Chief Ironside
OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: A custom assault rifle for the elite unit known as Ironside's Irregulars.
- Image Source: Darren Tucker (https://www.artstation.com/dexterityart)
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: Ironside's Irregulars
- Manufacturer: Thirdas Heavenshield; Ironside's Irregulars
- Affiliation: Thirdas Heavenshield; Ironside's Irregulars
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: Ironside's Battleaxe
- Modularity: Yes, easily modified to the user's specifications.
- Production: Semi-Unique
- Material: Phrik (casing), durasteel (attachments), blaster components.
- Classification: Blaster Rifle
- Size: Large
- Weight: Heavy
- Ammunition Type: Power cells, 40 mm grenades (fragmentation, concussion, plasma, EMP, smoke, flashbang)
- Ammunition Capacity: Large
- Effective Range: Long Range
- Rate of Fire: High
- Damage Output: Very High
- Recoil: Average
- Built-in grenade launcher capable of firing 40 mm grenades.
- Thin phrik casing provides sturdiness and, should the need arise, could be used to block the occasional lightsaber in CQC.
- Detachable scopes, foregrip, flashlight, and laser sights.
- The flashlight can be replaced with a bayonet.
- Three firing modes: single, 3-shot burst, and auto.
- Can be paired with a long-range scope for limited sniping capabilities.
- High damage output and rate of fire.
- Capable of firing single 40 mm grenades.
- Big and heavy, requires a strong person to wield it properly.
- Best suited for medium-range encounters.
- The grenade launcher takes some time to load.
When the Ironsides broke ties with their Antarian Ranger roots, it was decided that they would be putting together their own armaments in the future rather than rely on some other company or faction for equipment. Designing each weapon themselves, thought was put into under which circumstances said weapon would be used, a high level of modularity, and achieving maximum firepower. Considering there were only twelve of them, that last part became especially crucial, hence all weapons used by the Ironsides pack a serious punch.
The Battleaxe is a heavy blaster rifle designed for assault and high-stress engagements, capable of full auto rapid-fire as well as taking potshots at single targets, with the built-in grenade launcher offering destructive or creative solutions to the bigger hurdles. The detachable foregrip comes in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and various sights and scopes can be slotted into the upper receiver. Add laser sights for extra accuracy and a flashlight for increased visibility, or skip the latter for the CQC benefits of a bayonet, and you've got the full package.
It is the favoured weapon for Chief Ironside himself.
