Miss Blonde
Trying to be straight in a crooked Galaxy
TBUP-20mm
The Back Up Plan
The Back Up Plan
OOC Info
Image Source: X
Intent: To create a weapon for the open market
Development Thread: NA
Weapon General Info
Manufacturer: Reclaimer Arms & Industrial
Model: The Back Up Plan
Affiliation: Open Market
Modularity: None
Production: Mass
Material: Durasteel
Classification: Auto Cannon
Size: Mounted
Length: 2.5 meters
Weight: 80kg
Ammunition type: slugs 20mm slugs
Ammunition Capacity: Varies on container size and belt, standard container comes with 1000 rounds.
Effective range: 3000 meters
Maximum firing range: 4000meters
Rate of fire: 1500RPM
Special Features:
•Durable
•Accurate
•Suppressing weapon
Weapon Description
Strengths:
•Long range
•Heavy caliber
•Suppressing weapon
Weaknesses:
•Massive recoil
•limited ammo
•Rate of fire
•Ion/EMP attacks
Description: Truly the definition of a back up plan, if at first peaceful negotiations don't work out then bring this and it'll be sure to start the party or finish it. The TBUP-20 is your relatively standard large caliber auto cannon that will sweep your enemies away as it passes over them with its large caliber slugs.
Strengths. As a far as far as heavy guns go this one is built and tested for extreme environments and stress. It's sturdy, capable, and above all accurate. When mounted to the proper firing base the weapon will perform for you and put shots where they need to go within its range. The 20mm slugs are capable of piercing through most vehicles other than large scale walkers, however it does need sustained fire in order to puncture tank armor and destroy that class of vehicle.
Weaknesses. It's not recommended to use this weapon when it's not attached to a stable base be it a walker, tank, or defensive platform. The recoil will break a normal person so do not try and lift it and carry it into battle like smaller guns, even if you're a wookie. But that's a small issue compared to the others it has, like its limited ammunition. It's no secret that blasters can hold more ammo and fire more bolts than traditional slug throwers. And with this weapons rate of fire it's going to chew through that ammo at a very quick rate. So if you're bringing this to a fight be sure to pack plenty of ammo with you otherwise you'll be out in a flash. Also make sure not to overheat your barrels by firing at a sustained cyclic rate for extended periods of time, doing so may cause one of your rounds to cook and ignite while inside the barrel causing a complete weapon system failure. If barrels are overheated our recommendation is to either cool with a liquid or leave standing for upwards of five minutes before firing in contained bursts.
Summary. It's a big cannon that will shoot fast and kill things, that's mostly the gist of it. Use it to inspire fear in your enemies or just kill them, the choice is up to you.
