SR5:Weapons:Exotic Ranged Weapons

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Weapons
Melee	Blades // Clubs // Exotic // Implant // Improvised // Misc.
Ranged	Ballistic Projectiles // Flamethrowers // Exotic // Lasers // Throwing
Firearms	Taser // Pistols (Hold-Out / Light / Heavy / Machine) // Submachine Guns // Rifles (Assault / Sniper / Sporting) // Shotguns // Machine Guns // Misc. (Exotic / Implant)
Large-Caliber Projectiles	Assault Cannons // Launchers (Grenade // Missile)
Misc.	Firearm Accessories // Weapon Consumables (Ammunition / Ballistic Projectile / Grenades / Rockets & Missiles)

Ranges
DP Modifier	SHORT +0	MEDIUM -1	LONG -3	EXTREME -6
Laser	0-5	6-10	11-15	16-20
DP Modifier	SHORT +0	MEDIUM +0	LONG +0	EXTREME -1
Flamethrower	0–5	6–10	11–15	16–20

Type	Weapon	Acc	Reach	DV	AP	Modes	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
Exotic	Monofilament Whip	5(7)	2	12P	-8		-		12R	10,000¥	Core
Exotic	Garrote	5	-	(STR+4)S	-6		-		-	50¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Ares "Queen of Hearts" Monofilament Garrote	5	-	(STR+6)S	-8		-		18F	2,000¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Bullwhip	6	2	(STR+1)P	+3		-		6	100¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Ash Arms Combat Chainsaw	5	1	8P	-4		-		6R	2,000¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Ash Arms Monofilament Chainsaw	5	1	12P	-8		-		8R	7,500¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Chakram	4	-	(STR)P	-		-		8R	750¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Ares S-III Super Squirt	3	-	Chemical	-	SA	-	20(c)	7R	950¥	Core
Exotic	Ares Screech Sonic Rifle	6	-	7S	*	SS	-	10(c)	16R	8,000¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Blowgun	8	-	1P	-	SS	-	1(ml)	4	15¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Bola	Physical	-	(STR+3)S	+4		-		6	75¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Monofilament Bola	Physical	-	(STR+3)S/12P	+4/-8		-		18F	4,000¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Fichetti Pain Inducer	3	-	Special	-	SS	-	Special	11R	5,000¥	Core
Exotic	FN-AAL Gyroject Pistol	5	-	10P	-2	SA	-	10(c)	12F	2,000¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Gun Cane, Trafalgar	6	-	7P	-	SS	-	1(b)	9R	750¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Gun Cane, Knockoff	5	-	9P	-	SS	-		6R	150¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Net	Physical-2	-		-		-		6	350¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Net Gun, Basic	5	-		-	SS	-	4(b)	9	750¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Net Gun, XL	5	-		-	SS	-	2(b)	9	1,000¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Parashield Dart Pistol	5	-	as Drug/Toxin	-	SA	-	5(c)	4R	600¥	Core
Exotic	Parashield Dart Rifle	6	-	as Drug/Toxin	-	SA	-	6(m)	6R	1,200¥	Core
Exotic	Shiawase Blazer	6	-	10P	-6	SA/BF/FA	-	4(c)	16F	2,200¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Shooting Bracer	5(6)	-	7P	-	SS	-	1(b)	10R	1,250¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Ares Redline Laser	9	-	5P	-10	SA	-	10(c) or external source	14F	7,500¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Ares Lancer MP Laser	7	-	7P	-10	SA	-	2 * 10(c) or external source	18F	16,000¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Ares Archon Heavy MP Laser	7	-	10P	-10	SA	-	External source	24F	35,000¥	SR5:R&G
Exotic	Shiawase Arms Incinerator	4	-	12P	–6	SS	-	6(c)	12F	10,000¥	SR5:GH3

Monofilament Whip

Acc	Reach	DV	AP	Avail	Cost	Source
5(7)	2	12P	-8	12R	10,000¥	Core

Skill

Exotic Melee Weapon (Monofilament Whip)

Glitch

You catch the weighted tip on something nearby and need to disentangle it before you make another proper attack with it.

