Work In Progress FDS-17A Assault MagRifle

[Marcella Fiora]

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To produce a marketable assault magrifle for the civilian and military markets.
• Image Source: WĒTĀ WORKSHOP DESIGN STUDIO (ArtStation)
• Canon Link: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Magrifle/Legends
• Permissions: NAKAIOMA Contract (x)
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Fiora Defence Systems (x)
• Affiliation: Fiora Holdings Corporation (x)
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: FDS-17A
• Modularity: Sights / Grips
• Production: Minor
• Sale: Sold Individually / Case of Eight
• Colour: Olive Drab
• Material:
  
  • Durasteel Components
  • Plasteel Components
  • Alusteel Components
  • Various Railgun Components

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Magnetic Acceleration Assault Rifle (Railgun)
• Size: Average
• Weight: Heavy
• Ammunition Type: Power Pack (Battery), FDS MagRound (Ammunition), Coolant (Temperature Control).
• Ammunition Capacity: Average (42 per Magazine)
• Effective Range: Long Range
• Rate of Fire: High
• Damage Output: High
• Recoil: High
• Muzzle Velocity: 1320 m/s

SPECIAL FEATURES

• ElectroMag Defense Unit: Each rifles comes installed with a MIL-GRADE ElectroMag Defense Unit, provided by Nakaioma. This device protects the weapons from electromagnetic pulse attacks.
• Large Battery Capacity: The rifle has two batteries, one in the stock and one on-top of the rifle. This it to accommodate for the high fire-rate of the automatic railgun.
• Stock Holographic Sight: The rifle comes equipped with a standard holographic sight that can be switched out.
• Strong Flashlight: The rifle comes equipped with a strong flashlight that is positioned above the barrel.
• FDS MagRound Compatible: The weapon is compatible with FDS MagRounds.
• Vent & Small Coolant System: In order to keep the rifle cool, there are a number of heat-vents situated around the gun as well as coolant which is positioned into the grip of the weapon.
• Stock Grip: The rifle comes equipped with an angled grip.
• Spiked Barrel: The barrel of the weapon has 2cm spikes attacked, perfect for bayonetting a hostile individual.
• Automatic-Only: The weapon solely fires automatic, there are no settings for semi-auto.

STRENGTHS

• DAMAGE-DEALER: As the weapon is a railgun, paired with the FDS MagRound it can cause a considerable amount of damage, sending a sharp Mullinine rod at its target with pinpoint accuracy.
• LONG-RANGE: As the weapon is a railgun, the rounds are projected at such a speed that the distance it can travel is exceptional.
• EMP-PROTECTION: The weapon comes installed with a MIL-GRADE ElectroMag Defense Unit, which is designed to protect the weapon against EMP attacks.

WEAKNESSES

• OVERHEATING: The battery within the weapon is prone to overheating and may combust if the weapon runs out of coolant or is overused.
• EXPENSIVE: As a result of the materials and pinpoint precision involved within the manufacturing process of the weapon, the FDS-17A is quite expensive to both purchase and repair.
• HEAVY: The rifle is quite heavy in comparison to its blaster counterparts, a result of the railgun components and battery contained within.
• RECOIL: There is a surprising amount of recoil produced by the weapon as a result of its automatic firing mode, this usually means that shorter blasts are recommended.

DESCRIPTION
The only automatic weapon in Fiora Defence Systems' flagship small arms railgun line, the FDS-17A Assault MagRifle is a reliable, deadly yet expensive assault rifle that is ideal for any situation. Designed & manufactured as a high-end weapon system, each rifle is particularly expensive to both purchase and repair. As a result, the user is provided with a reliable, capable and deadly rifle that is useful in almost any situation.

As the weapon is a high-end system, each rifle has a Nakaioma ElectroMag Defence Unit installed which protects the weapon from electromagnetic pulse attacks, a necessity for a weapon that requires a power-pack to operate. Upon firing, the weapon emits a quiet whine-like noise, akin to the sound of travelling fireworks.

Additionally, upon a round exiting the weapon, a number of small sparks are produced from the barrel of the weapon. The design team has referred to this effect colloquially as the "Dragon's Breath", and is a unique side-effect to the weapon's overall design. Users witnessing this unexpected blast have compared to being similar in appearance to plasma-based weapons, though the design of the FDS-17A bears no semblance whatsoever.