Republic Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create an interesting take on Chainguns.
- Image Source: Chaingun | Doom (2016) - Hosted by Alienware Arena.
- Canon Link: Not Applicable.
- Permissions: Not Applicable.
- Primary Source: Repurposed Canon Articles, Z-6 Rotary Blaster Cannon, Chaingun, Particle Beam, Minigun.
- Manufacturer: Republic Engineering Corporation - Special Projects Division and Armament Manufactorums.
- Affiliation: Select Clientele.
- Market Status: Closed-Market.
- Model: REC-RCG/01 Particle Beam Chainblaster; Reaper Pattern.
- Modularity: Yes;
- Attachable Tripod Mounting, with Dedicated Power Generator.
- Production: Mass Production.
- Material:
- Classification: Heavy Rotary Particle Beam Cannon.
- Role: Anti-Personnel Weapon, Etc.
- Size: Large Rating.
- Length: 82 Cm or 32.3 Inches.
- Weight: Very Heavy Rating.
- Mass: 25 KG or 55 LBS.
- Ammunition Type: Tibanna Gas Canister(s,) Power Cell(s,) Plasma Cartridge(s,) Power Generator.
- Ammunition Capacity: Average Rating.
- Power Cell: ~25 per Power Cell.
- Plasma Cartridge: ~250 per Cartridge.
- Power Generator: Theoretically Unlimited, provided the Power Generator has Power.
- Tibanna Gas Canister: ~250 Shots per Canister [Must be Used in Conjunction with the Items above.]
- Effective Range: Average Rating.
- Optimal Firing Range: 85 Metres.
- Maximum Firing Range: 750 Metres.
- Rate of Fire: Very High Rating.
- Gatling Mode RPM: 8,000 Rounds per Minute.
- Mobile Turret Mode RPM: 12,000 Rounds per Minute.
- Stopping Power: Very High Rating - Considerable AoE Damage.
- Recoil: High Rating - User Dependent, and Actuating/Rotating Parts.
- Mobile Turret Mode: Decreased Stability, Decreased Handling - Tripod Recommended.
- Integrated Deflector Shield Module.
- Siphoning Thermal Gel Cooling System.
- Integrated HUD Uplink System, with Holographic Ammunition Counter.
- Structural Transformation Module - Gatling Mode to Mobile Turret Mode, and Vice Versa.
- Variable Trigger-mount Module - Gatling to Turret Mode(s.)
- Rapid and Splash Damage Weapon.
- Unable to be Reflected by Lightsabres - Instantenous Magnetic Sheathe Dissolution on Contact, and Splash Damage.
- Dual Purpose - Gatling Gun and Mobile Sentry Turret... in One!
- Integrated Deflector Shield.
- Momentary Spin Requirement Before Beam Discharge.
- Rapidly Overheats - Integrated Safety Protocols; Forced Cooldown Cycle.
- Disengaged Safety Protocols - Increased Risk of Rapid Barrel Warping.
- Ammunition Drain - Blows through Plasma Cartridges and Power Cells; Power Generator Recommended.
- Cumbersome and Unwieldy - Strength Requirement for Optimal Use.
- Limited EMP and Ion Resistance - Proximity and Device Potency Dependent.
- Tripod Mounting - Stationary and Exposed Target.
- Integrated Deflector Shield - Doesn't Protect Extended Barrels; Possible Hostile Target Acquisition.
With the presence of Lightsabre-wielding warriors becoming commonplace on the various battlefields across the known universe, the technical architects within the Republic Engineering Corporation sought to make something that’d help level the playing field. While blasters were effective weaponry, especially when deployed en masse, they weren’t effective against an enemy wielding the exotic plasma swords of the Jedi or Sith. Blasters became a dual-edged weapon when paired against Lightsabres, simply because their discharged lethality could be reflected back at the weapon’s operator. This wouldn’t do, especially not for a weapon that was meant to balance the scales against such a powerful enemy.
So, the technical architects believed that an exotic variant of the plasma-based weaponry would suit their needs perfectly. Thus, the decision was made to adopt the particle beam technology. The difference between conventional blaster bolts and those generated by a particle beam weapon was that the bolts were less densely packed on the particulate level and highly energized - which resulted in an unstable, and incredibly powerful projectile. The erratic nature of the bolt also proved to be quite effective against Lightsabre-wielding opponents, as the bolt would violently explode when it came into contact with the plasmatic weapon; bathing the Jedi or Sith behind it in a wash of highly energized plasma. In addition to detonating on contact with a projected energy field, the discharged projectile also exploded on contact with a physical, solid object.
With the technological path sorted, the weapon designers were tasked with settling on a design aesthetic. Originally, they began leaning towards the Z-6 Rotary Cannon due to its dependable design and capabilities. However, the design team elected to go another route - as it wasn’t enough and It needed to stand out. So, they took the design back to the drawing board in the hopes of making it truly unique.
And so, after many days of trial and error, the technical architects produced a design they believed would not only be considered a worthy successor to the Z-6 Rotary Cannon - but surpass it’s legacy entirely. To see such an eventuality come to pass, the Team designed the weapon around a rapidly rotating, and transforming module. The primary firing assembly was built around a nine-barreled module, that would split apart to form three tri-barreled assemblies that would spin even faster - vastly increasing it’s rate of fire, and rotation, by a factor of one-and-one-half. This increased rotational speed would generate a massive amount of frictional heat that’d radiate and warp the metals used in the weapon’s composition. To counteract this, the design team utilized a thermal siphoning gel that would leech the heat generated by the weapon, and safely radiate it away from the operator and the Chainblaster itself.
