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Weapons
Version: 1.14
Date: 2007/07/30
Samuel Penn
Copyright (c) 2007, Samuel Penn.
This document can be redistributed and/or modified under the terms of the GNU Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation version 2.
There is a wide variety of equipment available throughout the Imperium. The full set of equipment lists for TL 12 is given here.
Costs are listed for the TL of introduction for any item. At one TL beyond that, halve the cost. At two TLs, the cost is one third. Beyond that, cost may actually go up due to the item having been long since replaced by something else. If there aren't better alternatives, then the cost is no better than a third.
By TL8, computers have become ubiquitous. Personal mobile communication have transformed society to the point where many people cannot imagine not being in instant communication with their friends and colleagues.
Digital information networks span the globe, allowing the sharing and retrieval of pretty much any information desired. Even secure military and government systems start to become attached to these networks, before enhancing their capability and reducing their security.
Gene therapy, cloning, DNA testing and other advances in medical and biological sciences change the face of the world. Genetically modified foods have the capability to feed billions, and genetically modified humans start moral and ethical arguments only previously mentioned in science fiction.
Early space faring civilisation, will have the capability to colonise other worlds within their own solar system. Computers are common with world spanning information networks. Fusion power starts to become feasible, opening the doors to improved starship drives and also helping to feed society's increasing desire for power hungry electronics.
Contra-gravity starts to become possible, though designs at this stage are bulky and expensive. Basically, contra-gravity allows a machine to push against nearby matter, though the strength of the force drops off very rapidly (initially, within a few metres) allowing hover vehicles but not flight to orbit. As the technology improves, so combined aerospacecraft that use contra-gravity to reduce their weight and traditional rockets for thrust make flight to orbit cheap and affordable.
Medical science allows routine cloning, which together with gene therapy begins to wipe out inherited diseases. Super drugs which can cure most known illness and disease become common. Personal communications shrink to implants which combine phone, PDA and entertainment functions. Cybernetics becomes common, both as enhancements and also for medical reasons.
The early Third Imperium was considered TL 10. Contra-grav is rare, but stardrives are common, though mostly limited to J1 or J2.
Gauss weapons are the norm.
This covers the Third Imperium from about 500 to about 1000. There are many TL 11 worlds within the Imperium. They are slightly backwards compared to the highest levels of Imperium technology, but it is mostly a level of degree.
Contra-grav is common, but wheeled and railed travel is still the norm. Computer networks span the world, and good medical technology is commonly available. Full regrowth is not possible, and some things still require cybernetic replacements.
Most common weapons are gauss weapons, with plasma and laser weapons filling speciality roles.
This is the technological level of the Imperium's military, and the highest level found commonly amongst its worlds. The Imperium is considered to have reached TL12 around the year 1000.
Contra-grav is ubiquitous, turing personalities are found in many places, common stardrives can manage between J-3 and J-6.
Guass weapons are beginning to give way to plasma and laser weapons, as the latter become more reliable, smaller and cheaper. Fusion weapons begin to become man-portable.
The legality of an item determines who is allowed to use it. Some worlds are more restrictive than others, and items which are allowed to be freely carried and used in one place, may be forbiddon in another.
Generally, an item is freely available to civilians if its legality rating is equals or exceeds the law level of the world. If it is one less, then it may be available with a license, otherwise use and ownership is restricted to government or specialist personel only.
Generic equipment, tools, drugs and other things which aren't weapons, armour or vehicles.
Microbot alarm system.
TL: 11; Mass: 750g ; Cost: 2500 Cr
; Uses: 12 hours
Skill provided: Awareness (40)
Designed to cover an area up to 1000m^2, a swarm of alarm microbots is able to act as an effective alarm system without requiring much time setting up. When deployed, they automatically spread out to cover their programmed area. If they detect movement, sound or light (programmable) they can respond with either a short communication burst, or in 'siren' mode by the swarm lighting up around the disturbance and producing a wailing siren.
Microbot minefield.
TL: 11; Mass: 1kg ; Cost: 700 Cr
When released, these microbots automatically spread out to cover the programmed area. When triggered, they explode simultaneously causing damage to all within the area. They cause up to +75 (Vehicle) damage, -1 for each 4m^2 of area that is covered.
They are triggered remotely, on a timer or via input from some other sensor.
Boosts physical ability.
TL: 12; Mass: ; Cost: 500 Cr
Provides a boost to Dexterity.
Instant camouflage suit.
TL: 12; Mass: 500g ; Cost: 2500 Cr
Load: 1
A suit of clothing that automatically adjusts its colouring to match that of the background. This provides a level of camouflage that can only be bested by either full ghosting or dedicated camouflage nets.
Holographic disguise system.
Mass: 2.5kg ; Cost: 25000 Cr
Load: 2
Skill bonus: Disguise (+50)
By projecting a holographic display over the body of the wearer, this device provides a truly amazing disguise capability. It cannot fake touch, DNA or smell, but will fool most people. It is only capable of producing a good disguise of a person who is at least the size of the wearer - it cannot mask a person if they are tool large, but can make them look larger (about Size +1).
Long lasting fake textured skin.
TL: 12; Mass: 200g ; Cost: 5000 Cr
; Uses: 1
Skill bonus: Disguise (+35)
Medicine( 40): Detect the fake skin on an examination.
Similar in use to the Fashion skin, this is far more advanced, and is designed for military or government use. As well as being longer lasting (it will generally last 4 to 8 weeks), it also mimics a given DNA. It is best used on hairless skin, and the gel is capable of growing fake hair (of a defined colour, length and characteristics) in designated locations. A normal head of hair can be grown in a day, long hair in three to five days.
Holographic clothing belt.
TL: 11; Mass: 200g ; Cost: 800 Cr
Skill bonus: Charm (+10)
Computer hacking( 50): Override the appearance.
