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1d4chan>Washington001: /* A Word On Firepower */

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A Word On Firepower

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	'''SMGs'''- SMGs differ from automatic pistols in that they are more of a full weapon, with stock, larger magazine, and such and so forth. All SMGs fire pistol caliber rounds, with the newest firing higher velocity rounds to deal with armor. They fire faster than most other types of weapons, although not as quick as a superimposed. 5.7 and it's like are preferred since they can defeat soft armor, but SMGs usually struggle against hard plates. Usually.		'''SMGs'''- SMGs differ from automatic pistols in that they are more of a full weapon, with stock, larger magazine, and such and so forth. All SMGs fire pistol caliber rounds, with the newest firing higher velocity rounds to deal with armor. They fire faster than most other types of weapons, although not as quick as a superimposed. 5.7 and it's like are preferred since they can defeat soft armor, but SMGs usually struggle against hard plates. Usually.

	'''Assault Rifle'''- Assault Rifles are fully automatic weapons firing medium size munitions, and come in many types and shapes, due to it being the mainstay of modern infantry. They perform rather well against hard armor compared to their counterparts but are outranged by long guns.		'''Assault Rifle'''- Assault Rifles are fully automatic weapons firing medium size munitions, and come in many types and shapes, due to it being the mainstay of modern infantry. They perform rather well against hard armor compared to their counterparts but are outranged by long guns. As well, depending on weapon, they may have different firemodes.

	'''Shotguns'''- Shotguns are weapons usually of the pump action variety, firing buckshot and nominally used for hunting, although combat shotguns use AP slugs. The main types of ammunition for shotguns are slug, birdshot, buckshot, and fletchette. Some types are automatic or semi-automatic, while a few rare types are slam fire.		'''Shotguns'''- Shotguns are weapons usually of the pump action variety, firing buckshot and nominally used for hunting, although combat shotguns use AP slugs. The main types of ammunition for shotguns are slug, birdshot, buckshot, and fletchette. Some types are automatic or semi-automatic, while a few rare types are slam fire. Buckshot and bird-shot struggle against cover, armor of soft and hard, but fletchette can defeat soft armor. Slugs blunt force plates, and vests.

	'''Machine Guns'''		'''Machine Guns'''- Machine Guns are automatic weapons designed for the purpose of putting a large volume of lead downrange. They vary in caliber, magazine size, and design, from such as old converted assault rifles that have been given a heavy barrel and larger magazine, to purpose built heavy machine guns such as the M2 Browning.

	'''Cased Weapons'''- More or less any conventional modern firearm. A firing pin strikes a percussion cap in a metal cartridge, igniting the encased powder and propelling a bullet out of the barrel. Even though this is the closest there is to modern firearms in terms of function the cased ammunition is still comparatively exotic, often using telescoping or polymer cases rather than the conventional brass.		'''Cased Weapons'''- More or less any conventional modern firearm. A firing pin strikes a percussion cap in a metal cartridge, igniting the encased powder and propelling a bullet out of the barrel. Even though this is the closest there is to modern firearms in terms of function the cased ammunition is still comparatively exotic, often using telescoping or polymer cases rather than the conventional brass.
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	====Ammunition====		====Ammunition====
	Weapons designers realized as early as the late twentieth century that conventional chemical propellant firearms were reaching the apex of their development. Outside of various small improvements in cartridge design, niche calibers and novel ignition methods the firearm as we know it had essentially begun to reach the edges of what the concept was capable of. The advent of railgun technology allowed for by room temp super conductors and ~~superdense~~ batteries proved to be the next great leap in design, but the technology was expensive to produce, and while offering more power than any traditional weapon, was wanting in a few other key areas.		Weapons designers realized as early as the late twentieth century that conventional chemical propellant firearms were reaching the apex of their development. Outside of various small improvements in cartridge design, niche calibers and novel ignition methods the firearm as we know it had essentially begun to reach the edges of what the concept was capable of. The advent of railgun technology allowed for by room temp super conductors and super-dense batteries proved to be the next great leap in design, but the technology was expensive to produce, and while offering more power than any traditional weapon, was wanting in a few other key areas.

	This lead to a focus on the development, both for rail and conventional platforms, of more exotic varieties of ammunition capable of filling a variety of roles.		This lead to a focus on the development, both for rail and conventional platforms, of more exotic varieties of ammunition capable of filling a variety of roles.
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	''Variants include: AR2-A Assault Rifle, AR2-B Battle Rifle, AR2-C Carbine, AR2-CS Carbine with Integral Suppressor, AR2-D Designated Marksman Rifle, AR2-L Light Machine Gun, AR2-S Submachine Gun''		''Variants include: AR2-A Assault Rifle, AR2-B Battle Rifle, AR2-C Carbine, AR2-CS Carbine with Integral Suppressor, AR2-D Designated Marksman Rifle, AR2-L Light Machine Gun, AR2-S Submachine Gun''

	40 rounds. 6.8mm Caseless		40 rounds. 6.8mm Caseless. The futuristic version of a M16.

