Approved Tech BTI-839 Sonic Carbine

[Lex-El]

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• Intent: The purpose of this submission is to provide the militant, Galactic market with a unique, sonic rifle based upon Geonosian designs that were stolen from Czerka.
• Development Thread: Here it is!
• Image Source: Reyalspathelion
• Manufacturer: Blas-Tech Industries
• Model: BTI-839 Sonic Carbine
• Affiliation: Blas-Tech Industries
• Modularity: Yes (Attachments)
• Production: Minor
• Material: Durasteel
• Classification: Carbine
• Size: Handheld/Rifle
• Status: Restricted (Must be purchased IC)
• Length: 75.6 centimeters
• Weight: 2.88 kilograms
• Magazine Size: 30 rounds
• Firing Rate: 120 RPM
• Effective Range: 50 meters
• Ammunition Type: BTI-EOU Power Cell

OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS

• 3.4x Optical Zoom Scope (RDS)
• 1x Optical Zoom Scope (IRNV)
• 1x Optical Zoom Scope (RDS)
• Counterweight
• Tactical Light

AUTHOR'S NOTE

This submission will never be used to one-hit a player character, regardless of its being sonic technology. Furthermore, its production is intentionally limited and sales are deliberately selective as to ensure that only responsible players will be eligible to own one of these weapons.

DESCRIPTION

In an effort to fulfill its obligation to the Techno Union, as well as provide the militant market with yet another competitive firearm, Czerka Arms dived into the pages of history. Particularly, the corporation did extensive research on the subject of the Confederacy of Independent Systems' earlier incarnation and came upon the archaicGeonosian Sonic Blaster. With this ancient, yet powerful, weapon fueling their inspiration, the designers of Czerka Arms set forth to create a new breed of sonic armament fit for modern, military forces. Through collaboration with Blas-Tech Industries, the BTI-839 Sonic Carbine was born.

To begin, the BTI-839 Sonic Carbine possessive a multitude of similarities with the weapon which inspired its creation. First amongst these are the main, internal components; whose sizes and proportions were modified in order to better accommodate a primarily humanoid market. These components, housed in a layer of durasteel, allow the weapon to fire spheres of condensed sonic energy which are encased within a containment field. As demonstrated by the weapon's ancestor, the rupture of these spheres, whether by colliding with a solid object or otherwise being impacted by energy, results in their explosion into a contained, omnidirectional blast. These blasts are known to inflict immense harm upon the internal organs of living targets in addition to boasting the strength to cause considerable damage to inanimate objects.

However, while both the BTI-839 Sonic Carbine and the Geonosian Sonic Blaster fire the same projectiles, there are differences in size, range, and firing rate. Due to the fact that the BTI-839 is a carbine, the diameter of the sonic spheres fired by it are smaller than those launched by the ancient armament; thereby leading to a diminished destructive potential in comparison. However, despite this glaring difference in power, these sonic spheres can still rupture internal organs, break through stone, and cannot be reflected/deflected/otherwise defended against by a lightsaber. Power differences aside, the BTI-839 Sonic Carbine enjoys a slightly greater range due to the method of its construction, in addition to a heightened fire rate. However, this does not mean that the weapon is not without its shortcomings and challenges.

To begin, the weapon is powered by the famous Plug-N-Fire cells created by Blas-Tech Industries, thereby giving its owners the ability to reload with moderate ease. Yet, despite the impressive power of the cells, the BTI-839 tends to be an energy guzzler and can only fire thirty rounds before requiring a reload. While this number matches its Geonosian ancestor, it pales in comparison to modern armaments and thereby puts the owner in harm's way several times during an engagement; simply to reload. Another drawback of the weapon is the recoil that accompanies pulling the trigger. In comparison to the average blaster or slugthrower, the recoil which accompanies the BTI-839's firing is rather jarring an effects the total accuracy of the weapon. While this is somewhat addressed by the providing of an optional counterweight to customers, the weapon's recoil requires strong hands and diligence in order to make each shot count; whereas even a child can pick up a blaster or slugthrower and end a life.

However, as a whole, the BTI-839 Sonic Carbine is poised to be a unique and effective addition to any militant individual's arsenal.

This is another in the line that Blas-Tech stole from Czerka.

 

[Valik]

@Cade Lee

You're not supposed to put this many subs in the factory, but you've been talked to about this already so I won't hammer the issue. Thankfully all of these subs are pretty easy approves, essentially being resubmits under a different name. So here's what we're gonna do. For all the subs you have that aren't already dealt with I'll approve if you can provide a link to the original judged submission, but I also need you to answer one question for me.

You've noted in the intent that your goal is to undercut Czerka by selling the same product for less. How is Blas-tech doing that exactly? Are they losing money in sales in order to promote a monopoly later or do they have some other advantage that you've RP'd that allows for cheaper construction?

 

[Lex-El]

[member="Valik"] we are going to lose money to promote a monopoly. Relying on my blaster line to keep the company profitable.

 

[Lex-El]

[member="Valik"] Link to original submission: http://starwarsrp.net/topic/27387-cz-839-sonic-carbine/

 

[Valik]

Exactly what I needed. Pending approval.

 

[Alli Vern]

Approved

@Cade Lee