Armory Listing

THE ARMORY: when an Operator has retired, been killed in action, or no longer has use for some of their items, they are either placed in the Fortress Armory or sent to the Enclave for long term storage. These items are available to any Operator for permanent or temporary use, though an additional section of the Armory houses Community Weapons: special-purpose firearms whose ammunition is limited and are utilized best by skilled Operators. They can be lent out for use during an operation, but must be returned after completion.

 

#1: to claim an item OR items, make your selection in post, and send a list of what was taken to any GM so it can be marked down.

 

#2: a name next to an item means it is currently under ownership by that Operator, and either hasn't been removed from this list yet, or is in transition.

 

#3: any Operator may take and utilize firearms as additions to vehicles, or for other purposes, so long as the Era Lock prohibition is not broken

 

#4: what is the Era Lock? To answer your question with another question: what WOULD occur when touching something outside of one's own timeline?

 

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MISCELLANEA:

>ADVANCED Tool Box: grants an extra roll to and adds +3 to all Engineering rolls at Untrained, +5 at Basic, +8 at Expert, and +10 at Master, but cannot be used for Blacksmithing.

*The Advanced Tool Box can be used two turns in a row, but the Operator MUST skip their 3rd turn after use

 

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Extra Melee Weapons:

-4x Axe

-4x Bayonet

-19x Combat Knife

-3x Folding Knife

-1x Hatchet

-4x Kukri

-2x Machete

 

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Extra Pistols & Revolvers:

-6x Beretta M9

-2x Browning Hi-Power

-2x Colt 1911A1

-3x .357 Colt Python Revolver

-3x FN Five Seven

-5x Glock 17

-2x Glock 18

-1x H&K USP

-1x Mk. I Magnum Research Desert Eagle in .50 AE

-1x Mk. VII Magnum Research Desert Eagle in .50 AE

-1x Nagant Revolver

-1x Ruger Mk. 2

-2x Sig Sauer P229

-1x Taser +3 Cartridges

-1x Taurus Judge

 

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Extra Submachine Guns:

-1x FN P90

-1x Kriss Vector Super V

-2x MPK

-2x MP5

-2x UMP45

 

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Extra Combat Rifles:

-2x AK74U

-1x Bushmaster ACR

-2x FN F2000

-1x G3KA4

-1x HK33

-1x M16A4

-3x M4

-1x Magpul Masada

-1x Steyr AUGA1

-2x ZM LR300

 

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Extra Shotguns:

-1x Benelli M2

-2x Remington 870

 

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Extra Battle Rifles:

-1x 1894 Winchester

-1x M1 Garand

-1x M14

-1x SVD Dragunov with Synthetic Furniture

 

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Extra Heavy Weapons:

-2x M79 Grenade Launcher

-1x M134 Minigun

-2x M249 SAW

-1x MG36

-1x RPK

 

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Special Weapons:

-3x Crossbows + 3x sets of 4 bolts each

 

>Recurved Hunting Bow (Archery Weapon Traits: Custom-Fit, Personal): a traditional wooden bow for hunting deer, elk, and even large predators if one is feeling particularly adventurous.

-Optimal Range: 50M with a -1 penalty per 10M beyond this range

-Maximum Range: 100M

>SPECIALIZED AMMUNITION TYPES:

12x Standard Broadheads: adds +1 to all Archery rolls

*ERA: Early Information Age

 

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Extra Items:

-1x Binoculars

-2x Digital Camera

-4x GPS

-2x Infrared

-1x Night Vision Mono

-4x Night Vision Duo

-2x Snake Cam

 

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Extra Weapon Attachmarents:

-6x 4x Scope

-4x 8x Scope

-2x Combat Rifle Laser

-2x Combat Rifle Light

-4x Combat Rifle Foregrip

-1x Infrared Scope

-1x Light Bipod

-1x M203 Underslung Grenade Launcher

-1x Night Vision Scope

-3x Pistol Laser

-2x Pistol Light

-3x Pistol Suppressor

-1x Red Dot Sight

-4x Rifle Suppressor

-1x Thermal Scope

 

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Extra Misc. Items:

-1x Acoustic Guitar

-1x EMS Bag (original)

-1x Geiger Counter

-2x Lighter Fluid

-4x Smartphones

-5x MP3 player

-1x Wire Cutter

 

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COMMUNITY WEAPONS & ITEMS: these specialized weapons may be borrowed, or taken, from the Armory at any time.

*Certain weapons are Era Locked or have requirements to fulfill before using

*Explosives be taken to refill one's reserves or swap out

*All additional Explosives must be obtained from the Vending Machine, or built. CAREFULLY.

 

*40MM Canister Grenades: 9x Airburst & 18x High Explosive

 

0x Bouncing Betty

0x Bombshell w/Phone Detonator

0x C4 bricks

0x C4 bricks w/Detonator

0x C4 bricks w/Phone Detonator

0x Claymore

0x Flashbang

0x Gas Can Bomb w/Detonator

0x High Explosive Grenade

0x Incendiary Grenade

0x Large Bag Bomb

0x Large Manabomb

0x M15 White Phosphorous Grenade

0x M67 Frag

0x M7 Tear Gas Grenade

0x Medium Manabomb

0x Messenger Bag Bomb

0x Molotov

0x Poison Gas Grenade

0x Shrapnel Grenade

0m Small Manabomb

6x Smoke Grenade

 

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>Browning M1918A Automatic Rifle (Light Machinegun Traits: Heavy, Mint Condition, Original, Selective Fire, Unusual Design): known as one of the oddest light machineguns ever produced, this is an utterly basic Model A production with the original bipod and sling. Essentially a larger, better designed adaption of the French built Hotchkiss M1909 Benét–Mercié light machinegun, the M1918A is an air cooled, box magazine fed LMG chambered in the rather ubiquitous .30-06 Springfield cartridge.

Singularly designed as an advance-support weapon for overcoming trench warfare, the BAR, as it came to be known, was severely hampered by both a pathetically low magazine capacity and suffered from its users being trained to fire from the hip, leading to the necessity of walking fire: needing to adjust aim during suppressive firing to pin down opposing forces.

Despite these unfortunate technical problems the BAR functioned best as a pure support weapon, laying down protective fire for advancing troops, though trench warfare would invariably lead to the BAR becoming an ill favorite for any other possible uses.

*Astra's notes indicate that this weapon was recovered in middle 29,998, on a low slope of the Horn Mountains in Germaneigh, along with the skeletal remains of a deceased human male. Details state the human was wearing era-specific World War 1 military clothing, though had no cold weather gear, and was carrying supplies to last 2-3 days; a nearly destroyed helmet covered in large slash marks was located next to the ruins of a large bonfire.

Multiple researchers (4 unicorns, 1 Gryphon) from small Germaneigh Guilds conducted extensive investigation: entire locale that the human had camped upon was the site of a pitched battle against an unusually large avian opponent. Documarents and an attached sketch show an approximately 15 to 18 feet tall (45 to 48 hooves) opponent weighing between 2,000 to 2,500 pounds.

Researchers also confirm the opponent to be a Shrike of unknown species, furthermore retrieving close to a hundred shards of 'Lofting' metal spread across and throughout vicinity. Remains noted to have been buried, in traditional style, at the nearby small city of Bruening.

A short hoofnote states that Germaneigh and those few Gryphons living across the Horn immediately mobilized, though after numerous thorough searches no further evidence was found; as of current date the mobilization order is still in affect.

