WEAPON CATEGORY: PROJECTILE
AMMO TYPE: SHOTGUN SHELL
# OF ROUNDS/CARTRIDGE: 12
RATE OF FIRE: 6 SHOTS/SEC
MAX DAMAGE/SHOT: 17 PER BURST, 5 BURSTS PER SHOT
EFFECTIVE SHIELDS: ALL
SHIELD COST: 100
COST: 2750 CREDITS
DESCRIPTION: The Reaper lives up to its reputation as one of the most devastating anti-personnel weapons in the WEC aresenal. This rapid-fire (6 shots per second) shotgun is a more devastating variation of the SG-A1 Conformer. It is especially capable of delivering a great deal of damage in indoor areas.
Despite the hefty price increase over the Conformer, the AC-88 is definitely worth the investment. The addition of a Teflon-linded barrel double the refire rate over the SG-A1 and gives improved semiautomatic action. A laser telescopic sight increases accuracy by approximately 10%.
AC-88 Reapers are commonly used to dispel rioting crowds and are often carried by compound perimeter guards.
WEAPON CATEGORY: ROCKET
AMMO TYPE: ROCKET
# OF ROUNDS/CARTRIDGE: 8
RATE OF FIRE: 6 SHOTS/SEC
MAX. DAMAGE/SHOT 200 PER BURST 3 BURSTS PER SHOT
BLAST RADIUS: 10 FT.
EFFECTIVE SHIELDS: NONE
COST: 4500 CREDITS
DESCRIPTION: This hand-held launcher bears the distinction of being the only man-portable WEC weapon capable of firing rockets. These self-propelled projectiles split into several bursts upon impact. From an offensive standpoint, they are invaluable -- rockets deliver a great deal of damage and cna penetrate any shield type.
A strandard rocket is approximately 1.5 cm in diameter and 5 cm long, and a standard mag. holds 8 rounds. Upon impact, the shell shatters and delivers 200 points of damage.
The latest-model launcher has a built-in timer chip that allows the user to set an electronic timer/range fuse that detonates the rocket at a pre-set range. Although the rockets are not yet guided, R^&D expects to develop an operational prototype guidance chip in less than a year's time.
Unlike most other weapon-certification requirements, AR-7 users must obtain a specific endorsement on their weapon permit.
AMMO TYPE: .40 CAL. BULLET
# OF ROUNDS/CARTRIDGE: 20
RATE OF FIRE: 5 SHOTS/SEC
MAX. DAMAGE/SHOT: 20
EFFECTIVE SHIELDS: ALL
SHIELD COST: 75
COST: 525 CREDITS
DESCRIPTION: The Patriot was designated as the standard-issue handgun for all WEC armed services after the BA-20 was avandoned in 2191. All employees are required to complete the handgun safety course during their initial enlistment period and must present their Patriot upon request or during all scheduled or unscheduled inspections.
The gun chassis is molded from ballistic-grade plastics, while the barrel, trigger and other metal parts are made of ally metals. The BA-40 fires a baseless .40 shell and is most commonly fitted with a 20-round internal mag.
Few modifications have occurred in this particular model, although cartridge and barrel adapters that accommodate varying ammunition types are in existence.
AMMO TYPE: .40 CAL. BULLET
# OF ROUNDS/CARTRIDGE: 20
RATE OF FIRE: 7 SHOTS/SEC
MAX. DAMAGE/SHOT: 20
EFFECTIVE SHIELDS: ALL
SHIELD COST: 75
COST: 750 CREDITS
DESCRIPTION: The Peacemaker is an automatic derivature of the Patriot, but is distinct in that it carries more powerful projectile ammunition. Standard cartridge load consists of a BA-40 20-round mag. Unlike the BA-40 bullets, the improved BA-41 ammunition features a split cartridge that releases two bursts per round for increased damage potential.
The Peacemaker is among the least expensive of the WEC weapons and is typically sued for bodyguard duty, infilitration missions and perimeter defense missions. It is best applied as a close-range weapon, although the dual-burst rounds widen the weapon's radius of damage.
AMMO TYPE: ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION (BATTERY-DRIVE)
RATE OF FIRE: 3 SHOTS/SEC
DAMAGE/SHOT: 5
ENERGY USE: 135
EFFECTIVE SHIELDS: GRAVITON
SHIELD COST: 750 CREDITS
COST: 2250 CREDITS
DESCRIPTION: The EM-4 delivers only limited damage to humans, but is highly effective against servomechs. It has been phased in over the last six years in response to the servomech uprising in Sector 4, CNC, in which four people were killed.
