FIREARMS

"The firearms of the Sunrise Isles are an absurd mix of the most expensive scientific breakthroughs known to man, and welded-together pipes that only function by the will of God. I have never been more scared in my entire life." - Unknown Armorer, 25th Naval Infantry Regiment.

The birth of the New Model Army and its goal of widespread standardization created a high demand for weapons that were cheap to produce and heavily modifiable, which heavily contrasted with the meticulous craftsmanship displayed in prior conflicts. Across the Midwest Union, a diverse array of firearms continues to be fielded throughout the standardization process. The Army Firearms Manual aims to provide familiarization with the wide variety of platforms used by soldiers of the New Model Army, emphasizing preparedness for whatever weapon the troopers may encounter.

Despite the goal of standardization, the New Model Army on Sunrise has access to a wider array of weapons that would be expected, primarily due to broadened relationships with the various groups on island. Still, some restrictions exist to ensure that the NMA retains a degree of professionalism. You are not permitted to use any firearm outside of those mentioned in this guide.

While the Midwestern Union has a vast array of arms factories, most of the designs they produce are not the Union's own. A vast majority of weapons used by the NMA are copies or variants of weapons that originated from elsewhere, and some use in-lore names to indicate Union production. The in-game name of every weapon is included, and may be found by using ctrl+f.

WEAPON GUIDE

Some weapons are marked with a ★, which means that the weapon, according to ATF8's weapon lore is an official weapon of the New Model Army. You are fully capable of using weapons that aren't starred; however, you are recommended to use these weapons to represent the faction's aesthetic.

HANDGUNS

BERETTA M9

CALIBER: 9mm (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: United States of America (Formerly)

ISSUED TO: All Roles

A pre-flash pistol that was readily used by the United States Armed Forces in the early years of the 21st century before being replaced by more advanced designs. The M9 remained as a popular civilian firearm, being readily used for home defense and also by Police forces. This resulted in them being omnipresent across the wasteland post-Flash. M9s were picked up by several Coalition militias, which kept them lovingly maintained and used them extensively. The Midwestern Union followed suit, but does not produce the M9 domestically. Firearms of this model used by the NMA are primarily carryovers.

C96

CALIBER: 9mm (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Great Lakes Coalition

ISSUED TO: All Roles

A historical pistol designed by the German Empire before the First World War, and used readily during that conflict. Afterwards, it became a collector's item, seeing no military usage and exclusively being used as a showpiece as models became rarer. The C96 was then reproduced by the Great Lakes Coalition to have a pistol that was easy to manufacture. It saw the heaviest usage during the time of the Great Lakes Coalition in the eastern city-states, predominantly during the Huron Wars, for use by the United Expeditionary Forces. Of course, C96 stockpiles were seized by the Midwestern Union; however, many refuse to use the pistol due to its difficulty in maintaining and tendency to jam, as well as its underpowered round.

CAPPER

CALIBER: 9mm (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Unknown

ISSUED TO: All Roles

A pistol with unknown origins to the Midwestern Union, however readily seen amongst Wastelanders. The Capper began to surface only a decade ago in the wasteland and saw an explosion in popularity, with many independent variants being made of this weapon, mainly due to designs being exchanged with increasingly dizzying amounts of modifications. City-states of the Great Lakes Coalition made a few attempts to actually produce this firearm, but heavily traded it with wastelanders and each other for use in militias. The New Model Army's stocks of Cappers are rare, but some have appeared in the hands of Infantrymen. A popular modification is adding a revolving shooter named a "Popper" to the gun; however, doing this is very discouraged.

COMMANDANT

LXVII, PATRIOT & AUTOMAG

CALIBER: 11mm-NEW (PL-4)

MANUFACTURER: New Model Army Projects Command

ISSUED TO: Commandant Pistol Item Owners

Produced during the War of the Ashes, the NMA’s Commandant Pistols are one of the few firearms produced solely in the Midwestern Union. The weapons saw their creation as a reward for valiant efforts by the New Model Army’s field commanders amid the war against the Western Coalition, and has recently become even more popular as a reward among Captains and Standing Officers as the brutal Eastern Theatre carries on. The sidearm technically exists in three general design styles, one resembling a pre-Flash Desert Eagle firearm that is favored as a more practical option, dubbed the Commandant M1, and the next variant comes as a large revolver, which is favored for ceremonial purposes but loses being semi-automatic for even more stopping power, dubbed the Commandant M2. A final variant is a highly experimental pistol that fires a solid-fuel rocket bullet for extra range, and is dubbed the Commandant M3. The Commandant fires 11MM-NEW cartridges, which are known for their extremely high stopping power.

DURANT NEW ARMY

CALIBER: .45 Long Colt (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: United States of America (Formerly)

ISSUED TO: All Roles

A revolver long thought lost to history, but somehow resurfacing in the Great Lakes for use by militaries and militias alike once again. The Durant New Army was originally the favorite of gunslingers of the wild west period back in the mid to late 1800s, and after that was kept as museum pieces or personal collection items. The revolver itself sees limited usage in the New Model Army, often either requisitioned from civilians or picked up in the field, but is often used by Officers and Signal Dispatchers.

ETIENNE

CALIBER: .45 ACP (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Les Voyageurs

ISSUED TO: All Roles

A rare sight amongst the NMA's ranks, and one that would be wise to keep away from the watchful eyes of officers. The Etienne is a pistol originating from the Voyageurs, as evidenced by the Fleur De Lis present on the grip. Though interactions between the two groups are rare, existing terms are positive enough for the rank and file of each side to trade oddities between themselves. On occasion, firearms like the Etienne are amongst the items traded, with Infantrymen in the NMA being subjected to a harsh dressing-down by their superiors if it's found that they exchanged an issued firearm for it.

MENDEL-32

CALIBER: .45 ACP (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Northeast Union

ISSUED TO: All Roles

Perhaps the most recognizable weapon in the entirety of North America, the Mendel-32 is a pre-flash sidearm produced for both military and civilian use. At some point, almost every wastelander has seen or used a Mendel-32, and they are also in high stock amongst most major factions. The New Model Army is no different, with the Mendel-32 managing to get its way into the hands of an Infantryman one way or another, whether it be being issued for whatever reason or being picked up in a random closet.