-Base Modifier: adds +3 to either all Battle Rifle OR Light Machinegun rolls as the the Operator may utilize either firing mode each turn

-Ammunition Class: .30-06 Springfield, Battle Rifle

-Armor Pierce: 2

-Magazine Capacity: 20/20 shells, comes with 3x Magazines & 3x empty Magazines

-Maximum Optimal Range: 500M with a -1 penalty per 100M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 1,100M

*ERA: Late Industrial Revolution

 

>Calico M990-D (Ranged Weapon Traits: Custom): one of the more peculiar, though technologically impressive, small arms from the average 1980ACE's on most human weapons. This select-fire, polymer furniture SMG utilizes a number of advanced design principles to minimize weight while maintaining a reasonable level of comfort and allowing for astounding capacity utilizing a 100 round helical magazine. However, reload speed does suffer a bit due to the awkward placement of the magazine.

Most examples of this firearm are known to be finicky without exception, but this one seems to be a mass production variant and as such all components are much higher quality. Features a 20" barrel with a chrome-moly liner giving excellent resistance to fouling, heat-resistant polymer furniture allowing for greatly improved handling, and even a light, wide optical scope.

Due to the wear patterns of this example it was most likely used as a primary weapon.

*Vandal's notes state that this weapon was recovered near the grave of a male human, sometime in Nay (May) of 29,998, at an inlet near the Germaneighan-Prench mixed town of Stepping Hoof; population of 500-550.

Local ponies that accepted an interview had known the human for roughly 10 months, hiring him to deal with problems they had little capability or means to, though kept mostly to himself and a few close friends, none of which allowed an interview. They were aware of his unusual weaponry and had no difficulties with him except for having strange ideas on property.

Master-ranked Analysis spells confirmed the body to be in early stage decomposition; multiple skeletal fractures and scars confirmed to be caused by local fauna and flora; entropic analysis revealed no enchantmarents or physical modifications.

-Base Modifier: adds +4 to all Small Arms rolls

-Ammunition Class: 9x23MM Overpressure+

-Armor Pierce: 1

-Magazine Capacity: 100/100 9MM OP+, comes with 2x 100-round helical magazines

-Maximum Optimal Range: 150M with a -1 penalty per 50M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 250M.

-Attachment #1: 4x10 Calico Predator Scope, adds +1 to all Small Arrms rolls when in use

*ERA: Late Information Age

 

>De Lisle Carbine (Heavy Limited Carbine Traits: Bolt-Action, Bulky, Incorrect Provenance, Integrally Suppressed, Mixed Tech, Unique): one of the few suppressed carbines ever created specifically covert missions, the true story of the De Lisle has been distorted many times, and in multiple means, for numerous decades. First attributed to William G. De Lisle, it was quickly discovered that his numerous rush jobs, first using a classic .22LR barrel mated to an otherwise stock Enfield Mark III rifle, then a 9MM, and finally a .45ACP variant, were highly suspect and indeed far out of his talent range.

Regardless of these facts, De Lisle used his political connections to begin producing small numbers of the heavily suppressed De Lisle in .45ACP, a cartridge which went entirely unused by British forces before and after his era. As that round was a subsonic cartridge half the length of the barrel was dedicated to a (for the time) well designed suppressor, capable of withstanding from 300 to 500 rounds before requiring maintenance depending on the type of ammunition utilized.

The use of a hermetically sealed bolt-action further reduced the amount of noise which, due to being a modified Lee Enfield action, was humorously noted to be more than double the number of decibels that firing the weapon produced. As it saw little use and even less frontline action, the low production numbers and near-total lack of refit spares forced it to be used specifically for commando units, though it was mostly given to Americans due to the questionable cartridge.

After WW2, aviation engineers whom worked for the Air Ministry of Britain alongside De Lisle showed that he had taken credit for the custom made carbines he claimed were his own creations. Whom precisely manufactured the originals is unknown, and until his death De Lisle continued his unfounded claims that he had been the original designer and gunsmith to produce them. Irregardless of these facts, the De Lisle is a unique example of inspired adaption, giving much needed support for later forms of specialized weaponry in the future.

This particular carbine seems to have come from a wartime era collection as the serial numbers of all components match, and it even still smells of cosmoline; it has, however, been heavily used on Tallus, showing a great deal of wear and usage.

*Vandal's notes state the appearance of a human male in either Western or Central Ewerup, approximately 3 weeks after Razorback Company's 100 humans arrived on Tallus. Date of death: estimated to be 8 months later. An unnamed Germaneigh Heavy Cruiser Mareine squadron found this weapon after winning a battle close to the Northern Germaneigh-Ewerupean border, stashed in a common holding. Small amounts of severely damaged human clothing, ammunition and ration tins also located but not taken. Mareine squadron commarender could not give formal interview due to time constraints, but stated that the human deliberately instigated numerous prominent Rams in Ewerup to renew conflict against Germaneigh and Prance.

A page written by Astra confirms the instigation, transcribing a number of newspaper clippings that extensively detailed the human's political power and reach. She also adds a warning specifically addressed to Pareidolia that Germaneigh is not as stable as it appears from the outside, and that it might be a good idea to aid them if possible.

-Base Modifier: adds +4 to ONE Combat Rifle/Battle Rifle roll and disables all other Combat Rifle/Battle Rifle rolls.

-Ammunition Class: .45ACP, Small Arms

-Armor Pierce: 0

-Magazine Capacity: 7/7 shells. Comes with 1x full & 5 empty magazines

-Maximum Optimal Range: 150M with a -1 penalty per 50M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 400M

-ARMOR PENALTY #1: cannot penetrate more than 3DR

-ARMOR PENALTY #2: target's DR is doubled beyond 200M

*ERA: Early Information Age

 

>Engraved .45-70 Hunting Revolver (Special Weapon Traits: Custom-Fit, Personal, Unique): a specially requisitioned sleek, ornately engraved, heavily customized platinum plated revolver, typically used for hunting brown bears, or other large and dangerous game, holstered in an ornate green leather belt with three speed loaders. Utilizes an older, though still extremely potent, rifle cartridge in place of standard magnum revolver calibers.

Owned by Hollow but can be borrowed at any time.

-Base Modifier: adds +4 to all Small Arms rolls

-Ammunition Class: .45-70 Gov't, Battle Rifle

-Armor Pierce: 4

-Cylinder Capacity: 5/5 cartridges, comes with 3x speed loaders

-Maximum Optimal Range: 150M with a -1 penalty per 75M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 300M

*ERA: Late Information Age

 

>FG 42 LC-6 Model 2 (Special Battle Rifle Weapon Traits: Advanced 1940's Tech, Mint Condition, Selective Fire, Unique): an oddity among most World War 2 rifles, the FG 42, short for Fallschirmjägergewehr (Paratrooper Rifle) is a highly advanced, forward thinking combination of a semi-automatic rifle and light machinegun produced by German forces on most human worlds.

The air-cooled, straight recoil design saved weight compared to both standard machinegun and semi-automatic rifle designs, decreasing component stress, weight, and overall length, all of which were important factors for such a primarily paratrooper minded design. During testing, the right handed 20-round box magazine was considered to be a hindrance until it was discovered that reloading was less of an issue than with most long rifle designs at the time, taking only an an additional second or so at most.