	'''PAAW General Purpose Machine Gun'''		'''PAAW General Purpose Machine Gun'''
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	''Variants Include: PAAW M1 GPMG, PAAW M1 DMV Accurized Marksman Variant, PAAW M1A2 Shortened Paratrooper Variant''		''Variants Include: PAAW M1 GPMG, PAAW M1 DMV Accurized Marksman Variant, PAAW M1A2 Shortened Paratrooper Variant''

	100 round box or 200 round twin-belt. 8mm Telescoping Case.		100 round box or 200 round twin-belt. 8mm Telescoping Case. M60 and M2's kid.

	'''Mavor Shotgun'''		'''Mavor Shotgun'''
	Semi-automatic shotgun that loads from 3 magazine tubes. It incorporates a vectored recoil system and muzzle brake.		Semi-automatic shotgun that loads from 3 magazine tubes. It incorporates a vectored recoil system and muzzle brake.
	24 rounds. 10 gauge Shotshell.		24 rounds. 10 gauge Shotshell. A Kel-Tec KSG with more ammunition.

	'''Sturmbock Breaching Pistol'''		'''Sturmbock Breaching Pistol'''

156.98.252.227: /* Vehicles and Travel */

2018-08-07T00:24:29Z

Vehicles and Travel

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	The final and most radical permutations were individual flight capability and the reemergence of such novelties as the Vacuum Envelope. Short range individual flight could be attained by a number of means. While such ostentatious methods as biomodding for massive bird or bat wings were not unheard of those lay more in the realm of fashion statement than practical method of mobility. Far more common were collapsible ultralight craft that could be broken down and folded into something the size of an overlarge golf caddy, allowing leisurely touring or covert egress at a moments notice. The most advanced form of that technology was actually developed after the Fall, originating from the heights of South Africa's Spire settlement. A combination of a dedicated VI, a very small monotask maker and a few muscle/servo motors allowed for the creation of a set of the same glider wings used by some VTOL craft, but in a package the size of a small hardened backpack. On their own these flight packs allowed up to 300 pounds to drift gracefully through the air, coupled with miniaturized LMR nacels a person with such a rig could attain actual flight. The Vacuum Envelope, on the other hand, is with one notable exception very much a novelty. Maintaining a vacuum within a large envelope was a technology only made possible through the use of carbon nanotube construction, and then at no small cost. The blimps and zeppelins that could be created with this technology exhibited buoyancy greater than that which any normal lighter than air craft could provide, but they were simply not cost effective as anything more than a toy of the idle rich. Such things as aerial yachts or zeppelin cruises did exist, but in limited numbers. The greatest achievement of the technology would only become widely known after the Fall. Armacor had experimented extensively with the idea, and the penultimate result of their research was a prototype airborne aircraft carrier known as "The Hive". Comprised of a massive network of vacuum envelopes and huge LMR nacels The Hive is powered by solar surfaces as well as its own miniature fission reactor. Its intended purpose was to allow VTOL craft to have a roost that allowed them to refuel, rearm and repair, and could move along with them in an evolving battlefront. Shortly before the base commanding the flying structure disappeared in a flash of nuclear flame it was given a default patrol order, and now it floats lazily over northern Europe on a constant circuit. A number of mercenary VTOLs have taken up residence in its hangars, using it as a raiding base. Assaulting it directly has proved extremely difficult, not only due to the mercs residing upon it, but the automated point defense turrets and missiles, including a network of chemical lasers the can actually vaporize and disperse railgun projectiles with a projected 87% success rate. In light of that and the tendency of the resident mercs to pillage most anything in the immediate area surrounding the slow moving station the standard policy has simply become one of avoidance. The station moves in predictable patterns, and just moving away from it is the easiest method of preventing danger. However, after 25 years of nomadic lifestyle many are beginning to favor some sort of attack, tired of picking up stakes as soon as the Hive comes to call.		The final and most radical permutations were individual flight capability and the reemergence of such novelties as the Vacuum Envelope. Short range individual flight could be attained by a number of means. While such ostentatious methods as biomodding for massive bird or bat wings were not unheard of those lay more in the realm of fashion statement than practical method of mobility. Far more common were collapsible ultralight craft that could be broken down and folded into something the size of an overlarge golf caddy, allowing leisurely touring or covert egress at a moments notice. The most advanced form of that technology was actually developed after the Fall, originating from the heights of South Africa's Spire settlement. A combination of a dedicated VI, a very small monotask maker and a few muscle/servo motors allowed for the creation of a set of the same glider wings used by some VTOL craft, but in a package the size of a small hardened backpack. On their own these flight packs allowed up to 300 pounds to drift gracefully through the air, coupled with miniaturized LMR nacels a person with such a rig could attain actual flight. The Vacuum Envelope, on the other hand, is with one notable exception very much a novelty. Maintaining a vacuum within a large envelope was a technology only made possible through the use of carbon nanotube construction, and then at no small cost. The blimps and zeppelins that could be created with this technology exhibited buoyancy greater than that which any normal lighter than air craft could provide, but they were simply not cost effective as anything more than a toy of the idle rich. Such things as aerial yachts or zeppelin cruises did exist, but in limited numbers. The greatest achievement of the technology would only become widely known after the Fall. Armacor had experimented extensively with the idea, and the penultimate result of their research was a prototype airborne aircraft carrier known as "The Hive". Comprised of a massive network of vacuum envelopes and huge LMR nacels The Hive is powered by solar surfaces as well as its own miniature fission reactor. Its intended purpose was to allow VTOL craft to have a roost that allowed them to refuel, rearm and repair, and could move along with them in an evolving battlefront. Shortly before the base commanding the flying structure disappeared in a flash of nuclear flame it was given a default patrol order, and now it floats lazily over northern Europe on a constant circuit. A number of mercenary VTOLs have taken up residence in its hangars, using it as a raiding base. Assaulting it directly has proved extremely difficult, not only due to the mercs residing upon it, but the automated point defense turrets and missiles, including a network of chemical lasers the can actually vaporize and disperse railgun projectiles with a projected 87% success rate. In light of that and the tendency of the resident mercs to pillage most anything in the immediate area surrounding the slow moving station the standard policy has simply become one of avoidance. The station moves in predictable patterns, and just moving away from it is the easiest method of preventing danger. However, after 25 years of nomadic lifestyle many are beginning to favor some sort of attack, tired of picking up stakes as soon as the Hive comes to call.

