Board Thread:Custom Lore Development/@comment-26535281-20161203181005

It's been awhile since I updated the weapons of the empire so here we go!

For the longest time the empire has used kinetic weapons now over the last giga-annum those have slowly given way to the Direct Energy Weapons like lasers and Phasers.

Lasers:

Firstly would be lasers. Lasers come in all sorts of sizes some small handheld rifles and others massive guns upon ships and tanks. The standard issue rifle (Named Calvillia) in the empire is a Laser (Only after a headache within the logistica building, shipping, and equipping everyone with one). the basic laser rifle is around 4 to 5ft in length and is generally of a blocky rugged shape with the only notable features being the power cell, small sight (good for lengths of 30-40 yards of fire), and the small trigger on the handle.

The laser rifle itself is powered by a solar power cell which is a small either rectangular or cylinder like shape which is good for around 40-50 shots before the cell needs a recharge. Some dare shot to 60 shots which can end up burning out the cell and leaving the cell useless. The average charge rate is around 10-20min depending on the cell itself and what chemicals are inside. Most soldiers carry 3 clips at most making sure to not use them all up too fast and leaving themselves defenseless.

The legionaries make use of a larger version of the standard rifle (Given the affectionate name of Aquila) and normally has a eagle carved upon it's side. It has a larger cell being able to fire upwards of 60-80 shots before recharge and around 100 for a complete burnout. The charge of this weapon is around 30-40min but has a cooling flush function that can allow at least 30 more shots without risk of burn out (Cooling flush comes from a small cylinder built within the side of the rifle merely press the end which sticks out and the cylinder will click into place and flush out the rifle. It is a one time use and requires another cooling cylinder to be used again)

Bolt action Laser Rifles:

Although technically a laser the Bolt-action is considered it's own type of weapon being a one-shot reload weapon with a power cell of around 5 shots. It is a marksmen weapon with the the bolt action of the rifle being the use of a cooling flush (The only weapon in the empire which has multiple cooling flushed built within the weapon itself with each clip having 5 built in) The only down side is the power cell is not rechargeable at all but easily replaced with each soldier carrying 5 or more power cells.

Another type is the sniper rifle which is a one shot weapon with the power cell being useful for only one shot. The only upside is the sheer power of the shoot which is much more powerful then the standard rifle shoot being able to go through walls and some reinforced substances.

Phasers:

Beam weapons shooting a beam of pure energy before the power cell is taken up. The effect of this beam can vary being from third degree burns to never damage and even death it really depends on the power used in the shot. A basic third degree burn only takes up a small amount of the power cell (A power cell could shoot around 10 of these before needing a recharge) while a beam causing sudden death a phaser could only shoot around 3 before needing a recharge. These are mainly used for lower ranks and are basically like the infantry man rifles of WW1. They are normally used by poorer worlds and surprisingly have with spread use throughout the Fleet (For a direct beam weapon is very useful in space combat)

The power cell for this weapon is one of the fastest when it comes to recharge rate (Being only a single minuet too two)

Plasma Weapons:

Plasma weapons are the 'newest' weapons in the imperial arsenal (New as in old by galaxy standards but only recently being seen with widespread use) they are large bulky weapons used for pure destruction. Much like the Phaser they are a beam weapon except 500% stronger and requiring a massive battery just for a minuet of fire. The only hand held plasma weapons are massive cannons with a battery pack required to even fire the thing (Battery pack as in huge pack on the individuals back) this weapon is only used currently be the legions and Shock Troopers/Marines.

Other forms of plasma weapons do exist being used on larger starships and most battlefield vehicles. Some Plasma cannon defenses do exist being used for high value areas only. Most mechs make use of 5 or 6 plasma 'barrels' placed next to each other too imitate a Gatling gun and some tanks and star ships make use of either plasma beams or orbital bombardment cannons.

Thermal Weapons:

Normally called 'Melters' these weapons are very rare indeed being able to produce intense beams of super heated energy able to melt through pretty much anything if enough force is applied. These weapons are only used by the most elite of the Empire with the legions having the only real access to these weapons.

Not much is known of the power cells other then they can fire for a solid 10min without over heating and take hours to re-charge. The only known type of thermal weapon is the Melter Cannon which is massive only being able to be carried by a legionary in full armor and requires a massive energy pack. 