Historically the only true flaw of the FG 42 is that, while capable as a multirole weapon, more specialized firearms outperform each of its intended functions. While the number of FG 42's produced overall is quite low on many human worlds, this one seems to be a standard issue LC-6 Mk.II design as it does not have a scope, bayonet mount, or rifle grenade lug, and seems to have been used a fair amount on Tallus.

*Vandal's notes state that this weapon was sent to Canterlot Underground by parties unknown from Germaneigh in late 29,997, in a heavy canvas satchel. Details of the Analysis spells conclude that it was kept with the MP40 and Sturmgewehr 44.

-Base Modifier: adds +3 to all Battle Rifle OR Light Machinegun rolls

-Ammunition Class: Battle Rifle, 7.92x57MM Mauser

-Armor Pierce: 2

-Magazine Capacity: 20/20 cartridges. Comes with 3x loaded & 3x empty magazines

-Maximum Optimal Range: 600M with a -1 penalty per 200M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 1,200M

*ERA: Middle Information Age

 

>Gepard M3 Anti-Tank Rifle (Special Anti-Tank Rifle Weapon Traits: Advanced, Unique): a slightly modified version of the standard 14.5MM Gepard anti-tank cannon-class rifle with a better recoil dampening stock, significantly improved ergonomics, and a less finicky 6-pound trigger.

Unlike most scopes, this Gepard has been equipped with what seems to be a prototype production run x-ray scanning optic, one that has been massively overbuilt and heavily shielded from whatever little radiation is produced. Comparing alpha- and beta-nuclear batteries from their own eras, a few Operators have estimated the theoretical lifespan to be at least 20 years.

-Base Modifier: adds +4 to all Battle Rifle rolls.

-Ammunition Class: Light Anti-Tank Cannon, 14.5×114MM

-Armor Pierce: 6

-Magazine Capacity: 3/3 shells. Comes with 3x magazines

-Maximum Optimal Range: 600M with a -1 penalty per 400M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 2,200M

-Attachment #1: Bipod: adds +1 to Battle Rifle rolls only when in use

-Attachment #2: X-Ray Scope: adds +1 to Battle Rifle rolls only when in use, <X-Ray Scope adds +3 to a SINGLE Perception roll, the maximum effect of which is determining items and/or objects against one's skin under light clothing

*ERA: Late Information Age

 

>The Gran Excorius (Special Weapon Traits: Heavy, Unique Legendary Construct Nanolathed Weapon): formerly Anarchy's mostly standard M82 Barrett .50 BMG anti-tank & anti-personnel rifle, the Gran Excorius is a new weapon fully nanolathed by a long sealed Construct Repair model, the smallest of the known Repair units.

Utilizing a completely restructured design that maximizes the damaging capabilities of the .50 BMG cartridge, these modifications decrease it's maximum range somewhat. While it's uniquely tactical appearance, increased rearward weight to dampen recoil, extended buttstock, and the highly heat absorbent biometallic material composing the entire weapon mirrors much of proto-futuristic humare technology, the Gran Excorius bears a number of strange improvements and selective capabilities.

The first of these is a selector switch with OFF, SAFE, and FIRE positions, while a second selector switch is labeled with SEMI, AUTO, BEAM, MODE 3, and MODE 4 positions, though for unknown reasons the second through fifth options do nothing at the current time. Barring the other improvements, the Gran Excorius comes with four 5-round magazines similar in weight to steel polymers.

The scope is the exact same size of a 10x20 model but functions like a 12x36, a small stenciling calling it the 'Construct Infra-Ord Scope', capable of being switched between Night Vision and Thermal modes with the simple flick of a switch, and though it no longer has a bipod one could be easily made to fit.

*Due to the Repair model nanolathing itself into the Gran Excorius, it suffers an additional 50% damage from Void Elemarents

*Takes double damage from Lightning Elemarents which will also shut it down for 1 turn while the system reboots, and can be temporarily knocked out of commission by EMP weapons

*Though attuned to Anarchy, the Gran Excorius will, with his permission, allow other Operators to take it into the field, though must be returned IMMEDIATELY after an Operation is completed.

-Armor Value: 80 Armor

-Armor Durability: 2DR

-Base Modifier: adds +4 to all Battle Rifle rolls

-Ammunition Class: .50 BMG, Specialized Anti-Armor

-Armor Pierce: 4

-Magazine Capacity: 5/5 cartridges. Comes with 4x magazines

-Maximum Optimal Range: 500M with a -1 penalty per 500M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 2,500M

-Electronic Enhancement #1: Construct Infra Scope: adds +1 to all Battle Rifle rolls & adds +4 to a SINGLE Perception roll when in use, may switch between <Night Vision and <Thermal modes at will

-Mechanical Enhancement #1: Integrally Suppressed Barrel: this weapon is 70% Suppressed, requiring a Perception roll of 8 or higher in order to identify direction fired from

-Mechanical Enhancemarent #2: Gravitronic Anti-Recoil Adjustments: negates all recoil penalties

*ERA: Late Information Age?

 

>Kriss Vector Super V (Weapon Traits: Personal): a technological upgrade & enhancement designed from the venerable 1928 Thompson platform, intended to be used as a much more powerful alternative PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) to the MP7.

-Base Modifier: adds +2 to all Small Arms rolls.

-Ammunition Class: .45 ACP, Magnum Small Arms

-Armor Pierce: 0

-Magazine Capacity: 30/30 cartridges. Comes with 2x magazines

-Maximum Optimal Range: 75M with a -1 penalty per 25M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 150M

*ERA: Late Information Age

 

>M4 SOPMOD in Camel Tan (Weapon Traits: Personal): an attempted improvement of the M4, the SOPMOD designation stands for Special Operations Peculiar Modification which is a number of interchangeable components for sole use of the M4 carbine system.

While the SOPMOD eventually failed in response to later conflicts, particularly due to it's wholly unsustainable cost of over $3,500 per set of attachments, it was, at least, a minor improvement to make the 5.56MM cartridge somewhat more effective. Comes equipped with a stock foregrip, laser designator for CQB, and a holosight for increased close range accuracy.

-Base Modifier: adds +2 to all Combat Rifle rolls

-Ammunition Class: 5.56MM, Combat Rifle

-Armor Pierce: 0

-Magazine Capacity: 30/30 cartridges

-Maximum Optimal Range: 300M with a -1 penalty to all Combat Rifle rolls per 100M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 800M

-Mechanical Enhancement #1: Holosight, adds +1 to all Combat Rifle rolls but may not be used in conjunction with the Laser Sight

-Mechanical Enhancement #2: Laser Sight, adds +1 to all Combat Rifle rolls but may not be used in conjunction with the Holosight

*ERA: Late Information Age

 

-M60 (Heavy Weapon Traits: Bulky, Personal): a venerable, single-barreled heavy machinegun commonly produced during the late 1950's era, formerly owned by Hollow. Rather basic and well worn, this weapon shows an excessive amount of use, though is still quite serviceable.

Definitely possessed by a loli's voice from some archaic anime.

-Base Modifier: adds +2 to all Heavy Weapons rolls

-Ammunition Class: 7.62x51MM NATO, Battle Rifle

-Armor Pierce: 2

-Ammunition Belt Size: 100/100 cartridges. Comes with 3x 100-round belts

-Maximum Optimal Range: 500M with a -1 penalty per 200M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 1,100M

-Attachment #1: Bipod: adds +1 to all Heavy Weapon rolls, only when in use

*ERA: Middle Information Age

 

>M660 (Special Weapon Traits: Advanced, Personal, Unique): an M60 prototype constructed on his world to use the .50 BMG cartridge, created with highly advanced space age materials to accommodate it's slightly larger size, while keeping the same weight as a standard M60, not including the weight of it's ammunition. Is most definitely possessed by the voice of some tsundere anime girl.

