Assault Cannons
Assault Cannons
The Assault rifle is the apex of the battlefield in modern combat, good at most ranges if not a little unruly in extreme close quarters and able to fit a plethora of attachments to field against your enemies.
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Ares Thunderstruck Gauss Rifle
Ares has had their fair share of arms troubles in the 2070's but the Ares Thunderstruck was not one of them. A massive market success, the Thunderstruck has gained more brand recognition than the Panther XXL in the assault cannon category. It doesn't pack quite the punch of a standard assault cannon, but its lighter recoil load, quicker cycle time, and unmatched armor penetration have gone a long way to sway those consumers concerned about the heavier price tag.
Damage Value:
15P
Range:
-6 / OK / OK / OK / -
Availability:
6 (Illegal)
Capacity: 3
Ammo: 10 and a Power Source
Modes: Single-Shot, Semi-Automatic
Cost: ¥26,000
Special Qualities:
Uses Gauss Ammunition
The Thunderstruck uses both ammunition and energy for each round fired. The Thunderstruck can hold one small power pack or draw its energy from an external source such as a satchel power pack, power backpack, or vehicle power if mounted.
Two points of Damage conversion provided by Armor is ignored entirely.
Ares Vigorous Assault Cannon
Designed to be a direct competitor to the legendary Panther Assault Cannon, the Vigorous was plagued by poor word of mouth soon after it's release. While the Vigorous was being slammed on the Matrix, social media, and any weapon outlet, those who actually purchased the weapon (at a massive discount, since Ares was only producing barely a dozen a month due to trickling sales) actually found it to be a solid performer in all aspects. Eventually word of mouth started to change and the Vigorous' reputation slowly began to shift. It still suffers from the negative opinions of the die hard haters, and the Vigorous has a poor reception despite having proven itself in the field. A bare-bones assault cannon, it doesn't have any fancy add-ons and instead was designed to be purposefully customized to it's users specifications. Extremely easy to modify and service - even in the field - if one can look past the bad press, the Vigorous is a reliable assault cannon for a discount price.
Damage Value:
16P
Range:
-6 / OK / OK / OK / -
Availability:
9 (Illegal)
Capacity: 2
Ammo: 15
Modes: Single-Shot, Semi-Automatic
Cost: ¥12,500
Special Qualities:
Charter Arms "Curse"
The Curse is a uniquely designed assault cannon intended to support small military teams on short-duration missions. The weapon has a long stroke action to help users minimize the effect of felt recoil. The weapon's large magazine capacity allows the uswer to provide effective fire on point targets while the rest of the team maneuvers to take the target by enfilade. Charter Arms has also installed a low-light vision aid, allowing the weapon to function as a node in the team's tacnet and ensuring successful operations in all environmental conditions.
Damage Value:
15P
Range:
-6 / OK / OK / OK / -
Availability:
12 (Illegal)
Capacity: 2
Ammo: 20
Modes: Single-Shot
Cost: ¥7,500
Special Qualities:
Krime "Bomb"
Krime is pleased to announce it's first pump-action assault cannon intended for the weaker metatypes to use. The revolutionary recoil suppression system allows lighter body mass personnel to carry the heaviest firepower available. The Bomb also incorporates a powered accessory rail and laser sight, allowing the user a multitude of tactical accessories. Carry the Bomb and be the bomb.
Damage Value:
16P
Range:
-6 / OK / OK / OK / -
Availability:
10 (Illegal)
Capacity: 4
Ammo: 4
Modes: Single-Shot
Cost: ¥8,000
Special Qualities:
Krime "Cannon"
The Krime Cannon is a man-portable support weapon intended to provide cover fire and engage points targets in conjunction with the squad's machine gunner. The Krime Cannon is capable of accepting a wide array of attachments ensuring the user is able to customize the weapon as needed. Intended for large users, the Krime Cannon is easily modified for smaller users with the attachment of a gyro mount. The Krime Cannon comes with virtual technical support to any registered purchase for 5 years, including refurbishment and maintenance services for a reasonable fee.
