Date: Sat, 02 Mar 1996 11:04:19 -0500 (EST)
From: Andy Davis <acdavi00@mik.uky.edu>
Subject: CP2020 Sniper Rifle conversion
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This is a rifle used by the sniper in my CP2020 game, converted to SWRPG 
stats.  Fair warning--this thing's a brute.

Prax Arms Gyro Sniper Rifle

A development of the gyrorocket system initially proposed by Prax Arms 12 
years ago, the Prax Gyro fires a rocket-propelled, gyrostabilized shell.  
Through the use of advanced sensor technology, the shell homes in on the 
weapon's laser-designated target.  The designator's integral rangefinding 
computer determines such factors as wind/speed direction, distance to 
target, and so forth, and then vectors the shell through use of its 
steering jets towards the target.  Lowlight and infrared capabilities are 
built in.
The incredible stopping power and long range of the Gyro have earned it 
the nickname "Lightning" among the military snipers.
Its ammunition is quite expensive, selling at 400eb for a case of 50 
shells.  (Availability 2, R)
Note:  Because a rocket shell takes time to reach full velocity, the 
weapon does 3d6+2 with no bonus to fire control at 75 meters or less.

MODEL:  Prax Arms Gyro Sniper Rifle
SCALE:  Character
SKILL:  Missile weapons
RANGES:  5-75/800/1.2km (Note:  The weapon is ineffective at less than 5 
                         meters, due to the projectile's very low 
                         velocity at these ranges.  The shell is ejected 
                         from the barrel by compressed air, and ignites 
                         once clear of the weapon.)
DAMAGE:  7d6+2 Armor-Piercing (Any armor worn is treated as one-half 
                               effectiveness against this round.)
AMMO:  6
COST:  3500 (Availability 2,X)

Personal Addendum, Corporal [name deleted], Imperial Army:
The Lightning's one of the best weapons I've ever used, but be certain to 
carry a blaster pistol when you take this thing into the field.  The 
Lightning will kill anything short of a full-on combat droid with one 
shot, but if your position is discovered and overrun, it's just another 
big, clunky rifle.  In addition to anti-personnel work, this gun is handy 
for taking out sensor and communication antennae, and some vehicle armor 
is weak enough to be susceptible to the gyro shell.

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Andy Davis        acdavi00@mik.uky.edu
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