This belt consists of holographic projectors capable of displaying the illusion of clothing around a person. The holograms are unable to provide any actual warmth or texture, but can cover up nudity, or add to existing simple clothing. When used as a fashion item, it is common to wear underwear beneath the hologram, and have programmable clothing ontop of that. Clothing style can be changed either automatically or manually.
The holographic clothing will move with you, and can be programmed to simulate wind or gravitational effects as desired. A clothing belt isn't good as a disguise, except in certain edge cases (possibly combat, or modifying something already worn). It's actually best in brightly lit conditions, since the hologram radiates light and looks obviously like a hologram in darkness.
Contra-grav flying camera.
TL: 10; Mass: 2kg ; Cost: 6000 Cr
Load: 2
Skill bonus: RPV Operation (+15)
This is a contra-grav media recorder of the type often used by reporters. It can record audio and video (with IR and low light options coming as standard on most models) in high definition in a 360 degree arc. It can be remote controlled, has an operating ceiling of about 100m and a top flight speed of 50km/h. It can operate for up to 12 hours without recharging, though can extend this by a few hours through solar cells.
At TL11, it has a ceiling of 200m, a speed of 100km/h and a duration of 24 hours. At TL12, these are increased to 1km, 200km/h and 48 hours. Alternatively, halve cost and weight each TL about 10.
Spray on fake textured skin.
TL: 11; Mass: 200g ; Cost: 1000 Cr
; Uses: 1
Skill bonus: Disguise (+25)
Medicine( 20): Detect the fake skin on an examination.
For when the latest fashion requires a certain look, changeling skin provides a quick and easy way to change your appearance. Sprayed onto your skin, it forms into a gell that grafts onto your skin providing a colouring and texture of your desires. Once set (takes about 15 minutes), it lasts from a few hours to a couple of days depending on how active you are.
It can increase your build, give you breasts, make you look older or younger, lighter or darker. In most locations it is illegal to copy another person without their permission.
Invisibility suit.
TL: 12; Mass: 1.5kg ; Cost: 10000 Cr
Load: 2
A suit of clothing designed to render the wearer invisible. It is reasonably tight fitting, and quite thick, but provides excellent camouflage to anyone wearing it.
A harness that provides contra-grav.
TL: 12; Mass: 5kg ; Cost: 2500 Cr
A harness, power supply and contra-grav generator that provides enough lift to carry about 150kg at about 5m/s. It has a maximum height of about 30m. Halve speed and altitude for weights up to 250kg.
Though bulky, it could be worn under a heavy coat or similar clothing.
3D Recorder.
TL: 12; Mass: 250g ; Cost: 500 Cr
A recording device capable of recording a scene in 3D as a film. It is placed at the centre of the area to be recorded, and everything within 10m and in line of sight is recorded. A typical recording device can hold up to 6 hours of video.
The device is capable of seeing being objects to some extent. A person will not block line of sight, though a wall will.
High tech lock picks.
TL: 10; Mass: 150g ; Cost: 750 Cr
Load: 0
Skill bonus: Burglary (+40)
Using the latest in micro-engineering, this set of lock picks can break most standard mechanical locks in a short period of time. Just insert the tool, and it automatically adjusts itself to fit the lock, and open it. It is the existence of tools such as these which have made plain mechanical locks obsolete.
Handheld medical scanner.
TL: 12; Mass: 250g ; Cost: 5000 Cr
Load: 0
Skill bonus: Medicine (+10)
Provides information on the person scanned, including basic information such as heart rate, DNA profile, blood pressure and type. Given 5 minutes and a blood sample it can detect most known diseases or poisons.
Field medical kit.
TL: 12; Mass: 500g ; Cost: 250 Cr
Load: 0.25; Uses: 1
Skill bonus: First aid (+20)
Provides materials and drugs for tending wounds in the field. This is a one-shot pack which provides pain relief, nano-reconstructors and insta-skin.
Clothing which adjusts to you.
TL: 12; Mass: 500g ; Cost: 500 Cr
Computer hacking( 50): To hack appearance of networked models.
Computer hacking( 80): Force clothing to exceed safe parameters (causing discomfort, or breaking itself).
Mood cloth is a type of clothing which is capable of shifting its colour and style depending on your mood. The way it behaves varies from type to type, but it determines your mood through sensors in contact with your skin. It can change colour, loosen, tighten, and even grow and shrink (using tightly woven nano filaments which can stretch out, or curl up).
Normally available as business suits, party dresses, swimwear or just standard casual clothing. Some types are networked, and can react to the mood of those around you.
Personal organiser, phone and recorder.
TL: 12; Mass: 100g ; Cost: 150 Cr
A small device capable of communicating using full audio and 3D video over any suitable wireless infrastructure. It is capable of recording events within about 1m of it, has standard 2D photographic capability and provides access to the world's computer networks.
The more expensive models will be slighter larger and run a simplified Turing Personality which is capable of acting as a personal assistant.
Searches out sensors, mines and other electronics.
TL: 11; Mass: 500g ; Cost: 1500 Cr
; Uses: 30
Skill provided: Security systems (40)
A swarm of microbots which when released cover an area up to 100m^2. They are able to locate most forms of electronic devices, including sensors, mines, power cables and transmitters. They take about a minute to cover the area, and due to their small size (a few millimetres long) rarely trigger what they are looking for.
They can rely results back using either short burst comms, lights or returning to base. They have enough power for about 30 minutes use. At TL12, they can operate for 2 hours and add +10 to their skill.
Electronic tools for breaking secure locks.
TL: 12; Mass: 250g ; Cost: 5000 Cr
Load: 0
Skill bonus: Security systems (+10)
A set of electronic tools and software for breaking most types of electronic locks. Provides iris scan, finger print and key card faking/recording devices.
Electronic tools for breaking secure locks.
TL: 12; Mass: 1.5kg ; Cost: 15000 Cr
Load: 1
Skill bonus: Security systems (+20)
A set of electronic tools and software for breaking most types of electronic locks. Provides iris scan, finger print and key card faking/recording devices.
