Board Thread:Custom Lore Development/@comment-26444332-20170104055630

The following are a list of some handheld arms used by the Consortium military (but not only the Consortium), sorted by manufacturer:

Shiro&Gin Arms Works - The oldest advanced weapons dealer in the Consortium, Shiro&Gin Arms Works is the premier arms manufacturer of not only the Consortium, but also the Neko Syndicate and Kravyad Federation. It also has ties to the Terran Alliance (especially the Veydreth) and Rin Empire, though the latter less so due to the anti-Rin policies most buyers exhibit. It also manufactures starship parts, as well as both the modular parts and base chassis of Consortium STRAIN units.

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EP-45 pulse rifle - The standard-issue weapon equipped to all Consortium Windtroopers, the EP-45 pulse rifle is a slim weapon that has good speed and damage without sacrificing accuracy or range. Possessing an advanced recoil system that makes the kickback feel like a light tap, the EP-45 is also battlefield-friendly: from the perpetual mists of Aetan, to the unbearable heat of Chardrok, to the vacuum of space, it will always function.

Adv. EL-7 energy projector - A standard weapon for Consortium Arcanii, the Adv. EL-7 is a slim snub-nose weapon, like a futuristic SMG, configured for rapid-fire coupled with range and accuracy. It is still somewhat of an experimental weapon, but the Arms Works plan to make this the new standard for hand-held pulse weaponry, eliminating the competition in that area from their rivals and advancing the field of research even further.

EL-18 energy projector - A scaled version of the EP-45, for use with Consortium STRAIN units.

Kōken-series - A series of lightsaber developed by Shiro&Gin to meet the Consortium desire for an effective meleé weapon, suiting their fighting style, the Kōken-series is an adaptable weapon, suited for all conditions, with a variable-length shaft of superheated plasma for a blade. It can be customized to fit the user's taste, or assembled from scratch if the desire is there. It highly resembles the lightsabers of Star Wars.

Kagemitsu-series - A scaled version of the Kōken-series for the Consortium STRAIN units.

PulseTech Industries - A Terra-based weapons manufacturer, PulseTech Industries is one of the market leaders in terms of overall sales: though, selling to multiple interstellar governments might have something to do with it. It is an intergalactic company, selling to the Consortium and the Alliance alike. Despite the name, PulseTech Industries has a healthy interest in photon-based ("laser"-based) weapons, as well as starship weapons and systems.

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DER-117 laser projector - While PulseTech Industries is not the only manufacturer for the dependable DER-117 ("Directed Energy Rifle, Model 117") by a long shot, nor was it the first, it does produce it in great quantities for the nation that uses them: the Terran Alliance. Designed to Alliance specs and standards, it is a dependable weapon, used by Legionnaires the galaxy over. The middling-range weapon is capable of being set for a variety of firing patterns, and can even launch grenades.

DER-118 "Phoenix" photon rifle - A large and slow-firing directed-energy weapon, the "Phoenix" is also sold to the Alliance, though in less numbers. It is a shoulder-mounted laser weapon designed for use against enemy mechanized units and artillery, and manufactured to Alliance desires. Despite the fact that, again, PulseTech was neither the first nor the only manufacturer, they still make the weapon to increase sales and profile among the Alliance (nothing says "buy from me" quite like a respected government sponsorship).

DTR-12 pulse rifle - The weapon that made PulseTech famous among the Alliance, the DTR-12 ("Directed Toroid Rifle, Model 12") is an original weapon manufactured by the company, almost exclusively sold to the Alliance. Slightly larger than the DER-117, the pulse rifle is a round-barreled weapon designed by PulseTech to meet the Alliance's need for a close-combat weapon capable of boring through heavy infantry, light vehicles, and walkers. The DTR-12 was the answer to that demand. It is not as efficient as Consortium pulse weapons (it needs around a second to cool between each shot), but it is a far sight more maneuverable than the bulky "Phoenix" rifle.

DPR-1 "Blazer" photon rifle - Designed for Alliance use, the DPR-1 "Blazer Rifle" (as it is nicknamed) is sold in parts to the Terran Alliance, who assemble it themselves to give it the unique wireless frequencies of a Centurion (who are the only ones able to use these weapons). It is a semi-automatic laser rifle, stronger than a standard DER-117 at the cost of weight.

M134 "Guilty Thorn" photon rifle - A weapon mainly sold to the Consortium, the M134 "Guilty Thorn" is quite similar to the "Phoenix" rifle, only more powerful and heavier. However, the weight is not an issue for the stronger-than-human Aetanii, so the weapon is mass-bought for their Liberators. The Alliance will occasionally use these weapons, opting to mount them on turrets or tripods to compensate for the hundred-pound gun.

D-44 dislocation "disco" rifle - A slim rifle-like weapon sold to Terrans, Consortium, Rin, and everyone else, the D-44 "disco" rifle is a weapon specially designed for fighting parasitic organisms like the Scourge. Unlike normal energy weapons, the D-44 locks to a target, and emits a low "thud " when fired: the targeting reticle will then inform the user that the intended target has been turned inside-out. It makes it incredibly useful for fighting organisms that inhabit the body, as it can reveal a parasite lurking in a seemingly-dead host.

Akatsuki Munitions - A Neko Syndicate-based company excelling in the production of sonic and kinetic firearms, Akatsuki Munitions is largely only known to the Consortium and Syndicate themselves. However, among the two, it has a good reputation.

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SC-3 storm rifle - A rapid-fire pulse SMG-style weapon, used by Consortium Liberators and Stormtroopers for laying down suppressive fire and clearing tight spots. The weapon is almost eclusively used by the Consortium and the Neko Syndicate, due to the two's reliance on plasma-oriented technology.

ASC-89 sonic disruptor - A sonic rifle for crowd-control, the ASC-89 is a semi-automatic wide-dispersal weapon, causing intense damage and pain to the hearing of all nearby entities. The disruptor can be set for multiple settings of how powerful the blast is, from the stun setting used for controlling mobs to the kill setting capable of melting an opponent's brain into a puddle of grey goo.

FN 5-7 sidearm - The standard-issue pistol for all Consortium forces, whether on the ground or in the sky, the semi-automatic FN 5-7 is so-named for the 5.7mm kinetic round it uses. A standard FN 5-7 will have a twenty-round cartridge.

T-55 "Dying Star" sidearm - The pistol that is both the favored and standard-issue sidearm of the Consortium Arcanii forces, the T-55 is a semi-automatic pistol that uses a 7.62mm kinetic round, with cartridges of eight.

APR Shinotobe II - An anti-personnel sniper rifle used by Consortium snipers for battlefield duties, the APR Shinotobe II is a .388 caliber kinetic weapon, with an effective range of 2,000 meters. However, the Shinotobe III version of this weapon is a pulse sniper-rifle, with an increased effective range and kill rate. Despite the improvements, the Shinotobe II remains the weapon of choice, due to many snipers feeling the reliance on pulse weaponry to be unnecessarily restrictive.

AMR-II "Ultima Ratio" - The scourge of enemy ground forces, the AMR-II is a Consortium sniper's weapon-of-choice when dealing with armored units. Coming in two variants, kinetic and plasma-based, the weapon is classed as an anti-materiél rifle, and as such is especially effective against little things like tank/mech/walker/body armor.  