| From: | dhinkley@***.org |
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| Subject: | Plastic Guns (Repost) |
| Date: | Thu, 16 May 1996 11:11:10 -0700 (PDT) |
first time. To save the time of you that have all ready read this, I have not
changed anything [yet :)]
David Hinkley
16 May 1996
dhinkley@***.org
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PLASTIC WEAPONS
All Rights Reserved
Copyright 1996
David G. Hinkley
>>>>>[while wandering the Matrix I came across this, thought it might be of
interest to some of you]<<<<<<
--Phantom
>>>>>[Just wandering...right, Information Circulars are for internal use
only.
The only place the Phantom could get this is off one Lone Star's Computer
systems. If it is authentic.......]<<<<<<
--Electronic Wizzard
>>>>>[Its authentic, I have seen a hard copy]<<<<<<
--Anonimo Beccacciniero
Department of Surveillance, Division of Investigation Austin
Information Circular #561034A
Dist: All Departments, All Divisions
The following items have recently been seized during investigations in
Seattle, Austin, and Atlanta. Officers are advised to adjust their search and
surveillance methods to reflect the unique characteristics of these weapons.
COMPOSITE SHOTGUN: A double-barreled weapon manufactured of ceramic and plastic
composites, utilizing ammunition of the same materials. This as this weapon
contains no metal parts of any kind it is not detectable by metal detectors,
when disassembled it is difficult to identify with X-ray scanning, and due to
the limited amount of propellant contained in the ammunition chem-sniffers are
of limited use.
The composite material used is off white in color, however two of the
specimens seized had been painted, one to resemble a conventional shotgun the
other in a woodland camouflage pattern. It is believed that these are part of a
limited production run. Ballistic examination of this weapon shows it to be as
effective as the conventional shotgun against soft targets. insufficient
ammunition was seized with the test samples to provide for full testing. Medical
Department tests reveal that the composite flechettes used in the shells are
X-ray transparent making wound treatment difficult.
PLASTIC ROCKET PISTOL: This weapon will chamber standard Transcon 7 mm Gyrojet
ammunition, but the example was seized with a partial clip of explosive
ammunition made of composite materials. The weapon is light grey in color about
15 cm long and weights .2 kg empty. The detachable springless magazine holds 8
rounds. This weapon is not detectable at all by metal detectors, when
disassembled it is difficult to identify with X-ray scanning, and due to the
limited amount of propellant contained in the ammunition chem-sniffers are of
limited use. Ballistic examination of this weapon shows it to be as effective as
the conventional Gyrojet against soft targets. Medical Department tests reveal
that the fragments from the explosive rounds are X-ray transparent making wound
treatment difficult.
While these weapons are similar in concept, close examination of the
materials and manufacturing techniques used indicates that it is extremely
likely that they are being manufactured by different organizations and were
designed by different individuals. Further information will be released as it
becomes available in the R&D Evaluation Sections regular monthly Tech Bulletin.
Headquarters Lone Star is extremely interested in identifying the source
of these and similar weapons as well as detection methods effective in
identifying individuals carrying items of this type. Class 28C funding is
available to reimburse out of pocket expenses associated with the collection of
accurate information regarding the source of these items. Include expense
vouchers with your reports, signed receipts are not required. Section 16,
Department of Surveillance is to be informed immediately of the recovery of, or
information regarding the source of these items.
>>>>>[Class 28C funds?]<<<<<
--Bugsy
>>>>>[Class 28C funds come from Lone Star Headquarters, Austin and are not
charged against the local Lone Star office. The use of these funds for an
investigation of this type indicates that senior officials are extremely
interested in this matter. Of even more interest is the total lack of
information relating to how the samples tested came into Lone Star's control.
Normally one would expect that some information would be released to provide
some leads for investigators to start from.]<<<<<
--Shadowrider
>>>>>[The Star is out on the street looking hard and their fixed security
posts
are doing more frisks then normal ]<<<<<
--Whispering Death
>>>>>[The question is who is making these, I for one would like to get one
of my
own.]<<<<
--Bugsy
>>>>>[Good luck, finding the source of these would be hard enough, now that
the
Man is looking it will be harder yet. Be careful that you are not caught up in a
sting operation]<<<<
--Anonimo Beccacciniero
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GAMEMASTER'S INFORMATION
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The circumstances under which player characters could come into possession
or in contact with of one of these weapons has been left intentionally vague.
They could be the seed for one of two variations of an adventure. The first is
the players seek out the manufacture of one of these and then sell that
information to Lone Star or other agency. The other is the players attempt to
obtain one or more of these weapons for their own use. In some respects the
second should be easier as there is no need to identify the maker or his
motives. However, given Lone Star's interest in the weapons the use of them
should attract a lot of unwanted attention.
The manufacturer of these weapons could be either an individual or
corporation making them for sale for a profit. The weapons would be available
to anyone who can afford to buy them. The sale would be conducted through
intermediatories, cut-outs and similar methods. The buyer would have little
opportunity to meet the maker or know the location of the manufacturing
facility.
The other possibility is that the weapons were made by or specifically for
a terrorist organization or special operation team. If this is the case the only
way the players should be able to get one is by either being a member of the
organization or by taking one from the hands of a deceased member. However the
maker or supplier of the weapons should be easier to locate.
Given the interest in these weapons (from both shadowrunners and Lone Star)
it is extremely likely that cheap knock-offs (some completely unsafe to use)
will show up as will a variety of scams, traps and the like. To further
complicate matters is the possibility that both weapons types are in existence
locally, and that one is being made for profit and the other by a terrorist
organization for its own use.
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WEAPONS DATA
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Conceal Ammo Mode Damage Choke Weight Avail Cost SI
Plastic Shotgun 6* 2(b) SS 8S 2 .5 kg GMs Discretion
Notes: Legality rating of this weapon and ammunition is 1-K. This weapon can not
accept a silencer, suppressor, gas vent system or barrel mounted accessory. It
can not chamber or fire conventional shotgun ammunition of any type. . Use
Light pistol range table. *This weapon is not detectable by metal detectors,
or X-ray type machines. The target number for chem sniffers is 14.
Type Conceal Ammo Mode Dam Weight Avail Cost SI
Plastic Gyrojet Light 5* 12(c) SA 7L .2 kg GMs Discretion
Notes: Legality rating of this weapon is 1-K. These pistols can not accept
silencers, suppressor, or gas vent systems. While a GyroJet pistol is not silent
and the sound of the pistol firing is distinctive, it does not sound like a gun
shot. *This weapon is not detectable by metal detectors, or X-ray type machines.
The target number for chem sniffers is 14. Damage when using conventional
GyroJet ammunition is 6L and the Target Number for detection by metal detectors
and X-ray type detectors is 8 (of the ammunition)
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