Shuts down and preserves the brain.
TL: 11; Mass: ; Cost: 5000 Cr
This is a nano/drug combination which is designed to keep you alive if your body goes into shock. Nanomachines are injected into the bloodstream which attach themselves to blood vessels in the brain. If they detect conditions (normally sharp drop in oxygen levels) that suggest the body is dying, they release a large dose of preservatives which drop the brain into a state of suspended animation. If you fail a Health check and die, this drug can keep you alive for another 24 hours.
Revival can only be performed at a medical facility, and is a tricky process (medicine check of 40+ assuming the correct equipment is available). The nanites last a day before disintigrating and releasing the chemicals in a neutral form which are flushed out of the body.
TL12 versions of this last a week, and can preserve you for 72 hours. Revival at a facility is only difficulty 20+, but revival in the field is possible at a check of 40+, if suitable drugs are carried.
Spray on clothing for any occassion.
TL: 11; Mass: 200g ; Cost: 400 Cr
Computer hacking( 50): To control what is displayed on video models.
Available normally in a can, onced sprayed on naked skin it toughens into a flexible, skin-tight gel that can keep you warm and covered. Available in anything from swimwear to cold weather clothing forms, it can be used either for emergencies or as a fashion statement. May be transparent or coloured. Some varieties provide a small amount of armour. Method of removal depends on brand, but can be anything from plain water to special chemicals or just ripping it off.
Also available in 'pill' form, just add water to make the gel. Normally hardens within a minute of contact with skin. Ten times cost for electronic version which can display moving video. Ten times that for chameleon coating.
Stimulent designed to help you stay awake.
TL: 12; Mass: ; Cost: 150 Cr
Designed to boost wakefulness, continued taking of this drug can lead to addiction. Every dose reduces fatigue and exhaustion penalties by the designated amount.
Contra-grav microbots.
TL: 11; Mass: 2kg ; Cost: 25000 Cr
Load: 2
Skill bonus: RPV Operation (+15)
This is a small microbot (about 1cm across).
Antidote for poisons, infections and disease.
TL: 12; Mass: ; Cost: 75 Cr
A universal antidote which works with most common diseases, infections and poisons.
Heavy powered armour
TL: 12; Mass: 100kg ; Cost: 60000 Cr
Load: 0; Soak: +40; head torso groin arms legs
Re-1 Vi-10 Hv BP
Computer hacking( 100): Compromising the HUD display to alter what is seen.
Computer hacking( 200): Breaking the encryption on the communications.
A set of heavy powered armour, providing the most advanced personal protection available. The armour is fully enclosing, providing all the benefits of heavy combat armour, but also includes full vacuum support and contra-grav ability, allowing 5 hours flight time on a full charge.
The surface of the suit provides full chameleon properties, and hooks for heavy weapon power accessories at no extra load.
A hard combat helmet.
TL: 12; Mass: 500g ; Cost: 500 Cr
Load: 0; Soak: +1; head
Vi-2 Hv BP
Computer hacking( 100): Compromising the HUD display to alter what is seen.
Computer hacking( 200): Breaking the encryption on the communications.
A hard helmet made of the latest advanced alloys and plastics. It does not fully enclose the face, though can have filters attached to provide some extra life support. Visor includes low light and thermal sensors which are super imposed on a HUD display. In built communication system provides encrypted networked comms with team members.
A light combat vest.
TL: 12; Mass: 1kg ; Cost: 150 Cr
Load: 0.5; Soak: +5; torso arms
Vi-2 Li BP
A protective vest consisting of stiffened cloth and plastic covering the torso, and lighter more flexible cloth around the arms.
A full suit of heavy combat armour
TL: 12; Mass: 6kg ; Cost: 7500 Cr
Load: 3; Soak: +15; head torso groin arms legs
Vi-5 Hv BP
Computer hacking( 100): Compromising the HUD display to alter what is seen.
Computer hacking( 200): Breaking the encryption on the communications.
A full suit of enclosed armour made of the latest high tech materials, including plastic, cloths and metal alloys. The armour is light and flexible, and the wearer suffers no measurable reduction in mobility. It provides full protection from chemical and biological weapons, as well as limited vacuum life support.
The helmet comes fully equipped with both IR and low light sensors, which are automatically overlayed on the HUD to provide the wearer with a multi-view capability, with the onboard computer automatically switching translucency of each layer to give maximum visibility. IFF and mission parameters can also be overlayed.
Includes limited contra-grav technology which can double jumping distances and chameleon camouflage.
A full suit of ghost combat armour
TL: 12; Mass: 4.5kg ; Cost: 35000 Cr
Load: 2; Soak: +13; head torso groin arms legs
Vi-5 Hv BP
Computer hacking( 100): Compromising the HUD display to alter what is seen.
Computer hacking( 200): Breaking the encryption on the communications.
This is similar to the heavy combat armour normally given to Imperium infantry, but has the added benefit of full ghosting.
A full suit of combat armour
TL: 12; Mass: 1.5kg ; Cost: 1000 Cr
Load: 1; Soak: +8; torso groin arms legs
Vi-3 Li BP
A full body suit of combat armour, consisting of plastic and cloth, with stiff plates and bulletproof weave.
Light bulletproof cloth undergarment.
TL: 10; Mass: 500g ; Cost: 250 Cr
Load: 0; Soak: +3; torso groin arms legs
Li BP
A light undergarment which covers the torso, legs and arms and can be worn under normal clothing. It is normally included with heavier armour types.
A heavy 7mm automatic pistol.
TL: 9; Mass: 750g ; Cost: 300 Cr
Load: 0.5; Str: 2; Reach: 0; Atk: +5; Dmg: 27;
Increment: 15m; Range bands: 75m / 150m / 300m
Capacity: 10; RoF: 5; Recoil: -3
A well known brand of automatic pistol that is available pretty much everywhere, due its low cost and ease of manufacture. There are many knock-off variants, though most differences are superficial.