Owned by Hollow but can be borrowed at any time.

-Base Modifier: adds +4 to all Heavy Weapons rolls

-Ammunition Class: .50BMG, Specialized Anti-Armor

-Armor Pierce: 4

-Ammunition Belt Size: 50/50 cartridges. Comes with 4x belts

-Maximum Optimal Range: 600M with a -1 penalty per 300M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 1,400M

-Attachmarent #1: Bipod: adds +1 to Heavy Weapon rolls only when in use

*ERA: Early Orbital Age

 

>M79 (Weapon Traits: Personal): a single shot, break-action 40MM grenade launcher originally produced during early Vietnam War eras on most human worlds. Capable of utilizing explosive, high explosive, anti-personnel (also known as shrapnel), flechette, smoke, and overhead illumination shells, the M79 was used long after it's introduction for it's superior range, accuracy, and ease of maintenance over the finicky, expensive M203 attachmarent. Owned by Hollow but can be borrowed at any time.

-Base Modifier: adds +1 to all Heavy Weapons rolls

-Ammunition Class: 40MM Explosive

-Magazine Capacity: 1/1 40MM Grenade, comes with 7x 40MM High Explosive, 5x 40MM Grenades & 7x 40MM Airburst Grenades reserve

-Maximum Optimal Range: 300M with a -1 penalty per 100M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 500M

*ERA: Middle Information Age

 

>M82 Barrett (Battle Rifle Weapon Traits: Bulky): a standard production, stock .50 anti-tank rifle with no significant modifications. Noted for being overly expensive and less comfortable to use than ComBloc anti-tank rifles of the same era.

-Base Modifier: adds +2 to all Battle Rifle rolls

-Ammunition Class: .50BMG, Specialized Anti-Armor

-Armor Pierce: 4

-Magazine Capacity: 5/5 shells. Comes with 3x 5-shell magazines

-Maximum Optimal Range: 600M with a -1 penalty to all Battle Rifle rolls per 300M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 2,000M

-Bipod: adds +1 to all Battle Rifle rolls only when in use

*ERA: Late Information Age

 

>MP40 (Submachine Gun Traits: Advanced Design, Comfortable, Lightweight): one of the most well developed weapons produced, the MP40, like its predecessors, earned a reputation for reliability and portability that went unmatched for nearly 20 years.

Created as a slow firing SMG made from stamped sheet metal with easily mastered spot welding techniques, MP40's served in a variety of roles: replacing the Luger line of pistols as a primary officer weapon, infantry trench or urban building sweeping duties, and as a backup weapon for pilots, tank, and half-track crews, eventually becoming fielded to entire units as the weight-of-fire concept came to fruition, allowing a single platoon sized command to outgun an entire company of rifleman.

Despite those positives, the MP40 did suffer from several notable problems: its barrel had no heat shroud which resulted in burns becoming quite common, the magazine held fewer cartridges than was wanted, the magazine itself was (often incorrectly used as a foregrip which lead to common battlefield malfunctions, an uncomfortable folding stock that was known for being difficult to maintain without being modified or replaced, and the blowback open-bolt action could be easily over-stressed during extended combat leading to a nonfunctional weapon.

While otherwise in typical shape for an older combat weapon, this particular MP40 has a number of stamps marking it as an early wartime original, aside from the distinctive scoring and damage sustained from obvious heavy usage on Tallus.

*Vandal's note only states that this weapon was received by Canterlot Underground from a small translocation hub in Germaneigh, along with the Sturmgewehr 44, in late 29,997. Several Analysis spells and careful investigation show that it has spent at least a year on Tallus due to numerous essences, particularly unicorn and another that has not yet been identified.

-Base Modifier: adds +3 to all Small Arms rolls

-Ammunition Class: 9x19MM Parabellum

-Armor Pierce: 0

-Magazine Capacity: 32/32 cartridges, comes with 5x empty & 4x full magazines

-Maximum Optimal Range: 100M with a -1 penalty per 25M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 200M

*ERA: Middle Information Age

 

>Milkor MGL M32 (Weapon Traits: Personal): a rugged, highly durable 6-canister revolving cylinder grenade launcher, developed in tandem with a rifled barrel. The M32, as it came to be known as, was designed to replace the failed M203 underbarrel attachment for the M4/16 series of combat rifles.

Of course, coming in at a chunky 12+ pounds when fully loaded caused some grenadiers switch back to the M79 in order to either save weight or choose their own grenades to better adapt with their current situation.

-Base Modifier: adds +1 to all Heavy Weapons rolls

-Ammunition Class: Explosive, 40MM Grenades

-Ammunition Capacity: 6/6 High Explosive canisters, comes with 6x High Explosive in reserve

-Maximum Optimal Range: 400M with a -1 penalty per 100M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 800M

*ERA: Late Information Age

 

>Pancor Jackhammer Mark 8a (Ranged Weapon Traits: Custom): on most human worlds, the first Pancor Jackhammer was a colossal failure owing to high complexity, excessive weight, and poor ergonomics, never able to live up to the designer's specifications. This example, however, does not come from a standard human world and shares several features common to the AA-12. The top rail and handle are stock save for integrating a sturdy scope, while the fully rifled barrel features a 30" length for enhanced accuracy at range.

Moving away from the uncomfortable buttstock and grip to slightly less scifi versions, this variant is easier to shoulder and fire despite increased weight. A moderately enlarged drum with a much quicker reloading and simpler winding process, akin to the Saiga-12, rounds out the design's strengths.

*Vandal's notes state this weapon was discovered in a cache outside the Eyeraq town of Blazing Hollws, sometime in late 29,997, by an Underground Pathfinder team whom were studying the unique fractal diamonds rare in the region. Several large hardshell plastic cases were retrieved, containing this weapon and two others in nearly mint condition due to hermetic synthetic rubber seals, along with a large amount of survival equipment and food; no clothing was located to ascertain potential cultural characteristics or intended combat role.

No locals accepted an interview except for one Saddle Arabian whom stated the following: 'I will not speak of the human stallion other than to ponifally declare he was respectful, honorable. It is a miserable pain to know that he will never return to the lands of his birthright, nor the embrace of his beloved wife.'

Speculative interest in the Eyes and their biology aside, several nearly became hostile when asked about the human's death. The Underground's exploration team was told to cease further investigation or be removed by force if need be.

A series of footnotes indicate that the human's weaponry selection also included a heavily modified multi-layered transparent shield with a port to allow firing large weapons, likely a close combat siege trooper or breaching specialist. Original shield was destroyed, a diamond copy was created and is intended for the Otherworldly: Human Exhibit.