MODEL 10 "INDIE"

INDIE SINGLE ACTION

CALIBER: .357 Magnum (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: Ionia Arms Limited, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: All Roles

In the initial days of the fledgling Midwestern Union, gunsmiths looked to create a new, reliable, and powerful sidearm for use in the newly created New Model Army. It was effectively a copy of the Indie Single Action design, though with less chance to snap one's wrists when fired, and with a more cost-effective design capable of mass production. The design is noted to be so reliable that it can even fire when obstructed by mud.

MODEL 11 "COLT"

M1911A1

CALIBER: .45 ACP (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Heartland Arms, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: All Roles

The M1911 design has effectively been produced since the early 20th century, and production has not stopped since then due to the weapon's status as an iconic firearm and its stopping power. The MWU's variant of this weapon, the Model 11, is produced at mass scales in factories in the cities of Grand Rapids and Brissette, though their quality appears to be getting more dubious as time goes on.

MODEL 15 "PHELPS"

.38 POLICE

CALIBER: .38 Special (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Samson & Herbert, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: All Roles

An iconic design from the early 1900s and used by a variety of nations across the world, the .38 has once again resurfaced as a commonality among the Great Lakes. The New Model Army picked up the .38's design and is now being mass-produced in factories in cities such as Grand Rapids and Bulwark, this variant being named the Model 29. The Model 29 is issued mainly to Police Services and Federal Law Enforcement in the MWU. A Naval Variant also exists, which is issued to soldiers and officers of the Naval Infantry and the Midwestern Navy.

MODEL 22 "PRARIE HARP"

HARP

CALIBER: .22 LR (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: MacKenzie Survival Gear, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: All Roles

When people think of the newest branch of the New Model Army, they don't usually think of small arms. The Army Air Corps, while designed for flying and transportation by air, still needs to arm its pilots in case the worst-case scenario occurs. The Prairie Harp is classified officially as a survival pistol to fend off animals and such. While the pistol is standard issue to the AAC, some models make their way to the NMA proper, mainly to officers and clerks with connections to the Air Corps.

MODEL 25 "MENACE"

NEMS-X45

CALIBER: .45 ACP (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: West Shore Ballistics, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: All Roles

Shortly after the split of the Midwestern Union, a variety of companies that were free from the thumb of the Trading Guilds began to submit increasing amounts of weapon designs to the New Model Army to make profit off of the War of Ashes and the Brothers War. One of these designs was submitted by West Shore Ballistics for a pistol design that was quite advanced for the Union's arsenal. Allegedly, the weapon was a product of corporate espionage of an NEU design intended to be a competitor of the Mendel XR; however, it was adopted anyway and named the Model 25. The pistol is considered to be very well built and reliable; however, very expensive compared to other designs, so it is considerably rarer.

MODEL 52 "NORTON"

BACCARAT

CALIBER: 9mm (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Brissette Manufacturing Co., Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: All Roles

Starting with humble beginnings from a gunsmith in Brissette, the Model 52 was created as a "Briss" version of an older design from before the enactment of Plan 200. The Model 52 is a top-loaded weapon utilizing stripper clips to load rounds. The design is loaded with production deficiencies and is known to be very inaccurate and prone to jamming, which is why it is commonly issued as a temporary replacement pistol, but is frequently also issued to Volunteers and even Penitents.

MODEL 60 "HERON"

HERON

CALIBER: .45 ACP (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Brissette Manufacturing Co., Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: All Roles

The Heron is arguably one of the most recognizable firearms in the Great Lakes, being the workhorse of many Coalition militias before the Great Lakes Conspiracy. The New Model Army had large stocks of the Heron already available; however, post-federalization, the pistol began to be produced in the factories of Brissette as the Model 60. These "Brissette Herons" are notably a severe dip in quality from the regular Herons seen, but are still readily issued to almost every unit in the NMA.

MODEL 27 "MURRAY"

SCRAP PISTOL "SPADE"

CALIBER: .45 ACP (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: West Shore Ballistics, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: All Roles

Made by the Canadian Federation to bolster their arsenal of small arms in the years after the Flash, formerly known as the General Service Pistol remained one of the workhorses of the CAF up until its collapse after the Second Canadian War. Despite efforts to make it as cheap as possible to produce, and thus compromising on its quality, the GSP remained favorable due to its stopping power. The GSP was redesignated as the Model 27 shortly after its introduction to the Midwestern Union, as vast stocks were brought in, and so sees equal usage between Canadian Auxiliary Corps troops and regular New Model Army troops.

MENDEL XR

CALIBER: .45 ACP (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Mendel, Northeast Union

ISSUED TO: All Roles

A pistol designed by the Northeast Union to be mass-produced before the Roanoke Conflict to supply its armed forces, the United States Reclamation Force. The Mendel XR is the standard-issue pistol of the USRF/NEAF, and so it is seen in large amounts among their soldiers, and has now begun to circulate in large quantities around the Wasteland. New Model Army forces have managed to get their hands on Mendel XRs mainly through being captured and brought by Canadian Auxiliary Corps soldiers. In recent times, Mendel XRs have become increasingly more common in the hands of New Model Army soldiers after the Germaine Exchange.

PIPE PISTOL "LOCUST"

CALIBER: .32 Sunrise (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Darkport (Formerly)

ISSUED TO: All Roles

A Machine Pistol that has troubling origins in the Great Lakes, allegedly being designed by the city-state of Darkport. It was heavily used by the belligerent mutants of Darkport against the forces of the Great Lakes Coalition and surrounding settlements, which led to its notorious firing sound being feared amongst servicemembers. After the war, numerous Locusts were captured by the Coalition; however, they saw rare usage, being used almost exclusively by Rooked troops. New Model Army soldiers follow similar taboos, refusing to use the weapon, and so it is mainly used by volunteers and penitents.

SUBMACHINE GUNS/PDWs

3DW

CALIBER: .45 ACP (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Unknown

ISSUED TO: Shocktroopers, Trailblazers, Dispatchers, and Crewmen.

A weapon of origins unknown to the Midwestern Union, however, somewhat common amongst seasoned wastelanders and mercenaries. The 3DW is a highly modular and versatile firearm, and as a result, can have many variations made of it, with every model somehow being different from the one encountered next. Its firerate and magazine size are also different per model. A few of these weapons are either sold to NMA forces or captured from dead wastelanders who got too zealous.