Higher tech versions may have built in laser scopes and round selectors to allow multiple ammunition types. A high capacity magazine (20 rounds) is also available.
TL: 10; Mass: -g ; Cost: - Cr
Load: 0; Str: 2; Reach: 1; Atk: +5; Dmg: 40;
Increment: 20m; Range bands: 50m / 100m / 150m
Capacity: 5; RoF: 5; Recoil: -3
4mm guass pistol.
TL: 11; Mass: 650g ; Cost: 300 Cr
Load: 1; Str: 2; Reach: 0; Atk: +6; Dmg: 23;
Increment: 15m; Range bands: 50m / 100m / 200m
Capacity: 20; RoF: 10; Recoil: -2
The standard backup sidearm created by Instellarms which has been issued to Imperium forces for the last few hundred years. It is highly reliable, lightweight and cheap, but lacks the stopping power often required against armoured troops.
Gauss 4mm sub-machine gun.
TL: 11; Mass: 1.9kg ; Cost: 2500 Cr
Load: 2; Str: 2; Reach: 1; Atk: +6; Dmg: 25;
Increment: 20m; Range bands: 250m / 500m / 1500m
Capacity: 40; RoF: 30; Recoil: -2
This is actually little more than than the 420, but with a slightly longer barrel and hand grip, and tweaked to allow automatic fire. It uses the same ammunition as the IARMS 420 pistol, but the longer acceleration chamber provides a slightly higher muzzle velocity.
Officially, the Imperium issues it to guards and sometimes commandos for building clearance, since it's size makes it well suited for close combat. However, the "Four-Forty" is often found in the hands of gangs, criminals, private security forces and anyone else who wants a small automatic weapon and isn't expecting to face armoured opposition.
Rapid fire plasma rifle.
TL: 12; Mass: 3.8kg ; Cost: 4000 Cr
Load: 4; Str: 2; Reach: 2; Atk: +7; Dmg: 30;
Increment: 25m; Range bands: 400m / 800m / 1200m
Capacity: 80; RoF: 30; Recoil: -1
This weapon is competing with the T45 for becoming the next standard small arms weapon for the Imperium army. It uses a small plasma discharge accelerated to high velocity as the projectile. It has good penetrating ability and a high rate of fire, coupled with an exceptional capacity for a weapon of its size.
The main problem is the range and accuracy, both of which are poor compared to the KG56 range of gauss rifles. The manufacturer is promising that future versions will fix these problems.
Laser sights, built in IFF and night vision scopes come as standard on all models. It is not currently compatible with underslung grenade launchers, however experimental models have demonstrated an 'explosive pulse' firing option which is claimed to remove the need for grenades.
Rapid fire plasma rifle.
TL: 11; Mass: 4.2kg ; Cost: 6000 Cr
Load: 4; Str: 2; Reach: 2; Atk: +5; Dmg: 25;
Increment: 20m; Range bands: 250m / 500m / 750m
Capacity: 60; RoF: 20; Recoil: -1
The most popular of the early plasma rifles, it suffers from lack of range and low penetration against armour. It's main advantage over rivals is that it uses an accelerated plasma shot giving a bolt velocity comparable to projectile weapons.
4mm automatic gauss rifle.
TL: 11; Mass: 2.8kg ; Cost: 3000 Cr
Load: 3; Str: 2; Reach: 2; Atk: +9; Dmg: 30;
Increment: 30m; Range bands: 500m / 1000m / 2000m
Capacity: 40; RoF: 40; Recoil: -2
This is a slightly modified form of the KG56S rifle, with the capability of fully automatic fire. It is sometimes favoured by infantry, though military command tends to prefer the selective fire varient. It's availability to civilians is often limited.
4mm gauss rifle.
TL: 11; Mass: 2.8kg ; Cost: 3000 Cr
Load: 3; Str: 2; Reach: 2; Atk: +10; Dmg: 30;
Increment: 30m; Range bands: 500m / 1000m / 2500m
Capacity: 40; RoF: 10; Recoil: -2
Semi-automatic gauss rifle, the standard weapon of the Imperial Army, and available to civilians as well. It is not fully automatic, but is capable of selective fire. Some governments only allow modified versions which have the selective fire capability removed.
A self contained laser rifle.
TL: 12; Mass: 1.95kg ; Cost: 3500 Cr
Load: 2; Str: 2; Reach: 1; Atk: +10; Dmg: 28;
Increment: 50m; Range bands: 750m / 1250m / 2000m
Capacity: 60; RoF: 20; Recoil: 0
A compact laser rifle with a high rate of fire and enough power to hold 60 shots. It manages to obtain this combination by reducing the size of the focusing lens, which has resulted in reduced range.
Though it is well suited for close combat, its lower damage potential is seen as a major downside. To offset this, it does have a high power mode, which allows a single shot to be fired at +5 damage, though this takes up 10 times the charge of a normal shot.
A self contained laser pistol.
TL: 12; Mass: 250g ; Cost: 1300 Cr
Load: 0.5; Str: 1; Reach: 0; Atk: +8; Dmg: 20;
Increment: 15m; Range bands: 100m / 200m / 400m
Capacity: 8; RoF: 3; Recoil: 0
A pistol capable of firing a laser, powered from its own power pack. Its range is not particularly great, but it has a good accuracy and can be recharged from a mains power supply.
Wounds caused are less likely to get infected and they don't ricochet, so are favoured for use in civilian defence. They also have no recoil.
Old style heavy revolver.
TL: 9; Mass: 1.2kg ; Cost: 350 Cr
Load: 1; Str: 3; Reach: 0; Atk: +4; Dmg: 29;
Increment: 15m; Range bands: 75m / 150m / 300m
Capacity: 6; RoF: 6; Recoil: -5
A style of revolver that came out of Terra, it is still sometimes favoured by a few people who consider it to have more style than modern automatic pistols. It is heavy, slow to load and difficult to handle, but is probably the most powerful commonly available weapon of its class.
