Work In Progress KN-E "Spezia" Blaster Rifle

[Marcella Fiora]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a mass-produced blaster rifle for use and distribution by 'The Family' (Group), 'The Family' (Lore).
• Image Source: Phil Szotak (Twitter).
• Canon Link: N/A
• Permissions: N/A
• Primary Source: N/A

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Moonveil Communications & Holdings, Inc. 'Mega Factory'
• Affiliation: 'Moonveil Communications & Holdings, Inc.' (x)
• Market Status: Open-Market
• Model: KN-E Blaster Rifle
• Modularity: Scope (Removable/Replaceable)
• Production: Mass-Produced
• Material:
  
  • Durasteel Components
  • Plasteel Components
  • Various Blaster Components

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Blaster Rifle
• Size: Average
• Weight: Heavy
• Ammunition Type: Plasma Cell
• Ammunition Capacity: Large - 400 (50 Per Cycle)
• Effective Range: Average
• Rate of Fire: Low
• Damage Output: Very High
• Recoil: High

SPECIAL FEATURES

• POWERFUL: The 'Spezia' Blaster Rifle is designed to produce highly charged blaster bolts as opposed to many, less effective bolts. Therefore this also means that the weapon has a low firing rate to accommodate for the improved damage output.
• HIGH-AMMO CAPACITY: As a result of the cycling chamber, the weapon cells are high capacity, meaning that you can go for longer without having to reload or carry extra cells.
• CYCLING CHAMBER: As the weapon overheats, the charging handle must be used every 50 blaster bolts fired in order to dissipate excess heat which can damage the weapon. This can be ignored, however there is a change that the weapon will either melt or cause a small explosion.

STRENGTHS

• POWERFUL: The rifle fires powerful blaster bolts, a trade off for a low firing rate.
• CHEAP & LOW MAINTENANCE: The rifle is particularly cheap and very easy to maintain as a result of simple materials being used
• HIGH AMMO CAPACITY: The rifle's cell can hold up to 400 blaster bolts, however the charging handle must be used every 50 shots to prevent weapon damage.

WEAKNESSES

• OVERHEATING: As a result of the high powered blaster bolts, the weapon is prone to overheating. However the charging handle is there to help the weapon cool down.
• HEAVY: The rifle is a bit heavier than most rifles, this is because of the lack of ergonomic design with the intent of keeping the production cost down.
• CYCLING CHAMBER: The rifle must be cycled every 50 blaster bolts fired to dissipate excess energy produced from its use. It must simply be pulled back for two seconds then it will snap back into place. Ignoring the guideline would lead to the gun overheating, meaning it'll burn upon touch; melting, meaning the gun will start turning into molten metal and/or will the ammunition cell will cause a small explosion.

DESCRIPTION
Designed and manufactured by various subsidiaries of Moonveil Communications & Holdings, Inc. The KN-E is a cheap, powerful blaster rifle primarily used for distribution and wholesale, it is designed to provide excellent damage at the cost of a low rate of fire while being cheap and easy to maintain. There is nothing particularly remarkable about the weapon apart from the charging handle which mused be used every 50 shots to dissipate excess energy. Although heavy, the weapon is particularly mobile due to it's thin profile. Additionally, the KN-E is easy to package for storage and transportation, if necessary.