			==Sea== With the advent of technology came new and improved weapons, as guided missile destroyers slowly grew to fit more toys inside. Rail and coil powered more destructive guns. New armor materials protected ships as better defensive equipment was added. Missiles were made to fire faster by tossing them from rails, and CSC made for incredibly accurate defensive fire and offensive trajectories. For the more civilized human, some watercraft evolved to use hydrofoil.

	[[Category:Homebrew Settings]]		[[Category:Homebrew Settings]]
	[[Category:Nutopia]]		[[Category:Nutopia]]

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Land

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	Even admist all this, the tracked tank still had it's place. As it was simple to maintain and could support more weight, the conventional tank evolved to fit, with varying results.		Even admist all this, the tracked tank still had it's place. As it was simple to maintain and could support more weight, the conventional tank evolved to fit, with varying results.

			Other types of vehicle were tried, but none came into full-scale production. Many companies attempted creation of a hover tank, however, the main issue was protection of the hover elements from IEDs and grenades.

	===Air===		===Air===

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Land

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	While Armacor’s first efforts were hugely powerful tanks that could easily go toe to toe with modern MBTs and come out on top, other companies filled various niches with the new vehicles. Personnel carriers that could navigate any terrain, smaller attack vehicles equipped with nanotube pitons for assaulting mountains and skyscrapers with equal ease. The powerful servos and synthetic musculature were combined with new types of ceramic armors and solar cells to create prolonged operation power armors. Infantry scale protection advanced by leaps and bounds.		While Armacor’s first efforts were hugely powerful tanks that could easily go toe to toe with modern MBTs and come out on top, other companies filled various niches with the new vehicles. Personnel carriers that could navigate any terrain, smaller attack vehicles equipped with nanotube pitons for assaulting mountains and skyscrapers with equal ease. The powerful servos and synthetic musculature were combined with new types of ceramic armors and solar cells to create prolonged operation power armors. Infantry scale protection advanced by leaps and bounds.

			Even admist all this, the tracked tank still had it's place. As it was simple to maintain and could support more weight, the conventional tank evolved to fit, with varying results.