Critical Glitch

You hit yourself with the whip and take its base damage (resisted normally)

Wireless

The whip can be readied with a Free Action, rather than a Simple Action.

The whip's built-in safety system retracts automatically instead of getting you entangled on a glitch.

Accuracy increased by 2.

Iconic. Terrifying. Deadly. Few weapons on the street are more feared. This monofilament line can cut through bone and armor like hot butter. The line extends out to two meters, and retracts into the weapon's handle when not in use. The whip action, the weighted tip, and the deadly thread of monofilament line itself make this weapon a potential danger to it's wielder.

Garrote

Acc	Reach	DV	AP	Avail	Cost	Source
5	–	(STR+4)S	-6	–	50¥	SR5:R&G

Initial attack

Called Shot Attack Test

During Grip

Knock to ground

Deal damage and improve grip with another Attack Test

Escape

Agility + Unarmed Combat [Physical] (Net Hits on All Attacks)

Knock Out of Hands Called Shot or similar

This can be as simple as a string attached to a pair of pencils but is usually a far more professional tool. The garrote is a handheld weapon designed to quietly kill via strangulation. The weapon consists of a central string, usually semiflexible wire of some sort, attached to a pair of handles used to pull the weapon tight once it is wrapped around a targets neck. Death is slow and unpleasant as the target usually struggles intensely, so a strong stomach and skill are both required.

Ares "Queen of Hearts" Monofilament Garrote

Acc	Reach	DV	AP	Avail	Cost	Source
5	–	(STR+6)P	-8	18F	2,000¥	SR5:R&G

Initial attack

Called Shot Attack Test

During Grip

Knock to ground

Deal damage and improve grip with another Attack Test

Escape

Agility + Unarmed Combat [Physical] (Net Hits on All Attacks)

Knock Out of Hands Called Shot or similar

Leave it to Ares to make something deadly even deadlier. The Queen of Hearts is the nickname for Ares’ monofilament garrote that will often take a head right off well before the target suffocates, though I’m certain that was part of the intended design. Other megacorps have copied the design, but Ares is by far the biggest name out there.

• Beware mistakes. A misplaced pinky can be the difference between a clean kill and a place on the dishonored yakuza list. The Queen of Hearts and her sister models are unforgiving on untrained fools.
  • Thorn

Chakram

Acc	Reach	DV	AP	Avail	Cost	Source
4	–	(STR)P	–	8R	750¥	SR5:R&G

Bullwhip

Acc	Reach	DV	AP	Avail	Cost	Source
6	2	(STR+1)P	+3	6	100¥	SR5:R&G

Blast Out of Hands Called Shot

As normal knocks object away from Attacker

Blast Out of Hands with Opposed Strength Test to yank towards attacker

Requires distance of less than 2 meters

+2 bonus to Strength Test

Knockdown Called Shot

Trip an opponent

Requires distance of less than 2 meters

Remote Trip

Whether it’s redirecting bulls, snagging wrists, or lashing infidels, the whip has seen an interesting history as a tool, a showpiece, a torture device, and a weapon.This versatility is both its greatest asset and its biggest detriment. The training that is needed to use this weapon is very specific, but a truly skilled individual can perform feats with this item unmatched by any other weapon.

Ash Arms Combat Chainsaw

Acc	Reach	DV	AP	Avail	Cost	Source
5	1	8P	-4	6R	2,000¥	SR5:R&G

• This model is decent with its special features that remove some of the safety features located on most chainsaws, but cheap street rats will still try and use their local hardware store model in a fight. Most learn about their mistake the hard way.
  • Hard Exit

Ash Arms Monofilament Chainsaw

Acc	Reach	DV	AP	Avail	Cost	Source
5	1	12P	-8	8R	7,500¥	SR5:R&G

Monofilament makes everything better or so Ash Arms would like us to believe. While the civilian model is actually used for cutting things like concrete and sculpting stone, that is just never enough. Ash has retooled the monofilament cousin of the standard chainsaw as well and made it into a unique weapon that has probably cut off more limbs from brain-dead wielders than their intended victims. But boy is a successful hit awesome.

