Mechanical force weapons

Since chemical reaction weapons are notorious for failing in humidity and exploding randomly, they were progressively phased out after the discovery of rubber allowed for greater innovation in the form of repeater bows and fully automatic crossbows. Chemical reaction weapons were relegated for artillery, anti armor and heavy weapon systems. Most mechanical force weapons use rubber as a method of propulsing projectiles at higher speeds than other rope based weaponry. 
The Dalmer arsenal of mechanical force weapons consists of an array of slingshots, bows, crossbows, air weapons and rubber guns. These weapons are divided into two categories of weapons.
==Weapons==
Main articles: Slingshots, Band Guns, Pressure Guns, Crossbows, Launchers
=== Slingshots ===
Main article: Slingshots
Slingshots are (usually) rubber-powered projectile weapons. The classic form consists of a shaped frame, with two rubber strips attached to the uprights. The other ends of the strips lead back to a pad or pouch that holds the projectile. Slingshots work by a system that grasps the pocket and draws it back to the desired extent to provide power for the projectile up to the full span of the straps elasticity. The pocket or pouch is then released, propulsing the ammunition (usually shot) towards the target. 
=== Band guns ===
Main article: Band Guns
A rubber band gun is a weapon used to fire one or more rubber bands, usually with a payload attached to increase damage. 
=== Pressure Guns ===
Main article: Pressure Guns
A pressure gun is a gun that fire projectiles pneumatically with compressed air without involving any chemical reactions.
=== Crossbows ===
Main Article: Crossbows
A crossbow is a mechanical force weapon used by the Dalmer and some of the other races. A crossbow is a ranged weapon using an elastic launching device consisting of a bow-like assembly called a prod, mounted horizontally on a main frame called a tiller, which is hand-held in a similar fashion to the stock of a long firearm. Crossbows shoot arrow-like projectiles called bolts. A person who shoots crossbow is called an arbalist.
=== Launchers ===
Main article: Launchers
Launchers are typically heavy weapons used by the Dalmer in order to propel high yield explosive ordnance.
== Classification ==
Mechanical force weapons are classified accordingly to their size. these sizes are Concealed, Handheld, Rifled, Heavy, and Launchers.
===Concealed===
Concealed mechanical force weapons are generally small lightweight weapons that a user can conceal on its person. 
==== Concealed Slingshots ====
Main article: Concealed Slingshots
Sling weapons designed to be small and easy to conceal.
====Concealed Crossbows====
Main article: Concealed Crossbows
A sling weapon designed for one handed usage.
===Handheld===
A handheld mechanical force weapon is a weapon small enough to hold and operate in the hand.
==== Handheld Slingshots ====
Main article: Handheld Slingshots
===Rifled ===
Rifled mechanical force weapons are weapons that require both hands to operate effectively. 
====Rifled Slingshots====
Main article: Rifled Slingshots
====Rifled Crossbows====
Main article: Rifled Crossbows
===Heavy===
Heavy mechanical force weapons are weapons whose nature of operation requires more strength or a unique stance to use effectively. This classification generally applies to weapons whose weight or nature require that they must be shoulder mounted or hip fired to operate. The classification usually applies to weapons that require several personnel to operate. 
==== Heavy Slingshots ====
Main article: Heavy Rifled Slingshots
Butterfly Slingshot: 3m long collapsible slingshot. Fires 30 mm shot and requires an over the shoulder stance when firing. These slings are designed to break down joints of doors at extreme range. Tough enough to break bricks.
Crank operated bolt shooter: fires via a crank, the weapon is pressed to the chest for rapid dual handed firing. Is also sometimes turret or table mounted for point defense roles. Is very precise for a semi automatic weapon. The crank operates similarly to a bike chain with a pedaling motion. Clip holds 32 rounds, and can be upgraded to full auto with a drill attachment. The Cranker is built with the clip on top, making it difficult to aim as it is fired.
Eggshooter Slingshot: Made to fire handheld explosives need a special protective pouch, due to their fragility. The pouch is made from a plastic material formed from heat. The concept is of a slingshot on a stick method. The stick is over 180 cm long, an enormous draw. The ammunition reaches tremendous speeds.
Trebuchet Slingshot: A long throwing arm is powered by pre-tensed rubber. The weapon is cocked much like a break barrel rifle, shot is put on the spoon shaped end of the lever, held in place by a magnet. It is used as a grenade launching weapon designed to fire in an arc.
Machete Slingshot: Fires specially made notched machetes. Designed to eliminate targets and arming them to give them a chance. Can be converted to fire throwing knives. The projectile is completely enclosed to avoid accidental fire.
Heavy repeater Slingshot: Their principle is that a set of rotating barrels is turned by cranking a wheel, with one barrel after the other firing a round when it is in shooting position. This makes the weapon technically a repeating weapon. The theoretical firing rate is 16 rounds per second, slightly faster than the popular autogun. The weapon fires 8 rounds in quick succession. clips are preloaded and can be easily replaced in combat situations that require massed quick fire. The heavy repeater is shoulder mounted
Landslide Slingshot: A slingshots crossbow that shoots six rounds at the same time. The weapon has an enormous draw length of 1.3 meters. This means the six balls hit simultaneously. The landslide is shoulder mounted, and is considered a precision weapon.