-Base Modifier: adds +4 to all Shotgun rolls

-Ammunition Class: 12 gauge

-Armor Pierce: 2 for slugs, 4 for darts, 5 for finned darts

-Magazine Capacity: 12/12, comes with 1x 12-shell drum magazine

-Armor Pierce: 2 for slugs, 4 for darts, 5 for finned darts

-Ammunition Type #1: buckshot and flechettes have an optimal range of 50M with a -1 penalty to all Shotgun rolls per 10M beyond this range, and a maximum range of 90M

-Ammunition Type #2: darts and slugs have an optimal range of 80M with a -1 penalty to all Shotgun rolls per 20M beyond this range, and a maximum range of 140M

-Ammunition Type #3: finned darts have an optimal range of 120M with a -1 penalty to all Shotgun rolls per 20M beyond this range, and a maximum range of 160M

*ERA: Late Information Age

 

>Stalker 2-T (Weapon Traits: Custom, Silent, Unique): built by the gunsmith Sergei during his experiments at expanding the highly limited weaponry available to Razorback, the Stalker 2-T, the 2 standing for 2nd Generation, the T standing for Tallus-design, was put together from a damaged AK rifle chassis and a long unused paintball rifle, both combined with a number of discarded components rebuilt from his own expertise along with aid from Krinza's engineering capabilities.

In essence still looking much like a traditional AK-47, the most notable differences are that the weapon is painted in a matte black, blue, and grey striped camouflage scheme, the barrel is considerably larger, no longer has a magazine the well and part of the upper receiver removed to make space for a small air tank made from rolled titanium. The forestock was removed and replaced with a rubber-covered steel foreward grip and an air compressing shaft, modified from a scavenged pump action shotgun which had been damaged in field, and several custom fabricated components.

Likewise, the gas tube was removed to make space in front of the receiver for a short magazine tube which holds ten 15MM tungsten-plated steel spheres, the sides cut partially to allow quick ammunition checks. The entirety of the damaged chamber was stripped out by Sergei, allowing him to integrate an air-driven pneumatic piston solely powered by the air tank, sealed with easily replaced rubber O-rings. Aided by Krinza, a scavenged and rebuilt pressure gauge was added to the right-rear of the receiver which displays in tens of atmospheres just how much air is compressed in the tank.

Due to lacking the technology to create working, effective pressure valves, if the tank is over-pressurized to 125% capacity and not fired on the next 2 turns, the air will steadily leak out over the next 2 turns, and can be easily heard from 25M away.

-Modifiers: adds +1 to all Combat Rifle rolls when at or under 25% pressure; +2 to all Combat Rifle rolls when at or under 50% pressure; +3 to all Combat Rifle rolls when at or under 75% pressure; +4 to all Combat Rifle rolls when at or under 100% pressure; adds +5 to all Combat Rifle rolls when at or above 125% pressure.

-Ammunition Class: Combat Rifle, 15MM tungsten-plated steel spheres

-Armor Pierce: none, all target DR is instead DOUBLED

-Magazine Capacity: 10/10 tungsten spheres. Comes with 1x feeding tube of 10 spheres

-Maximum Optimal Range: 50M with a -2 penalty per 25M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 100M

-Integral Attachment #1: Integrally Suppressed Barrel: this weapon is 90% suppressed, requiring a roll of 10 or higher on Perception to determine the direction fired from, except if an opponent is less than 25M away

*ERA: Late Information Age

 

>Steyr Mannlicher IWS 2000 (Special Anti-Tank Weapon Traits: Bullpup, Heavy, Unique): based off the success of the Gepard on many human worlds, this-40 pound bullpup-rifle hybrid was typically produced by Austrian armies needing a (relatively) inexpensive, dependable, and easily portable direct fire anti-tank weapon rather than using specialized portable anti-tank missile systems. Mostly based on up sizing the capabilities of large-bore shotguns into an anti-tank rifle platform, the IWS 2000 features a long spring-adjusted ejection/loading system to dampen recoil and a shock absorbing hydro-pneumatic sleeve, commonly found in use on many towed artillery systems.

As it is a bullpup configuration, the large box magazine is fed from under the buttstock at a 45-degree angle, making reloading a slow process at best. Uniquely, the IWS 200 is the first of all 7th generation AT rifles to solely utilize Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot tungsten shells. The body is a combination of high tensile plastics and ultralight polymers, the weight and overall length of 71" is still a detriment, though it's reputation and capabilities are stellar nonetheless.

*Vandal's notes state this weapon and skeletal remains of an adult human male, age 45-50, early 29,998, were located in a little explored region of the Northwestern Equestrian High Forest. Region is close to the Empire Lowlands so remains about 30-40 degrees depending on season; due to this the remains, supplies, and survival equipment were recovered fully intact. An unnamed traveling herd discovered the body in a sheltered encampment; not wanting to deal with potential consequences, one activated a tracking gem.

A record copy shows half an hour later a Day Guard Rescue Team was dispatched; two to three hours later the team finds location, remains are recovered and placed into stasis before conducting investigation. Encampment was well lived in for approximately one year by human with a 90% likelihood of an earth pony mare visiting from time to time; no equine possessions found. Small amount of heavy tracks, estimated to be 280-300 pounds indicating standard medium armor, and numerous moved boulders mostly confirm the previous. Remains were in late stage decomposition with a bizarrely high number of unhealed fractures.

A later comparison from several Honor Guard Doctors and Surgeons eventually conclude the human had fallen from an incredible height, anywhere from 400 to 2,000 hooves. Suspecting foul play from a unicorn, the remains were removed from stasis briefly for Analysis which was immediately rescinded due to a near-complete lack of magical essences or energies within the remains. A brief hoofnote from Astra states that even a close range micro-teleport would leave a specific, distinct trace for several years.

Vandal writes that the case is still open in the Canterlot Day Guard's records as a potential murder.

-Base Modifier: adds +4 to all Battle Rifle rolls

-Ammunition Class: 15.2x169MM, Specialized Anti-Armor

-Armor Pierce: 6

-Magazine Capacity: 0/5 shells. Comes with 3x magazines

-Maximum Optimal Range: 1,200M with a -1 penalty per 300M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 2,400M

-Integral Bipod: adds +1 to all Battle Rifle rolls only when in use

-10x Telescopic Ridged Sight: adds +1 to all Battle Rifle rolls only when in use

-WEIGHT PENALTY: incurs a -1 to all Block/Evasion/Reaction Speed/Sprint rolls due to length and weight.

*ERA: Late Information Age

 

>Steyr Sturmgewehr 44 Model W2 (Combat Rifle Traits: Advanced 1940's Tech, Compact Platform, Selective Fire, Unique): the first (and only) weapon system to be truly known as an "assault rifle" due to the translated name of "Storm Rifle". With a highly unique profile and usage, the StG 44 was produced on many worlds as a purely German creation, combining both the firing rate of submachine guns with the lethality of near-battle rifle ammunition utilizing a newly developed cartridge, the 7.92x33MM Kurz, which was based off the 7.92x57MM.

It quickly developed a reputation for the ability to quickly clear trenches, directly support infantry advances, maintain fire against massed charges if standard light/heavy machine guns were being reloaded or in the process of being moved, and to counter era equivalent standard submachine gunner charges at much longer ranges.

While a major achievement in the small arms race, it typically wasn't produced in large enough numbers to change the course of war. This particular model seems to be from a historian's collection as it shows little wear and tear save for three somewhat fresh, small lines carved into the forestock.

*Vandal's note only states that this weapon was received by Canterlot Underground from a small translocation hub in Germaneigh, along with the MP40 and FG-42, in late 29,997. Several Analysis spells and careful investigation turn up nothing out of the norm for the weapons' stay on Tallus, save that the three lines were made by either a paladine or iridine blade, though as paladine is rarely found in Germaneigh that likelihood is low.

