Blade of Ession
Intent: Make a grenade launcher for the Ashlan Crusade.
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Manufacturer: The WorkForce
Affiliation: Ashlan Crusade
Market Status: Closed-Market
Model: WF-G1 Grenade Launcher
Modularity: Yes, compatible with most types of grenades.
Production: Minor
Material: permasteel, polycarbonate, duraplast, magnetic coil, heat radiator shroud
Classification: Grenade launcher
Size: Average
Weight: Light
Ammunition Type: Grenades of varying designs, as well as gas canisters.
Ammunition Capacity: Small
Effective Range: Average
Rate of Fire: Low
Damage Output: Very High
Recoil: Average
- Improved ergonomic grip for added stability.
- Advanced built-in recoil suppression system.
- Universal chamber for use of varying forms of appropriate ammunition.
Big Boom: As is fitting for a grenade launcher, this weapon packs a significant punch, allowing its user to do some serious damage to enemy troops and certain light vehicles.
Diversification: The interchangeability of ammunition makes the WF-G1 quite versatile, even allowing for the use of nonlethal rounds for riot control scenarios.
Make 'Em Count: The WF-G1 has a max ammo capacity of six rounds, creating a need for frequent reloading.
Cool Down: The WF-G1 is a sturdy piece of hardware, but the built-in safety measures for recoil reduction and repeated use require a slight cool down period in between each discharge of the weapon.
In times of war, there is always a need for firearms with a bit more kick. The technicians at the WorkForce understood the need for such a weapon, and began to design the WF-G1 Grenade Launcher. The process was a simple one, for the most part, though initial tests of the prototype demonstrated a need for greater protection from recoil and overheating. This brought them back to the drawing board, where they added a new internal system to accommodate this need. While reworking the weapon, it was decided to also add the capability to fire nonlethal rounds, making this a viable weapon outside of battle. Once the changes were made, they found it to be a very diverse piece of machinery, and immediately put it into production.
