unsuitable for a main sidearm. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Type28SMG"></a>
Type 28 Submachine Gun
Code:
Type: Scalar/Energy pulse
Class: Submachine gun
Sub-class: Compact SMG
Base Model: Type 28
Sub-model: N/A
Dimensions: 191 (294) x 126 x 34 mm
Weight: 700 g
Rate of fire: 1000 rnds/min
Range: 500 mArmaments and Ammunition Repleshment Section said:
Review: The only troop weapon Yamatai fully employs that is not a pistol. The gun's very compact, being built on the Type 28A, and even with the extending wire stock, it's the perfect little piece for a Nekovalkyrja. Taller individuals would find more relief firing the older GP-12s. Though the capacity of the SMG is nearly three times that of the original 28A, some soldiers (particularly non-Nekovalkyrja) complain it lacks punch due to it having no heavy function, but that does not diminish the point of the weapon, which is "miniature squad-automatic-weapon." One character, Miles Gunn, modified an SMG to be an oversized pistol. KFY didn't approve. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="NBR"></a>
Nekovalkyrja Burst/Assault Rifle (Type 28)
Code:
Type: Scalar/Energy pulse
Class: Assault Rifle
Sub-class: Shotgun
Base Model: Nekovalkyrja BAR
Sub-model: N/A
Dimensions: 292 (395) x 108 x 34 mm
Weight: 900 g
Rate of fire: 600 rnds/min (50 rnds/min burst)
Range: 800 m (60 m for burst)Armaments and Ammunition Repleshment Section said:
Review: An experimental weapon, based on the Type 28 SMG and intended, in part, to make up for the NH-29's deficiencies in terms of outright combat power, as well as provide a larger weapon for Yamataian troops. The burst shot gives it a more efficient attack inside the tight corridors of a ship, as it provides a pretty wide blast. The weapon's range has changed from its very first inception, giving it more of an actual "battle rifle" feel to it. Initial tests show the weapon's more effective than the older SMG in open spaces, but the burst fire draws too much energy to best the SMG in tighter spaces.
<a name="GP5"></a>WickedArms Corporation
GP-5 Pulse Maser Rifle
Code:
Type: Microwave laser
Class: Rifle
Sub-class: Assault rifle
Base model: GP-5
Sub-models: GP-5A, 5B
Dimensions: 550 x 165 x ?? mm
Weight: 2,000 g
Rate of fire: 600 rnds/min
Range: 5,000 mWickedArms Catalogue said:
Review: By the time WickedArms folded, this weapon had seen plenty of use. Designed specifically to take out Nekovalkyrja and other omni-organic or heavily armored troops, the GP-5 was considered a fairly durable weapon. Its cost, however, plummeted once Ketsurui Zaibatsu began producing the NSP and its derivatives. Its ergonomics kind of suck, as the butt's too steeply angled and the lack of a trigger guard makes it a bit rough to shoot. The GP-5a is the most common variant, with the 5b being a sniper version with scope and laser sight. The battery fits entirely into the weapon. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="GP12"></a>
GP-12 Phased Pulse Rifle
Code:
Type: Phased pulse
Class: Rifle
Sub-class: Battle rifle
Base model: GP-12
Sub-models: GP-12A, B, B1
Dimmensions: 709 x 202 x ?? mm
Weight: 2,716 g
Rate of fire: 300 rnds/min
Range: 6,000 mWickedArms Catalogue said:
Review: The most versatile weapon every employed by the Star Army. It is part sniper rifle, part assault rifle, part battle rifle and all military power. One wonders why Ketsurui Zaibatsu didn't continue producing it for all of its advantages over the Type 28 SMG, though size was obviously a concern. It's only 1,000 KS at used gun stores, so it's worth having one or two around. I mean, the thing makes barely any noise when fired! The GP-12A is the sniper/grenade launcher variant, while the 12B is the smaller, collapseable variant. The B1 is even smaller and seems to have inspiried the SMG's size. The 12 and 12A have EMP shielding. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="GP13"></a>