	===Air===		===Air===

156.98.252.227: /* A Word On Firepower */

2018-08-07T00:05:21Z

A Word On Firepower

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	All that firepower is further augmented by further advances. Autosensing weapons link wirelessly to nanomodded eyeballs, projecting all manner of targeting data into the operators field of view. Steadying rigs and power armor hard points allow for the usage of truly epic firepower.		All that firepower is further augmented by further advances. Autosensing weapons link wirelessly to nanomodded eyeballs, projecting all manner of targeting data into the operators field of view. Steadying rigs and power armor hard points allow for the usage of truly epic firepower.

	Power armors vary in size from close fitting exosuits that serve to mildly augment the wearer's strength, speed and endurance to 10 foot tall Nephilim 2B Breaching Armor equipped with nanite clouds, reactive panels, ceramic plates, ~~rolled~~ steel sheets, shock absorbing gels and Kevlar all wrapped around big servos and internal ammunition bays.		Power armors vary in size from close fitting exosuits that serve to mildly augment the wearer's strength, speed and endurance to 10 foot tall Nephilim 2B Breaching Armor equipped with nanite clouds, reactive panels, boron carbide ceramic plates, super hard steel sheets, shock absorbing gels and Kevlar all wrapped around big loadbearing servos and hydraulics, and internal ammunition bays.

	Larger still varieties exist, but few are willing to undergo the one way bonding process needed to pilot something as massive as one of the Merc Tanks. Still, Digitized Delvers are hardly unheard of, and if they are willing to sacrifice human contact and can afford the upkeep they can elect to inhabit what amounts to a cross between a bus, a MBT and a very angry tarantula.		Larger still varieties exist, but few are willing to undergo the one way bonding process needed to pilot something as massive as one of the Merc Tanks. Still, Digitized Delvers are hardly unheard of, and if they are willing to sacrifice human contact and can afford the upkeep they can elect to inhabit what amounts to a cross between a bus, a MBT and a very angry tarantula.
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	The common families of weaponry available, if expanded beyond "Electromagnetic", "Conventional" and "Other" look like this:		The common families of weaponry available, if expanded beyond "Electromagnetic", "Conventional" and "Other" look like this:

	'''Railguns'''- These use pairs of rails (go figure) made from room temperature superconducting magnets to fling small darts at incredible speeds. They have superior armor penetration characteristics but can be loaded to deal with soft targets.		'''Railguns'''- These use pairs of rails (go figure) made from room temperature superconducting magnets to fling small darts at incredible speeds. They have superior armor penetration characteristics but can be loaded to deal with soft targets. It is noted that the round must impact center of mass or near CoM, otherwise it may simply injure but not kill.

	''Pistols~~, Rifles~~, Long Rifles, Railcannons''		''Pistols, Long Rifles, Railcannons''

	'''Coilguns'''- Uses a series of electromagnetic coils (go figure, again) to heft large projectiles that would normally require a much longer barrel.		'''Coilguns'''- Uses a series of electromagnetic coils (go figure, again) to heft large projectiles that would normally require a much longer barrel. Has a lot in common with railguns.

	''~~Coil Launchers (Grenade)~~, ~~Coil Launchers (Artillery)'~~'		'''Rifles'''- Long barreled firearms, conventional variety, usually bolt action for snipers, with semi relegated to DMRs. In the modern age, against advanced armor, saboted rounds are preferred, though AP will suffice. It's also more hardy than a rail or coil, being more mechanical.

	'''Superposed Load Weapons'''- Uses ammunition blocks stacked nose to tail inside a barrel (See the Metal Storm family of weapons). Firing is electronic, allowing the user to decide the number of rounds fired and even from which barrels. Characterized by a potentially incredible rate of fire. Ammunition ~~Cassestes~~ are bulky, being comprised of multiple disposable barrels and the blocks inside of them. Effective use limited to anti-missile systems and delivery of large bore munitions, although experiments with the design in shotguns and holdout pistols exist as well.		''Coil Launchers (Grenade), Coil Launchers (Artillery) fires grenades over long distances. Can be used as impromptu mobile artillery.''

			'''Superposed Load Weapons'''- Uses ammunition blocks stacked nose to tail inside a barrel (See the Metal Storm family of weapons). Firing is electronic, allowing the user to decide the number of rounds fired and even from which barrels. Characterized by a potentially incredible rate of fire. Ammunition Cassettes are bulky, being comprised of multiple disposable barrels and the blocks inside of them. Effective use limited to anti-missile systems and delivery of large bore munitions, although experiments with the design in shotguns and holdout pistols exist as well. It is noted that the reload time is usually long due to the system, although some come with detachable preloaded barrels of bullets.