Plasma pistol.
TL: 11; Mass: 800g ; Cost: 1400 Cr
Load: 0.5; Str: 2; Reach: 0; Atk: +4; Dmg: 24;
Increment: 10m; Range bands: 150m / 300m / 450m
Capacity: 15; RoF: 5; Recoil: 0
One of the better plasma pistols, the Orion was however pretty much a failure in the marketplace. It's short range, inaccuracy and poor stopping power severely limited its use as a military weapon. However, it found a niche in 'live' wargames since it was unlikely to kill, but hurt like hell.
Very high power sniper rifle.
TL: 11; Mass: 5kg ; Cost: 7500 Cr
Load: 5; Str: 3; Reach: 3; Atk: +12; Dmg: 55;
Increment: 40m; Range bands: 2000m / 4000m / 8000m
Capacity: 8; RoF: 3; Recoil: -5
The TL12 railgun is the probably the peak of man portable kinetic energy weapons. It fires a 13mm round at very high velocity over a very long distance, and is capable of getting through most armour, including full battledress.
They are normally used by snipers, not being terribly useful in close combat due to their length and weight. On some worlds range is actually limited by the horizon. The rounds are fin stabalised on leaving the rifle, providng a degree of accuracy only bested by laser weapons.
Heavy gauss battle rifle.
TL: 11; Mass: 3.9kg ; Cost: 3000 Cr
Load: 4; Str: 2; Reach: 2; Atk: +10; Dmg: 35;
Increment: 30m; Range bands: 700m / 1500m / 4000m
Capacity: 30; RoF: 30; Recoil: -2
This is a heavy 7mm battle rifle, with greater stopping power than the more common 4mm assualt rifles. It is preferred in use against heavy infantry. It is somewhat longer, is heavier, and carries fewer rounds than its lighter counterparts, but is more useful against heavy armour. It also has greater range.
The battle rifle is produced by Rhylanor Industries in the Spinward Marches. It is liked by infantry for its stopping power and high effective range, though disliked by Administration since it doesn't use standard ammunition.
Sonic shotgun.
TL: 12; Mass: 6.5kg ; Cost: 15000 Cr
Load: 7; Str: 3; Reach: 3; Atk: +20; Dmg: 40;
Increment: 50m; Range bands: 10m / 20m / 30m
Capacity: 5; RoF: 1; Recoil: -5
A sonic based weapon designed to stun a large number of people in a single shot. It has a wide barrel, and produces a powerful sonic shockwave over a short distance.
TL: 8; Mass: 4kg ; Cost: 570 Cr
Load: 4; Str: 3; Reach: 1; Atk: +15; Dmg: 35;
Increment: 10m; Range bands: 25m / 50m / 150m
Capacity: 10; RoF: 5; Recoil: -4
TL: 8; Mass: 4kg ; Cost: 570 Cr
Load: 4; Str: 3; Reach: 1; Atk: +6; Dmg: 40;
Increment: 20m; Range bands: 100m / 200m / 400m
Capacity: 10; RoF: 5; Recoil: -4
A self contained laser rifle.
TL: 12; Mass: 3.2kg ; Cost: 4500 Cr
Load: 3; Str: 2; Reach: 2; Atk: +12; Dmg: 32;
Increment: 50m; Range bands: 1000m / 2000m / 4000m
Capacity: 20; RoF: 6; Recoil: 0
A rifle capable of firing a laser, powered from its own power pack. Its range is not particularly great, but it has a good accuracy and can be recharged from a mains power supply. It's main problem is an inability to fire a large number of shots in quick succession due to power limitations.
Wounds caused are less likely to get infected and they don't ricochet, so are favoured for use in civilian defence. They also have no recoil.
Single shot snipers rifle.
TL: 11; Mass: 5kg ; Cost: 7500 Cr
Load: 5; Str: 3; Reach: 3; Atk: +14; Dmg: 55;
Increment: 40m; Range bands: 2000m / 4000m / 8000m
Capacity: 1; RoF: 1; Recoil: -5
This is a heavy snipers rifle which is basically a 13mm railgun designed for single shot, high accuracy work. It is preferred by some snipers due to the higher accuracy afforded by the simpler firing mechanism.
Short automatic rifle.
TL: 11; Mass: 2kg ; Cost: 2200 Cr
Load: 2; Str: 2; Reach: 2; Atk: +8; Dmg: 27;
Increment: 25m; Range bands: 400m / 800m / 1600m
Capacity: 30; RoF: 30; Recoil: -3
A fully automatic weapon in a slightly designed to be smaller than a rifle and delivering less damage. It is designed for use in close quarters combat, or where weight and size constraints apply. It uses the same ammunition as the other 4mm gauss rifles.
A vehicle mounted weapon.
TL: 11; Mass: 70kg ; Cost: 30000 Cr
Load: 70; Str: 10; Reach: 4; Atk: +10; Dmg: 30;
Increment: 30m; Range bands: 2000m / 5000m / 7000m
Capacity: 1000; RoF: 20; Recoil: -20
Designed to be vehicle mounted, this fires heavy slugs designed to be used against soft vehicles or buildings, or sometimes against infantry.
The weapon statistics includes a single box of ammo. Extra ammo boxes weigh 12kg each and contain 1000 rounds.
Explosive charge.
TL: 12; Mass: 1.5kg ; Cost: 2500 Cr
Load: 1; Str: 2; Reach: 0; Atk: +0; Dmg: 120;
A fusion based explosive charge, designed for getting through walls and doors, or simply disabling vehicles. It can be used as an anti-infantry weapon, though tends to be overkill. It is equivalent to about 120lb of TNT. It is not considered a nuclear device as such, but uses similar technology to a fusion rifle (though the only real difference between this and a 'micronuke' is yield). It is a Size 10 explosion.