CALLIOPE-45

(CONSTABLE ATTACHMENTS RESTRICTED)

CALIBER: .45 ACP (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Greater Texan Republic

ISSUED TO: Shocktroopers, Trailblazers, Dispatchers, Crewmen, Pathfinders, and Sappers

An SMG that was created by an arms company in the Greater Texan Republic, mainly intended to be issued to police units due to its compact and lightweight design. For various reasons, these SMGs ended up being illicitly exported across the Wasteland, with some ending up in the Midwestern Union's hands. So far, the Union hasn't attempted to reproduce it, but most weapons have ended up in the hands of the Midwest Federal Police and to a smaller extent, the New Model Army itself.

MODEL 30 "THOMPSON"

(50 RND MAGAZINE RESTRICTED TO AUTO-RIFLEMEN)

M1928 THOMPSON

CALIBER: .45 ACP (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Heartland Arms

ISSUED TO: Shocktroopers, Trailblazers, Automatic Riflemen and Sappers

The old Thompson design was a mainstay firearm of the United States in the interwar period and the Second World War, and afterwards became a marvel in museums. The weapon was once again revived post-flash, mainly in use by the Coalition to have a heavy-duty SMG for their militias. The Midwestern Union would manage to reengineer these models for use in the New Model Army, being dubbed the Model 30; however, it is noted to be rarer than other SMGs as they are very expensive. As well as this, only a single factory is capable of producing them to quality, being based in Spokeswater.

MODEL 31 "VIRTUE"

AMERICAN 180

CALIBER: .22 LR (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Heartland Arms, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Shocktroopers, Automatic Riflemen, and Sappers

A submachine gun that was created by an aspiring gunsmith, which ended up being readily adopted across the territories of the Great Lakes Coalition despite technically originating from the wasteland, especially in the east, in cities such as Hamilton. Shortly after the split of the Midwestern Union, stocks of this weapon would be gathered, and it was dubbed the Model 31. While technically being a submachine gun, it is used by Automatic Riflemen due to its ridiculous rate of fire, though it has a lack of stopping power as a result. Some soldiers have used it as a standard submachine gun; however, it can only be fired in controlled bursts due to its high recoil.

MODEL 50 "BREAKER"

SCRAP SMG "FINCH"

CALIBER: .45 ACP (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Brissette Manufacturing Co., Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Shocktroopers, Trailblazers, Dispatchers, Crewmen and Sappers

When the Midwestern Union seized Brissette's factories, which were in poor condition, they discovered a half-finished blueprint for a variation of the Coalition's KAP-50 SMG. Midwestern gunsmiths managed to create something of the design, which ended up being effectively a severely simplified version of the original design. These "Brissette Breakers" are churned out hourly by Brissette factories, making a lightweight and somewhat reliable but still unwieldy and inaccurate firearm.

MODEL 53 "NORTON'S PAIN"

BACCARAT

CALIBER: 9mm (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: 1st Sunrise Volunteer Battalion

ISSUED TO: All Roles

Starting with the humble beginnings of the original Model 52 and its production in Brissette factories, the Model 53 is, in comparison, a complete rejection of everything that an Infantryman desires. Created apparently by a Volunteer in the field from issued Model 52s to 'make it better', and readily issued, the Model 53, as named, is one of the worst firearms in service in the New Model Army. It jams frequently and is impossible to handle, as well as a chance of exploding randomly.

MODEL 60-CAR "HERON"

HERON CARBINE

CALIBER: .45 ACP (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Brissette Manufacturing Co., Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Trailblazers, Crewmen, and Shieldwrights

The Heron is arguably one of the most recognizable firearms in the Great Lakes, being the workhorse of many Coalition militias before plan 200 was enacted. With the stocks of Herons already in the New Model Army's storage, as well as Brissette-manufactured weapons, some of them were converted to Carbines, mainly with the addition of a stock, a longer magazine, and reconfigured the weapon to fire automatically. Despite this, these carbines are known to be very unwieldy and inaccurate.

MODEL 81 "VULCAN"

VULCAN PDW

(EBC "PINAPPLE" MAGAZINE RESTRICTED)

CALIBER: .45 ACP (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Elton Standard Products, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Shocktroopers, Trailblazers, Dispatchers, Crewmen, and Shieldwrights

A weapon designed by a local group in Sunrise, the Alumni. Their capability of production, thanks to their technology, allows the weapon to be issued readily to their security forces. Due to trade connections and backroom deals, the New Model Army managed to gain its variant of the weapon, designated the Model 81. The weapon is noted to be one of the most reliable and durable weapons in service compared to much other weaponry the Army is issued.

PERROQUET

CALIBER: .45 ACP (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Poplar Coalition

ISSUED TO: Shocktroopers, Trailblazers, Dispatchers, and Sappers

A submachine gun with origins in the Poplar Coalition, though, was readily exported. The weapon was adopted by Coalition militias and mass-produced due to its nature of being a cheap and easily assembled weapon. The Perroquet is noted for being fully automatic but not having a high chance of either jamming or exploding, as well as being light and durable. The Midwestern Union hasn't made its variant of it, as it is more readily produced in the GLCE, and schematics are hard to come by.

SHOTGUNS

BOBWHITE

CALIBER: 12 Gauge (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Garrett Hunting Products, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Shocktroopers, Crewmen, and Sappers

A double-barreled shotgun that is renowned for its simplicity as well as its power, with readily available ammunition around the wasteland to back it up. The Bobwhite is generally used as a civilian firearm within the Midwestern Union, popular among people such as farmers, pasadales, as well as those who wish to keep it as a self-defense weapon. Despite this, many weapons were still seized by the New Model Army for use in the war effort.

CINQUEDEA

CALIBER: 12 Gauge (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Canadian Federation (Formerly)

ISSUED TO: Shocktroopers and Sappers

Seemingly an old-world design adapted for post-flash usage. The Cinquedea is a South Union design that was exported in varying quantities across the Wasteland. Canada was an avid user of the Cinquedea, having their variant, and so many of these shotguns were brought by Canadian troops to the Midwestern Union. The gun has good stopping power and decent handling, but is somewhat unpopular due to its difficulty in maintaining.

MODEL 5 "AUTO"

BROWNING AUTO-5

CALIBER: 12 Gauge (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Canadian Federation (Formerly)

ISSUED TO: Shocktroopers, and Sappers

A weapon made in the late 19th century, that somehow manages to hold some kind of prevalence to this day. The weapon was mainly used by wastelanders, and its only military application was by the Canadian Armed Forces and, to a limited extent, the United States Reclamation Force. The Midwestern Union had stocks of this weapon mainly through pre-federalization trade, designated the Model 5, but gained large amounts of them after the collapse of Canada.

