Approved Ranged Weapon LO-52R

[Laphisto]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

Intent: To replace the LO-27R with a heavier, hybrid heavy machine gun for the Lilaste Order, designed for use with the Third Arm Aperture and Blackblood Ice cooling.
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Manufacturer: Lilaste Manufactories aboard Aurora Station
Affiliation: Lilaste Order
Market Status: Closed-Market
Model: LO-52H Heavy Machine Gun
Modularity: Limited (barrel kits, feed options, optics, mounts)
Production: Minor
Material: Fyrirdögun frame, Seigurium internals, Songsteel-lined barrel, Laminanium sheath, Blackblood ice cooling system

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Classification: Hybrid Heavy Machine Gun
Size: Large
Weight: Very Heavy

Tibana

• Ammunition Capacity: Large 2000 [gas canister] 6000 [Power cell]
• Effective Range: Average:
• Rate of Fire: High:
• Damage Output: High
• Recoil: average

Slug

• Ammunition Capacity: Average | 800 round belts or 250 round box magazines [12.7×99mm / .50 ]
• Effective Range: Average:
• Rate of Fire: Very High:
• Damage Output: Very High:
• Recoil: High [Slug]:

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SPECIAL FEATURES

• Blackblood CryoCycle Cooling: Phase-change microchannel cooling loop around chamber/barrel using Blackblood Ice cores.
• Quick-Change Barrel: Fold-out handle and keyed lock for rapid swaps.
• A.A.S.H. System Compatibility: Full integration with Third Arm Aperture for recoil suppression and weight distribution.
• Dual Ammunition Modes: Belt-fed .50 caliber slug or Tibana gas canister feed.
• Adaptive Fire Control: Sustain / Rapid / Cyclic firing modes with round counter and thermal monitor.
• Self-Mending Internals: Laminanium sheath on key wear surfaces for reduced stoppages.
• Integrated Optics: Compatible with LO-58A helmet suite (rangefinder, thermal, smart targeting). also compatable with other optics such as the RWOE-01/A
• Mount Ecosystem: Tripod, pintle, coaxial, and vehicle cupola options.

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STRENGTHS

• Cryo-Cooled Endurance: Blackblood Ice loop allows prolonged sustained fire without overheating.
• Armor Penetration: .50 slug belts devastate light vehicles, emplacements, and heavy infantry.
• A.A.S.H. Integration: Third Arm harness mitigates recoil and distributes weight, enabling mobile use.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Rapid swap between slug belts and Tibana canisters depending on mission.
• Durability: Fyrirdögun frame and Seigurium internals ensure extreme environmental resistance.

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WEAKNESSES

• Cryo Hazard: Blackblood coolant breaches risk cryogenic burns; purge drills required.
• Weight & Bulk: Very heavy weapon; impractical without mounts or Third Arm system.
• Logistics Strain: Dual ammo types and Blackblood cores complicate resupply.
• Noise & Signature: Very loud, easily detectable when firing sustained bursts.

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DESCRIPTION
The LO-52R Heavy Machine Gun represents the Lilaste Order's next-generation squad heavy weapon, replacing the LO-27R with a purpose-built .50 caliber hybrid platform. Designed around two critical advancements Blackblood Ice cooling and Third Arm Aperture (A.A.S.H.) integration the Blackfrost delivers unparalleled sustained firepower without succumbing to heat or recoil limitations.

In slug mode, it fires disintegrating-link belts of 12.7mm armor-piercing ammunition capable of shredding enemy fortifications, light armor, and entrenched infantry. In Tibana mode, it provides suppressive energy fire at blistering cyclic rates, ideal for area denial and infantry support. The Blackblood CryoCycle system ensures both ammunition types can be fired at length, absorbing and recycling heat spikes that would destroy lesser weapons.

While the LO-52R is heavy and best deployed from tripods, vehicles, or fixed emplacements, the A.A.S.H. system changes battlefield doctrine. Operators equipped with the Third Arm Aperture can carry and fire the weapon in mobile roles, transforming the battlefield presence of Lilaste Order heavy gunners. However, its logistics footprint, cryogenic hazards, and loud battlefield signature ensure it remains a specialized weapon best wielded by highly trained units.

 

[MANIAC]

Laphisto

Nicely made, I moved the thread to the ranged weapons from the simple tech section. I'd like to ask you to edit the pre-made fields, and please replace the old Fyrirdögun link to this one.

 

[Laphisto]

Laphisto

Nicely made, I moved the thread to the ranged weapons from the simple tech section. I'd like to ask you to edit the pre-made fields, and please replace the old Fyrirdögun link to this one.

Should be good

 

[MANIAC]

Laphisto

Thank you!

Approved.