Unreviewed Rurik Blaster Rifle

[Ethanael Halscott]

Rurik Blaster Rifle

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create yet another service rifle for the Commonwealth’s Armed Forces.
• Image Source: Sergey Kolesnik, Artstation
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PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
• Affiliation: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
• Market Status: Closed-Market
• Model: CWT-ABR7K-BM “Rurik”
• Modularity: Yes
• Production: Minor
• Material: Durasteel receiver and barrel assembly, reinforced alloy focusing chamber, duraplast furniture, mechanical backup safeties

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Blaster Rifle, Assault
• Size: Large
• Weight: Heavy
• Ammunition Type: Standard infantry power cell with Tibanna gas feed
• Ammunition Capacity: Large
• Effective Range: Long Range
• Rate of Fire: Average
• Damage Output: High
• Recoil: None

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Loose-tolerance firing assembly: Designed to function reliably under dirt, debris, and poor maintenance conditions
• Reinforced focusing chamber: Maintains bolt cohesion despite sustained use and thermal stress
• Mechanical safeties and overrides: Allows operation even if auxiliary electronics fail
• Integrated bayonet mount: Supports Commonwealth-standard infantry bayonet
• Optics-optional doctrine: Rifle remains fully functional without electronic sights or enhancements

STRENGTHS

• Exceptional reliability: Designed to operate in austere environments with minimal maintenance.
• Logistics-friendly: Simplified training and servicing reduce supply and personnel burden.
• Durable construction: Tolerates abuse, prolonged storage, and harsh climates.

WEAKNESSES

• Lower precision than modular rifles: Not optimized for specialist marksmanship roles.
• Limited adaptability: Not intended for extensive customization or role conversion.

DESCRIPTION
The Rurik Infantry Blaster Rifle is the Commonwealth Army’s answer to the realities of prolonged ground warfare, occupation duty, and planetary defense. Developed by Dosuun Defense Solutions, the Rurik prioritizes reliability and simplicity over refinement, reflecting a doctrine that values weapons which continue to function regardless of conditions or operator experience.

Issued as the standard rifle for line infantry and garrison forces, the Rurik is designed to be taught quickly, maintained easily, and trusted absolutely. Its firing system uses deliberately forgiving tolerances and reinforced components to ensure consistent operation even when exposed to dust, moisture, or neglect. While it lacks the precision and modularity of more advanced rifles, the Rurik compensates with durability and predictable performance across a wide range of environments.

Within the Commonwealth Army, the Rurik is regarded as a soldier’s rifle—unremarkable in appearance but dependable in action. It is commonly issued to units tasked with holding territory, securing infrastructure, and maintaining order across contested worlds. For Planetary Defense Forces, the rifle provides a unified and sustainable standard that can remain effective even with limited technical support. Its reputation among troops is blunt and enduring: it is not elegant, but it always works.