	''Pistols, Shotguns, Grenade Launchers''		''Pistols, Shotguns, Grenade Launchers''

	'''Caseless Weapons'''- Uses a simple improvement on modern cased ammunition, each round is made from a penetrator of some description ~~encase~~ in solid propellant (See the Heckler and Koch G11 Rifle). Since there is no need to eject spent casings the rate of fire is commensurately higher than a cased weapon, though still no where near as great as that of a ~~Superposed~~ load gun. The firing mechanism is also somewhat more complex than most other weapons. The rate of fire allows multiple round bursts to be used before the recoil impulse is felt, allowing the weapon to be accurate even with controlled automatic fire. This, in combination with the lack of clean up, makes them a favorite for covert operations.		'''Caseless Weapons'''- Uses a simple improvement on modern cased ammunition, each round is made from a penetrator of some description encased in solid propellant (See the Heckler and Koch G11 Rifle). Since there is no need to eject spent casings the rate of fire is commensurately higher than a cased weapon, though still no where near as great as that of a superposed load gun. The firing mechanism is also somewhat more complex than most other weapons. The rate of fire allows multiple round bursts to be used before the recoil impulse is felt, allowing the weapon to be accurate even with controlled automatic fire. This, in combination with the lack of clean up, makes them a favorite for covert operations.

	''Pistols, SMGs, Assault Rifles, Machine Guns, Shotguns''		''Pistols, SMGs, Assault Rifles, Machine Guns, Shotguns''

			'''Pistols'''- Pistols come in many different varieties, some cased, some caseless, some coil or rail... Due to its compact nature, pistols usually function as sidearms, with some exeptions.

			'''SMGs'''- SMGs differ from automatic pistols in that they are more of a full weapon, with stock, larger magazine, and such and so forth. All SMGs fire pistol caliber rounds, with the newest firing higher velocity rounds to deal with armor. They fire faster than most other types of weapons, although not as quick as a superimposed. 5.7 and it's like are preferred since they can defeat soft armor, but SMGs usually struggle against hard plates. Usually.

			'''Assault Rifle'''- Assault Rifles are fully automatic weapons firing medium size munitions, and come in many types and shapes, due to it being the mainstay of modern infantry. They perform rather well against hard armor compared to their counterparts but are outranged by long guns.

			'''Shotguns'''- Shotguns are weapons usually of the pump action variety, firing buckshot and nominally used for hunting, although combat shotguns use AP slugs. The main types of ammunition for shotguns are slug, birdshot, buckshot, and fletchette. Some types are automatic or semi-automatic, while a few rare types are slam fire.

			'''Machine Guns'''

	'''Cased Weapons'''- More or less any conventional modern firearm. A firing pin strikes a percussion cap in a metal cartridge, igniting the encased powder and propelling a bullet out of the barrel. Even though this is the closest there is to modern firearms in terms of function the cased ammunition is still comparatively exotic, often using telescoping or polymer cases rather than the conventional brass.		'''Cased Weapons'''- More or less any conventional modern firearm. A firing pin strikes a percussion cap in a metal cartridge, igniting the encased powder and propelling a bullet out of the barrel. Even though this is the closest there is to modern firearms in terms of function the cased ammunition is still comparatively exotic, often using telescoping or polymer cases rather than the conventional brass.

1d4chan>Root: Wikifag moved page Nutopia:Fluff to Setting:Nutopia/Fluff

2013-03-26T10:45:11Z

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1d4chan>Skeletos: /* Nanotechnology */

2012-07-31T17:14:04Z

Nanotechnology

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	There are two broad categories of nanites in the world of Nutopia: foglets and universal (dis)assemblers.		There are two broad categories of nanites in the world of Nutopia: foglets and universal (dis)assemblers.

	The foglets are lighter-than-air nanomachines that form an cloud around the hiver. The cloud allows the hiver to send his assemblers ~~trough~~ the foglets to anywhere within the cloud, however an average hiver can produce an cloud that is only about 10 meters of spherical volume at maximum even dispersion. Most settlements and any functional high tech manufacturing facility, on the other hand, probably have their air full of utility fog. The foglets purpose is to act as an bridge, communication- and an powerline for assemblers going from their hive to their target. The foglets aren't terribly smart and cannot distinguish between commands from friendly or hostile source, and as such anyone or thing capable projecting nanomachines is capable of doing so within the utility fog.		The foglets are lighter-than-air nanomachines that form an cloud around the hiver. The cloud allows the hiver to send his assemblers through the foglets to anywhere within the cloud, however an average hiver can produce an cloud that is only about 10 meters of spherical volume at maximum even dispersion. Most settlements and any functional high tech manufacturing facility, on the other hand, probably have their air full of utility fog. The foglets purpose is to act as an bridge, communication- and an powerline for assemblers going from their hive to their target. The foglets aren't terribly smart and cannot distinguish between commands from friendly or hostile source, and as such anyone or thing capable projecting nanomachines is capable of doing so within the utility fog.

