With no Attachments on.

With Scope on top and Flashlight/Laser Designator on bottom

Type: Main Battle Rifle Designer: Kaiserlich F&E Manufacturer: Kaiserlich Waffenerbauer Government: Abwehran Star Empire Organizations:

• Schirmherrschaft
• Weltraumflotte

Dimensions: 70.9 cm. long Mass: 3.45 kg. Range: 4,500 meters Muzzle Velocity: 1000 meters/second Discharge: 12mm / 1000 RPM Firing Modes: Semi-automatic, 3-round burst, or Full-automatic Magazine: Assault Magazine (17.78 cm in height) Capacity: 140 rounds (double-stacked)

Effective DR: SEE: MDR-06 Field Rifle Ammo. History & Description:

The fifth mass-driver rifle ever created, the Beschützer is one of three models carrying the MDR-5-01 number. Each model ends with an R, S, or B at the end of the model number. This is because three separate models were needed for the Imperial Military Forces. Like the MDP-3-01, it follows the same basic concepts of all mass-drivers and has a larger capacity per magazine than their chemical counterparts. The only difference is that the MDR-5-01 is to be the primary firearm for all three branches.

A durable and powerful weapon, the MDR-5-01R was created to be the Main Battle Rifle of the Schirmherrschaft forces protecting Abwehr and the Nachrichtendienst intelligence branches. It is a stainless steel design with rubberized grips on the pistol grip and the bottom of the weapon. Though it has iron sights on the top of the weapon, the Beschützer has three MIL Spec. Picatinny attachment points: one on top of a handle-hold and two under the weapon. The top attachment point is for a scope to improve accuracy. The bottom two attachment points can be used to either attach a small, muzzle-loading grenade launcher or a flashlight/laser sight attachment. A small display is also attached to the user end of the handle-hold and displays the amount of battery power as well as the amount of ammunition left in the magazine.

Like the MDP-3-01, the Beschützer can be taken apart for ease of cleaning and repair. The lack of moving parts, aside from the ones in the magazine, makes it very easy to maintain. Unlike the pistol, the MDR-5-01 models have a replaceable battery located in the butt of the stock. This battery has a charge capable of handling ten-twelve magazines without need for replacement or recharge. Afterwards though, it's merely a simple task of removing the battery and replacing it with a fresh one. It is the only Main Battle Rifle available to the Schirmherrschaft and Nachrichtendienst and has only seen action against criminals and terrorists. It is only to be used by Weltraumflotte Marines in planetary landing operations, since the velocity of each round is enough to penetrate starship bulkheads.

Type: Sniper Rifle Designer: Kaiserlich F&E Manufacturer: Kaiserlich Waffenerbauer Government: Abwehran Star Empire Organizations:

• Schirmherrschaft
• Weltraumflotte
• Nachrichtendienst

Dimensions: 70.9 cm. long Mass: 3.45 kg. Range: 7,900 meters Muzzle Velocity: 1200 meters/second Discharge: 12mm Firing Modes: Semi-automatic only Magazine: Stealth Magazine Cylinder-type Capacity: 20 rounds

Effective DR: SEE: MDR-06 Field Rifle Ammo.

History & Description:

The fifth mass-driver rifle ever created, the Beschützer is one of three models carrying the MDR-5-01 number. Each model ends with an R, S, or B at the end of the model number. This is because three separate models were needed for the Imperial Military Forces. Like the MDP-3-01, it follows the same basic concepts of all mass-drivers and has a larger capacity per magazine than their chemical counterparts. The only difference is that the MDR-5-01 is to be the primary firearm for all three branches.

A durable and rugged weapon, the MDR-5-01S was created to be the rifle used specifically by snipers. It is a stainless design that has been covered with a non-glossy solution with rubberized grips on the pistol grip and the bottom of the weapon. The iron sight is the same as on the R-version of the MDR-5-01 and only the scope MIL Spec. Picatinny attachment point remains. The small display is still attached to the user end of the handle-hold and displays the amount of battery power as well as the amount of ammunition left in the magazine. A smaller magazine is used to keep the weapon from catching on anything and there is no trigger-guard, enabling the pistol grip to fold inward on the trigger. It is also collapsible, giving the sniper the ability to hide the weapon in a backpack or with-in a cloak.

Like the MDP-3-01, the Beschützer can be taken apart for ease of cleaning and repair. The lack of moving parts, aside from the ones in the magazine, makes it very easy to maintain. Unlike the pistol, the MDR-5-01 models have a replaceable battery located in the butt of the stock. This battery has a charge capable of handling twenty to twenty-four stealth magazines without need for replacement or recharge. Afterwards though, it's merely a simple task of removing the battery and replacing it with a fresh one. Though the only sniper rifle available it has been tested during hostage situations with resounding success.

Type: Marine Boarding Ops Rifle Designer: Kaiserlich F&E Manufacturer: Kaiserlich Waffenerbauer Government: Abwehran Star Empire Organizations:

• Weltraumflotte

Dimensions: 60 cm. long Mass: 3.45 kg. Range: 1,600 meters Muzzle Velocity: 650 meters/second Discharge: 9mm / 1000 RPM Firing Modes: Semi-automatic, 3-round burst, or Full-automatic Magazine: Assault Magazine (17.78 cm in height) Capacity: 150 rounds (double-stacked)

Effective DR: SEE: MDR-06 Field Rifle Ammo.

History & Description:

The fifth mass-driver rifle ever created, the Beschützer is one of three models carrying the MDR-5-01 number. Each model ends with an R, S, or B at the end of the model number. This is because three separate models were needed for the Imperial Military Forces. Like the MDP-3-01, it follows the same basic concepts of all mass-drivers and has a larger capacity per magazine than their chemical counterparts. The only difference is that the MDR-5-01 is to be the primary firearm for all three branches.

A durable weapon sporting a shorter barrel than its counterparts, the MDR-5-01B was created to be the rifle used by Weltraumflotte's Marine Corp for boarding actions. It is a ceramic design with rubberized grips on the pistol grip and the bottom of the weapon. The iron sight is the same as on the R-version of the MDR-5-01, but all attachment points have been removed from the weapon. The small display is still attached to the user end of the handle-hold and displays the amount of battery power as well as the amount of ammunition left in the magazine. The weapon's firing velocity has slowed down considerable to keep the weapon from firing through ship bulkheads and decreases risk of decompression. Unfortunately, this makes it difficult for the rounds to penetrate any armor a ship-board enemy may use.

Like the MDP-3-01, the Beschützer can be taken apart for ease of cleaning and repair. The lack of moving parts, aside from the ones in the magazine, makes it very easy to maintain. Unlike the pistol, the MDR-5-01 models have a replaceable battery located in the butt of the stock. This battery has a charge capable of handling ten-twelve magazines without need for replacement or recharge. Afterwards though, it's merely a simple task of removing the battery and replacing it with a fresh one. It is the only Marine Boarding Ops. Rifle and has yet to be tried in combat conditions.