Approved Ranged Weapon AT-MR3 Medium Repeating Blaster

[Amelia von Sorenn]

AT-MR3 MEDIUM REPEATING BLASTER​

OUT-OF-CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent

Medium Repeating Blaster produced by Aether Technologies for the Public Marketplace

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Permission(s)	Not Applicable
Canon Link(s)	Repeating Blaster
	Medium Repeating Blaster
Primary Link(s)	AT-RB07 Heavy Repeating Blaster

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer	Aether Technologies
Affiliation	Aether Technologies
Model	AT-MR3
Modularity	Yes
Market-Status	Closed-Market
Production	Mass-Produced

Materials

Hull Plating	Internal Structure	Additional
Maganese	Bondite	Transparisteel
Durasteel	Aluminium	Tibanna
Duraplast	Duraplast	Blaster Components

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification	Medium Repeating Blaster
Size	Large
Weight	Heavy
Ammunition Type	Power Cell
	Tibanna Gas
Ammunition Capacity	Large
Effective Range	Long Range
Rate of Fire	High
Damage Output	High
Recoil	High

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Firing Modes	Semi-Automatic
	Fully Automatic
	Stun Mode
	Reduced-Lethality
Effective Range	150 - 250 meters
Maximum Range	300 - 400 meters
Rate of Fire	650 - 750 bolts per min

STANDARD FEATURES

Barrel Components Galven Barrel Barrel Shroud Emitter Nozzle Final Stage Collimator Barrel Internal Components Actuating Module Xciter Heter-Valve Apas Connector Power Flux Dispersion Unit Diffusion Unit Galven Tubing Galven Pattern Galven Circuit Auto-Steady Gyrogimbal Power Amplifier Circuitry Energy Coupler Diagnostic Chip Magnetic Coil Miscellaneous Cautionary Pulser Cooling Module Cooling Coil Gas Refill Valve Safety Recoil-damping Stock Weapon Sling Power Pack Recharger Accessory Rail Standard Iron Sights

STRENGTHS

Balanced Firepower & Mobility - Lighter and more compact than a heavy repeating blaster, the AT-MR3 remains manageable for infantry, making it ideal for troops who need sustained fire without sacrificing maneuverability.

Sustained Fire Capacity - A high shot capacity and selectable automatic mode allow the weapon to excel at suppressive fire, crowd control, and providing fire support - useful in squad tactics or defensive operations.

Flexibility - The AT-MR3 was designed with a semi-auto function for precision shots and a full-auto function for suppression, and also includes an adjustable power setting - reduced-lethality and stun - making the weapon versatile across combat situations, from standard engagements to crowd control or low-lethality missions.

Heat Management - The inclusion of the cooling module and cooling coils helps mitigate overheating during short bursts, making the weapon more reliable under sustained fire than simpler blaster rifles.

Tactical Advantage - Providing increased range and effective fire at larger distances, it bridges the gap between short-range pistols and carbines and long-range sniper rifles, and provides squads a flexible range engagement without needing specialized heavy weapons.

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WEAKNESSES

Blaster Bolt Instability - As with all blasters, bolt coherence degrades over distance; beyond its effective range, accuracy and energy concentration drop off, making long-range precision difficult.

Sustained Fire Overheating - Though designed to include cooling systems that assist in mitigating heat build-up, continuous full-auto fire - especially bursts longer than a few seconds - risks the barrel overheating, requiring cooldown pauses or reduced rate of fire to avoid damage to the weapon or causing misfires.

Heavier & Bulkier - While the AT-MR3 is lighter than heavy repeaters, it is still heavier and more encumbering than typical single-shot rifles or blaster rifles, which could be a disadvantage in very mobile or stealth-oriented operations.

Energy Consumption - The larger capacity gas canisters and power packs mean an increased cost and logistical burden - resupply & reloads - compared to standard blaster rifles or blaster pistols.

Limited Accuracy - Designed to prioritize sustained fire and support tactics that make it suited for mid-range combat, these weapons sacrificed the precision and range of dedicated long-rifle or sniper-class blasters, limiting the effectiveness for precise long-range marksmanship.

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DESCRIPTION

Aether Technologies designed the AT-MR3 to answer a longstanding battlefield problem - how to give standard infantry the suppressive power of a heavy repeater without the crippling bulk of energy demands typically associated with that weapon class. Designed as a refined hybrid, the AT-MR3 occupies the niche between full-size blaster rifles and traditional heavy repeaters, offering sustained fire, battlefield endurance, and modular adaptability all while remaining light enough to be carried and operated by a single soldier. The silhouette resembles an elongated blaster rifle with a bulkier mid-section housing and extended cooling coils. A reinforced duraplast, recoil-damping stock - which can be modified to be foldable on certain models - provides stability, particularly during full-auto fire. The weapon is designed for two-handed, shoulder-fired use but remains controllable even when fired from the hip in short bursts. The power pack and Tibanna-gass cannister sit in a dual-chassis arrangement beneath the main receiver, a configuration that supports the weapon's signature advantage - an increased shot capacity considerably higher than standard blaster rifles, allowing frontline troops to keep up pressure long after other units must reload or withdraw. The AT-MR3 includes side rails and under-barrel mounts for accessories like flashlights, foregrips, bipods, or grenade-launcher attachments to further improve its tactical flexibility. Its firing mode and power-setting selector means that an operator can switch between lethal, reduced lethality, and stun settings depending on mission needs with a quick and simple flick of a switch. Included cooling modules and cooling coils also assist in mitigating and dissipating thermal load to prevent overheating of the barrel; however, sustained firing in the full-auto configuration can still result in damage to the barrel or misfires. As seen in more recent blaster weapons produced by Aether Technologies, the AT-MR3 also includes a quick-swap system designed for reloading under fire, allowing canisters or packs to be ejected and replaced with a single thumb movement, important for sustained engagements. In some configurations, these weapons include an optional folding stock for more compact deployments, such as vehicle boarding or close-quarters engagements, which allows the AT-MR3 to double as a carbine-style repeater. These weapons are typically issued as squad-support weapons, and they excel at suppression, not pinpoint accuracy - which can be seen in their effective range and rate of fire. Those using it provide steady suppressive fire, pinning enemies or covering allied movement, and in urban warfare, its medium-range punch and sustained output give defenders or assault teams the ability to dominate corridors, rooftops, and tight streets. Because mercenary groups appreciate the weapon for its rugged durability, planetary militias favor its adaptable nature and moderate cost. It is not uncommon to see the AT-MR3 retrofitted with local or improvised attachments, thanks to its modular construction.

 

[MANIAC]

Amelia von Sorenn

As usual, very cool sub.

Approved.