The Vortex fires a concentrated electromagnetic pulse, which interegeres with the gyroscopic guidance mechanisms of all standard servomechs. A secondary effect of the EM pulse is to temporarily "paralyze" the reactive circuits, thus removing the servomech's offensive capability.
Against humans, the electromagnetic charge does limited damage by inflicting low-grade burns that are treatable with surface ointments. Use of this weapon in computer data halls or system command centers is restricted to low-intensity settings.
Current regs call for a stockpile of EM-4 weapons in all mechanized compounds in the even that they become necessary for anti-servomech operations.
CATEGORY: PROJECTILE
AMMO TYPE: GRENADE
# OF ROUNDS/CARTRIDGE
RATE OF FIRE: 1 SHOT/SEC
DAMAGE/SHOT: 80
BLAST RADIUS: 10 FT.
EFFECTIVE SHIELDS: NONE
COST: 4000 CREDITS
DESCRIPTION: At least one member of every WEC fire team is required to carry a GL-303, although extensive use among police and anti-terrorist units usually warrants three per team. This grenade is primarily used to dispel crowds or large groups of protesters.
The normal Consortium anti-personnel grenade used with this weapon is the 303 grenade, which delivers both concussion and incendiary damage.
The standard grenade rounds are streamlines, 9.2 centimeter plastic projectiles weighing 102 to 144 grams. Because of its low ammunition weight, the GL-303 is able to support an internal 10-grenade magazine.
The grenades explode on impact, spraying flaming shards in a 360-radius (both horizontally and vertically). This is especially effective against organic targets -- when they take a direct hit, they burst into flames and soon die thereafter.
CATEGORY: ENERGY BEAM
AMMO TYPE: LASER BEAM
RATE OF FIRE: 3 SHOTS/SEC
DAMAGE/SHOT: 45
ENERGY USE: 25
EFFECTIVE SHIELDS: PLASMA, GRAVITON
SHIELD COST: 400
COST: 1500 CREDITS
DESCRIPTION: The Arbitrator is one of the WEC's most popular all-purpose weapons and effectively eliminates both organic and servomech targets. This lightweight energy sidearm is normally issued to officers and senior non-commissioned officers in special teams. The PA-21 is also commonly used during special missions and installation defense operation. No qualification or permit endorsement is currently necessary for this weapon.
The arbitrator fires a single-pulsed spectral laser beam and delivers light damage to the tune of 3 pulses per second. An advanced focusing chip provides pinpoint accuracy within 18 millimeters of the barrel centerline at 100 meters. Also, the addition of a flash suppressor minimizes shooter exposure during nighttime missions.
While the PA-20 relied on all-cadmium battery packs, model 21 features miniature fusion batteries. Allowing for normal use, each battery approximately 6 months of service.
CATEGORY: ENERGY BEAM
AMMO TYPE: LASER BEAM
DAMAGE/SHOT: 45
ENERGY USE: 35
EFFECTIVE SHIELDS: PLASMA, GRAVITON
SHIELD COST: 400
COST: 2600 CREDITS
DESCRIPTION: The PA-31 is an automatic version of the PA-21 laser sidearm, and is quickly replacing all of its predecessors. At least one soldier in every WEC infantry squad carries this weapon and is designated the "lighting rod." In addition, the WEC maintains Special Forces that employ the PA-31 as the standard arm during anti-armor missions, attacks on armored emplacements, and special missions.
Due to its intense and rapid-pulse beam, the Adjudicator is particularly effective against robots and ambulatory weapons platforms. Its designator sight system and battery pack are identical to those found in the PA-21. However, an advanced focusing chip has significantly increased the re-fire rate -- the PA-31 can be fired approximately five times for every three shots from a PA-21. This is one of the few powerful weapons that leave enemy bodies intact enough to search for loot.
As of 3 May 2194, all PA-31 users must be trained and registered by the WEC.
AMMO TYPE: PLASMA STREAM
RATE OF FIRE: 10 SHOTS/SEC
DAMAGE/SHOT: 35
ENERGY USE: 45
EFFECTIVE SHIELDS: PLASMA, GRAVITON
SHIELD COST: 375
COST: 2800 CREDITS
DESCRIPTION: The Unifier is the only plasma weapon in existence, and thus has a unique mode of operation. Super-heated, ionized gases are mixed into a state of equilibrium and formed into linear pulses by a condensed magnetic field. These plasma balls flare to 1200 degrees centigrade and can easily pass through most metallic barriers.