• Same problems occur here when people try and use the tools as the weapons. Darwin would be proud.
  • Butch

Ares S-III Super Squirt

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
3	Chemical	–	SA	–	20(c)	7R	950¥	Core

This popular non-lethal weapon fires DMSO gel packs. The dimethyl sulfoxide forces the skin to absorb the chemicals the operator wishes to deliver. The attack itself causes no damage, but when the target is hit successfully, the DMSO delivers the substance directly into the target’s bloodstream as a Contact vector toxin (Toxins, Drugs, and BTLs, p. 408). The Super Squirt uses Light Pistol ranges and can accept top- and underbarrel-mounted accessories

Ares Screech Sonic Rifle

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
6	7S	*	SS	–	10(c)	16R	8,000¥	SR5:R&G

Sonic Rifle

The sonic rifle can fire with variable beam settings. It uses the same rules as shotguns (p. 180, SR5) for determining the number of targets affected and the DV modifier, as well as ranges. The Exotic Ranged Weapon (Sonic Rifle) skill is used to fire this weapon.

Damage Resistance

The Damage Resistance Test uses Willpower instead of Body and ignores all standard armor. Damper earware (p. 454, SR5) provides +2 bonus dice to the resistance test. A Hush or Silence spell reduces the DV by –1 per hit on the Spellcasting Test.

Conditions

Targets hit by a beam suffer the effects of disorientation and nausea (see p. 409, SR5). The rifle uses peak discharge battery packs, with each shot consuming 1 power unit.

This is a nasty little oddball of a weapon. Though it’s called the Screech and its classified as a sonic rifle, anyone with this thing pointed at them will rarely hear a thing other then their own retching as they puke up their latest meal. This devious invention uses focused sound waves to disorient the target while not causing any real damage. Perfect for crowd control as long as the users are prepped with gas masks, since the reek of soybase vomit will fill the air this sucker is fired.

• Don’t try and use this against spirits. Their lack of a standard biology makes them immune to the effect. Works great on most other things though. Usually seems to depend on whether they have ears that affect their balance and equilibrium.
  • Stone

Blowgun

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
8	1P	–	SS	–	1(ml)	4	15¥	SR5:R&G

Blowgun

Blowguns are fired with the Exotic Ranged Weapon (Blowgun) skill. To deliver a toxin with a blowgun needle, use the Called Shot Location rules to target an area not protected by armor. If the attack succeeds, the poison is delivered.

Glitches

Note that when using a blowgun, a character may inhale his own dart on a critical glitch; some modern blowguns have a safeguard in form of a small cross-like section in the mouthpiece.

Nope, not kidding. The blowgun has been silently neutralizing targets for hundreds of years. Especially popular with stealthy forces that like to poison their targets and then recover their goodies or finish them off once they are no longer able to fight off a flea. They take a lot of skill to use and almost always include a drug or toxin on their needles. Otherwise it would just be ranged acupuncture.

Bola

Acc	Reach	DV	AP	Avail	Cost	Source
Physical	–	(STR+3)S	+4	6	75¥	SR5:R&G

Bola

Bolas can do one of two types of damage based on their use. When thrown to hit a target, make an Exotic Ranged Weapon (Bolas) Attack Test (use the DV and AP stats on the left side of the slash for monofilament bolas).

Called Shots

When thrown with the intent of wrapping around a specific location on an opponent use the appropriate Called Shot Location modifier to determine success. A standard bola requires the target to make an immediate Agility + Gymnastics [Physical] Test with a threshold of the attacker’s net hits; if they fail, they fall prone.

Remove Bolas

Removing wrapped bolas requires an Agility + Escape Artist [Physical](6, 1 Action Phase) Extended Test or a sharp knife (taking a Complex Action to cut it off).

Range

Bolas use shuriken ranges.

Boom-bolas

One or two grenades of any fashion bound together. They suffer a –2 Accuracy, and misses are determined much like scatter, except that it is always the maximum distance in the 7 direction. A successful bola attack means the grenades are at 0 distance to the target when they explode, and Multiple Simultaneous Blast rules (p. 183, SR5) apply.

