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Barghest Blaster Rifle
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create a basic, standard service rifle for the bulk of the Commonwealth’s Armed Forces
- Image Source: Sergey Kolesnik, Artstation
- Canon Link: N/A
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
- Manufacturer: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
- Affiliation: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: CWT-BR8A1W-BM “Barghest”
- Modularity: Yes
- Production: Minor
- Material: Durasteel receiver and barrel shroud, duraplast furniture (stock/handguard/grip), standard blaster focusing components, electronic fire-control module, sealed gaskets and insulating composites for environmental hardening
- Classification: Blaster Rifle (Modular Service Rifle)
- Size: Average
- Weight: Average
- Ammunition Type: Power cell + Tibanna gas cartridge (standardized Commonwealth pattern)
- Ammunition Capacity: Large
- Effective Range: Long Range
- Rate of Fire: High
- Damage Output: High
- Recoil: None
- Variable-output selector: Stun / Reduced / Standard / High-yield (high-yield increases heat and reduces shots-per-cell)
- Modular architecture: Approved conversion kits for carbine, marksman, and shipboard configurations
- Environmental sealing: Weatherproofed housing; resistant to sand, salt, and moisture; limited vacuum-capable for short-duration shipboard emergencies
- Commonwealth smartlink rail: Can interface with compatible HUDs/helmets for basic targeting data (optional; rifle remains functional without it)
- Underbarrel hardpoint: Supports lights, stun modules, grapnel micro-launchers, or grenade projector systems (separate issue items)
- Heat management safeties: Overheat limiter and warning indicator to reduce catastrophic failure and protect the blaster chamber
- Logistics-friendly standardization: One rifle family supports multiple branches with shared parts, training, and maintenance pipelines.
- Reliable in harsh conditions: Sealing and robust construction reduce stoppages in dust, rain, or shipboard grime.
- Flexible lethality: Output modes allow the same platform to serve as both a security weapon and a battlefield rifle.
- Heat buildup under sustained fire: High rate of fire and high-yield settings accelerate overheating, forcing pauses or risk performance throttling.
- Best performance relies on standardized cartridges/cells: It can accept adapters, but optimal efficiency and reliability assume Commonwealth-pattern consumables.
The BR8-A1W-BM (Base Model), or Barghest was developed as the Imperial Commonwealth’s answer to the perennial problem of rebuilding and professionalizing a military without creating a supply nightmare: too many weapon types, too many parts, and too many training pipelines. Dosuun Defense Solutions division delivered the Wolverine as a single standardized rifle chassis intended to serve the Army’s line infantry, Marine expeditionary forces, and Navy security personnel through approved configuration kits rather than entirely separate weapon families.
In the field, the Wolverine excels as a disciplined, modular service rifle: it is dependable in rough environments, capable of controlled high-volume fire, and adaptable to varied ROE through its output selector—allowing units to pivot between non-lethal compliance and battlefield lethality without changing platforms. That flexibility comes at a cost: sustained firing at high settings taxes the weapon’s thermal envelope, and its more sophisticated fire-control components are inherently more maintenance-sensitive than the simplest legacy rifles. Even so, the BRB-A1 remains the Commonwealth’s “do-everything” rifle, built to be familiar in every soldier’s hands, and predictable in every armory’s inventory.
Base Model - CWT-BR8A1W-BM: The standard configuration of the Wolverine platform, issued as the baseline service rifle for Commonwealth Army infantry. Balanced for reliability, range, and sustained fire, the BM variant emphasizes modular adaptability and logistical simplicity across varied terrain and mission profiles.
Marine Variant - CWT-BR8A1W-M: Configured for close-quarters dominance, the Marine variant features reinforced furniture, improved shock tolerance, and breaching-optimized optics. It is intended for high-intensity assaults, urban combat, and expeditionary operations where durability and rapid target acquisition take priority over extended-range precision.
Shipboard Variant - CWT-BR8A1W-SB: Optimized for confined and hull-sensitive environments, the Shipboard variant employs tuned output settings to limit over-penetration and collateral damage. Its compact profile and enhanced control make it suitable for naval security detachments, boarding actions, and station defense.
Marksman Variant - CWT-BR8A1W-DM: Issued to trained designated marksmen, this variant incorporates enhanced optics and a precision-tuned firing assembly for improved accuracy at extended ranges. It provides squad-level overwatch and target discrimination without sacrificing compatibility with standard Wolverine components.
| Variant | Designation | Primary Users | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Model | CWT-BR8A1W-BM | Army Infantry | General-purpose line rifle |
| Marine | CWT-BR8A1W-M | Marines | Reinforced CQB furniture, breaching optics |
| Shipboard | CWT-BR8A1W-SB | Navy Security | Reduced penetration, compact profile |
| Marksman | CWT-BR8A1W-DM | Infantry DMs | Enhanced optics, tuned output |
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
To create a basic, standard service rifle for the bulk of the Commonwealth’s Armed Forces
Image Source(s):
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/6Pwn5
Canon Link:
N/A
Primary Source(s):
N/A
Technical Information
Affiliation:
Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
Model:
CWT-BR8A1W-BM “Barghest”
Modular:
Yes
Effective Range:
Long Range
Rate of Fire:
Automatic
Material:
Durasteel receiver and barrel shroud, duraplast furniture (stock/handguard/grip), standard blaster focusing components, electronic fire-control module, sealed gaskets and insulating composites for environmental hardening
Ammunition Type:
Power cell + Tibanna gas cartridge (standardized Commonwealth pattern)
Ammunition Capacity:
Large
Damage Output:
High
Recoil:
None
Ranged Class:
Assault Rifle
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