Due to the intense heat of a plasma pulse, a direct hit from a PL-1 is capable of literally disintegrating a non-shielded human target, leaving behind only a small scattering of carbonized residue. Its incendiary capabilities also make it extremely effective against vehicles and servomechs. This fully-automatic weapon is capable of firing up to ten shots per second; those powered by fusion batteries support slightly higher re-fire rates.
The only WEC plasma weapon currently in mass production, the PL-1 is normally used for military commando operation and police SWAT teams, and was only recently approved for use by Special Forces.
AMMO TYPE: .30 CALIBER SLUGS
# OF ROUNDS/CARTRIDGE: 60
RATE OF FIRE: 6 BURSTS/SEC
DAMAGE/SHOT: 20 PER SHOT, 2 SHOTS PER BURST
ENERGY USE: 2
EFFECTIVE SHIELDS: ALL
SHIELD COST: 75
COST: 1600 CREDITS
DESCRIPTION: The RP-22 Conciliator is the mass production rifle of the WEC, and is normally carried by guards or sentries on foot duty. The RP-22 semi-automatic rifle is also issued to Security Cartel police units and sometimes civilian conscripted guards. Sensitive installations commonly stockpile Conciliators for emergency site defense, and civilian sportsmen claim that the RP-22 is a superb automatic hunting rifle.
The Conciliator's standard ammo consists of .30 rounds, with 60 rounds per magazine. Each shot is preset to fire in 2-round bursts, and the 6 shot/second re-fire rate gives this weapon a high overall damage potential.
The RP-22 can be fitted with either an optical or electronic sight, which increases its effective range to about 200 meters. The frame and barrel are constructed entirely of ballistic-grade plastics, and the rounds are both frictionless and caseless. Standard options include a shoulder-mount sling and bipod apparatus.
CATEGORY: PROJECTILE
AMMO TYPE: .30 CAL. SLUG
# OF ROUNDS/CARTRIDGE: 60
RATE OF FIRE: 10 BURSTS/SEC
DAMAGE/SHOT: 20 PER SHOT, 3 SHOTS PER BURST
EFFECTIVE SHIELDS: ALL
SHIELD COST: 75
COST: 2200 CREDITS
DESCRIPTION: Another standard infantry weapon for all WEC military forces, the RP-32 is virtually identical to the RP-22, except that it fires three-round, rather than two-round, bursts. This effectively increases the damage potential by 33 percent. Although the Pacifist is slightly more expensive than its r-22 counterpart, it's well worth it considering the improved re-fire rate.
The most notable feature of the Pacifist is the incorporation of a magnetic feed system instead of the traditional belt-feed mechanism. It is estimated that free-loading ammunition will cut production costs by half and reduce jamming problems.
CATEGORY: PROJECTILE
AMMO TYPE: SHOTGUN SHELL
# OF ROUNDS/CARTRIDGE: 12
RATE OF FIRE: 2 BURSTS/SEC
DAMAGE/SHOT: 17 PER SHOT, 8 SHOTS PER BURST
EFFECTIVE SHIELDS: ALL
SHIELD COST: 100
COST: 1400 CREDITS
DESCRIPTION: The Conformer is the elephant of the entire WEC shotgun arsenal. This deadly anti-personnel weapon is standard issue for riot control forces and urban security units.
Despite its slow re-fire rate compared to other weapons, the SG-A1's damage potential is high enough to warrant its continued service. It fires a 13-gram breakaway shell with fragmented shrapnel, and carries 12 Teflon-coated shells per magazine. The smooth bore and chamber feature an automatic load system that eliminates the hinged stock found in earlier models.
As with the RP-22, sportsmen have adopted this weapon for large game. No permit is needed for military use, although corporate and civilian marksmen must complete an 8-hour handling course
CATEGORY: ENERGY BEAM
AMMO TYPE: ULTRAVIOLET PULSE
RATE OF FIRE: 3 SHOTS/SEC
DAMAGE/SHOT: 110
ENERGY USE: 210
BLAST RADIUS: 4 FT.
EFFECTIVE SHIELDS: GRAVITON
SHIELD COST: 2500
COST: 5000 CREDITS
DESCRIPTION: Still in development, the UV-9 is the single most destructive single-user firearm developed by any military or corporate cartel. Its fusion battery generates and fires a pulse of concentrated ultraviolet energy measuring c. 397 nanometers in length. This charge has an extreme incendiary effect on any substance it impacts, and is capable of literally burning all the flesh and organs from an unarmored human target.
At present, the UV-9 is not standard issue for any regular WEC forces, although field trials have been conducted by experimental heavy-weapons units. Test trials are scheduled for completion in the next few months, and full production is expected to begin soon.
The latest pulsar prototype (though not yet available to WEC forces) it outfitted with a thermal imaging scope.