Take a pair of rocks, tie them together with a rope. Now you have basic bolas. Take that and throw it at some thing, letting the extra centrifugal force give it some added punch. Now get fancy and try and wrap it around your target. It’s not easy, but if you hit just right it’s both a takedown and a load of pain all in one. Modern bolas aren’t rocks tied with strings; instead, they’re usually solid steel connected with wire, often with three balls instead of two. They’re a favorite weapon of hunters that prefer to take their prey alive, especially bounty hunters.

• Sociopathic runners are often at the forefront of interesting derivations and innovations in the arms race. Boombolas are an example of that. A pair of wireless-enabled grenades, or one grenade and a counterweight, are used to snare the target with a healthy reminder of how bad not surrendering can be. There are also those who simply use the bola design to put the grenades right on top of a target. No longer chunky salsa, more of a fine purée.
  • Red Anya

Monofilament Bola

Acc	Reach	DV	AP	Avail	Cost	Source
Physical	–	(STR+3)S/12P	+4/-8	18F	4,000¥	SR5:R&G

Damage

A monofilament bola requires the target to make an immediate Damage Resistance Test using the stats on the right side of the slash along with the Agility + Gymnastics Test. Once wrapped up with a monofilament bola, any character trying to get themselves loose with the above Escape Artist Test or move must make a Damage Resistance Test for each attempt.

If getting tangled up by a pair of metal balls on a metal wire wasn’t bad enough, imagine if that wire was a monofilament line. There’s very little intention to capture and much more to harm, though the company tag line is suppression through intimidation, claiming they wrap and prevent escape by the threat of increased risk of harm.

Fichetti Pain Inducer

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
3	Special	–	SS	–	Special	11R	5,000¥	Core

Wireless

The Pain Inducer recharges by induction at a rate of 1 charge per hour.

For a non-lethal weapon, the Fichetti Pain Inducer is not very humane. It makes someone feel like they are in a microwave, roasting from the inside out. Treat this as a toxin attack with a Power of 8 and a speed of Immediate. The target resists with Body + Willpower. If the modified Power exceeds the target’s Mental limit, the target must spend his next Action Phase doing whatever it takes to run away from the pain. The attacker can continue to hold her beam on a target with a Complex Action unless the game-master deems the target has dodged away or found cover. If the target cannot get out of the beam, he is incapacitated with pain, suffering a dice pool modifier equal to the modified Power on all tests for as long as the beam is trained on him.

The Pain Inducer uses SMG ranges and can take top and underbarrel accessories. It has ten charges; when attached to a power point, it reloads one charge every ten seconds. Wireless: The Pain Inducer recharges by induction at a rate of 1 charge per hour.

FN-AAL Gyroject Pistol

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
5	10P	-2	SA	–	10(c)	12F	2,000¥	SR5:R&G

Accessories

The FN-AAL Gyrojet pistol can mount the same accessories as a heavy pistol and uses the same ranges.

Aquatic Use

When it is used underwater, increase the standard munitions DV ratings by +2 in addition to any other modifiers.

Once advertised as a favorite of the British Special Boat Squadron, FN has increased their market audience to most of the marine-based special operations forces around the world. The gun fires miniature 6mm rockets that explode on impact—an effect that, underwater, is even worse than in the air.

• FN makes a full array of alternate munitions that match up well with their standard counterparts. Jelly rockets are awesome.
  • Sticks

Gun Cane

Gun Cane, Knockoff

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
5	9P	–	SS	–	–	6R	150¥	SR5:R&G

One Time Use

The Knockoff models are destroyed after firing.

• The Trafalger line has been copied by cheaper knock-off

companies, some that are using heavier rounds but all of them destroy the cane after they are used.

• • Thorn

Gun Cane, Trafalgar

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
6	7P	–	SS	–	1(b)	9R	750¥	SR5:R&G

Gun Cane

The gun cane uses taser ranges, can only use caseless ammo, and cannot mount any accessories. It is fired with the Exotic Ranged Weapons (Gun Cane) skill.

Concealment

Its Concealment modifiers are +0 for the whole cane and –6 to detect its true nature (see p. 419, SR5).