GP-13 Phased Pulse Pistol
Code:
Type: Phased pulse
Class: Pistol
Sub-class: Machine pistol
Base model: GP-13
Sub-models: N/A
Dimensions: 127 x 81.9 x ?? mm
Weight: 226 g
Rate of fire: 600 rnds/min
Range: 2,000 mWickedArms Catalogue said:
Review: As a pistol, the 13 is insanely light and with incredible range -- it's essentially the core element of a GP-12B with a smaller battery. It's made of aluminum carbide, so the pistol lacks the outright ruggedness of the NSPs. Their tendancy for overkill is reknowned. They're still seen in the Star Army, but not often, as chargers are rare for the batteries. They're all over the civilian market however, almost always with the military-grade ranges and destructive power removed by Yamatai armories before being released. These are nicknamed "GP-13Cs." Cheap as hell. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="GP16"></a>
GP-16 Plasma Pistol
Code:
Type: Plasma energy
Class: Pistol
Sub-class: Civilian pistol
Base model: GP-16
Sub-model: N/A
Dimensions: 164 x 79.4 x ?? mm
Weight: 400 g
Rate of fire: Semi-automatic
Range: 100 mWickedArms Catalogue said:
Review: A pistol of the old school. Using plasma went out a long time ago, but for target shooters, low-powered plasma is better than any other projectile type for tracking shots and target hits, as it won't completely evaporate a target. Not that it isn't deadly as hell. While it's more expensive than a GP-13 and less common, they have the benefit of being very accurate and not as clunky as a GP-13. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="XaserR"></a>NovaCorp (and Leistung Group)
Xaser Assault Rifle
Code:
Type: X-ray laser
Class: Rifle
Sub-class: Assault rifle
Base model: XAR
Sub-model: N/A
Dimensions: 308 x 103 x ?? mm
Weight: 4,000 g
Rate of fire: 500 rnds/min
Range: 400 mNovaCorp Catalogue said:
Review: A very, very effective weapon employed by the Star Army of Nepleslia. Though of short range, it's incredibly dangerous, as without shields it can effectively burn and mutate a target to death. Multiple shots are needed to do this, of course, but still. The problem is it's made of durable materials such as carbon ring and Durandium. Relatively speaking, these materials are very heavy, making the gun heavy to lug about. Also comes in a textured furniture version. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="XaserP"></a>
Xaser Pistol
Code:
Type: X-ray laser
Class: Pistol
Sub-class: (Compact pistol)
Model: Xaser Pistol
Sub-model: Xaser Compact Pistol, Xaser Burst Pistol
Dimensions: 224(174) x 93 x 30 mm
Weight: 2,000 g
Rate of fire: Semi-automatic or 5-round burst
Range: 200 mNovaCorp Catalogue said:
Review: An even more effective weapon than the XAR, arguably. It certainly does more damage, though its long grip guard and weight are pretty clunky for a pistol. These pistols make good competition pistols, believe it or not, as their weight helps steady the hand some. Spendy for a pistol, though. Changeable colored panels. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Plasma"></a>
Plasma Pistol
Code:
Type: Plasma
Class: Pistol
Sub-class: N/A
Model: Plasma Pistol
Sub-model: (Old Plasma Pistol)
Dimensions: 187 x 91.3 x 30 mm
Weight: 2,100 kg
Rate of fire: Semi-automatic
Range: 40 mNovaCorp Catalogue said:
Review: The predecessor to the Xaser pistol. A solid weapon, just hard to use. In an age where pistols have as many rounds as most sub-machineguns, the utility of this pistol is rather low. But it makes a fine backup weapon, if you can find a place to stick it. Very spendy for its utility, and it lacks the durability of the Xaser. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="EMP"></a>
Lg-23p EMP Machine Pistol
Code:
Type: High-frequency radio wave beam
Class: Pistol
Sub-class: Machine pistol
Model: Lg-23p
Sub-model: Lg-23a
Dimensions: 157 x 93.6 x 29 mm
Weight: 1,000 g
Rate of fire: 800 rnds/min, three-round burst, semi-automatic.