A rifle firing fusion bursts.
TL: 12; Mass: 13kg ; Cost: 65000 Cr
Load: 15; Str: 5; Reach: 3; Atk: +8; Dmg: 60;
Increment: 20m; Range bands: 250m / 500m / 750m
Capacity: 60; RoF: 4; Recoil: 0
One of the heaviest man-portable weapons available, it is really an anti-armour weapon which also happens to be truly nasty against infantry. It is often seen in use by battledress troops, since the heavy weight and power requirements are best served by powered armour.
It's main disadvantage is that the plasma burst is sub-sonic, making it possible to avoid beyond short range.
A very heavy laser gun.
TL: 12; Mass: 40kg ; Cost: 100000 Cr
Load: 40; Str: 10; Reach: 4; Atk: +20; Dmg: 45;
Increment: 60m; Range bands: 3000m / 6000m / 12000m
Capacity: 200; RoF: 100; Recoil: 0
This is a heavy laser gun designed to be either mounted on a tripod or attached to a vehicle. Either way, it requires huge amounts of energy to fire, especially in sustained mode. It is designed for use against heavy infantry or light vehicle targets.
The internal battery pack does not last long, so it is usually either hooked up to another energy source, or external battery packs are used. External packs weight 25kg and have enough energy for 1000 shots.
A rifle firing plasma bursts.
TL: 12; Mass: 9kg ; Cost: 15000 Cr
Load: 9; Str: 4; Reach: 3; Atk: +7; Dmg: 42;
Increment: 20m; Range bands: 100m / 150m / 250m
Capacity: 80; RoF: 10; Recoil: 0
Heavier than a laser rifle, the plasma rifle fires bursts of super heated plasma. It tends to have a short range, but is capable of considerable damage. It comes with an attached power supply which must be worn as a back pack.
A laser rifle plus power pack.
TL: 12; Mass: 8kg ; Cost: 2500 Cr
Load: 8; Str: 4; Reach: 2; Atk: +12; Dmg: 40;
Increment: 50m; Range bands: 1500m / 2500m / 3500m
Capacity: 60; RoF: 5; Recoil: 0
Similar to a laser rifle, but powered from an external power source. This is usually a power pack strapped to the back of the user. It has much better damaging ability, range and capacity than its lighter cousins.
Such a weapon can be modified to give fully automatic ability, but there is a danger of overheating. It is possible to plug the rifle into a larger power supply, such as one provided by a vehicle.
Single shot man portable missile.
TL: 12; Mass: 5kg ; Cost: 5000 Cr
Load: 5; Str: 3; Reach: 2; Atk: +8; Dmg: 75;
Increment: 0m; Range bands: 50m / 2500m / 5000m
Capacity: 1; RoF: 1; Recoil: 0
A disposable missile system designed to be easily portable by an infantry squad. It comes with a single short range missile which is capable of taking out heavily armoured targets. The launcher fires a grav assisted 60mm missile with clever homing, stealth and a 5km range.
The clever guidance system is capable of tracking its designated target after launch with no further input from its operator, or to be programmed to locate its own target based on a simple profile.
Dial-a-yield micronuke.
TL: 12; Mass: 5kg ; Cost: 5000 Cr
Load: 5; Str: 2; Reach: 0; Atk: +0; Dmg: 240;
This is a small explosive device which uses a micro fusion bomb to cause a very large amount of damage, up to 250t of TNT in force. The actual yield can be specified when it is primed, from 1t up to the maximum possible.
It is considered a Size 20 explosion, making it suitable for use against large space craft. The damage can be lowered to +160.
Explosive charge.
TL: 12; Mass: 1kg ; Cost: 500 Cr
Load: 1; Str: 2; Reach: 0; Atk: +0; Dmg: 90;
A plasma based explosive charge, designed for getting through walls and doors, or simply disabling vehicles. It can be used as an anti-infantry weapon, though tends to be overkill. It is equivalent to about 20lb of TNT. It is a Size 10 explosion.
Very rapid fire gauss machine gun.
TL: 11; Mass: 20kg ; Cost: 20000 Cr
Load: 20; Str: 7; Reach: 4; Atk: +10; Dmg: 35;
Increment: 25m; Range bands: 1000m / 2000m / 5000m
Capacity: 1000; RoF: 200; Recoil: -15
This vehicle mounted gauss weapon is designed for use against infantry rather than as an anti-armour weapon. Per-round, it lacks the stopping power of the chaingun, but is more than capable of suppressing and/or killing any infantry that come into range.
Modern equivalent of an ancient weapon.
TL: 10; Mass: 1.25kg ; Cost: 1500 Cr
Load: 1; Str: 3; Reach: 2; Atk: +6; Dfn: +5; Dmg: +14;
This is a heavy double edged sword designed to kill people rather than to be used in a duel. Constructed of the latest micro-engineered artificial alloys, it is unlikely to break, rust or loose its edge.
Often available in many different styles, the most common is a mirrored pattern finish.
A large survival/combat knife.
TL: 10; Mass: 300g ; Cost: 75 Cr
Load: 0.5; Str: 1; Reach: 0.5; Atk: +2; Dfn: +3; Dmg: +5;
A large single edged knife, of the type often used by special forces. It is designed for heavy use, and its blade is long enough to cause serious wounds.
A short sword design for dueling.
TL: 10; Mass: 750g ; Cost: 500 Cr
Load: 1; Str: 2; Reach: 1; Atk: +5; Dfn: +3; Dmg: +11;
A light, sharp, singled edged weapon with a thrusting point. The blade is quite flexible, but unlikely to break. Often carried by nobles for use in dueling, it is designed to cause light flesh wounds rather than actually kill, ideal for fights to first blood.
Modern equivalent of an ancient weapon.