Where fashion meets defense, this single-shot weapon is a fashion accessory with both form and function. Designed to look just like Mortimer’s regular line of dress canes, the Trafalger tag goes on any of the gun canes no matter what they look like.

Net

Acc	Reach	DV	AP	Avail	Cost	Source
Physical-2	–	–	–	6	350¥	SR5:R&G

Successful Attack

With a successful attack using rules for a Grazing Hit (p. 173, SR5), the net lands over an opponent and they are considered to be in subduing combat (p. 195, SR5). An attacker must move to the target in order to engage in any of the Subduing actions.

Escape Net

To break free of the net, the subdued character rolls Agility + Unarmed Combat (rather than Strength + Unarmed Combat) or Agility + Escape Artist as a Complex Action, against a threshold equal to the attacker’s net hits.

Range

Nets use half the range of throwing knives (round up) and employ the Exotic Ranged Weapons (Net) skill.

There always seemed to be no more embarrassing gladiatorial death than to be trapped in a net and then poked to death. I think the fact that the gladiators who fought with nets were the lowliest of the low makes it even worse. But these days it doesn’t matter. If it works, use it. The net makes a great way to slow an opponent and provide an advantage, and isn’t that what life is always about—getting the advantage?

• And if it doesn’t work, modify it until it does. While a few attempts at monofilament nets have been tried and failed spectacularly, other more offensive materials have been used with nets. The Terra Cotta ShredNet with its barbed wire netting and the Ares ShockNet with an electrical stun charge built in have been two very popular options to spice things up.
  • Sticks

Net Gun, Basic

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
5	–	–	SS	–	4(b)	9	750/350¥	SR5:R&G

On Hit

When a target is hit, apply the rules for nets (see p. 25).

Size Modifiers

If a large net is used against a normal sized target, the target receives a –2 modifier on his Agility, while a large target hit by a normal sized net receives a +2 Agility modifier. Net guns use light pistol ranges and cannot mount any accessories.

Costs Gun/Ammo

The cost on the left side of the slash is the price of the gun; on the right is the cost of a full load of ammunition for the weapon.

Net Gun, XL

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
5	–	–	SS	–	2(b)	9	1,000/400¥	SR5:R&G

ShockNet

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
as gun	8S(e)	-5	as gun	–	as gun	10R	+250¥	SR5:R&G

ShockNet

The ShockNet has two charges. One will activate on contact, the second at the start of the next Combat Turn.

This weapon comes in two models, the basic and the XL. The basic is designed for metahumans, except for trolls, and smaller critters; while the XL is intended for trolls and other larger creatures.

• The ShockNet ammo is great for helping with a little extra takedown on those really feisty targets.
  • Sticks

Parashield Dart Pistol

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
5	as Drug/Toxin	–	SA	–	5(c)	4R	600¥	Core

Wireless

The dart reports whether or not it has struck home and successfully injected. It may also report any gross physical anomalies in the target’s tissue, although its medical sensors are not very sophisticated (Device Rating of 1 for the dart).

The industry standard dart pistol, this fires injection dar ts (p. 434) with narcoject or another payload. The Parashield dar t pistol uses Heavy Pistol ranges and can take top-mounted accessories.

Parashield Dart Rifle

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
6	as Drug/Toxin	–	SA	–	6(m)	6R	1,200¥	Core

Wireless

The dart reports whether or not it has struck home and successfully injected. It may also report any gross physical anomalies in the target’s tissue, although its medical sensors are not very sophisticated (Device Rating of 1 for the dart).

Originally designed to non-lethally take down large game animals at long ranges, the Parashield dart rifle uses compressed air cartridges to fire injection darts. This weapon includes a top-mounted imaging scope. It uses sporting rifle ranges and can mount top and underbarrel accessories.

Shooting Bracer

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
5(6)	7P	–	SS	–	1(b)	10R	1,250¥	SR5:R&G

Shooting Bracer

The Élégance Shooting Bracer can only use caseless ammunition and uses taser ranges. It cannot mount any accessories.

Concealability

The bracer’s Concealability modifier to hide its true function is –5 (see p. 419, SR5).

