From:	sp@*****.gr (Stefanos Patelis)
Subject:	Sniper rifles (Was: Re: The new SR4 map (removed spoilers))
Date:	Tue, 23 Aug 2005 17:33:44 +0300

Derek Hyde wrote:

>>>Just as troops using the MK19 automatic grenade launcher are
>>>told they're not allowed to fire at a person but rather must fire at
>>>something near them to cause the explosion to hit them rather than the
>>>
>>>
>>40mm
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>>>HE grenade.
>>>
>>>
>>This is, AFAIK, correct -- it is illegal to use ammunition that causes
>>undue suffering to the victim. Exploding rounds are considered to fall
>>into this class, so you probably can't legally shoot a 40-mm HE grenade
>>to hit someone. However, hitting the wall a meter behind them, for
>>example, would be legal.
>>
>>
>
>Or the door that he's grabbing the handle of to try to get away from you ;)
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"I swear judge,sir I was aimming for the door! But the damn thing gets
at least -6 on recoil and with the Merc Infantry not dolling out nuyens
for recoil compensation ....oh well he was just an orc scu..." *nudge by
defense lawyer* "Wha? wha?Did I say somit wrong?"

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