	The universal (dis)assemblers can manipulate individual atoms and chemical bonds around their immediate surroundings, according to the instructions from their hive. Compared to foglets the assemblers are considerably more intelligent because by micromanaging every single nanite would require an supercomputer to build even the most homogeneous and simple objects, therefore the assemblers have an limited group intelligence and an onboard database that allows them to identify materials and assemble even the most complex chemical compounds by themselves with little instructions from the hive. The assemblers also have several different kinds of sensors that when using them as an group the assemblers can give very detailed information of their surroundings.		The universal (dis)assemblers can manipulate individual atoms and chemical bonds around their immediate surroundings, according to the instructions from their hive. Compared to foglets the assemblers are considerably more intelligent because by micromanaging every single nanite would require an supercomputer to build even the most homogeneous and simple objects, therefore the assemblers have an limited group intelligence and an onboard database that allows them to identify materials and assemble even the most complex chemical compounds by themselves with little instructions from the hive. The assemblers also have several different kinds of sensors that when using them as an group the assemblers can give very detailed information of their surroundings.

1d4chan>Skeletos: /* Energy */

2012-07-31T17:13:06Z

Energy

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	Just before the fall the preferred energy source of the corporations was solar power, orbital solar operations to be precise. Before the corporations exhausted just about every source of fossil fuels and radioactives on earth, Orbital solar power amounted for about 2% of the global energy production, but when the supplies began to dwindle due to massive rise of energy consumption due the introduction of makers.		Just before the fall the preferred energy source of the corporations was solar power, orbital solar operations to be precise. Before the corporations exhausted just about every source of fossil fuels and radioactives on earth, Orbital solar power amounted for about 2% of the global energy production, but when the supplies began to dwindle due to massive rise of energy consumption due the introduction of makers.

	The biggest problem that the orbital solar power plant had was the maintenance, an traditional array had an endurance of about 5 year before needing an expensive repair space flight, the maker technology changed that. An solar panel array with an maintenance maker had an lifespan of an century before needing to resupplied with raw materials. Just before the fall the orbital solar power amounted for 73% of the global energy production, However during the fall many arrays were either damaged, destroyed or de-orbited by including but not limited to: hit by an frenzied anti-ICBM defenses, not evading an piece of debris, evading an piece of debris too hard or even de-orbited on purpose to be used as an projectile.		The biggest problem that the orbital solar power plant had was the maintenance, an traditional array had an endurance of about 5 year before needing an expensive repair space flight, the maker technology changed that. An solar panel array with an maintenance maker had an lifespan of an century before needing to resupplied with raw materials. Just before the fall the orbital solar power amounted for 73% of the global energy production, However during the fall many arrays were either damaged, destroyed or de-orbited by including but not limited to: hit by frenzied anti-ICBM defenses, not evading a piece of debris, evading a piece of debris too hard or even de-orbited on purpose to be used as a projectile.

	After the fall the Free States were quite desperate to get the power plants back on line as most of the more traditional manufacturing infrastructure was destroyed during the fall forcing them to rely on the makers. Even by 25 ACE there are still many power plants that have no place to beam their power and therefore the Free States are constantly sending delvers to uncover access codes to the powers plants so they could be moved to either to orphaned receiving dishes or newly constructed ones.		After the fall the Free States were quite desperate to get the power plants back on line as most of the more traditional manufacturing infrastructure was destroyed during the fall forcing them to rely on the makers. Even by 25 ACE there are still many power plants that have no place to beam their power and therefore the Free States are constantly sending delvers to uncover access codes to the powers plants so they could be moved to either to orphaned receiving dishes or newly constructed ones.

1d4chan>Squangos: /* Point the Loud End at the Bad Man and Squeeze the Go Away Switch */ - More extensive changes than planned.

2010-06-25T00:43:32Z

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	====Point the Loud End at the Bad Man and Squeeze the Go Away Switch====		====Point the Loud End at the Bad Man and Squeeze the Go Away Switch====
	A selection of some of the weapons one might find wandering the wastes. These are simply some of the most common or notable, feel free to ~~file~~ in a weapon that more befits your tastes.		A selection of some of the weapons one might find while wandering the wastes. These are simply some of the most common or notable; feel free to fill in a weapon that more befits your tastes.