Range: 50 - 200 mLeistung Group catalogue said:
Review: A seldom-seen weapon from a relatively small company, the Lg-23p is still one well-built weapon. Though relatively untested, it shows a lot of promise in its ability to essentially waste the important parts of anything electronic in a single mag or less. Also built with a lot of precision, using smart metal, nanomachines and reactive grip materials. Worth the price to make for a big surprise to the GM who isn't looking. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Military"></a>Zen Armaments
Precision Sniper Rifle
Code:
Type: Ionized plasma
Class: Rifle
Sub-class: Sniper rifle
Model: PSR
Sub-model: N/A
Dimensions: 1,091 x 251 x 50 mm
Weight: 2,000 g
Rate of fire: Semi-automatic
Range: 9,000 mZen Arms sales rep said:
Review: A fairly dangerous weapon, without being on the level of Emrys' sniper weapon. This weapon is far more rugged, making use of polymer furniture and other carbon ring bits. It's a conventional design, but a solid one. The scopes are the biggest problem, as they are not built in and therefore not protected by the gun's furniture. All reports show this to be a solid weapon, and in the long run cheaper to use than Emrys' weapon. That said, it lacks the range and killing power of other sniper weapons. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Killer"></a>
"Little Killer" Pulse Laser Pistol
Code:
Type: Pulse laser
Class: Pistol
Sub-class: Holdout pistol
Model: LK
Sub-model: N/A
Dimensions: 99.3 x 69.9 x 23 mm
Weight: 200 g
Rate of fire: Semi-automatic
Range: 20 mZen Arms sales rep said:
Review: Dangerous, but not exceedingly so. It's a good holdout pistol, easy to draw quickly, effective in short-range engagements. Has been eclipsed by the better-designed Type 29 NSP, but its sales are better as it is simply so damn cheap! If you want an unregistered weapon, this is probably your best bet -- just buy it from the right guy. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
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Solid-ammo weapons
<a name="MPP"></a>Ketsurui Zaibatsu
Mass Production Pistol
Code:
Type: Chemical
Class: Pistol
Sub-class: Ceremonial pistol, competition pistol
Model: Type 28 MPP
Sub-model: Gold MPP
Dimensions: 155 x 85.9 x 27 mm
Weight: 600 g
Rate of fire: Semi-automatic
Range: 70 m
Caliber: 10 x 25 mm Ketsurui Zaibatsu (10mm KZ)Armaments and Ammunition Repleshment Section said:
Review: A robust if simple weapon of good materials, they're found everywhere. Considered a good weapon for a dress outfit, they otherwise aren't exactly popular. The Star Army gave them away for just joining the Star Army. The pistol's actually very accurate. Comes in nifty gold! <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="GSP"></a>
General Service Pistol
Code:
Type: Chemical
Class: Pistol
Sub-class: Service pistol
Model: Type 28B GSP
Sub-model: Type 28, 28A
Dimensions: 156 x 88.3 x 33 mm
Weight: 800 g
Rate of fire: Semi-automatic
Range: 50 m
Caliber: 10 x 25 mm Ketsurui Zaibatsu (10mm KZ)Armaments and Ammunition Repleshment Section said:
Review: It took a couple times to get the GSP to where it is now. Generally not used in favor of the NSP, the original GSP was a bit less ergonomic, as the grips were smooth. Eventually, to spice the pistol up some KZ added the NSP's front to it, making the Type 28A. That didn't go well either, hence the current form, using a more versatile equipment rail and ribbed walnut grips. From the beginning, the pistol used a special rotating barrel that helped compensate for the 10mm KZ's punchy recoil and aided shooters of all types. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="GP1"></a>WickedArms Industries
Assault Rifle
Code:
Type: Chemical
Class: Rifle
Sub-class: Assault rifle, battle rifle
Model: GP-1
Sub-model: GP-1A
Dimensions: 1,040 x 117 x 40 mm
Weight: 2,300 g
Rate of fire: 500 rnds/min, three-round burst, semi-automatic.
Range: 650 m
Caliber: 7.62 x 51 mm Ketsurui Zaibatsu (7.62mm AP)Armaments and Ammunition Repleshment Section said:
Review: It took more than 130 years for the GP-1 to be retired, and even then it's still in use all over the place considering the hundreds of millions produced by Geshrinari Industries. Solid, accurate weapons to the last, they're practically indestructable. Many have their barrels removed and replaced with ones threaded at the end to accept silencers, but the original military barrel is almost always of better quality, as it is designed to accept AP rounds. The Yamataian military doesn't have any of these anymore, but they're literally in any and every gunshop in the galaxy. Many older models fell into the hands of the Kennewes Reds. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Emrys1"></a>Emrys Industries
Needler
Code:
Type: Electromagnetic rails
Class: Rifle
Sub-class: Sniper rifle, anti-personnel rifle
Model: Gauss Flechette Rifle
Sub-model: N/A
Dimensions: 1,217 x 304 x 60 mm
Weight: 2,000 g
Rate of fire: 200 rnds/min, semi-automatic.