-Base Modifier: adds +3 to all Battle Rifle OR Combat Rifle rolls

-Ammunition Class: 7.92x33MM Kurz, Combat Rifle

-Magazine Capacity: 0/30 shells, comes with 2x empty 30 round magazines

-Maximum Optimal Range: 300M with a -1 penalty per 100M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 700M

*ERA: Middle Information Age

 

>Steyr Sturmgewehr 84-C (Ranged Weapon Traits: Custom, High Tech): a logical series of modernizations on the original StG.44 results in a slightly upscaled, more efficient platform with a heavier hitting cartridge. Besides several stock adjustments that slightly improve ergonomics, high visibility steel sights, and a top mounted rectangular rail presumably for someone else's idea of modern optics, only the ammunition can be considered special due to enhanced ballistics.

*Vandal's notes state that this weapon was recovered from a previously searched Middle Dynasty Era ruin on the southern edge of the Old Everfree in early 29,998. Extensive investigations located a surprising amount of expended ammunition cases, at least 500 in total, large numbers of grenade fragments, and the effects of an unknown Water enchantmarent.

Underground Pathfinder teams were unable to locate the human owner's whereabouts or equipment after thorough search, but concluded it was likely the human was killed by Old Everfree fauna as no further traces were noted.

-Base Modifier: adds +4 to all Battle Rifle OR Combat Rifle rolls

-Ammunition Class: 8.3x68MM Kurz

-Armor Pierce: 4

-Magazine Capacity: 30/30, comes with 3x 30-round magazines.

-Modification #1: Advanced Recoil Absorbing Stock, negates all recoil penalties.

*ERA LOCK: Late Information Age

 

>Tallus Mark I Flamethrower (Special Weapon Traits: Armored, Bulky, Lightweight, No Overheat, Two-Handed, Unique): affectionately known as Kraut's Midnight Barbecue Special. Considered to be Kraut's largest and most important technological creation during his stay on Tallus, this flamethrower was patterned off the basic M1 and M2 flamethrowers, created respectively by Germany and the US during WW2 on most human worlds.

This Portable War Crime Vendor (PWCV to Razorback) features three heavily armored tanks on a modified suspension rack with suspension straps, allowing an Operator to lug the PWCV around for an hour without sustaining much fatigue. The right tank contains a pressurized gel-like fuel derived from Lava Leech clusters, the second tank contains equally pressurized high proof grain alcohols provided by Bren, while the central third tank contains an optimal mix of oxygen and hydrogen, assisting the propulsion of either Lava Leech or other gel intermixes to an impressive and highly effective range.

-Base Modifier: adds +3 to all Heavy Weapons rolls

-Ammunition Class: high grade, home made Tallus-developed Napalm!

-Canister Capacity: 5 gallons, uses 1/4 gallon per burst

-Maximum Effective Range: 30M

-Additional Ability: #1: BURRRRRRRN! All Heavy Weapons rolls cause physical Fire damage and may inflict Burning against living enemies

-Modification #1: grants an additional [1d6+3] <Flame roll

-Modification #2: leaves a 5M radius patch of fuel, inflicting 4 Flame damage for 3 turns as well as causing Burn status to any living being that steps into the patch

*ERA: Early Information Age

 

>TOZ KS-23 (Special Heavy Shotgun Traits: Heavy, Mint Condition, Rugged, Unique): quite possibly the most intimidating short ranged weapon produced on most Combloc worlds, the KS-23 is a 9-pound monster that has long since earned the name of "Death's Smile". Produced by cutting down 2A7 rejected barrels from the ZSU-23-4 self-propelled AA weapon system to 20 inches, the barrel is then fitted to a massively oversized 6 gauge receiver, mated to a pump-action system with foregrip, given a coat of paint, stamped, and finally called a shotgun for official issue.

Unusually suited for up close and personal engagements despite its considerable weight, the KS-23 is a 6 Gauge, or 23MM, system, functioning well as a multirole weapon and is capable of firing flechette, buckshot, slugs, rare Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Darts, and even most standard Combloc rifle grenades with a simple cup adapter. Interestingly, this specific weapon comes in the standard hunting configuration with a hard Northern European walnut buttstock and high visibility brass bead for maximum close range accuracy.

*Vandal's notes state that this weapon was recovered from a cache buried by a dying human male of sub-EurAsian heritage in the northern Pongolian mountains, in middle Nay (May) 29,998. A group of Pongol Scouts on a routine training mission located a small, barely used camp site; traditional last rites were given. The body was taken for burial outside a small village. Little other information was provided other than the specific location is barely accessible due to severe weather and altitude. A hoofnote from Astra speculates the likelihood of Shrike contact is high.

-Base Modifier: adds +4 to all Heavy Shotgun rolls

-Ammunition Class: 6 Gauge/23MM Shotshell, Heavy Shotgun

-Armor Pierce: 3 for slugs, 5 for darts, 6 for finned darts

-Magazine Capacity: 0/3 shells, can be improved. Comes with 40x 23MM slugs

-Ammunition Type #1: buckshot & flechettes have a maximum optimal range of 100M with a -1 penalty to all Heavy Shotgun rolls per 50M beyond this range, and a maximum range of 200M

-Ammunition Type #2: darts & slugs have a maximum optimal range of 150M with a -1 penalty to all Heavy Shotgun rolls per 50M beyond this range, and a maximum range of 250M

-Ammunition Type #3: finned darts have a maximum optimal range of 200M with a -1 penalty to all Heavy Shotgun rolls per 50M beyond this range, and a maximum range of 350M

-HEAVY WEIGHT PENALTY: incurs a -1 to all Evasion/Sprint rolls due to weight and bulk

-Additional notes: firing one-handed WILL RESULT IN A DIVISION BY 0.

*ERA: Late Information Age

 

>Tula Arms OTs-14 Groza-4A-02 (Ranged Weapon Traits: Custom): closely based on the venerable AK-74M platform, the Groza was designed as a specialist-only CQB superiority firearm. The addition of a carrying handle capable of optics attachment gives it an excellent degree of modularity, while the short, well balanced furniture and size allows for flexible urban warfare usage without sacrificing too much comfort.

Using the 9x39MM Subsonic cartridge allows a user to remain much quieter than normal, and when suppressed, like this example, is the nightmare of anyone that isn't on extreme alert. An integral underbarrel GP-25 grenade launcher gives this bullpup a powerful bite, though the weapon's overall range leaves much to be desired outside of close quarters. Dozens of small Void starbursts coat the weapon's exterior components, though the only actual damaged locations are on the wooden grip & plate above the receiver.

*Astra's notes state that this weapon was found in early 29,998 with a dying human female on the southernmost tip of Rushya, close to the Northeastern Crag Moors. Malurian scavengers investigating a recently rediscovered Early Dynasty Era outpost located the female inside and attempted to treat her injuries. Severe Void-like starbursts from an unknown creature, or, least likely, a unicorn, were the cause of death.

Failing to keep the human alive, the scavengers gave the female their version of Luna's Blessing, a painless death through the use of a fast-acting toxin-covered spine. After doing so they carried the body to their town, burying her under the shade of a great tree; location currently unknown.

Months later all but two of the Malurians traveled to the Arkadian homecity of Divides, then initiated travel to Canterlot Underground under the auspices of business. A footnote from Vandal states that he personally interviewed the Malurians, and that none of their accounts differed in the slightest. Vandal goes on to speculate that the female was either a guerilla using the Groza as a post-conflict captured weapon, or needed a stealthy option.