	'''AR2 Modular Assault Rifle'''		'''AR2 Modular Assault Rifle'''
	Armacor's update to the venerable AR platform, this design incorporates many of the cutting edge advancements in firearms technology that were pioneered in the years leading to the ~~fall~~. Common the world over, the rifle benefits from its modular nature and a plethora of after market modifications available ~~for~~ further ~~tweaking~~. As such, the rifle can be configured to fit almost any mission profile given the proper ~~equipment~~, ~~varying~~ from submachine guns to carbines to battle rifles. In its most basic configuration (AR2-A) the rifle is a bullpup pattern weapon, feeding from a magazine of forty intermediate ~~caliber~~ caseless rounds~~. A cornucopia of scopes, suppressors, underbarrel attachments and various methods of personalization exist~~. This great versatility has its drawbacks however, the rifle ~~preforms~~ admirably within a close range of its intended purpose, making an excellent carbine or assault rifle, but the further the platform is pushed the greater ~~its deficiencies as~~ compared to dedicated systems ~~become~~. While strictly speaking ~~given time and a conversion kit~~ an AR2 might become a Designated Marksman Rifle or even a Light Machine Gun in a pinch, savvy operators are advised to look elsewhere if alternatives are available.		Armacor's update to the venerable AR platform, this design incorporates many of the cutting edge advancements in firearms technology that were pioneered in the years leading to the Fall. Common the world over, the rifle benefits from its modular nature and the plethora of after-market modifications available to tweak it further; a cornucopia of scopes, suppressors, underbarrel attachments and various methods of personalization exist. As such, the rifle can be configured to fit almost any mission profile given the proper parts, ranging from submachine guns and assault rifles to carbines and battle rifles. In its most basic configuration (AR2-A) the rifle is a bullpup pattern weapon, feeding from a magazine of forty intermediate calibre caseless rounds. This great versatility has its drawbacks however; the rifle performs admirably within a close range of its intended purpose, making an excellent carbine or assault rifle - but the further the platform is pushed, the greater the gap in capability compared to dedicated systems. While strictly speaking an AR2 might become a Designated Marksman Rifle or even a Light Machine Gun in a pinch given time and a conversion kit, savvy operators are advised to look elsewhere if alternatives are available.
	''Variants include: AR2-A Assault Rifle, AR2-B Battle Rifle, AR2-C Carbine, AR2-CS Carbine with Integral Suppressor, AR2-D Designated Marksman Rifle, AR2-L Light Machine Gun, AR2-S Submachine Gun''		''Variants include: AR2-A Assault Rifle, AR2-B Battle Rifle, AR2-C Carbine, AR2-CS Carbine with Integral Suppressor, AR2-D Designated Marksman Rifle, AR2-L Light Machine Gun, AR2-S Submachine Gun''

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	'''PAAW General Purpose Machine Gun'''		'''PAAW General Purpose Machine Gun'''
	The PAAW, standing for Power Armor Automatic Weapon, was an early collaboration in design between Weimuller and Armacor that produced one of those weapons that simply "got it right". ~~The~~ hugely dependable system is at ~~base~~ a belt fed, closed bolt, short recoil operated air cooled machine gun in the style of the legendary Browning M2. While the weapon can be found on tripods or pintle mounts, its true home and intended purpose is in he hands of a power armored soldier. The advent of weight distributing stability rigs and the sheer carrying capacity afforded by combat power armor made arming troops ~~thusly equipped~~ with assault rifles seem like a waste to commanders. A new weapon was needed, and the PAAW was tailored to fit ~~exactly~~ this niche. It fires a high powered telescoping cased rounds from either left or right feed cans. Unlike many weapons of its class it fires not only in automatic, but in single and three round burst as well, owing to its intended use as a primary weapon for PA troops. It is commonly fitted with a stacked munition under barrel grenade launcher when used in this role, further multiplying the truly epic amount of fire a PA squad can produce. Dependable, relatively common and hitting like an angry bull the PAAW is a favorite of Delver crews able to keep it fed and happy.		The PAAW, standing for Power Armor Automatic Weapon, was an early collaboration in design between Weimuller and Armacor that produced one of those weapons that simply "got it right". This hugely dependable system is at its core a belt fed, closed bolt, short recoil operated air cooled machine gun in the style of the legendary Browning M2. While the weapon can be found on tripods or pintle mounts, its true home and intended purpose is in the hands of a power armored soldier. The advent of weight distributing stability rigs and the sheer carrying capacity afforded by combat power armor made arming such troops with standard assault rifles seem like a waste to commanders. A new weapon was needed, and the PAAW was tailored to fit this exact niche. It fires high powered telescoping cased rounds from either left or right feed cans. Unlike many weapons of its class it fires not only in automatic, but in single and three round burst as well, owing to its intended use as a primary weapon for PA troops. It is commonly fitted with a stacked munition under barrel grenade launcher when used in this role, further multiplying the truly epic amount of fire a PA squad can produce. Dependable, relatively common and hitting like an angry bull, the PAAW is a favorite of Delver crews able to keep it fed and happy.
	''Variants Include: PAAW M1 GPMG, PAAW M1 DMV Accurized Marksman Variant, PAAW M1A2 Shortened Paratrooper Variant''		''Variants Include: PAAW M1 GPMG, PAAW M1 DMV Accurized Marksman Variant, PAAW M1A2 Shortened Paratrooper Variant''

