Approved Ranged Weapon PGEM "Needler" ALPMD

[Niki Priddy]

• Intent: Create a mass produced Mass-driver Cannon for the open market.
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• Manufacturer: Priddy General Engineering And Manufacturing
• Affiliation: Priddy General Engineering And Manufacturing
• Market Status: Open-Market
• Model: Priddy General Engineering And Manufacturing "Needler" Aerolance Light Plasma-propelled Mass Driver
• Modularity: No
• Production: Mass-Produced
• Material:
  • Dallorian Alloy
  • Duramentium/Titanium Alloy Housing
  • Ferrocarbon Frame

• Classification: Plasma-propelled Mass-driver Cannon
• Size: Average
• Weight: Heavy
• Ammunition Type: Normal Grade Ethaerium turned into Plasma to propel Ferromagnetic Slugs
• Ammunition Capacity: Small
• Effective Range: Average
• Rate of Fire: High
• Damage Output: High - Ordinance Dependent
• Recoil: Average

• Internal Systems -
  • Integrates with the Veritable Turret System readily as a plug and play upgrade on vessels above 100 meters.
  • Rifled Dallorian Alloy-Barrel
  • Heat Radiator Shroud
  • Integrated Optical Transducer Panel in turret configuration.
  • Enhanced Servo-motors in turret configuration.
  • Gryoscopic Stabilizer in turret configuration.
  • Thorilide Shock Absorption System
  • M.I. Universal Ammunition Feed in turret or mounted configuration.
  • M.I. Fire Suppression System in turret or mounted configuration.
  • Firing Chamber
  • Gas Feed System
  • Puncture Proof Gas Chamber
  • Gas Refill Valve for manual refill.
  • Power Cycler
  • Capacitor Bank
  • Cooling Sleeve
  • Cooling Coil

Low Recoil Profile - Ideal for high-speed maneuvering craft; doesn't destabilize light vehicles or fighters during rapid fire.
High Rate of Fire - Excellent for strafing infantry, soft targets, or swarming tactics in both space and ground combat.
Low Energy Signature - Plasma bursts are compact and thermally efficient, minimizing detection during ambush runs or stealth missions.

Limited Penetration - Slugs lack the mass to defeat medium or heavy armor, even with AP variants without sustained fire.
Small Magazine Capacity - Compact design limits onboard slug storage, requiring frequent reloads or resupply
Overheats Under Sustained Fire - The plasma chamber is prone to thermal buildup during prolonged engagements, reducing uptime.

The Aerolance Series represents a cutting-edge line of kinetic weaponry that bridges ancient solid slug technology with modern battlefield innovation. Each model utilizes Normal Grade Ethaerium gas, ionized via high-voltage current to generate controlled plasma bursts. These bursts propel dense ferromagnetic slugs at extreme velocities with minimal reaction signature, making them ideal for both atmospheric and vacuum engagements. Designed for adaptability, the Aerolance cannons can be mounted on vehicles ranging from light starfighters to dreadnought-scale platforms, as well as tracked IFVs and siege-class walkers.

Some of the standard features across all of the Aerolance system of Plasma-propelled Mass Drivers include a shock absorption system that aids in solid ammunition cycling. As well, through the use of Ionized Plasma Propulsion, inert Ethaerium gas is converted into hot plasma bursts to reduce excess recoil while maintaining projectile speed. Even using this method of propellent with the inherent high energy output, the magnetic containment design disperses residual trace, masking firing origin from some sensors. Alongside this, the Modular Firing Chamber allows compatibility with various slug types, including armor-piercing, EMP(on certain platforms), and incendiary for as needed changes with any shift in mission requirements. Finally, the smartlink integration allows all models to be integrated into droid brains, starship targeting systems, and atmospheric fire-control networks.

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The ALPMD, otherwise known as the "Needler", is a rapid-fire variant built for high-speed combat platforms. Its manageable recoil, compact power cell, and micro-turbine gas compression unit make it ideal for nimble starships or infantry fighting vehicles.

Fires 20mm slugs at hypersonic speeds as the standard with the capability of firing explosive rounds, or depleted baradium slugs. This weapon system is optimized for strafing runs, anti-personnel, and light armor engagements as it features a modular chamber for quick venting and self-cleaning in dusty environments which makes it an ideal choice for ground operation vehicles.

It features a single ammunition feed line that utilizes the recoil cycle from the Thorilide shock absorber to operate the feed belt, cycling the next round into the chamber. A single stage plasma chamber provides the propellant charge for each round.

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“Precision through plasma.”

 

[Krass Wyms]

Standard enough

Approved