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R-8R 'Raider' Battle Rifle
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Affiliation
No Factional Affiliation
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Ownership
Jerin Stryke (character soon to be posted), any others who wish to use it
Intent
To make a semi-generic blaster rifle that other people can use if they want rather than just saying "blaster rifle" since we know how much people like their world-building; after all, there's not much tech-wise at the moment, so if I can help make something basic at least but still somewhat unique that people can use if they want and it would be realistic for them to have, why not go for it?
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Model
Merr-Sonn R-8R Battle Rifle
(Cost: 850 Credits)
Type
Heavy Blaster Rifle
Size
1 to 1.3 meters long
4.5 to 6 KG
(Heavy Blaster Rifle size)
Composition
Durasteel
>(inner workings/primary composition/most accessories)
Transparisteel, Titanium-alloy, Rubber, Electronics
>(Scope [not seen in picture])
Various
(Woods or Synthetics)
>(Grips and Stock)
Range
Optimum:
150-350 meters (for maximum accuracy and damage, range depends on barrel type/weapon setup used, and is a marker of the longest optimum range for each setup. 150 meters isn't some sort of minimum range.)
Maximum:
200-400 meters
Ammo Capacity
Standard Power Pack: 20 rounds
High-Capacity Power Packs: 40 rounds
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Description
The Merr-Sonn R-8R "Raider" Battle Rifle is a venerable weapon design that has seen use on the Outer Rim for the last twenty years, and is a best-selling rifle for the Merr-Sonn Munitions company. It was developed due to a wish for reliable weaponry in the Outer Rim, made to power through all but the very worst environments that could ever be found, due to the high variability of climates and terrains on worlds in the galaxy. With that in mind, the weapon was built to be as heavy-duty, hard-wearing, and reliable as possible. It can still fire when seemingly choked up with mud and dust, due to the simple manufacture and high stress-tolerance of all the parts of the weapon.
However, this reliability comes at a cost, mainly in terms of accuracy. While there are some weapons out there renowned for their accuracy, the R-8R isn't. In close quarters it is an absolute beast of a weapon; it hits hard, and while it has strong recoil, that isn't much of an issue, nor is the long-range accuracy. However, getting out to 300 meters, the accuracy is primarily considered to just be "good enough" to hit a man-sized target in the torso consistently. This is no marksman's weapon, as the lack of accuracy and short maximum range will show.
Despite the lack of range and accuracy, the reliability and strength of the weapon - as well as its sheer power - has made it a favourite among various militias and other forces in the Outer Rim, because it is one of the few weapons that is basically guaranteed to work no matter what happens, be that getting clogged with mud and dust, getting wet, or suffering percussive force due to being used as a club on an unruly enemy. It comes standard with a thumbhole stock, detachable scope, and 533mm barrel. However, stocks separate from the grip, collapsible stocks, and shorter barrels are all available with the weapon, and can be switched out from the base model with some work - it isn't made to be an interchangeable weapons platform.
Manufacturer
Merr-Sonn Munitions
____________________________________________
Affiliation
No Factional Affiliation
____________________________________________
Ownership
Jerin Stryke (character soon to be posted), any others who wish to use it
Intent
To make a semi-generic blaster rifle that other people can use if they want rather than just saying "blaster rifle" since we know how much people like their world-building; after all, there's not much tech-wise at the moment, so if I can help make something basic at least but still somewhat unique that people can use if they want and it would be realistic for them to have, why not go for it?
___________________________________________
Model
Merr-Sonn R-8R Battle Rifle
(Cost: 850 Credits)
Type
Heavy Blaster Rifle
Size
1 to 1.3 meters long
4.5 to 6 KG
(Heavy Blaster Rifle size)
Composition
Durasteel
>(inner workings/primary composition/most accessories)
Transparisteel, Titanium-alloy, Rubber, Electronics
>(Scope [not seen in picture])
Various
(Woods or Synthetics)
>(Grips and Stock)
Range
Optimum:
150-350 meters (for maximum accuracy and damage, range depends on barrel type/weapon setup used, and is a marker of the longest optimum range for each setup. 150 meters isn't some sort of minimum range.)
Maximum:
200-400 meters
Ammo Capacity
Standard Power Pack: 20 rounds
High-Capacity Power Packs: 40 rounds
___________________________________________
Description
The Merr-Sonn R-8R "Raider" Battle Rifle is a venerable weapon design that has seen use on the Outer Rim for the last twenty years, and is a best-selling rifle for the Merr-Sonn Munitions company. It was developed due to a wish for reliable weaponry in the Outer Rim, made to power through all but the very worst environments that could ever be found, due to the high variability of climates and terrains on worlds in the galaxy. With that in mind, the weapon was built to be as heavy-duty, hard-wearing, and reliable as possible. It can still fire when seemingly choked up with mud and dust, due to the simple manufacture and high stress-tolerance of all the parts of the weapon.
However, this reliability comes at a cost, mainly in terms of accuracy. While there are some weapons out there renowned for their accuracy, the R-8R isn't. In close quarters it is an absolute beast of a weapon; it hits hard, and while it has strong recoil, that isn't much of an issue, nor is the long-range accuracy. However, getting out to 300 meters, the accuracy is primarily considered to just be "good enough" to hit a man-sized target in the torso consistently. This is no marksman's weapon, as the lack of accuracy and short maximum range will show.
Despite the lack of range and accuracy, the reliability and strength of the weapon - as well as its sheer power - has made it a favourite among various militias and other forces in the Outer Rim, because it is one of the few weapons that is basically guaranteed to work no matter what happens, be that getting clogged with mud and dust, getting wet, or suffering percussive force due to being used as a club on an unruly enemy. It comes standard with a thumbhole stock, detachable scope, and 533mm barrel. However, stocks separate from the grip, collapsible stocks, and shorter barrels are all available with the weapon, and can be switched out from the base model with some work - it isn't made to be an interchangeable weapons platform.
Manufacturer
Merr-Sonn Munitions