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	'''Sturmbock Breaching Pistol'''		'''Sturmbock Breaching Pistol'''
	Large frame caseless submachine gun with an under barrel magazine fed shotgun~~. Meant~~ as a specialist weapon ~~that combines~~ a primary firearm and an entry device. Typically used with a shoulder stock and vertical foregrip, but can actually be used as the name implies, although at penalties if the user is not of sufficient strength.		Large frame caseless submachine gun with an under barrel magazine fed shotgun, meant as a specialist weapon combining a primary firearm and an entry device. Typically used with a shoulder stock and vertical foregrip, but can actually be used as the name implies, although at penalties if the user is not of sufficient strength.
	''Variants include: SBPk Carbine Variant, SBPs ~~Supressed~~ Variant''		''Variants include: SBPk Carbine Variant, SBPs Suppressed Variant''

	30 rounds. 10mm Caseless.		30 rounds. 10mm Caseless.
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	'''LSG-9 "Nadel-Gewehr" Long Gun'''		'''LSG-9 "Nadel-Gewehr" Long Gun'''
	Highly customizable conventional sniper’s weapon with everything one might expect from a top of the line marksman’s instrument. Free floating precision forged barrel, drop in bolt assemblies in a modular receiver, fully adjustable stock and bipod/monopod and a locking optic rail. Entire weapon can be broken down and stored in a large briefcase. Can be configured for anti-personnel or anti-~~material~~ roles. Anti-personnel variant uses an integral suppressor and fires miniaturized SLAM darts from a detachable box. Anti-~~material~~ version fires hypersonic saboted flechettes that create a distinctive “ripple-bang” as they pass, uses a muzzle brake and a hydraulic recoil dampener.		Highly customizable conventional sniper’s weapon with everything one might expect from a top of the line marksman’s instrument. Free floating precision forged barrel, drop in bolt assemblies in a modular receiver, fully adjustable stock and bipod/monopod and a locking optic rail. Entire weapon can be broken down and stored in a large briefcase. Can be configured for anti-personnel or anti-materiel roles. Anti-personnel variant uses an integral suppressor and fires miniaturized SLAM darts from a detachable box. Anti-materiel version fires hypersonic saboted flechettes that create a distinctive “ripple-bang” as they pass, uses a muzzle brake and a hydraulic recoil dampener.

	APvar: 10 rounds. 6mm SLAM darts.		APvar: 10 rounds. 6mm SLAM darts.
	AMvar: 3 rounds. 12.5mm saboted flechettes (bore diameter ~~actually 13mm~~).		AMvar: 3 rounds. 12.5mm saboted flechettes (13mm bore diameter).

	'''Arm50 Machine Pistol'''		'''Arm50 Machine Pistol'''
	Extremely compact machine pistol intended as a vehicle crewman’s weapon or for discrete deployment amongst personal security details or plainclothes operations. Primarily polymer construction, telescoping bolt design that feeds from a top mounted magazine. Substitutes accuracy and stopping power for immediate high volume of fire and compact size. Uses compensator and delayed recoil impulse for manageable recoil impulse during burst fire even with such a short overall length. ~~Silencer~~ can be fitted over compensation vents if sound and flash are a concern.		Extremely compact machine pistol intended as a vehicle crewman’s weapon or for discrete deployment amongst personal security details or plainclothes operations. Primarily polymer construction, telescoping bolt design that feeds from a top mounted magazine. Substitutes accuracy and stopping power for immediate high volume of fire and compact size. Uses compensator and delayed recoil impulse for manageable recoil impulse during burst fire even with such a short overall length. Silencers can be fitted over compensation vents if sound and flash are a concern.

	50 rounds. 5.6mm Caseless.		50 rounds. 5.6mm Caseless.