Mandalorian Tech Weapon MAG-79 Thumper Grenade Launcher

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MAG-79 THUMPER


AFFILIATION
Mandalorians

MANUFACTURER
MandalArms

SIZE
30cm
50cm w/ stock extended

WEIGHT
2.1kg (unloaded)

COMPOSITION
Durasteel
WEAPON TYPE
Grenade launcher

DAMAGE TYPE
Explosive

AMMUNITION CAPACITY
1

FIRE SELECTOR
Breech-loaded

MAX RANGE
50m (grenade)
100m (mini-rocket)


DESCRIPTION
Designed and manufactured by the weaponry arm of MandalMotors, the MAG-79 was created with the specific of high-mobility supercommandos in mind. Rather than the bulky rifle variants of usual grenade launchers, this one is practically a pistol.

Relying on an older propellant method using a modern mix in addition to magnetic acceleration, this launcher loads and fires single launcher-specific grenades up to a 50m arc. It can accept concussion, frag, smoke, or even plasma rounds. These grenade rounds can be set to either timed detonation or impact as needed and have the standard explosive radius of five meters. Instead of grenades, the MAG-79 can also be loaded with the same micro-rockets as the commonly used wrist launchers, firing them up to 100m with an explosive radius of 3m.

Loading and firing is kept simple using a top latch. Bending the barrel downward forces out the prior shell for reloading. An ambidextrous lever safety locks the trigger to prevent the accidental discharge of a grenade strapped to one's belt. The stock can be extended for greater stability over long distances, especially since the chemical charge gives it a stiff recoil. Although small, braced firing is recommended over a significant distance.

A similar version dubbed the MAG-79A functions on the same principle but is designed to be attached to other compatible weapons, primarily the Galaar-35 carbine, replacing the forward grip. This more compact version is impossible to aim without being attached to a larger weapon, but on its own weighs only 1.4kg.

LEGALITY
Restricted. Grenade launchers are extremely powerful weapons, and are thus banned on most civilized worlds. Even on uncivilized ones, carrying one around in public is sure to draw unwanted attention.

INTENT
To create a compact grenade launcher made for Mandalorians.

RESTRICTIONS
Only available by default to Mandalorian faction members.

 
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