Weapons Guide

[Hedgehawk]

Listed below is the current list of available weapons aboard the Atlas. Be sure to pay attention to any special traits.

Assault Rifles - Required Strength 4+ - 3 Inventory Slots

M7A4
Damage Profile: 5-7-9-9-9-9
Accuracy Profile: 20-25-40-50-55-60
Clip Size: 28 rounds
Burst Size: 5 rounds
Special: Only loses 2 damage and 15% accuracy on Burst Fire (compared to normal values)

The classic 4th iteration of the popular Model 7 has been the go to gun for the Sol Alliance peacekeeping force for almost a decade now. While the 5th and 6th alterations have been released, they haven't taken off as much as the A4. A dependable mid range rifle that in trained hands can be deadly... and somewhat OK in untrained hands.

M10A1
Damage Profile: 7-7-10-10-12-12
Accuracy Profile: 35-40-50-60-60-70
Clip Size: 20 Rounds
Burst Size: None
Special: No burst mode. Full auto depletes the entire mag. Rolls for reload on same turn.

The latest in Washington Armaments assault rifle range, less than a year old. Listening to complaints that the M9 had an uncontrollable burst fire mode, they option was omitted for the M10, instead focusing on single shot firing and fully automatic firing.The result was a rifle that was highly dependable in single shot situations, so much so that it actually outclasses the favourite M7A4. Full Auto is also improved, however the fact that the fire rate is so high, it tends to deplete the entire clip. Caution is advised.

AK-94
Damage Profile: 4-4-6-7-8-8
Accuracy Profile: 50-50-60-65-70-75
Clip Size: 30 Rounds
Burst Size: 3 Rounds
Special: None

The peoples rifle has most certainly been living upto it's nickname. While damage may be a problem with it's small calibre rounds, the accuracy improvement makes this rifle highly stable, even in the hands of a novice.

SubMachine Guns - Strength 1+ - 2 Inventory slots

MP15S
Damage Profile: 0-1-2-4-4-6
Accuracy Profile: 0-10-15-30-50-60
Clip Size: 20 Rounds
Burst Size: 5 Rounds
Special: No damage penalty with burst fire.

The most popular SMG in the system arms market, the MP15S excels as short range weapon where rate of fire is king. While several prototype replacement SMGs have been development, Nothing beats the popularity of the MP15

ACMP1 - Raptor
Damage Profile: 4-4-5-6-8-10
Accuracy Profile: 0-5-10-20-40-45
Clip Size: 18 Rounds
Burst Size: 4 Rounds
Special: No damage penalty with burst fire. Can only use Burst and Full Auto.

The ICP realised the that market on SMG's was fairly well cornered with the MP15. The ICP didn't have a lot of resources to develop firearms, but given the reliance of the MP15 it was decided that the required resources was worth the payoff. As such the Alpha Centauri MP1 was born, nicknamed the 'Raptor'. Given a much larger calibre round for a small gun has significantly increased the potential damage output, at the risk of making it almost unbearable to fire.

Pistols - Strength 1+ - 1 Inventory Slots

GUP11
Damage Profile: 3-3-3-5-5-5
Accuracy Profile: 0-0-10-40-55-70
Clip Size: 11 Rounds
Burst Size: None
Special: Can only use single fire.

Designed as a last resort weapon that can be dependable and useful, the General Use Pistol is a highly accurate firearm at mid range. Just don't expect it to do a lot of damage.