PDS-R1 Blaster Rifle

[Intratec]

PDS-R1 Blaster Rifle​

AFFILIATION
Open Market/Paramilitary/Security Forces

MANUFACTURER
Picus Design Solutions

SIZE
Full Length: 31 Inches (Extended Stock)
Shortened Length: 28.5 Inches (Stock Retracted)
Barrel Length: 13.5 Inches

WEIGHT
Weight: 3.5kg (Dry)
Weight: 4.1kg (Magazine)

COMPOSITION
Duraplast, Dalloran AlloyWEAPON TYPE
Blaster

DAMAGE TYPE
Medium
AMMUNITION CAPACITY
25

FIRE SELECTOR
Semi-Automatic

MAX RANGE
300 Meters

DESCRIPTION
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The first design to be put into production by Picus Design Solutions, a newcomer to the weapons markets of the galaxy. Their flagship product, the PDS-R1 or 'Predator' was designed around and for use mainly by military/paramilitary organizations. Meant to engender a rugged, lightweight well-built product that could take a beating and keep on ticking. As with most military-issue weapons, the Predator offers good stopping power for a weapon its size. With its punch, the Predator also offers the opportunity for personal customization. While normally option on other weapons of its class, a Dalloran Alloy barrel comes standard. The stock is customizable, allowing for a shorter overall weapon length for close-quarters urban environments. Or a 'full' stock for the more open terrain. The options come standard with but a flick of a securing latch to allow the stock to slide at the user's discretion and user choice. Molded Plastifiber 'no-slip grips' ensure that despite user's possibility of sweating, or wearing slick fabrics that the Predator will remain in position with the molding providing relative comfort over extended periods of use.

LEGALITY​

Considering the specifications of the weapon, it may be illegal for civilian use within the Core and Inner Rim without a permit for the individual planet or planetary system.

INTENT​

I more or less created this last TL but never really submitted it for approval. My intentions back then were to make an all around blank slate rifle with which a person can pick and choose optional systems through personal customization.

ADVANCED TECH​

No new tech.

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OOC: Please be gentle, this is my first ever weapon submission. And as such I'm totally open to thoughts and suggestions.

 

[The Good Doctor]

Hey there! Just some things that stuck out for me. From what I can tell, this thing needs to be toned down a lot imo. The grenade launcher especially probably needs to go. This would probably be the best blaster rifle hands down as is.

The Intent section might need to be expanded upon. The section does need to answer the question of "Why does the site need this piece of tech and how can it add to the roleplay" not just why you are submitting it.

And "Advanced Tech" needs to have a definite "Yes" or "no". If it's 'Yes', then it requires an approved tech plot completed to obtain, and if yes how would someone obtain it?

Just in my humble opinion. The

 

[Intratec]

I removed the launcher. As for the Advanced Tech bit, I'm on the ropes since I'm unsure how an ACOG Scope would be handled along with the usage of Dalloran Alloy.

 

[Arcangel]

I removed the launcher. As for the Advanced Tech bit, I'm on the ropes since I'm unsure how an ACOG Scope would be handled along with the usage of Dalloran Alloy.

Its not really about how "advanced" the materials are. Its about how much of an advantage the gear would give in pvp or other situations over non advanced gear.

 

[The Good Doctor]

Do ACOG scopes even exist in Star Wars?

I'd replace it with a generic scope and that would help making this weapon more in the spirit of star wars

 

[Intratec]

The ACOG is basically a telescopic sight with phosphor illumination and fiber optic light pipes to allow it some method of night time light enhancement. It isn't too terribly advanced beyond being able to go up to 6x zoom. But I'll remove it anyways just to be safe.

 

[Andrewza]

All so all measurements are meant to be in the metrics.

 

[TWD26]

The best tech is simple in my eyes, the picture seems a bit advanced. It's honestly doing too much with the rail system in my eyes. Stats wise I think it should be toned down a bit as well, or at least make it a tad bit heavier in weight.

Just my thoughts!

 

[Andrewza]

Are picatinny rails even a thing in star wars.

 

[Intratec]

I'm fairly adamant in regard to the rail system. The Picatinny isn't an advanced concept to jump to or overlook. At most you can mix and match one or two things on to it like say, a foregrip and a reflex sight or a bipod and a telescopic sight for urban or longer range combat from a prone position as examples.

I did however switch the weight system over to kilograms and bumped up the weight between 'Dry' and Loaded to a middle ground between current rifle writeups. As for the art, I've been shopping for something that would suit it better but it is late and I'm about to head to bed, so I will have to do a more indepth dig tomorrow. All the same though, I do appreciate the feedback! :)

 

[Andrewza]

If you need art for sci fi stuff feel free to ask. I have 300 pics of sci fi shops alone.

 

[Intratec]

I'd appreciate that, @Andrewza .

EDIT: I've also amended the rail system to only be able to handle one or two attachments to limit things. It still affords some variety, but tones it down some. Art has been updated thanks to Andrewza. I also realize now I forgot to place the prefix to Weapon on this article. :|

 

[Andrewza]

looks good, now just a really good blaster not a over powered one

 

[Loco]

This has been greatly improved since the initial submission, but I still take great exception to the picatinny rail system. No. They do not exist in Star Wars, and I will not make them a feature of weapons here. There's a big difference between kitbashing semi-modern weapons like was done in the OT, and straight up using modern technology in a tech submission. It'll have to go.

Almost every single weapon we see in star wars that is heavily customized is done in a very haphazard or home-garage manner. If adaptable systems like this with so many options existed in the setting, they would be used by every major military in the galaxy, but they're not.

 

[Intratec]

Alright. I've removed the Picatinny. There is no advanced tech on it, however I've left the Legality as it is if that's cool? @Loco

 

[Loco]

Moving this to generitech, since without the disallowed adaptable systems it's within Generitech guidelines.