However, the addition wasn’t entirely perfect. Should the weapon be used consistently over a lengthy period of time - the thermal siphoning gel wouldn’t be able to keep up with the rapid spike in heat, which would result in the assembly warping, thus rendering the weapon useless.
And so, after many days of trial and error, the technical architects produced a design they believed would not only be considered a worthy successor to the Z-6 Rotary Cannon - but surpass it’s legacy entirely. To see such an eventuality come to pass, the Team designed the weapon around a rapidly rotating, and transforming module. The primary firing assembly was built around a nine-barreled module, that would split apart to form three tri-barreled assemblies that would spin even faster - vastly increasing it’s rate of fire, and rotation, by a factor of one-and-one-half. This increased rotational speed would generate a massive amount of frictional heat that’d radiate and warp the metals used in the weapon’s composition. To counteract this, the design team utilized a thermal siphoning gel that would leech the heat generated by the weapon, and safely radiate it away from the operator and the Chainblaster itself.
However, the addition wasn’t entirely perfect. Should the weapon be used consistently over a lengthy period of time - the thermal siphoning gel wouldn’t be able to keep up with the rapid spike in heat, which would result in the assembly warping, thus rendering the weapon useless.
Despite this possibility, brought about careless use, the Corporation saw fit to push this weapon into production. It was effective, especially when there were large groups of enemies traversing from cover to cover in open spaces. The amount of pressure and firepower that the weapon brought to bear on the enemy made the entire assembly worthy of its new epithet; the Reaper, as it would cut down the opposition with a seemingly endless barrage of unstable, and explosive plasma. Adding in its capabilities of transforming into a portable sentry turret? There wasn’t much that could withstand the relentless assault.
So, the technical architects believed that an exotic variant of the plasma-based weaponry would suit their needs perfectly. Thus, the decision was made to adopt the particle beam technology. The difference between conventional blaster bolts and those generated by a particle beam weapon was that the bolts were less densely packed on the particulate level and highly energized - which resulted in an unstable, and incredibly powerful projectile. The erratic nature of the bolt also proved to be quite effective against Lightsabre-wielding opponents, as the bolt would violently explode when it came into contact with the plasmatic weapon; bathing the Jedi or Sith behind it in a wash of highly energized plasma. In addition to detonating on contact with a projected energy field, the discharged projectile also exploded on contact with a physical, solid object.
With the technological path sorted, the weapon designers were tasked with settling on a design aesthetic. Originally, they began leaning towards the Z-6 Rotary Cannon due to its dependable design and capabilities. However, the design team elected to go another route - as it wasn’t enough and It needed to stand out. So, they took the design back to the drawing board in the hopes of making it truly unique.
And so, after many days of trial and error, the technical architects produced a design they believed would not only be considered a worthy successor to the Z-6 Rotary Cannon - but surpass it’s legacy entirely. To see such an eventuality come to pass, the Team designed the weapon around a rapidly rotating, and transforming module. The primary firing assembly was built around a nine-barreled module, that would split apart to form three tri-barreled assemblies that would spin even faster - vastly increasing it’s rate of fire, and rotation, by a factor of one-and-one-half. This increased rotational speed would generate a massive amount of frictional heat that’d radiate and warp the metals used in the weapon’s composition. To counteract this, the design team utilized a thermal siphoning gel that would leech the heat generated by the weapon, and safely radiate it away from the operator and the Chainblaster itself.
However, the addition wasn’t entirely perfect. Should the weapon be used consistently over a lengthy period of time - the thermal siphoning gel wouldn’t be able to keep up with the rapid spike in heat, which would result in the assembly warping, thus rendering the weapon useless.
And so, after many days of trial and error, the technical architects produced a design they believed would not only be considered a worthy successor to the Z-6 Rotary Cannon - but surpass it’s legacy entirely. To see such an eventuality come to pass, the Team designed the weapon around a rapidly rotating, and transforming module. The primary firing assembly was built around a nine-barreled module, that would split apart to form three tri-barreled assemblies that would spin even faster - vastly increasing it’s rate of fire, and rotation, by a factor of one-and-one-half. This increased rotational speed would generate a massive amount of frictional heat that’d radiate and warp the metals used in the weapon’s composition. To counteract this, the design team utilized a thermal siphoning gel that would leech the heat generated by the weapon, and safely radiate it away from the operator and the Chainblaster itself.
However, the addition wasn’t entirely perfect. Should the weapon be used consistently over a lengthy period of time - the thermal siphoning gel wouldn’t be able to keep up with the rapid spike in heat, which would result in the assembly warping, thus rendering the weapon useless.
Despite this possibility, brought about careless use, the Corporation saw fit to push this weapon into production. It was effective, especially when there were large groups of enemies traversing from cover to cover in open spaces. The amount of pressure and firepower that the weapon brought to bear on the enemy made the entire assembly worthy of its new epithet; the Reaper, as it would cut down the opposition with a seemingly endless barrage of unstable, and explosive plasma. Adding in its capabilities of transforming into a portable sentry turret? There wasn’t much that could withstand the relentless assault.
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