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− | Developed in [[3069]] by [[Clan Jade Falcon]], the '''Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle''' is a scaled-down [[Gauss Rifle]] meant for work against conventional [[infantry]] and [[Battle Armor|battle armor]]. While functioning similarly to needler weapons, it fires metal flechettes at supersonic speeds, allowing for additional penetration against heavier armor, unlike traditional needler systems. Though the weapon began life as a battle armor weapon, it was soon adopted by heavier units throughout the [[Clans]].<ref name="TMp218">''TechManual'', p. 218, "Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle"</ref> | + | Developed in [[3069]] by [[Clan Jade Falcon]], the '''Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle''' is a scaled-down [[Gauss Rifle]] meant for work against conventional [[infantry]] and [[Battle Armor|battle armor]]. While functioning similarly to needler weapons, it fires metal flechettes at supersonic speeds, allowing for additional penetration against heavier armor, unlike traditional needler systems. Though the weapon began life as a battle armor weapon, it was soon adopted by heavier units throughout the [[Clans]].<ref name="TMp218">''[[TechManual]]'', p. 218, "Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle"</ref> |
== Models == | == Models == | ||
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| [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]] | | [[Trellshire Heavy Industries]] | ||
| [[Rifleman IIC#Variants|''Rifleman IIC'' 8]] | | [[Rifleman IIC#Variants|''Rifleman IIC'' 8]] | ||
− | | <ref name="TRO:3085p278">''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 278, "''Rifleman IIC | + | | <ref name="TRO:3085p278">''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 278, "[[Rifleman IIC#Variants|''Rifleman IIC'' 8]]"</ref> |
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| [[Tau-II]] AP Gauss Rifles | | [[Tau-II]] AP Gauss Rifles | ||
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| [[W-7 Facilities]] | | [[W-7 Facilities]] | ||
| [[Tundra Wolf#Variants|''Tundra Wolf'' 4]] | | [[Tundra Wolf#Variants|''Tundra Wolf'' 4]] | ||
− | | <ref name="TRO:3085p170">''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 170, "''Tundra Wolf 4''"</ref> | + | | <ref name="TRO:3085p170">''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 170, "[[Tundra Wolf#Variants|''Tundra Wolf 4'']]"</ref> |
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+ | == See Also == | ||
+ | *[[MagShot]] | ||
== References == | == References == |
Revision as of 06:39, 21 March 2018
AP Gauss Rifle | |
Production information | |
Type | Ballistic (Anti-Infantry) |
Tech Base | Clan |
Year Availability | 3069 (CJF) |
Year Introduced | 3069 (CJF) |
Technology Rating | F |
Availability Rating | E |
Availability Ratings | X/X/E |
Technical specifications | |
Heat | 1 |
Damage | 3 |
Minimum Range | 0 |
Short Range | 1-3 |
Medium Range | 4-6 |
Long Range | 7-9 |
Tons | 0.5 |
Critical Slots | 1 |
Ammo Per Ton | 40 |
Cost (unloaded) | 10,000 |
Ammo Cost (per ton) | 3,000 |
BV (1.0) | N/A |
BV (2.0) | 21 |
Description
Developed in 3069 by Clan Jade Falcon, the Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle is a scaled-down Gauss Rifle meant for work against conventional infantry and battle armor. While functioning similarly to needler weapons, it fires metal flechettes at supersonic speeds, allowing for additional penetration against heavier armor, unlike traditional needler systems. Though the weapon began life as a battle armor weapon, it was soon adopted by heavier units throughout the Clans.[1]
Models
The Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle is manufactured on the following planets:
Brand | Planet | Company | Used by | References |
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Series-9 AP Gauss Rifle | Twycross | Trellshire Heavy Industries | Rifleman IIC 8 | [2] |
Tau-II AP Gauss Rifles | Tamar | W-7 Facilities | Tundra Wolf 4 | [3] |
See Also
References
- ↑ TechManual, p. 218, "Anti-Personnel Gauss Rifle"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 278, "Rifleman IIC 8"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 170, "Tundra Wolf 4"