From:	"David L. Hoff" <DLHOFF@****.WISC.EDU>
Subject:	Re: questions
Date:	Sun, 20 Nov 1994 09:44:00 CDT

Rat <ratinox@***.neu.edu> writes:

[stuff about how FASA has stagnated weapons technology, and that weapons in
SR are nearly identical to current weapons.]

I will agree that for the most part, the weapons in SR are the same as ones
you could find today. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Some
examples of this are:

The Ares HVAR and HV MP-LMG are pictured as having 2 or three rotating
barrels. I believe this is rather exotic for weapons of that size.

The Ballista Multi-role Missile launcher is a backpack sized missile launcher
system. I dont think you will find these around anywhere.

Then there is the Ares MP Laser III.

And as far as ammo tech goes, caseless rounds are far more common, in fact
I believe any SR weapon can be adjusted to fire them.

Also, there are APDS rounds for pistols, assault rifles, etc. Smallest we
have now are for tanks.


So, while I will admit that most of the weapons in SR are "old tech", I do
think the exceptions are significant enough to allow me some freedom when it
comes to these GL rounds.

--David L. Hoff
dlhoff@****.wisc.edu