| From: | Danyel N Woods <9604801@********.AC.NZ> |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Firepower |
| Date: | Thu, 6 Aug 1998 14:25:58 +1200 |
I'd throw out this little beauty for discussion before I post it to the
Archive. I've tried to balance it, but I'd like your opinions.
<catalogue listing>
Heckler and Koch MP-17 machine-pistol
Type: Light pistol Conceal: 4
Ammo: 30 (c) Mode: SA/BF/FA*
Damage: 6L Weight: 2.75kg
Availability: 11/2 weeks
Cost: 2000Y Street Index: 3
Heckler and Koch's first entry into the security machine-pistol market
is an instant classic! Firing caseless 5mm rounds (fed from a
top-mounted magazine) through a floating-breech, this wickedly effective
weapon includes a full-automatic mode in order to deal with those
targets that won't stop for a single round! Includes integral smartlink
(or underbarrel laser-sight) and Gas-Vent 2; folding shoulder-stock is
optional (+100Y).
(>) Nice, huh? These fraggin' things are being issued to some
Saeder-Krupp 'company men', especially team leaders, for their
assignments. They aren't common by a long shot, but if you get hold of
one, you've got a great weapon. 'Course, the wyrm's gonna want it back,
but you can't win 'em all...
(>) Jukebox
'Time for a little rock 'n' roll.'
(>) Fraggin' ammo looks like crayons.
(>) Artiste
(>) Not at 2000rpm and 425m/s, m' man.
(>) Jukebox
'Time for a little rock 'n' roll.'
</catalogue listing>
* Full-automatic mode includes limiter that prevents firing of more than
6 rounds per full-auto burst, to prevent excessive recoil. Removing the
limiter (requires 2 successes on a Firearms/Pistols B/R (8) test) allows
unlimited full-auto, but any burst longer than 6 rounds causes a (number
of rounds)L Stun wrist sprain, resisted with Strength (modified by
weapon's installed recoil compensation).
Floating breech increases full-auto rate of fire by 20% and provides 1
point of recoil compensation in FA mode only (see _Paranoid Animals of
North America_). Shoulder-stock provides 1 point of recoil compensation
if used.
(Note: this is my representation of the weapon carried by Svobodov and
his partner in the Gibson novel Virtual Light.)
Frank appraisals are welcome.
<prepares fire-extinguisher and Carp riot-shield>
Danyel Woods - 9604801@********.ac.nz
'No, I'm Chaos and he's Mayhem. We're a double act.'
