Darth Ferus
Wanderer
Image Source: http://www.reddit.com/r/starcitizen/comments/2r7gpa/star_citizen_concept_art_pistol_small_arms_combat/
Intent: To create the first model and baseline for Iridonian Weaponry.
Development Thread: If Necessary.
Manufacturer: Iridonian Weaponry
Model: IR-001
Affiliation: Open Market
Modularity: Upon request from the buyer. Limited to
- Barrel Length
- Grip
- Sights
- Custom Design
Material: Durasteel, revolver components
Classification: Slugthrower
Size: Handheld
Length: Barrel : 6 in.
Body : (I'm actually unsure on the average length of the body of a revolver. Internet kept going to barrel length)
Weight: 1kg
Ammunition Type: Slugs.
Ammunition Capacity: Five shots.
Effective Range: Personal. The gun has an effective range of about 30 m.
Rate of Fire: Semi.
Special Features:
- Sturdy frame is good for hitting people.
- High powered slugs can tear through bone on unarmored targets, cause blunt trauma on armored.
- Can't be effectively blocked by a lightsaber.
- High Recoil, enough to injure untrained users.
Description: The Iridonian Revolver is the first weapon created by the Iridonian Weaponry Company. True to the core of the Iridonian warrior cast, the pistol is all about high damage and a lot of bloodshed. Sacrificing range for pure power, the pistols were made for close range combat. At a close range, they can blow off the arm of an unarmored adult, or blow an armored adult onto their rump. Farther away, the gun becomes unreliable and the shooter is looking at his shots possibly missing their shot entirely.
On top of this, the weapons are made in such a way that pistol whipping someone close enough won't damage the frame. Of course, whacking it against metal will indeed compromise it's structure. All and all, it's a simple slug throwing revolver made for high damage, not range. And with the high damage, comes high recoil. Those untrained in wielding the weapon will loose control of the gun on the first shot, possibly injuring themselves in the process.