Range: 900 or 600 m
Caliber: 20 mm Emrys needle cartridgeEmrys Catalogue said:
Review: A disgusting weapon. A kind of long-range shotgun, the Needler is not nearly as wieldly. Its utility on the battlefield is arguably limited, as there are rarely rushes of large clusters of troops that such a strange anti-personnel weapon could take out. But the weapon has some success as an anti-material weapon, and it's a very good "trap gun." Expensive as all get out. Comes in a sexy red, too. Also unscoped and unmarked, not that it matters. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Emrys2"></a>
Sniper Rifle
Code:
Type: Electromagnetic rails
Class: Rifle
Sub-class: Sniper rifle, anti-material rifle
Model: Sniper Rifle
Sub-model: N/A
Dimensions: (0.592) 1,233 x 248 x 45 mm
Weight: 2,500 g
Rate of fire: Semi-automatic
Range: 3,000 m
Caliber: 12.7 mm metallic dartEmrys Catalogue said:
Review: A very powerful, very high-tech sniper rifle for the future, if you will. It is the most powerful sniper rifle generally available that might be able to damage a power armor. It still manages to be quite durable. Very expensive, very much worth it. This weapon was an inspiration to Yamatai's LASR series.<a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="45"></a>Zen Armaments
.45-caliber Pistol
Code:
Type: Chemical
Class: Pistol
Sub-class: Service pistol
Model: .45-caliber long-slide (full)
Sub-model: .45-caliber short-slide (compact), machine pistol
Dimensions: 182 x 100 x 36 mm
Weight: 900 g
Rate of fire: Semi-automatic
Range: 50 m
Caliber: 11.5 x 32 mm Automatic Zen Pistol (.45 AZP)Zen Arms sales rep said:
Review: An incredibly solid pistol that sees little service outside Yamatai. Using an 11.5 mm round gives it very good stopping power, and the standard cartridges would be considered +P by today's standards, with hot loads still firing relatively comfortably out of the gun. This is a match-grade pistol right out of the box; arguably better than Yamatai's GSP and made with solid materials, the gun's a great find at any gunshop. The compact version is rarer to find, as it doesn't shoot nearly as comfortably. An even rarer automatic version is in the hands of a very select few. None is being produced anymore. Alternate grips are available. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Liberator"></a>
Liberator
Code:
Type: Chemical
Class: Pistol
Sub-class: Saturday-night Special
Model: Liberator
Sub-model: N/A
Dimensions: 138 x 93.6 x 27 mm
Weight: 450 g
Rate of fire: Semi-automatic
Range: 20 m
Caliber: .22 (5.58 mm)Zen Arms sales rep said:
Review: A cute, incredibly inexpensive little pistol, it takes the name from an old legend of cheap pistols falling from the sky (i.e. this pistol). It's an effective little shooter, with the cheaply made action actually providing decent accuracy. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Covert"></a>
Covert Operations Pistol
Code:
Type: Chemical
Class: Pistol
Sub-class: Assassin's pistol, covert ops pistol, combat pistol, service pistol
Model: 10 mm Covert Ops
Sub-model: N/A
Dimensions: 177 (286 with silencer) x 100 x 26 mm
Weight: 800 g
Rate of fire: Semi-automatic
Range: 60 m
Caliber: 10 x 25 mm KZZen Arms sales rep said:
Review: Rarely seen outside the Red Army, which issued the silencers as stock equipment. These pistols are very accurate shooters, and while the silencer tends to reduce effective range and accuracy, it's still good for 30 m. The pistol's built very slim, designed with a single-stack magazine to be as concealed as possible. Also, the caliber and design of the weapon are purposeful; the weapon's barrel is identical to that of a KZ GSP, only threaded, meaning old Yamataian weapons found on Kennewes can be used in place of the stock barrel, if desired. Without silencer. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
<a name="Submach"></a>
Submachine Pistol
Code:
Type: Chemical
Class: Pistol
Sub-class: Machine pistol
Model: 10 mm Submachine Pistol
Sub-model: N/A
Dimensions: 189 x 93.1 (118 with magazine) x 36 mm
Weight: 1,000 g
Rate of fire: 900 rnds/min
Range: 40 m
Caliber: 10 x 25 mm KZZen Arms sales rep said:
Review: Also rarely seen. A solid piece, but don't drop it on the magazine. The fold-down grip is practically a necessity; firing 10 mm full-auto is hard enough without a stock. A favorite of the Red Army, supposedly. <a href="#Top">(Top)</a>
