"Badger" Modular Infantry Blaster System V1.

The Badger is a Modular system of interchangeable parts built around a TL9 380 kJ Neutral/Charged Particle Beam. The standard configurations include a pistol, SMG, carbine, rifle, and sniper rifle. The sniper rifle is issued only on a case-by-case basis (the weight is prohibitive for normal infantry use). The pistol and carbine are the most common forms. A power-pack is highly recommended for the SMG, and useful for all other versions. A power-pack only version of the SMG is very common.

The blaster incorporates an electrolaser stun setting (See UT p51) with an RoF of one. The electrolaser uses double normal power. Switching between N-PAWS, C-PAWS or electrolaser is a free action with a successful Beam Weapon skill roll.

  Weight/Cost breakdown

Core 1.500 $6400  
Short Range sight 0.250 $380 [LLTV, 5x mag., ACC: +2
Long Range sight 0.500 $505 [LLTV, 10x mag., ACC: +3
Close Range Focus 0.500 $1280.  
Normal Focus 1.500 $2240  
Long Range Focus 3.000 $3680  
V-Long Range Focus 4.500 $5120  
Folding Wire Stock 1.000 [$300  
       
Sniper sight 1.000 $735 [LLTV, 20x mag., ACC +4]
E-Long Range Focus 10.375 $12140  
Heavy Stock 2.375 [$450  
Bipod 3.5 [$650  

 Total system weight is 12.75 Lbs.(30 for sniper), not including power cells. System Cost is $31,205 ($44,080 for sniper), add 10% if bought in pieces.

Pistol Core, CR Focus, C-Cell
SMG Core, normal Focus, SR sight, 2 C-Cell
Carbine Core, LR Focus, LR sight, Folding Wire Stock, D-Cell
Rifle Core, V-LR Focus, LR sight, Wire Stock, D-Cell
Sniper Rifle Core, E-LR Focus, Heavy Stock, Bipod, D-Cell

"Badger" Modular Infantry Blaster System V1.

  Dmg SS Acc 1/2D Max Wt RoF Rcl ST shots
Pistol
(stun)		 5dx4
8d 		9 6 80
32		 160
64		 3 4
1		 -1 9 7/C
3/C
SMG
(stun)		 5dx4
8d		 10 9
6		 320
128		 640
256		 5.25 4
1		 -1 9 14/2C
7/2C
Carbine
(stun)		 5dx4
8d		 12/10 14/10
11/7		 640
256		 1285
514		 11 4
1		 -1 10/12 70/D
35/D
rifle
(stun)		 5dx4
8d		 12/10 15/12
14/10		 1285
514		 2570
1028		 13.5 4
1		 -1 10/13 70/D
35/D
Sniper Rifle
(stun)		 5dx4
8d		 14 15 2570
1028		 5145
2058		 24.75 4
1		 -1 11/12 70/D
35/D

This design bends (maybe breaks) the design rules, as it breaks the blaster into two parts, the core blaster and a focus section. Other than that, it is an interesting system concept. The idea of handing a standard package to a troop that can handle almost all his needs is something with real appeal.

 This is the fourth in a series of modular weapon systems.

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Last Updated: 19 Mar 97