MODEL 8 "DRAKE"

DRAICA

CALIBER: 12 Gauge (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Melander A&M, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Shocktroopers, and Sappers

The most prevalent pump-action shotgun in Northwestern North America, the Draica stands as one of the most common weapons in the wasteland, and it is no surprise that organized factions and military forces make frequent use of this weapon. The Midwestern Union had large stocks of this weapon in storage, and so created a variant of it known as the Model 8. The Model 8 is effectively the same as the regular Draica, but with altered internal components and simply made cheaper.

MODEL 12 "LIBERTY"

M2128

CALIBER: 12 Gauge (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Melander A&M, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Shocktroopers and Sappers

The Midwestern Union, shortly after the beginning of the Brothers War, desired an increased inventory of weaponry to issue to troops. After sending out a contract for a new shotgun to be more specialized than the currently in use Model 8. The weapon that came to be known as the Model 12 would be introduced to Army Command and would certainly be impressive, and thus would be approved for Service. The Model 12 is certainly one of the better firearms in use by the Midwestern Union, and thus is one of the more numerous firearms, being seen among most squads in the New Model Army.

The Model 12 is split into two variants. The Model 12E1 "Assault" was the main variant, being an automatic shotgun that fires at a decent rate, and thus is extremely powerful and deadly at close quarters if an Infantryman is aggressive. The Model 12E2 "Breacher" is the second variant, intended as a breaching shotgun, and thus is a pump shotgun and has an extended magazine.

MODEL 18 "HUNTSMAN"

STERLING FIELD-A

CALIBER: 12 Gauge (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Garrett Hunting Products, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Shocktroopers and Sappers

Created by a gunsmith originally as a personal civilian hunting shotgun, the local militia of the town he lived near would pressure him to license the design to them after seeing its immense effectiveness. The shotgun would be readily produced, but over time, the parts it required became more and more expensive, which reduced its presence in the Great Lakes Coalition. Following the split of the Midwestern Union, the shotguns were picked up and renamed the Model 18. The Model 18 is a very powerful shotgun that's deadly effective at close and intermediate ranges; however, it is very heavy and difficult to maintain.

MODEL 24 "HORNET"

RANGER-12

CALIBER: 12 Gauge (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Garrett Hunting Products, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Shocktroopers, Trailblazers, Sappers, and Crewmen

After the split of the Midwestern Union, Army Command desired a lighter shotgun that could be used by scouts who were out in the field for days at a time, and also by vehicle crewmen who desired one. This resulted in an unlikely choice for this type of weapon, a small hunting shotgun that was used by civilians, and now had the military designation of the Model 24. The Model 24 is a small, compact lever-action shotgun, intended to be carried as a personal defense weapon by soldiers. The shotgun is powerful and easily maintainable; however, the back hatch has the chance of jamming if the weapon isn't maintained regularly.

TRIPLE DOG

CALIBER: 12 Gauge (PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: 1st Sunrise Volunteer Battalion

ISSUED TO: Shocktroopers, Pathfinders, and Sappers

Originally a Bobwhite, the civilian shotgun that's readily seen among wastelanders and servicemen alike, the Triple Dog appears to be a strange modification of the firearm. Apparently, a volunteer of the 1st Sunrise Volunteer Battalion chose to heavily modify his Bobwhite to have no stock and a shortened barrel, leaving a regular sawed-off shotgun; however, he then decided to attach a third barrel to the weapon. Other volunteers with the same weapon got a similar idea and chose to create their own versions. The weapon is deadly effective at close range; however, it has exceedingly high recoil, is very unreliable, and has the chance of exploding if improperly loaded.

SERVICE RIFLES/CARBINES

BULWARK S.L.R.

FAL (BLACK AND WOOD FURNITURE)

CALIBER: 7.62x51mm (PL-3)
MANUFACTURER: West Shore Ballistics, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Troopers

Before the split of the Midwestern Union, the region received many weapon exports that either were left in stocks or were issued to local Militias, one of these were export C1A1s from Canada. The city of Bulwark chose to create its own reproduction of the C1, being dubbed the 'Bulwark Self-Loading Rifle' and issued to its Elite Guard. The Bulwark SLR is effectively a copy of the C1, but with black polymer furnishing and lower-quality parts.

After the formation of the Midwestern Union and the disbandment of the Bulwark Elite Guard, the Union chose to create its own variant of the BSLR, which was dubbed the BSLR-E2. It was effectively the same as the original BSLR, however, with less expensive mahogany wood furnishing and with different internal parts.

C40A1 "KATHLEEN"

EF90

CALIBER: 5.56x45mm/9x19mm PARA (PL-3/PL-2)

MANUFACTURER: Canadian Federation (Formerly)

ISSUED TO: 2nd Kathleen Company

Said to be a derivative of the Australian EF90, which was purchased by the post-Canadian nations of Ontario and Quebec before the Flash, this carbine was intended for use in the Third World War; however, it saw little service, instead spending most of its career post-Flash. The Canadian Federation chose to reengineer the EF90 into the C40A1, a fully Canadian-built carbine intended for use in its paratrooper regiment, the Princess Kathleen's Commandos. The C40A1 is a very reliable and customizable rifle, featuring a built-in scope and handgrip, as well as powerful ammunition. Its main drawbacks are its complex manufacturing and so it is effectively incapable of being reproduced in the Midwestern Union for now.

MODEL 33 "CYCLONE"

MONSOON

CALIBER: 5.56x45 (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: Glenmore Co., Confederacy Of White Bay

ISSUED TO: Troopers, Automatic Riflemen, Corpsmen, and Guardsmen

Originating in White Bay, the Monsoon has been traded throughout the Great Lakes region for so long that it has become a mainstay of both militias and wastelanders alike, thanks to its reliability and ease of maintenance. The Great Lakes Coalition made several attempts to copy the design, but oddly enough, to no avail, and these attempts were dashed upon White Bay copyrighting the design. The stockpiles of Monsoons managed to be gathered by the Midwestern Union, where it was dubbed the Model 33. Its fully automatic design allows it to send vast quantities of lead down range, though infantrymen commonly complain of its harsh recoil. Negotiations are still underway with White Bay in regards to have a domestic variant of the weapon.