Elegant and deadly in one high fashion package. Tiffani has made the Élégance for years, and dozens of basic designs are out there now. The truly elite get their bracers customized to match their newest fashions, and some have gathered quite the collection of Élégance bracers in their closet.

• Aim on these things is wretched due to the lack of barrel.

Tiffani has tried to help make up for that with a laser sight feature available on their newest model.

• • Thorn

Lasers

Laser Weapon Basics

Laser weapons suffer no recoil. Laser weapons lose focus and deliver less damage over longer distances. For each range category beyond Short, decrease the weapon’s DV by 1 (Medium –1, Long –2, Extreme –3). Laser weapons are also affected by particulate matter in the air that reduce the beam’s focus. Environmental Visibility Conditions (p. 175, SR5) also affect DV. Decrease the DV by 1 for each level of Visibility modifiers (Light –1, Moderate –2, Heavy –3). The air condition and distance modifiers stack with each other, so firing a Redline at a target at Extreme Range through Moderate Fog reduces the DV by 5. Portable laser weapons derive their power from peak discharge battery packs (see p. 52). Stationary or vehicle mounted laser weapons are often directly linked to energy sources. Laser weapons require the Exotic Ranged Weapon (Laser Weapons) skill to use. They may mount underbarrel and top mounted accessories only and cannot be modified in any way.

Skill

Exotic Ranged Weapons (Laser Weapons)

Range

See Weapon

-1 DV per Range Category

Visibility

-1 DV per level of Visibility Modifier

Mounts

Underbarrel and Top only

Modifications

Cannot be modified

Nothing confirms that you’re living in the future like burning a hole in someone with a concentrated beam of light. That’s what a laser does for you, and for some people that’s reason enough to wield them. But if you add on top of that the fact that they don’t leave behind bullet cases and they don’t experience recoil, you perhaps have some more practical reasons for taking one out in the field.

Ares Redline Laser

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
9	5P	-10	SA	–	10(c) or external source	14F	7,500¥	SR5:R&G

Ammo

The Ares Redline consumes 1 power unit per shot and draws its power from a detachable power clip or an external source, usually a satchel power pack.

Range

It uses SMG ranges.

Featured as the weapon of Ace Holt in the Cross Point: Daedalus trideo trilogy, the Ares Redline laser pistol has been the poster child for Ares’ laser weapons program. Even though it has been on the market for a number of years the Redline has not seen many improvements or, as most folks were hoping, an increase in production volume.

Ares Lancer MP Laser

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
7	7P	-10	SA	–	2 x 10(c) or external source	18F	16,000¥	SR5:R&G

Special

The Archon uses 2 power units per shot and is either powered by twin power clips or by an external satchel or backpack power pack.

Range

It uses Assault Rifle ranges.

It was inevitable with the popularity of the Redline that the MP-Laser line would get an upgrade and facelift to fit the image of a sci-fi laser rifle, ready for an alien invasion. Though unless the aliens are attacking a high-profile Ares facility or Firewatch training facility, we likely won’t see many Lancers on the front line.

• The Lancer is the evolution of the MP-III “Dragon,” a model

that had very poor product recognition and identity due to the helicopter of the same name.

• • Sticks

Ares Archon Heavy MP Laser

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
7	10P	-10	SA	–	External source	24F	35,000¥	SR5:R&G

Standard upgrades

Bipod, tripod mount, or gyro stabilization unit mount

Ammo

The Archon uses 4 power unit per shot and is powered by either an external battery pack (almost always a power backpack) or by linking it directly into the local energy sources when used as part of a permanent emplacement (for unlimited ammo as long as the energy supply remains online).

Range

The Archon uses sniper rifle ranges.

Pushing the limits of the MP denotation, the Archon is Ares’ biggest personal laser system. Too heavy and awkward for most users the Archon comes standard with a bipod and a mount for either a tripod or gyro-mount. This bad boy will make anyone stand up and take notice.