TL: 10; Mass: 1.5kg ; Cost: 2500 Cr
Load: 2; Str: 3; Reach: 2; Atk: +6; Dfn: +6; Dmg: +16;
This weapon is based on the traditional samurai sword used on Terra thousands of years ago. It is curved with a single edge, and designed for two handed use. Unlike many other types of swords (especially two handed ones), it is principally designed for use against unarmoured, or lightly armoured opponents.
A short bladed weapon.
TL: 10; Mass: 250g ; Cost: 25 Cr
Load: 0.25; Str: 1; Reach: 0; Atk: +1; Dfn: +2; Dmg: +2;
A simple knife designed for close combat. Constructed of the latest alloys, it is quite strong and will retain its edge even after heavy usage.
Civilian grav car for family use.
TL: 12; Mass: ; Cost: 15000 Cr
Manufacturer: Vilani; In-Service: 1050
Air Speed: 220 km/h; A Accl: 15 km/h/s; A Range: 450 km; Alt: 20 m
| +0 : O O O O -10: O O O -25: O O O -40: O (Disabled) |
A typical Vilani contra-grav car, capable of limited altitude flight, high speed and with full auto-pilot facilities. The auto-pilot relies on a functioning GPS system, and tends to have problems with navigation on low tech worlds.
The car can carry four people comfortably, five (or even six) at a push.
Long range and durable grav vehicle.
TL: 12; Mass: ; Cost: 65000 Cr
Manufacturer: Axia Corporation; In-Service: 1025
Air Speed: 180 km/h; A Accl: 10 km/h/s; A Range: 600 km; Alt: 225 m
| +0 : O O O O -10: O O O O -25: O O O O -40: O (Disabled) |
This is a large contra-grav car, designed to carry up to seven people comfortably. It has a good range, and an operating ceiling much higher than most other contra-grav vehicles.
Fast grav bike.
TL: 12; Mass: ; Cost: 7500 Cr
Manufacturer: Vilani; In-Service: 1090
Air Speed: 320 km/h; A Accl: 25 km/h/s; A Range: 320 km; Alt: 150 m
| +0 : O O -10: O O -25: O -40: O (Disabled) |
This is a typical grav bike, designed for one or two people and aiming for a compromise between speed and comfort. It has a limited altitude compared to a contra-grav car, but has much higher acceleration and top speed.
Very common light transport vehicle.
TL: 9; Mass: ; Cost: 30000 Cr
Manufacturer: Vilani; In-Service: 450
Air Speed: 150 km/h; A Accl: 10 km/h/s; A Range: 200 km; Alt: 20 m
| +0 : O O O O -10: O O O O -25: O O O O -40: O (Disabled) |
This is a commonly available transport vehicle, typical of the kind available. Though the technology is behind the times, it is robust, cheap and can be fixed with the most basic of tools. It is found throughout the Imperium.
Heavy APC for moving troops to the front line.
TL: 12; Mass: ; Cost: 1200000 Cr
Manufacturer: Vilani; In-Service: 1030
Air Speed: 360 km/h; A Accl: 50 km/h/s; A Range: 3500 km; Alt: 200 m
| +0 : O O O O -10: O O O O -25: O O O O -40: O (Disabled) | Armour (Front): 59 (Half: 41) Armour (Side): 54 (Half: 39) |
Atk: 12; Dmg: 45; (Hv Pl Ex-2 Vc ); Inc: 25m; Ranges: 500m / 750m / 1,250m
Capacity: 120; RoF: 5; Recoil: 0
Atk: 20; Dmg: 35; (Hv Fi Au Lo-5 ); Inc: 25m; Ranges: 1,000m / 2,000m / 5km
Capacity: 3000; RoF: 200; Recoil: 0
This contra-grav APC is the mainstay of troop deployment in the Imperium's army. Though it can't stand up to a modern tank, it is armed and armoured enough to defend itself against most infantry weapons, and most things low tech armies can throw at it.
It has 3 crew (driver, gunner and commander) and up to 10 passengers in heavy combat armour.
A light tank used for scouting and infantry support.
TL: 12; Mass: ; Cost: 6600000 Cr
Manufacturer: Vilani; In-Service: 1025
Air Speed: 350 km/h; A Accl: 45 km/h/s; A Range: 2800 km; Alt: 220 m
| +0 : O O O O -10: O O O O -25: O O O O -40: O (Disabled) | Armour (Front): 86 (Half: 86) Armour (Side): 66 (Half: 66) |
Atk: 25; Dmg: 90; (Hv Pl Ex-5 Vc ); Inc: 50m; Ranges: 1,000m / 2,000m / 5km
Capacity: 40; RoF: 1; Recoil: 0
Atk: 40; Dmg: 45; (Hv Fi Au Ls Lo-3 ); Inc: 50m; Ranges: 2,000m / 3km / 4km
Capacity: 1000; RoF: 20; Recoil: 0
The Bergstrom is the Intrepid's little brother. It is cheaper and smaller, making it easier to deploy quickly into the battle zone.
Light grav tank.
TL: 10; Mass: ; Cost: 4000000 Cr
Manufacturer: Instellarms; In-Service: 400
Air Speed: 150 km/h; A Accl: 10 km/h/s; A Range: 900 km; Alt: 15 m
| +0 : O O O O -10: O O O O -25: O O O -40: O (Disabled) | Armour (Front): 57 (Half: 39) Armour (Side): 47 (Half: 34) |
Atk: 20; Dmg: 60; (Hv Pl Ex-3 Vc ); Inc: 30m; Ranges: 2,000m / 4km / 8km
Capacity: 40; RoF: 1; Recoil: 0
Atk: 15; Dmg: 32; (Hv Fi Au Lo-5 ); Inc: 25m; Ranges: 1,000m / 2,000m / 5km
Capacity: 6000; RoF: 100; Recoil: 0
A cheap and simple design that is popular in many local and private armies because of its ease of support and maintainence. Even when it was first designed, it did not stand up well to Imperium main battle tanks, however it was good enough for less well equipped armies.
Medium grav tank.