MODEL 34 "CHANCELLOR"

K59SB

CALIBER: 7.62x51mm (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: Superior State Arms, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Troopers and Guardsmen

Created by a small shop in the city of Marquette, this Battle Rifle was considered the greatest creation by a renowned gunsmith in the city, apparently taking inspiration from the Canadian C11. The rifle was used somewhat readily by the local militia, and was exported to other cities of the Great Lakes Coalition, though its expensive manufacturing made it unpopular among the commands of those militias. Following the split of the Midwestern Union, the rifle was picked up by the New Model Army and designated the Model 34, and put into production in its home state, becoming an object of pride in the state of Superior. The rifle is one of the heaviest in use by the New Model Army, which is its main drawback; otherwise, it has powerful ammunition and decent customizability.

MODEL 35 "TIMBERWOLF"

C11A1 (TIMBERWOLF ATTACHMENTS)

CALIBER: 7.62x51mm (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: Edwin-Peterson Co., Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Troopers, Corpsmen, Automatic Riflemen, and Guardsmen

Shortly after the Midwestern Union received extensive numbers of C11A1 rifles from the retreating Canadian Armed Forces, the Army Command chose to have a variant made of the rifle for Midwestern domestic production shortly after the annexation of the Canadian Provisional Authority. The design would be successfully reverse-engineered, and the resulting weapon was dubbed the Model 35. The design shares similarities with the C11; however, much of the polymer has been replaced with faux wood. Its most stark difference is that the handguard has been removed completely and replaced with a multipurpose bipod. The weapon is generally favored by Infantrymen, as it has a decent fire rate and good handling; however, it has rampant overheating issues in warmer locations.

★ MODEL 38 "TEMPLAR"

MODEL 2138

CALIBER: 7.62x51mm (PL-3)
MANUFACTURER: Crusader Arsenal, Kansas City Coalition

ISSUED TO: Troopers and Automatic Riflemen

One of the more storied weapons in the arsenal of the New Model Army, the precursor of the Model 38 originated in the Wasteland sometime in the 2100s and was reengineered by gunsmiths in the Kansas City Coalition, which was soon picked up by Crusader Arsenal. The weapon was mass-produced and readily exported until 2139. The ascension of the Midwestern Union resulted in them approaching Crusader Arsenal with a contract to reproduce the weapon as the Model 2138 "Templar".

The Model 38 is a rolling block battle rifle hastily stamped together and requiring frequent maintenance. Despite this, it has been somewhat well-received for its easy-to-change parts and powerful stopping power. An attempt to produce it domestically in Brissette, dubbed the "Briss Templar", has also been made with far worse results, with overheating being added to its mix of issues.

MODEL 41 "SAGINAW"

M1 CARBINE

CALIBER: 7.92x35mm (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: Freeman & Co, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Troopers, Trailblazers, Dispatchers

Well into the Unification War, the Midwestern Union chose to expand its weapons program to include a more diverse array of weapons, especially one made for the newly created 1st Signal Corps. The Model 41 "Saginaw" was developed, being a post-flash reproduction of the iconic M1 Carbine from the Second World War, and was intended to be a defensive/close quarters weapon. The carbine is readily issued to members of the 1st Signal Corps, being effectively its standard issue. The rifle is 'beloved' by the signalers who use it, with an alternative name being the "Comms Carbine", and is seen frequently in the hands of Radiomen and Dispatch Riders, but is also seen amongst some troopers and trailblazers. It is a very lightweight rifle, albeit at the cost of stopping power.

MODEL 45 "ORION"

GARAND

(SCOPE RESTRICTED TO SHARPSHOOTERS)

CALIBER: 7.92x57mm (PL-4)

MANUFACTURER: Heartland Arms, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: All Roles

Following the split of the Midwestern Union from the Coalition, the factories producing rifles such as Weavers stopped their production, and despite stockpiles, there was a need to be a proper Midwestern service rifle in use. The Union's solution to equipping their troops was a reproduction of the iconic Garand rifle, and dubbed the Model 45.

The "Orion," as it has been dubbed, is a very reliable, durable, and overall well-liked service rifle; however, it is one of the heaviest rifles in service. Despite its lower magazine capacity, its sheer stopping power and accuracy make up.

Two variants of the rifle are the Model 45C, a sharpshooter's variant with a scope and a long-range heavy barrel, and the Model 45E5, dubbed the "Short Orion," being a closer quarters version with a shorter barrel with improved ergonomics, at the cost of high recoil.

MODEL 54 "JEFFERSON"

PIPE RIFLE "JAKOB"

CALIBER: .308 (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: Edwin-Peterson Co., Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Troopers, Trailblazers, Corpsmen, and Sharpshooters

A rifle that was used readily by the militias of the Great Lakes Coalition, mainly around its seat of power within the Ontario Peninsula. Supposedly, it was created during one of the many Deep Wintertides by desperate gunsmiths and managed to create this weapon. The rifle was exported in large quantities and so ended up in the hands of militiamen and wastelanders alike. Following the split of the Midwestern Union and the Coalition, the New Model Army gathered semi-decent stocks of this weapon, and it was dubbed the Model 54. The weapon, despite having powerful ammunition, good handling, and being easy to maintain, may also have a chance of exploding randomly if not maintained well enough, as well as having frequent jams.

MODEL 55 "WEAVER"

WEAVER

CALIBER: 8mm Hunter (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: Great Lakes Coalition

ISSUED TO: Troopers, Trailblazers, Corpsmen, Sharpshooters, and Dispatchers

A popular rifle in use by the Great Lakes Coalition well before the split, with effectively every militia with any form of production having a variant of it, being considered the closest that the Coalition had to any kind of standardized weapon. After the formation of the Midwestern Union, it was kept around as a stopgap standard issue rifle until the creation of a dedicated rifle for the New Model Army. Despite production having ceased, many Weavers remain in stockpile or in the hands of troops, being dubbed the Model 55.

There are two rifle platforms of the Weaver, the first being the Model 55E1, dubbed the "Rattler", a lightweight rifle intended for close quarters combat with anti-armor properties. The second variant being the Model 55E2, dubbed the "Hunter", is a heavier sharpshooter rifle intended to take out soft targets with one or two rounds.

MODEL 58 "PEACEMAKER"

PMQ-900

CALIBER: 5.56x45mm (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: Edwin-Peterson Co., Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Troopers, Trailblazers, Corpsmen, and Dispatchers

A battle rifle that has a storied history in the Great Lakes, as well as notoriety throughout the North American continent. Allegedly, the design hails from the Free Appalachian State and found its way to the Great Lakes shortly after it was introduced to the wasteland. The Great Lakes Coalition found the rifle highly useful, and it was readily adopted by militia troops over the years, even leading to domestic production in a few of its cities. The Midwestern Union, upon seizing stocks of the weapon, designated it the Model 58 and found that it could be reverse-engineered and mass-produced. It is favored by some soldiers as it is an effective rifle with common ammunition, though other than that, it is extremely average performance-wise.