Damage Value:
16P
Range:
-6 / OK / OK / OK / -
Availability:
10 (Illegal)
Capacity: 2
Ammo: 6
Modes: Single-Shot, Semi-Automatic
Cost: ¥4,000
Special Qualities:
Krime "Confederate"
This double-barrel, break-action assault cannon is enough to make most people's shoulders ache just by looking at it. It also carries enough firepower to send any tannerite shooting redneck into a conniption fit - either out of joy, or by sending a discarded piece of a laundry machine into their skull. No game too big, most game too small. The Krime Confederate.
Damage Value:
17P
Range:
-6 / OK / OK / OK / -
Availability:
10 (Illegal)
Capacity: 2
Ammo: 2
Modes: Single-Shot
Cost: ¥3,500
Special Qualities:
NTW-20 Anti-Material Rifle
An extremely heavy, unwieldy and modular 20mm rifle. The NTW-20 is intended is deployment against hard targets such as parked aircraft, drones, missile sites, gun emplacements and bunkers. A South African favorite, it's gotten mileage in the shadows for it's intended use and as an assassin's weapon.
Damage Value:
14P
Range:
-8 / OK / OK / OK / OK
Availability:
6 (Illegal)
Capacity: 2
Ammo: 5
Modes: Single-Shot
Cost: ¥10,000
Special Qualities:
Two points of Damage conversion provided by Armor is ignored entirely.
Ogre Hammer SWS Assault Cannon
"Pounds like no other" is the sales slogan attached to this heavy hitter. The Ogre Hammer puts a whole lot of hurt downrange by improving the weapon's recoil handling and cycle speed to allow slightly faster firing than other weapons in its class. It's called man-portable but that's a bit of a stretch due to it's length and weight.
Damage Value:
16P
Range:
-6 / OK / OK / OK / -
Availability:
10 (Illegal)
Capacity: 2
Ammo: 6
Modes: Single-Shot, Semi-Automatic
Cost: ¥16,000
Special Qualities:
Imaging Scope (Flare Compensation, Image Link)
Weapon Commlink (Device Rating 4)
Panther Assault Cannon
The original assault cannon. This lethal assault weapon fires stable superplast explosive warheads guaranteed to take out even the toughest opponents. The weapon comes with either a detachable underbarrel-mounted folding bipod or a shoulder strap and hip brace, mostly intended for trolls who can carry the load. Still manufactured by small workshops who flood shadow markets with knock-offs, replacement parts are many, even if the Panther XXL is the only officially licensed Panther assault cannon out there.
Damage Value:
15P
Range:
-6 / OK / OK / OK / -
Availability:
6 (Illegal)
Capacity: 3
Ammo: 15
Modes: Single-Shot
Cost: ¥7,200
Special Qualities:
Panther XXL
Bulky, ugly, deadly, and as destructive as they come. The Panther XXL model of assault cannon is the thing of nightmares on the street. To make sure every shot counts it comes with a built-in smartgun system.
Damage Value:
17P
Range:
-6 / OK / OK / OK / -
Availability:
10 (Illegal)
Capacity: 3
Ammo: 15
Modes: Single-Shot, Semi-Automatic
Cost: ¥10,000
Special Qualities:
Ruhrmetall SMK 252
The Sturmmaschinekanone 252 (that's "assault cannon 252" in Herr Schmidt speak) from Ruhrmetall was originally designed as a light gun for armored personnel carriers such as the Wolf II. The Dragon Civil War and the deployments of MET2000 in other crisis situations showed the need for a heavy, yet still portable, infantry weapon of an appropriately massive caliber. Presented as a possible solution, the SMK 252 is a shoulder-carriable 25MM with high-penetration rounds. It's aimed primarily at cybernetically enhanced soldiers or "rugged metatypes" who can lift the enormous weight of the weapon - after all, 60kg plus recoil is one hell of a load. It's also not a weapon for the inexperienced, which is why so few find their ways into the shadows to begin with.
Damage Value:
16P
Range:
-6 / OK / OK / OK / -
Availability:
7 (Restricted)
Capacity: 3
Ammo: 20
Modes: Single-Shot, Semi-Automatic
Cost: ¥15,000
Special Qualities:
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