TL: 10; Mass: ; Cost: 4000000 Cr
Manufacturer: Instellarms; In-Service: 400
Air Speed: 140 km/h; A Accl: 10 km/h/s; A Range: 900 km; Alt: 12 m
| +0 : O O O O -10: O O O O -25: O O O O -40: O (Disabled) | Armour (Front): 70 (Half: 47) Armour (Side): 55 (Half: 40) |
Atk: 20; Dmg: 70; (Hv Pl Ex-3 Vc ); Inc: 30m; Ranges: 500m / 1,000m / 1,500m
Capacity: 40; RoF: 1; Recoil: 0
Atk: 15; Dmg: 32; (Hv Fi Au Lo-5 ); Inc: 25m; Ranges: 1,000m / 2,000m / 5km
Capacity: 6000; RoF: 100; Recoil: 0
A more robust version of their light tank, this was the least well received of their three basic tank designs. It is more expensive than the light tank, but still doesn't do well against main battle tanks of the major governments, so always had a problem in finding a role.
Imperium's main battle tank.
TL: 12; Mass: ; Cost: 18200000 Cr
Manufacturer: Vilani; In-Service: 1109
Air Speed: 260 km/h; A Accl: 25 km/h/s; A Range: 2500 km; Alt: 150 m
| +0 : O O O O O -10: O O O O O -25: O O O O -40: O (Disabled) | Armour (Front): 116 (Half: 116) Armour (Side): 101 (Half: 101) |
Atk: 25; Dmg: 120; (Hv Pl Ex-5 Vc ); Inc: 50m; Ranges: 1,500m / 3km / 10km
Capacity: 40; RoF: 1; Recoil: 0
Atk: 20; Dmg: 35; (Hv Fi Au Lo-5 ); Inc: 25m; Ranges: 1,000m / 2,000m / 5km
Capacity: 5000; RoF: 200; Recoil: 0
Atk: 40; Dmg: 45; (Hv Fi Au Ls Lo-3 ); Inc: 50m; Ranges: 2,000m / 3km / 4km
Capacity: 1000; RoF: 20; Recoil: 0
The Intrepid is the Imperium's heaviest battle tank. It is capable of being dropped from orbit (the ride is a rough one, free falling into the atmosphere, using its thrusters to slow itself until the contra-grav starts to kick in around 1km or so. The CG can sustain an altitude of only 150m without thrusters).
As standard, the Intrepid has stealth and chameleon armour, with good quality ECM and sensor systems.
Imperium medium grav tank.
TL: 10; Mass: ; Cost: 4000000 Cr
Manufacturer: Vilani; In-Service: 520
Air Speed: 140 km/h; A Accl: 10 km/h/s; A Range: 900 km; Alt: 12 m
| +0 : O O O O -10: O O O O -25: O O O O -40: O (Disabled) | Armour (Front): 80 (Half: 80) Armour (Side): 70 (Half: 70) |
Atk: 20; Dmg: 70; (Hv Pl Ex-3 Vc ); Inc: 30m; Ranges: 2.5km / 5km / 10km
Capacity: 40; RoF: 1; Recoil: 0
Atk: 15; Dmg: 30; (Hv Fi Au Lo-5 ); Inc: 20m; Ranges: 1,000m / 2,000m / 5km
Capacity: 4000; RoF: 80; Recoil: 0
This was the main battle tank of the Third Imperium through much of its early years. Built by a number of government contractors, it was found throughout the Imperium until fairly recently. The initial Mk I entered service in 120, and an upgrade was made available almost every 100 years until the Mk IV. Other than thickening the armour, and increasing the output of the main gun however, little has changed over the basic design.
Fast and agile attack craft.
TL: 12; Mass: ; Cost: 7700000 Cr
Manufacturer: Vilani; In-Service: 1075
Air Speed: 4160 km/h; A Accl: 65 km/h/s; A Range: 6200 km; Alt: 175000 m
| +0 : O O O O -10: O O O O -25: O O O O -40: O (Disabled) | Armour (Front): 49 (Half: 36) Armour (Side): 39 (Half: 31) |
Atk: 40; Dmg: 45; (Hv Fi Au Ls Lo-3 ); Inc: 50m; Ranges: 2,000m / 3km / 4km
Capacity: 1000; RoF: 20; Recoil: 0
Atk: 40; Dmg: 55; (Fi SA Ls Lo-3 Vc ); Inc: 50m; Ranges: 1,500m / 2.5km / 3.5km
Capacity: 100; RoF: 5; Recoil: 0
This is a fast attack craft, used more in a air support role rather than as a ground vehicle. It's high ceiling allows it to reach targets at the edge of space, whilst it is fully capable of ground hugging attacks.
Automated defence weapon.
TL: 11; Mass: ; Cost: 500000 Cr
Manufacturer: Vilani; In-Service: 975
Speed: 20 km/h; Accl: 15 km/h/s; Range: 50 km
| +0 : O O O O -10: O O O -25: O O O -40: O (Disabled) | Armour: 50 (Half: 35) |
Atk: 30; Dmg: 50; (Hv Fi SA Ls Lo-3 ); Inc: 40m; Ranges: 300m / 600m / 900m
Capacity: 500; RoF: 5; Recoil: 0
This is the second Gun Spider model from TPG which saw wide deployment, and was aimed strictly at the military markets. It has eight legs, heavier armour and a second laser turret mount beneath the body.
Automated defence weapon.
TL: 11; Mass: ; Cost: 250000 Cr
Manufacturer: TPG Industrial; In-Service: 850
Speed: 25 km/h; Accl: 15 km/h/s; Range: 50 km
| +0 : O O O -10: O O O -25: O O -40: O (Disabled) | Armour: 31 (Half: 23) |
Atk: 30; Dmg: 50; (Hv Fi SA Ls Lo-3 ); Inc: 40m; Ranges: 300m / 600m / 900m
Capacity: 500; RoF: <