MODEL 61 "BISHOP"

M16A2

CALIBER: 5.56x45mm (PL-3)
MANUFACTURER: Heartland Arms, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Troopers, Trailblazers, Corpsmen, Autoriflemen, Dispatchers, and Guardsmen

An assault rifle that was developed initially as a service rifle for Lakeview's Bluestar Brigade before the split of the Midwestern Union, said to be a derivative of the Canadian C9 and bears a resemblance to the old world M16. Shortly after the formulation of the New Model Army, the Union chose to adopt the weapon as a standard service rifle for the army, dubbed the Model 61 "Bishop". The rifle was readily sent out to troops in the frontlines; however, production has been slower than expected.

The Model 61 is a robust rifle with easy-to-maintain parts, as well as interchangeable ammunition and the unlikelihood of jamming. A short-barreled variant of the Model 61, dubbed the Model 61E2, is a carbine made specifically for trailblazers as well as members of the 1st Signal Corps, due to its small size and lightweight ammunition.

MODEL 63 "TRUDEAU"

C11A1

CALIBER: 7.62x51mm (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: Canadian Federation (Formerly)

ISSUED TO: 2nd Kathleen Company, Guardsmen, and Watchmen

A Battle Rifle that was introduced by the Ontario Defense Forces before the Flash, being the first Canadian-produced rifle since the C7 to fit the rising demand for military arms production during the years leading up to the Third World War. After the Flash, the Canadian Federation's Weapons Procurement Program saw vast stocks of C11s being retrieved, and was adopted as technically the official service rifle of the Canadian Armed Forces sometime in the 2130s to replace the aging C1-MK4. The C11A1 is a well-made design, considered to be one of the more quality firearms of the Post-Flash world, especially when it comes to production from a proper nation state. The Canadian Auxiliary Corps has these rifles in vast amounts, though the Midwestern Union has it's own variant of it, the Model 35, the rifle has regardless been redesignated the Model 63.

MODEL 69 "LORD NELSON"

FAL (GREEN FURNITURE)

CALIBER: .303 British/7.62x51mm (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: Canadian Federation (Formerly)

ISSUED TO: 2nd Kathleen Company, Guardsmen, and Watchmen

A battle rifle that was reintroduced by the Canadian Armed Forces in the 2090s to early 2100s to bolster their own arms supply as well as create feasible independent arms production. The C1-MK4 is an improved version of the old world C1A1, and saw through the majority of Canada's lifespan, but was technically replaced by the C11 for a more 'modern' design. However, the rifle was still kept around in large numbers and given to reservists or kept by veterans of the CAF. The C1-MK4 is a very robust design, meant to survive even the harshest environments, and wouldn't be easily damaged by combat wear and tear. It is also very powerful and easy to handle. C1s are still kept around extensively by members of the Canadian Auxiliary Corps, and a decent amount of stocks were retrieved.

SR-51 "STOVEPIPER"

CALIBER: .277 Fury (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: Union Arms, Northeast Union

ISSUED TO: Troopers, Corpsmen, and Guardsmen

An attempt at an Assault Rifle design in the 2140s to 2150s by a fledgling Northeast Union, intended to be the Union's first standard-issue weapon manufactured post-flash. The rifle saw mass usage for the first time in the Roanoke Conflict, before then being phased out in favor of newer rifle designs by the Union War. The SR-51 still sees heavy service in the USRF/NEAF, however, mainly due to supply shortages and to equip underfunded garrisons, such as the Lakeside Division. The recent "Germaine Exchange" has resulted in many SR-51 rifles ending up in hands of New Model Army infantrymen, as well as Canadian Auxiliary troops using SR-51s they captured from the First and Second Canadian Wars. Though reviews from troopers are mixed at best, with the rifle being incapable of firing automatically despite its robust construction.

SPR-68

CALIBER: .277 Fury (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: Southpoint State

ISSUED TO: Troopers, Corpsmen, Automatic Riflemen, and Guardsmen

A mysterious Assault Rifle created by Southpoint State's guerrilla fighters. Its exact origins are unknown to the Midwestern Union, as rifles are only found in the Sunrise Isles, and there has been no attempt to research the weapons and find actual stockpiles. The rifle still sees extensive use by Southpoint militants, and thus, in skirmishes against the group, a few rifles have been captured by New Model Army forces. The rifle is somehow one of the best-built out of many weapons sourced from the Wasteland, even outmatching some Midwestern weapons, with its manufacturing still being unknown. The rifle is very reliable, has a good fire rate, and has very low recoil; however, it is very difficult to take apart in order to be maintained, and so rifles are often discarded when they wear out.

SNIPER RIFLES

L42A1 "LEE'S RIFLE"

LEE ENFIELD NO.4

CALIBER: .303 British (PL-4)

MANUFACTURER: Inglis Company, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Exclusive to Sharpshooters, Trailblazers, and Watchmen

Originally a civilian firearm used readily for hunting in the Canadian Federation, as well as some wasteland territories, the L42, as it was dubbed, became a mainstay of Canadian militias during the Canadian Wars. The weapon is obviously based on the Lee Enfield No.4; however oddly has a detachable magazine and is made with faux wood rather than actual mahogany. The L42 also saw high usage within the Canadian Armed Forces themselves, and as a result, many rifles were transferred to the Midwestern Union, where they now serve in the Canadian Auxiliary Corps and among civilians. The company that produced the rifle, which had a location in Mackerel to ease sales to the Great Lakes, moved all its assets there, which resulted in production of the rifle kicking off again in the Union.

MODEL 40 "VIPER"

VIPER-X

CALIBER: 7.62x51mm (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: Heartland Arms, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Sharpshooters, Trailblazers, and Watchmen

The Midwestern Union sought a powerful marksman rifle to equip its sharpshooters with, to gain an edge over its enemies, as other rifles converted into sharpshooter rifles would be seen as lacking capability. A gunsmithing company from Brissette chose to create a reproduction of the Viper-X rifle, dubbed the Model 40. Unlike other "Briss" guns, the rifle is one of the highest-quality weapons in use in the New Model Army.