-Base Modifier: adds +3 to all Small Arms rolls OR +1 to all Explosives rolls when utilizing the GP-25 launcher

-Ammunition Class: 9x39MM Subsonic, Specialized Small Arm & 40MM GP-25 Fragmentation

-Armor Pierce: 3 out to 100M, 2 out to 150M, 1 out to 200M, 0 beyond 200M

-Magazine Capacity: 20/20, comes with 1x 20-round magazine & 4x GP-25 grenades

-Optimal Range: 100M, with a -1 penalty per 50M after this range

-Maximum Range: 250M

-GP-25 Optimal Range: 300M with a -1 penalty per 100M beyond this range

-GP-25 Maximum Effective Range: 600M

-Attachment #1: PSO-1-2 Scope, adds +1 to all Combat Rifle rolls, only when in use

-Modification #1: Integral Suppressor, this weapon is 80% Suppressed, requires a Perception roll of X or higher in order to identify direction fired from.

*ERA: Late Information Age

 

>Turin Spectre M4 Subcarbine (Ranged Weapon Traits: Custom): the logical sidegrade of reworking an M4 platform into using the harder hitting .45ACP ammunition at close range, the Turin Spectre retains the original's rail system for additional attachments. Featuring the same ergonomics, ease of handling, and similar accuracy due to the longer barrel, the magazine differs in that it can only accept .45ACP and cannot be used in other STANAG weapons.

This particular example is well made, distinctly above military grade but less so than limited or maximum quality production runs. It bears a substantial amount of wear from use, though remains highly servicable nonetheless.

*Vandal's notes detail this weapon was discovered sometime in March of 29,997 in the ruins of a small abandoned Neightaly town near the northern coastline, along with a variety of expensive human survival gear, an extra set of pre-modern common military forest camo clothing, and a variety of food packs and containers, most of which were empty. The owner left few traces of their existence and was presumed KIA outside the ruin; no body could be located by the Underground's Pathfinder team after extensive searching and was considered a failure.

Vandal goes on to speculate that the owner was likely a survivalist from some large scale catastrophe on their home world given a moderate amount of small damages and weapon wear from a cross-body sling.

-Base Modifier: adds +3 to all Small Arms rolls

-Ammunition Class: .45ACP, Magnum Small Arms

-Armor Pierce: 1

-Magazine Capacity: 30/30, comes with 2x 30-round magazines

-Maximum Optimal Range: 150M with a -1 penalty per 50M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 400M

*ERA: Late Information Age

 

 

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CANTERLOT UNDERGROUND, VANDAL'S CURIOS:

>Anonymous Heavy Armaments, 'Raging Pony' (Ranged Weapon Traits: Artifact, Custom, High Tech, Unique): a massively customized weapon that just vaguely resembles a revolver, with the exception of a diamondine coating giving the reforged metal components a constantly shifting dark purple, red, and blue wave. This particular example was ordered by Vandal during an attempt to consolidate numerous damaged firearms of his era into one.

Anon was able to develop this unique pattern by using the frame of a Colt, the barrel of a Ruger Blackhawk, the cylinder of a Winchester, along with the ergonomics of a standard heavy semi-auto into a comfortable, hard hitting, and exceptionally accurate firearm. Devising a specialty cartridge made by extending a .45 Colt case to nearly double the length, each bullet is comprised of a platinum-coated nickel and copper alloy, while a fine grained and heavily muted Taffilon substrate suffices instead of powder.

A small yellow-white sphere attached directly ahead the hammer was produced by modifying a damaged Sunstone into an ersatz holosight. Most unusual is a target marking/designation system on a solid underbarrel rail, created by replacing the internals from several damaged laser designators with an extremely rare crystal that has the added effect of 'marking' a target, indicated by a circulating cloud of fluorescent vapors.

*Vandal's notes state that a large amount of firearms, mostly damaged or decayed, had been retrieved from across Tallus, and sought out a means to consolidate them. He further writes that he wasn't sure what to ask for. Rather than making a choice he commissioned Anonymous for 'What I'd prefer is a big revolver that hits as hard as possible. Take whatever you need from any of that stuff on the table, except the keytar. Make it a bit flashy if you can, too.'

A hoofnote from Astra states that she cannot bear to keep this weapon and wishes that a human would take up its inheritance.

-Base Modifier: adds +5 to all Small Arms rolls

-Ammunition Class: .450 Backblast, Special Magnum Small Arms

-Armor Pierce: 3

-Magazine Capacity: 5/5. Comes with 4x speedloaders

-Maximum Optimal Range: 100M with a -1 penalty per 75M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 250M

-Attachment #1: Sunsphere Sight, adds +1 to all Small Arms rolls when in use & has a maximum effective range of 300M

-Unique Unknown Enhancement #1: Crystalline Holo-Marker, adds +1 to ALL user and allied rolls against 'marked' targets when in use, effect lasts 2 turns

*ERA: .....Late Information Age?

 

>Crete Arsenal God-Works L19-4 (Ranged Weapon Traits: Advanced, Custom): little more than a slightly modernized G11E with improved ergonomics, this mass production variant seems to have come from a metal abundant world due to the use of high spec titanium and iridium alloys. As a result the barrel, receiver, firing pin, and several other components weigh considerably more than steel equivalents, though a solid anti-recoil system embedded in the buttstock reduces perceived and felt recoil to almost nothing. As a side effect of the latter, accuracy is vastly improved.

Unlike related caseless weapons, each ammunition block features several improvements and redundancies to keep each case separated, preventing catastrophic failures. Increasing the bullet size and amount of solid powder has the added effect of increasing range and armor penetration, but does little to enhance direct lethality.

*Vandal's rather extensive notes state that this weapon was recovered from a dying male human, in early 29,998, southern Neighvada, along with several more common weapons. A small footnote detail the man's linguistics as a mixture of Archaic Saxon phrasing and Modern Era Phoenician phonetics, furthermore going into a short essay on convergent weapon evolution. The Underground's Pathfinder investigation team reported that the human had been aiding several small villages in close proximity near the border of Mareixico for 4 to 5 months.

A hoofnote from Astra states none of the villages had a translocation stone and would likely not receive one due to their high self-sufficiency indexes. Detailed firsthoof reports of his combat capabilities were collected; Vandal identifying his role as a close quarters anti-armor specialist and support medic. Further investigation was cancelled: local burial traditions did not allow for anything more than the use of Analysis spells unless the deceaseds' family demarended otherwise.

Four pages of back-to-back, double spaced notes in Vandals' writing describe the male's injuries and scars in exacting medical terminology; variety of wounds sustained confirmed to have been caused by multiple pegasi combatants in close proximity utilizing older styled wingblades and armored hoofboots. Vandal's last page confirms an unusually high probability the pegasi were from Cloudsdale, mentioning their inhabitants had, and still have, severe disregard for the sancitity of Otherworldly life, whether sentient, sapient, or neither of the above.

-Base Modifier: adds +4 to all Small Arms

-Ammunition Class: 6.1×45MM caseless, Specialized Small Arms

-Armor Pierce: 3DR

-Magazine Capacity: 50/50. Comes with 2x 50-round caseless blocks

-Maximum Optimal Range: 100M with a -1 penalty per 50M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 300M

-Attachment #1: Digital 2x10 Holoscope, adds +1 to all Small Arms rolls when in use

*ERA: Late Information Age

 

>NGTB-478 (Heavy Weapon Traits: High Tech, Limited Ammunition, Mixed Tech, Precision Heavy Weapon, Twin-Barreled): an utter oddity amongst human styled weaponry, this twin-barreled heavy machine gun is cryptically stamped in the same manner as the GSL-H9 pistol.