Warsaw Slingshot: Shoots rotating circular blades that are guided and rotated while firing. The blade is equipped with side handles for safety.
Brush sling revolver: Can fire up to four “brush” heavy bolts in quick succession. The brushes are imbibed with liquid.
Harpooner Sling: Enormous rotating slingshot that requires 6 minutes to load. Fires 5 spears in half a second.
Chainsaw Fullauto Slingshot: Fires from the hip, and uses a chain system to fire the gun.
====Heavy Crossbows====
Main article: Heavy Crossbows
Heavy crossbows are mechanical force weapons that require several personnel in order to operate.
===Siege===
Siege mechanical force weapons are the largest of classified weapons. Their increased size power and weight requires these weapons to be immobile or quasi immobile while in operation. 
==== Siege Slingshots ====
Main article: Siege Slingshots
Cannon baller Slingshot: Largest slingshot used to fire cannonballs silently.
Slingshot Cannon: Nicknamed the O of death from the characteristic large opening of the shot. The entire trigger/lock part slides between two wooden rails. The winch rolls up a mountain rope which draws out the band. A rubber powered arm locks the winch every 45 degrees of turning (8 positions on a full turn). The force vector of this slingshot makes the shot go straight. Can be handheld but is more effective as a tripod weapon. Typically used as a single fire point defense weapon. Wheeled versions also exist as a form of artillery that is effective against armored units. The cannon can be lengthened for more power and energy.
Ballista Slingshot: A slingshot that uses rubber powered ballista levers to accelerate a regular band set.
==== Siege Launchers ====
Main article: Siege Launchers
Bola Launcher: Used for silent kills, captures, specimen collecting and other situations where non lethal capture is needed. Fires two heavy blocks connected by cord that wrap around the target. Can be repurposed as a two shot bolt launcher.
Mantis: Small artillery weapon designed to fire bricks at long range.
Umbrella Slingshot: Fires a net strong enough to catch and immobilize animals without harming them. Deploys like an umbrella.
Whirlpool Drill Weapon: A weapon that turns thanks to a drill, the ammunition picks up speed while inside thanks to an internal piece that pushes it along the spiral track until it is launched at great speeds at the target. Is designed as a point defense weapon. Is fed by a hopper system
Washer Trebuchet: Fires circular blades with an early release to give the blade a spin. Can be converted to launch axes.
Rowboat point defense slingshot: Operates by rowing and fires using back muscle power. The clip holds up to 15 shots. Is an excellent field battle sniping mechanism.
== Ammunition ==
Mechanical force weapons utilize different types of shot ammunition. 
For concealed and handheld weapons, shot ammunition comes in 4 mm, 9 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm, 30 mm. They are generally made of lead or steel.
The 40 mm bonecrush munition is a heavy shot ammunition made of nuts and bolts.
Stake shot is a super heavy bolt designed for armored vampiric enemies.
Grapple shot is a type of ammunition derived from Stake ammunition, it fires with enough force to stick a suction cup to a flat surface. allowing the attached string to be used for climbing.
Liquid nail: Bolt that injects liquid into the target upon contact.
Cartridge: can hold up to 30 shots, works by a shot being held in a metal half circle at the bottom from which it can be retrieved.
== Modifiers and Accessories ==
Main article: Modifiers and Accessories
=== Accessories ===
Snapon hook: allows fast replacement of bands. These slingshots are often disguised as talismans and necklace pendants.
Sling pack: contains a slingbow, slingshot, three collapsible shafts, three arrowheads, spare bands, fork repair bands, a spare pad, and an assembly tool.
Reload band: attached to the wrist and the pad, allows quick reloading and prevents handslapping from the returning band after a shot. Can also be applied to weapons.
Most slingshot weapons have three fire settings signaled by the band they have used. The settings are Blue, Yellow and Black (pain, break and puncture). using any combination of two bands qualifies as puncture. A fourth setting, exit, requires using all three bands at once, it is absolutely lethal and is used as an anti tank weapon.
===Modifiers===
====External modifiers====
Underslung flashlight:
====Internal modifiers====
Mousetrap accelerator: Adds speed by a factor of 1.25.
Chainsaw system: allows fullauto
Rubber heat control system.
Heating system: essential in cold environments, avoids the bands breaking from cold.
Folding rifle: due to their length, most rifle slingshots are foldable for transport.
Matryoshka Slingshoting: A slingshot within a slingshot within a slingshot to the 10th power, which multiplies shooting power by an average of 3,75.
== Derivative weaponry ==
Weaponized Robot Vacuum: can fire a pistol by triggering a head mounted dart pistol in semi auto of full auto modes.
Remote Control Turret: Uses a full auto bolt shooter. The movement and firing is controlled remotely. The firing is controlled either by video feed or by movement detector.
== Notes ==
As part of their training, the Dalmer use guns that fire rubber bands.
Underwater operations is the only context where rubber weapons are useless.
Mechs sometimes use slingshots in combat situations and typically carry the heaviest slingshot systems.
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