The Model 40 retains not only the accuracy of its predecessor but also its durability and modularity. Unsurprisingly, the rifle has become a popular option for sharpshooters. It has three main variants: the standard Model 40 "Viper" is a bolt-action rifle, while the M40E2 "Rattlesnake" is a shorter, semi-automatic rifle. The M40SD "Pit Viper" is a carbine variant of the Model 40 with an integral suppressor used by Trailblazers.

MODEL 52 "ELKSTALKER"

ELKSTALKER

CALIBER: .50 BMG (PL-5)

MANUFACTURER: Melander A&M, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Anti-Material Rifle Permit Owners

In the summer of 2164, Army Command saw that there was an increasing need for more powerful weaponry in order to counter Coalition armored vehicles that were beginning to be used similarly to those of the Midwestern Union. As the number of Pacific Union-delivered LSRWSs was only trickling in at a slow pace, the decision was made to make a homegrown Midwestern anti-material rifle. Thus, the Model 500 was created and issued to the New Model Army across the front, being field tested during the Battle of Slagport. Infantrymen generally approve of the rifle, with its powerful round capable of destroying most vehicles encountered. Despite this, a user of this rifle needs specialized training before being sent into the field, as if handled improperly, then it has the chance of dislocating the shoulder.

PARA-REMBUTSU LSRWS

ASR-50 PRIME

CALIBER: .50 BMG/.338 Lapua (PL-5/PL-4)

MANUFACTURER: Ayleth-Shikoku, Pacific Union

ISSUED TO: Anti-Material Rifle Permit Owners

A powerful Anti-Material Rifle built by the illustrious Ayleth-Shikoku Group of the Pacific Union, one of the many megacorporations of the nation, and is said to be a reproduction of the pre-flash Japanese Model 153 Rembutsu. The rifle was largely sold to the Pacific Union's Mercenary Corps, and so it saw warfare throughout the North American continent, with older models also finding their way to lesser mercenary companies and standalone bounty hunters. Following the establishment of trade relations between the newly founded Midwestern Union and the Pacific Union, a stockpile of Para-Rembutsu LSRWSs was sent to the fledgling Union to aid its armed forces. These rifles are well-liked by Anti-Material sharpshooters, though the models sent over are obviously older models that have been worn down.

STRATA-70

CALIBER: 30.06 Springfield (PL-4)

MANUFACTURER: Canadian Federation (Formerly)

ISSUED TO: Sharpshooters, Trailblazers, and Watchmen

Shortly after the Flash, the Canadian Armed Forces chose to create a homebrewed marksman rifle that wasn't a reproduction of a previous rifle. Unfortunately, their efforts lay in ruin following the models produced being deemed inadequate for military usage. However, the rifle was readily produced as a civilian hunting rifle, dubbed the Strata-70. The Strata-70 was immensely successful as a civilian firearm and was readily exported throughout the Great Lakes region as well as the Northeast. The rifle ended up in the hands of Coalition rangers, as it is favored for being an extremely accurate and easy-to-maintain rifle with powerful ammunition. The New Model Army is no exception, as many rifles ended up in the hands of either Canadian Auxiliary Corps troops or regular NMA soldiers.

MACHINE GUNS

MODEL 55E3 "DRUMMER"

WEAVER DRUMMER

CALIBER: 7.92x35mm (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: Great Lakes Coalition

ISSUED TO: Automatic Riflemen and Sentries

Based on the popular rifle, the Weaver, technically being a variant of it, the Weaver Drummer was the Light Machine Gun variant of the weapon. Due to this and the prevalence of the Weaver platform overall, the Drummer was the closest thing to a standardized squad automatic weapon in the Coalition. Shortly after federalization, the Drummer was used readily among Automatic Riflemen as a stopgap weapon, being dubbed the Model 55E3, until eventually it fell out of favor. The Drummer remains largely in stockpiles, though some lesser-equipped units are still sent them. It continues to be used among more "Old Guard" individuals in the New Model Army, though its seen as unreliable due to its being prone to jamming, but then again, it has a decent fire rate and powerful ammunition.

MODEL 66 "PROPHET"

M60

CALIBER: 7.62x51mm (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: Heartland Arms, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Automatic Riflemen and Sentries

Following the creation of the New Model Army, Army Command desired a general purpose machine gun for domestic production in the Midwestern Union, mainly to diversify its armaments and to reduce reliance on foreign exports. This resulted in the creation of a familiar firearm to many across the continent, dubbed the Model 66. The Model 66, however, went through several prototype stages until a production model was released for use by the Army Air Corps and Motorized forces for mounting on vehicles. An Infantry variant was also created, which reduced the magazine count and was overall lighter. Despite this, the machine gun is still incredibly unwieldy if it's not mounted, and well has a tendency to overheat frequently. Otherwise, it is generally a reliable firearm. The weapon is also readily seen mounted to TH-3 Helicopters.

MODEL 68 "UNITY"

HOTPLATE

CALIBER: 7.62x39mm (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: Heartland Arms, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Automatic Riflemen and Sentries

A firearm originating from the Midwest to create a proper machine gun for use by the local militias, the weapon became readily adopted across the entire Coalition, and was also exported to other nearby nations and obtained by wastelanders as well as independent mercenaries as a result. The weapon became a mainstay across many Coalition militias, also becoming a known weapon during the Huron Wars, with the Huronis also making their own variant of it. Shortly after the split of the Midwestern Union, large stocks of these machine guns would be gathered and dubbed the Model 68. The Model 68 would see extensive use by the New Model Army, to an even greater extent than the Great Lakes Coalition holdouts in the East. It is described as a well-made and reliable weapon; however, it is unwieldy due to its pan magazine and is rather hard to reload when under pressure.

MODEL 70 "KITCHENER"

INSURGENT (WOOD ATTACHMENTS)

CALIBER: 5.56x45mm (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: West Shore Ballistics, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Automatic Riflemen and Sentries

Created pre-flash for the Quebecois Defense Forces, which became known as the C14, was used as a general-purpose machine Gun in order to provide heavy suppression for use in World War Three. Following the Flash, the weapon was picked up by the reformed Canadian Armed Forces and redesignated the C14, as it continued to be extensively used by its forces and went under limited production. Following the destruction of the Canadian Federation, stocks of C14s were brought to the Midwestern Union by Canadian soldiers. Upon being retrieved by the Midwestern Union, it was redesignated the Model 70. The Model 70 is a well-built machine gun that is easy to maintain and very reliable; however, all models in use by the Canadian Auxiliary Corps are worn down after years of use. Many models have also come into the hands of NMA regulars.