Though it may not be from even the same era, it does have the same exact Era Lock specifications. The unusual overall barrel length of 34" seems to serve the purpose of making this weapon functional in most categories, whether for squad support, mounted on vehicles or vessels, battle line advances, portable anti-aircraft or anti-vessel duties, dedicated ambush tactics, or simply terrifying anything that can hear it.

Should a mad engineer decide to take the best aspects from all prior weapon systems and combine them into one package, this would be that weapon.

**A note from Vandal states that this weapon was recovered alongside the GSL-H9 from a hostile, uncommunicative human female encountered during a Pathfinder led expedition into the northeastern edge of the New Everfree. The human's bizarre, almost egg-shaped armor was mostly destroyed, as was everything else save for these two weapons and their ammunition, due to the usage of an unstable manabomb. The expedition suffered severe losses to both weapons and an unknown system.

-Base Modifier: adds +4 to all Heavy Weapon rolls

-Ammunition Class: 9.3x100MM High Velocity Type-B, Specialist Heavy Weapon

-Armor Pierce: 4

-Belt Capacity: 200/200 cartridges, comes with an additional belt

-Maximum Optimal Range: 600M with a -1 penalty per 300M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: 1,400M

-Attachment #1: Integral Bipod: adds +1 to all Heavy Weapon rolls only when in use

-Attachment #2: Multiplex Scope: unknown

-ERA: unknown

 

>Renault & Krauser IATS 23-E (Heavy Exosuit Weapon Traits: Advanced Technology, Custom, Limited Ammunition, Precision Anti-Everything Weapon): while somewhat similar in appearance to the Steyr IWS 2000, a large, bulky, bolt-action anti-tank rifle developed by the Steyr Arms Corporation on most human worlds... this is a MUCH larger monster. Greatly upsized for use by what can only be a suit of individual power armor given the giant trigger and equally massive trigger guard, a small laser-etching of 'Individual Anti-Target System 23-E' solidifies its intended role, although the meaning of the E is curious.

The furniture is a "relatively simple" crystal-plasticized steel, capable of enduring cold down to -200 degrees and heat up to 1,500 degrees for extended periods of time. All other components are an orbital 0-gravity cast titanium-tungsten-crystalline hi-alloy composite which are milled to exacting 0.0001MM tolerances, then given a macro-ceramic laminate to ensure protection from... everything, apparently.

The scope is made from the same material, while the lenses appear to be a partially liqiud-state nanoceramic matrix that operates off a micro-photon/electron decay dual hypercapacitor/battery system, allowing for incredibly accurate shot placement at extreme distances.

By far the most unusual facet of this weapon is that it utilizes a meta-stablilized tungsten-iridium rod instead of the traditional pointed bullet, allowing for a devastating amount of secondary spalling and fragmentation after sufficiently heavy armor, or a well shielded target, has been penetrated.

*Vandal's notes detail that during the summer of 29,998, a minotaur Elder Mystic was surveying Rune Pass for a number of alchemical ingredients for some time before locating a thoroughly destroyed Endless March Golem surrounded by small, strange cases made of steel. The presumed owner was found deceased some distance away (200M is little for a walking minotaur -Astra), inside a highly complex albeit heavily damaged armor (recovered weight: 1,261 pounds; estimated complete weight: 1,620 pounds).

The human had a number of equally complex augmentations, presumably bionics or cybernetics; also was presumed to be either the result of eugenics or some other accelerated program. Numerous other high quality weapons were stored in a hard plasticized steel case located nearby, though nowhere near as impressive as this one. The body was buried after a short investigation due to the locale's dangers.

A hoofnote from Astra states that the armor was currently undergoing careful investigation and limited on-hoof inspection in the Underground to ascertain its intended purpose(s); once completed the armor would be placed, in stasis of course, in the Otherworldly Historical Wing: Human Technologies Exhibit afterwards.

-Base Modifier: adds +5 to all Battle Rifle rolls

-Meta-Stable Rod: grants a [1d6+10] <Shearing Ammunition roll that inflicts Severe Bleeding on living beings, also causing double damage to Fragile targets; if a target's Armor is successfully penetrated this bonus is instead quadrupled

-Ammunition Class: 23x269MM ARS (Armor Shredding Rod), Specialized Medium Anti-Everything

-Armor Pierce: 8

-Magazine Capacity: 2/3. Comes with 1x 3-shell magazine and 4x empty 3-shell magazines

-Maximum Optimal Range: 2,000M with a -1 penalty per 800M beyond this range

-Maximum Effective Range: unknown

-Attachment #1: 6x30 D5G-3 Heavy Digiscope: adds +1 to all Battle Rifle rolls & +4 to a SINGLE Perception/Scouting/Wilderness Survival roll, only when in us

-Attachment #2: Heavy Folding Bipod: adds +1 to all Battle Rifle rolls only when in use

-Modification #1: Advanced Recoil Absorbing Stock, negates all recoil penalties.. with enough armor, strength, and assistance assistance

-HEAVY WEIGHT PENALTY: incurs a -6 penalty to all Block/Evasion/Reaction Speed/Sprint rolls when carried; Operator may only carry small weapons due to the weight. Seriously, do YOU want to be carrying around a rifle that weighs 200 pounds unloaded?

*ERA: Middle Orbital Age

 

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RESTRICTED ACCESS WEAPONRY:

>'Thor's Hammer' (Special Heavy Weapon Traits: Advanced WW2 Technology, Two-Handed, Unique): a prototype lightning weapon developed by German research teams, the result of an attempt to create a world-wide weather controlling machine. A slightly damaged battery power unit, weighing 20 pounds, attached to several sets of coiled wires lead to a carrying handle and small lever atop a 20" white crystalline rod, this weapon is capable of four powerful electrical expulsions before running out of energy, or eight stunning bursts.

Does not seem to be capable of being modified or improved due to combat damage and unknown engineering safeguards, likely a deterrent to prevent reverse engineering.

-Base Modifier: adds +2 to all Heavy Weapon rolls.

-Technological Enhancement #1: grants a [1d6+10] <Lightning Elemental attack

-Technological Enhancement #2: grants a [1d6+2] <Stun ability against living or technological opponents

-Charge Capacity: 4/6 charges

-Maximum Range: 50M

-ERA: Advanced-Alternate Early Information Age

 

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>OTHER ITEMS STORED IN LOCKER #001: can ONLY be accessed by Naliyna

-2x Plutonium Cores... one of which is missing.

 

>Light Construct Cannon (Ranged Weapon Traits: Unknown): a bright red cannon, 4" in diameter with a 4' long smooth-bore barrel, on a rounded orange mount, possibly concealing a temporary power cell. Originally created in preparation for attaching to a Scout/Sentry Hybrid Model's body.

Construct technology is far beyond the knowledge of nearly all species on Tallus, with only a few unicorns that understand the baffling null-logic behind the form-shifting semi-organic metal, and <20 that have marenaged to comprehend both the liquid-state circuitry, construction, and usage. The difficulties make such weapons as this one mere curios: extremely high in demarend, ridiculously valuable, and wonderful conversation pieces, but none in use. UPDATE: definitely missing.