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Intent: To create a heavy hitting squad automatic weapon for sale on the open market.
Development Thread: N/A
Manufacturer: Tenloss Corporation
Model: Tenloss Repeating Accelerated Beam Weapon
Affiliation: Open Market, Tenloss Corporation
Modularity: Yes, it can be upgraded with various modifications common to ranged weapons.
Production: Minor
Material: Alusteel, durasteel, wood, and other weapon components
Classification: Particle Accelerator weapon
Size: Handheld
Length: 1,200mm
Weight: 8.5kg
Ammunition Type: Power cell
Ammunition Capacity: 50 shots
Effective Range: 1,000m
Rate of Fire: Semiautomatic, fully automatic
Special Features:
- Particle accelerator
- Low recoil due to weight of weapon
- Robust, durable design
- Works well in most climates and conditions
A new attempt at breaking into other markets, the Tenloss Repeating Accelerated Beam weapon, or RAB for short, was designed as Tenloss' first handheld particle beam accelerator weapon.
The weapon concept is simple, though the mechanisms are complex. Much like the far larger P2-CA1 Weapon System, when fired, the weapon accelerates charged particles down the barrel through a series of propulsion rings. The particles are pushed faster and faster down the barrel until they exit the muzzle. At this point, a beam is formed that moves from the muzzle towards the target causing damage. However, with the RAB, the technology has been scaled down and the introduction of a new component made the weapon viable for support roles
A sequencer device was installed into the mechanism and breaks up the single, long beam into a series of smaller, shorter beams. The result is a "burst" of fire from the weapon rather than a long beam more in line with cutting or burning into targets. The individual shots can be stopped at any time by removing pressure from the trigger, thereby stopping the weapon from firing. The RAB's shots are hard hitting and highly powerful, easily punching through most known light armors and many known medium armors on the market. Against heavy armor, the weapon can burn through most known types over a period of time with sustained fire.
The weapon is capable of 50 shots per powerpack and is fairly accurate for a weapon of its type. The only downsides evident are the weight of the weapon, making it difficult to use in close quarters and a pain to carry on the field, and the electronic vulnerability of the weapon. EMPs and Ion weapons can easily overload the conduits and systems within the weapon itself, making the weapon useless until repairs are made. In the event of light damage, the user can often attempt to shut down the electronics totally and reactivate it as the on board systems will often restart and recalibrate, though this is not a 100% effective method. For anything above light electrical damage, a full breakdown of the weapon is needed, often requiring replacement parts and specialized repairs.