MODEL 71 "ELIZABETH"

BOOTLEGGER

CALIBER: 5.56x45mm (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: West Shore Ballistics

ISSUED TO: Automatic Riflemen and Sentries

The C22 was designed by the Canadian Armed Forces in order for it to be its main Light Machine Gun. It was introduced in the year 2126 to replace the quickly wearing and aging weapon systems that the CAF was using up to that point, and could no longer be maintained. Due to this, the C22 was designed to use the latest technological workarounds and also be cheap, but as a result, it has a very experimental and unique internal design. The C22, despite its strange design features, is surprisingly well built, robust, and reliable, though a large chunk of it is made from plastic polymers and metallic alloys, which makes many second-guess the design. Large stocks of the C22 were brought back to the Midwestern Union, and thus, due to this, the design was retrieved and redesignated the Model 71. The Model 71 is mainly used by the Canadian Auxiliary Corps; however, many models have found their way into the hands of regular NMA soldiers.

MODEL 72 "CHURCHILL"

BREN

CALIBER: 7.62x51mm (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: West Shore Ballistics

ISSUED TO: Automatic Riflemen and Sentries

Based on the famous Bren gun, used by the British Army during the Second World War, the L4 was an attempt by the United Kingdom to refit the Bren to use 7.62 during the First Cold War. Afterwards, the L4 was replaced by superior and more modern Light Machine Guns in the years following. This was until the design was rediscovered by Canadian engineers, and so the weapon was reengineered. The weapons found currently are a post-flash, Canadian variant of the Bren, using common ammunition. The weapon was readily used amongst Canadian Militias during the Canadian Wars, and so many of these weapons made it to the Midwestern Union. The weapon, upon being retrieved by the Midwestern Union, was redesignated the Model 72. The Model 72 sees more use with New Model Army regulars rather than the Canadian Auxiliary Corps due to its ease of manufacture in the Union, as well as being well-liked due to its reliability.

MAGNETIC WEAPONS

CATACLYSM MKII

CALIBER: 10mm Steel Alloy Rod (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: The Alumni

ISSUED TO: Magnetic Weapons QM Item Owners

A Railgun platform created by the Alumni, based in the Sunrise Isles, it's considered a technological marvel upon those who get to witness it and less so, fire it. It's issued mainly to the Alumni's own security forces, though it is seen less than their other mainstay firearm, the Vulcan PDW, for obvious reasons. After being exclusive to the Alumni for decades, the organization chose to conduct a trade deal with the Midwestern Union and by extension, the local New Model Army regiment, and a stockpile of Cataclysms were sold. Usage of Cataclysms is rare and almost always requires training from an Alumni advisor; however, its powerful round is to be desired.

MODEL 95 "SUPERNOVA"

SHOOTING STAR

CALIBER: 9x16mm Ferromagnetic Slug (PL-4)

MANUFACTURER: Nicola Electric Company, Midwestern Union

ISSUED TO: Magnetic Weapons Permit Owners

The infamous Nicola Electric Company, responsible for much of the Midwestern Union's most advanced vehicles, decided to make an entrance into the firearms market to make a profit from Army Command's calls for more firearms built for the New Model Army. Their efforts using their technology resulted in the manufacturing of the Midwestern Union's first homegrown Gauss rifle, dubbed the Model 95, seemingly based on a lever-action rifle. The rifle was reviewed by Army Command and had less than glowing reviews; however, a fluke in the review system resulted in the rifle being mistakenly approved, and so many rifles were shipped to the frontlines regardless.

The Model 95E1 "Nebula", since its inception, was wrought with problems, mainly overheating, exploding parts, power failures, and unnecessary parts despite firing off a powerful round with a decent fire rate. After seeing Infantrymen hated using it, Nicola decided to reinvent the design and created the Model 95E2 "Nova", which is a bulkier version that solves the overheating issue, as well as having a safer battery and magnetic launcher, though it still contained unnecessary parts and still suffers from power failures.

MODEL X18 PROTO-ALPHA

STERLING FIELD-A (PROTOTYPE 935 ATTACHMENTS)

CALIBER: 12 Gauge RIN (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: New Model Army Projects Command

ISSUED TO: Magnetic Weapons Permit Owners

Originally a Model 18 "Huntsman", the civilian shotgun converted into a military one in recent times, this weapon has been significantly modified to be something it was never intended to be. Army Command decided that the Midwestern Union needed to up its own production of Gauss weapons to have more capability against enemy vehicles and increasingly more sophisticated armor. This resulted in an experiment by Project Command to convert a Model 18 into a Gauss weapon by adding magnets and electric conductors to the barrel of the weapon and modifying the shotgun shells to be charged. This prototype is very unwieldy and may result in the burning of the hands of the user if improperly maintained and loaded, but otherwise, it is very powerful, especially against armor.

R.I-9 "JAVELIN"

CALIBER: .277 Fury Charged (PL-3)

MANUFACTURER: ARMACO West, Pacific Union

ISSUED TO: Gauss Weapons Permit Owners

Created by one of the Pacific Union's Megacorporations originally as the R.I.-9 "Militia's Favor", it's a Gauss rifle intended for use by ARMACO West's Security Forces, but was also readily sold to the Pacific Union's Mercenary Corps. The rifle saw successes in the Mercenary Corps's vast amount of conflicts, seeing warfare across the North American continent, and as a result. After a trade deal with the Pacific Union, the Midwestern Union received a stock of these rifles; however, they ended up there in poor condition, looking more like makeshift rifles than anything, dubbed the "Javelin". Javelins used by the NMA cannot fire in fully-automatic and are prone to overheating, but are very powerful.

RAILROADER

CALIBER: Railroad Spikes (PL5) Railroad Nails (PL3)

MANUFACTURER: Unknown

ISSUED TO: Exotic Weapons Permit Owners

With the origins of this item unknown, the 25th's Command was originally hesitant to allow the introduction of this item to the ranks of the 25th. However, after preliminary trials determined the weapon to be "Generally Safe", it was approved for use by Infantrymen with proper training and permits. Despite its testing, many infantrymen report feeling uneasy while firing the rifle, mainly due to its shoddy appearance and wasteland origins. Nevertheless, only one railroader has blown up in an infantryman's hands and these concerns go unheard by 25th command due to its destructive capability.

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