• More like duck for cover if they’re smart!
  • Slamm-0!
• Actually, more like stand up and raise their arms in surrender. This beast cuts through cover.
  • Sticks

FLAMETHROWERS

ALL ABOUT FLAMETHROWERS

Flamethrowers require a small flame to ignite the fuel mixture. Igniting the flame require a Complex Action to ready it. If the flamethrower is connected via wireless to the users PAN, it’s only a Simple Action. A wireless DNI connection makes it a Free Action. Flamethrowers can be used to blast a single target or they can be used to spread flame over a wider area in an attempt to strike multiple targets. The area attack takes a Complex Action and allows the user to attack up to two additional targets within two meters of another target. A single Attack Test is made against all targets, and they make their Defense Tests separately. The DV is reduced by 2 for each additional target the flame is engulfing. Flamethrowers can also be used for laying down Suppressive Fire (p. 179, SR5), consuming four shots, and they can take advantage of the same rules as Flechette Suppressive Fire (p. 120). Flamethrowers deal fire damage (p. 171, SR5) and will set fire to almost every item caught in the attack’s area of effect for at least a short period of time (gamemaster’s discretion). Flamethrowers use Taser ranges but suffer only a –1 penalty at Extreme range and no penalty at Long range or closer. Flamethrowers use the Exotic Ranged Weapon (Flamethrowers) skill. Flamethrowers cannot mount any accessories except biometric safety systems (Advanced Safety, p. 50).

Skill

Exotic Ranged Weapons (Flamethrowers)

Range

Taser Ranges

Only -1 at Extreme Range

No Penalty for Long Range and closer

Ready Weapon

Complex Action

Simple Action with Wireless

Free Action with Wireless DNI

Area Attack

Complex Action

2 additional targets within 2 meters of primary target

Single Attack Test, Separate Defense Tests

DV -2 per additional target

Suppressive Fire

Consumes 4 Shots

Flechette Suppressive Fire

Elemental Damage

Fire Damage

Flamethrowers are terrifying weapons that ignite a stream of gasoline and oil or napalm so they can spew flaming death. Older model flamethrowers store their fuel in a backpack-like tank, while the user holds a pistol-grip nozzle with a hose attached to supply the fuel. Modern handheld flamethrowers merge everything into a portable package about the size of a submachine gun or assault rifle. This means less fuel but a lot less shoot-the-fuel-tank-type situations.

Flamethrowers are fired with the Exotic Ranged Weapons: Flamethrowers skill. They require a Complex Action to be made ready to fire. They can be used for Suppressive Fire (p. 179, SR5). They also can be used to attack multiple targets; using a Complex Action means the shooter can attack with a fanning motion, striking up to three targets (as long as they are all within the weapon’s range and each target is within four meters of the others). This uses two units of the flamethrower’s ammo capacity.

Flamethrowers deal Fire damage. Their range is listed with each individual flamethrower.

Shiawase Blazer

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
–	10P	-6	SA/BF/FA	–	4(c)	–	2,200¥	SR5:R&G

Reload

Replacing the fuel tank requires a full Combat Turn.

Handheld flaming death! The Blazer is small and easily portable. Used heavily during the Az-Am War to root out Amazonian guerillas, the Blazer has found its way into the standard arsenal of many mercenary and special operations units around the world.

Shiawase Arms Incinerator

Acc	DV	AP	Mode	RC	Ammo	Avail	Cost	Source
4	12P	–6	SS	–	6(c)	12F	10,000¥	SR5:GH3

Standard Upgrades/Accessories

Powered SlideMount (Rating 1), Reduced Weight

A recent release from Shiawase, the Incinerator is the first personal incendiary device to utilize advanced polymers in nearly every aspect of its construction. The advanced materials limited the thermal stress placed on the ignition chamber as well as ensuring the operator suffers limited discomfort from the intense heat. The recommended fuel mixture ensures complete combustion; field-expedience mixtures are still possible, but less efficient.

• I saw a few burn teams with these outside of Bogotá. They weren’t having much of a permanent effect against the trees.
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• What would you put on the powered slide mount? A tactical flashlight is a little redundant.
  • Slamm-0!
• If you mount a sensor of nearly any kind on it, you can perform as a sensor of a tactical net, the edge a good network gives you is impressive.
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