Vicard Heyn
Character
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIAL FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The Novi Q5 is designed with practicality in mind. The weapon resembles standard slug pistols of the time (think futuristic M1911) both with the rounds it uses and its overall external design. What differentiates it from the other slug throwers is its ability to ionize the rounds as they are fired bestowing upon them the effects of ion bolts. The idea behind its creation is the ability to shred energy defenses such as personal energy shields that are often employed along with delivering severe kinetic impact upon the target.
As a pistol, it is not really effective at long range as bullet drop affects its performance severely. The standard capacity of a magazine is 15 rounds although Novi have been known to produce an extended mag for the Q5 that fits 25 rounds. A silencer is offered for a slight increase in price while the universal rail system allows the attachment of most contemporary scopes upon it. All in all, the Q5 is a reliable handgun that can easily be modified.
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
- Intent: To create Vicard's weapon of choice
- Image Source: N/A
- Canon Link: N/A
- Restricted Missions: N/A
- Primary Source: N/A
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
- Manufacturer: Novi Corporation (NPC)
- Model: Q5
- Affiliation: Open-Market
- Modularity: Scopes could be attached.
- Production: Mass-Produced
- Material: Durasteel, dallorian alloy barrel.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Classification: Slugthrower
- Size: Handheld
- Length: 21 cm
- Weight: 1.5 kg
- Ammunition Type: Ion charged 9mm rounds
- Ammunition Capacity: 15 rounds. Gas canister requires change after the usage of 45 rounds.
- Effective Range: 50m
- Rate of Fire: Semi-Automatic
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Ion charging mechanism: The Q5's special feature ionizes the rounds in the chamber as they are fired giving them the same properties ion bolts possess.
- Stun setting: Generated from the ion charging mechanism only, the Q5 can fire a close range stun blast. It is effective only at a maximum of 10 meters.
DESCRIPTION
The Novi Q5 is designed with practicality in mind. The weapon resembles standard slug pistols of the time (think futuristic M1911) both with the rounds it uses and its overall external design. What differentiates it from the other slug throwers is its ability to ionize the rounds as they are fired bestowing upon them the effects of ion bolts. The idea behind its creation is the ability to shred energy defenses such as personal energy shields that are often employed along with delivering severe kinetic impact upon the target.
As a pistol, it is not really effective at long range as bullet drop affects its performance severely. The standard capacity of a magazine is 15 rounds although Novi have been known to produce an extended mag for the Q5 that fits 25 rounds. A silencer is offered for a slight increase in price while the universal rail system allows the attachment of most contemporary scopes upon it. All in all, the Q5 is a reliable handgun that can easily be modified.
Strengths:
- Ion Bullets: Mixing the kinetic power of slugs and the anti-energy capabilities of ion bolts results in a handy side arm that can be used against variable foes. Its practicality and versatility makes it deadly.
Weaknesses:
- Short range: As mentioned earlier, the effective range of the Q5 is relatively low making it quite useless in mid to long range firefights.
- Archaic design: Unlike the modern and contemporary blaster, the slugthrowers such as this pistol carry the burden of smaller mag capacities. A 15 round magazine is nothing against typical 100 round magazines that blaster pistols usually have.
- Particle shields: Particle shields are a natural barrier against slugs making this weapon redundant against such shielding.
