Architect
The Needle
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create a base model sniper rifle for the Commonwealth’s Armed Forces.
- Image Source: Sergey Kolesnik, Artstation
- Canon Link: Verpine Shatter Rifle
- Permissions: N/A
- Primary Source: Verpine Shatter Rifle
- Manufacturer: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
- Affiliation: Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
- Market Status: Closed-Market
- Model: CWT-VSP1SR-BM “Needle”
- Modularity: Yes
- Production: Limited
- Material: Reinforced durasteel receiver, precision-machined focusing chamber, duraplast furniture, advanced optical housing, insulated heat-dissipation fins
- Classification: Sniper Rifle, Blaster
- Size: Large
- Weight: Heavy
- Ammunition Type: High-density power cell with reinforced Tibanna gas canister
- Ammunition Capacity: Small
- Effective Range: Battlefield
- Rate of Fire: Low
- Damage Output: Very High
- Recoil: None
- Precision-focused blaster chamber: Optimized for shot consistency rather than volume of fire
- Long-barrel focusing array: Enhances bolt cohesion at extended ranges
- Advanced magnified optic: Standard issue variable zoom scope tuned for long-distance target identification
- Thermal stabilization system: Reduces bolt variance caused by heat during repeated firing
- Manual fire discipline: Semi-automatic only; no burst or automatic fire modes
- Verpine-influenced tolerances: Extremely tight internal machining standards, increasing accuracy but also maintenance requirements
- Exceptional long-range accuracy: Designed specifically for battlefield overwatch and counter-sniper roles.
- High lethality per shot: Capable of defeating heavy infantry armor and light vehicle components at range.
- Reliable precision platform: Ideal for training snipers and designated marksmen before advancing to rarer specialist weapons.
- Low ammunition capacity: Missed shots are costly; poor fire discipline is heavily punished.
- Heavy and unwieldy in close quarters: Not suitable for room clearing or urban fighting without support.
The VSP-1 “Needle” Precision Blaster Rifle represents the Imperial Commonwealth’s philosophy that snipers are trained, not born—and their weapons should reflect that. Developed by Dosuun Defense Solutions with Verpine technical input, the Needle is intended as a foundational sniper rifle, issued to soldiers who have demonstrated marksmanship aptitude but are not yet operating as independent long-range specialists.
In operational use, the VSP-1 excels at battlefield overwatch, counter-sniper engagements, and precision interdiction against high-value targets. Its design prioritizes bolt stability and repeatable accuracy over rate of fire, rewarding disciplined shooters who take deliberate, well-planned shots. While devastating at range, the rifle is intentionally limited in ammunition capacity and fire modes, reinforcing its role as a precision instrument rather than a general-purpose weapon.
Within the Commonwealth forces, the Needle is often described as “the rifle that teaches patience.” Those who master it are typically fast-tracked into advanced sniper training programs or issued higher-tier specialist rifles. Those who do not quickly learn that accuracy—not speed—is what keeps them alive.
Out Of Character Info
Intent:
To create a base model sniper rifle for the Commonwealth’s Armed Forces.
Image Source(s):
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/e00KyX
Primary Source(s):
Technical Information
Affiliation:
Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
Model:
CWT-VSP1SR-BM “Needle”
Modular:
Yes
Effective Range:
Battlefield
Rate of Fire:
Single Shot
Material:
Reinforced durasteel receiver, precision-machined focusing chamber, duraplast furniture, advanced optical housing, insulated heat-dissipation fins
Ammunition Type:
High-density power cell with reinforced Tibanna gas canister
Ammunition Capacity:
Small
Damage Output:
Very High
Recoil:
None
Ranged Class:
Sniper Rifle
