MORP

The Military Operated Railgun Pistol (MORP) stands as an ambitious yet flawed attempt to replicate the success of the MORR railgun rifle in a more compact form. Manufactured by KRISS Systems, the MORP showcases advanced railgun technology in a break-action pistol design, tailored specifically for the Stryke Blast Initiative (SBI).
== Design ==
The MORP is an ergonomic, large, and visually striking weapon. Despite its impressive design, it is plagued by several significant flaws. As a single-shot pistol, the MORP's break-action mechanism accommodates only one round at a time, limiting its rate of fire and overall practicality in high-intensity combat situations. The pistol operates on the same principles as its larger counterpart, the MORR, utilising electromagnetic propulsion to fire supersonic projectiles. However, the MORP's break-action mechanism limits it to a single shot per reload, severely hindering its rate of fire.
Unlike the MORR, the MORP did not achieve widespread success and adoption among SBI soldiers. It is often regarded more as a keepsake or personal collection item rather than a practical combat weapon. Some SBI soldiers use the MORP for duelling trials, where its power and precision can be showcased in controlled environments.
The MORP's lack of integrated sights is another significant drawback. The top-mounted Picatinny rail is intended for sight attachments, yet promotional images often depict the pistol with an incongruous sniper scope, emphasising its impracticality. Despite this, the supersonic 12.7x3mm STRM (ANV-4) cartridges, a smaller version of the ANV-8 used by the MORR, provide substantial firepower.
=== Specifications ===
*Length: 387mm
*Caliber: 12.7x33mm STRM
*Effective Range: 80 Meters
*Weight: 1.41 kg
== Gallery ==
=== First Person Perspective ===
File:MORP pistol fpv.png|First Person VIew
File:MORP iron sight.png|Iron Sights
== Trivia ==
=== General ===
* The MORP's name alludes to its bigger sibling, the MORR, highlighting its intended role as a more compact counterpart.
* Despite its design flaws, the MORP's supersonic projectiles make it a powerful weapon in the right hands.
* The chrome-plated ANV-4 STRM cartridges add a unique aesthetic to the MORP, distinguishing it from other pistols.
* Although the MORP lacks traditional sights, SBI soldiers' advanced armour and helmet-integrated HUDs compensate for this, enabling accurate point-and-shoot capabilities.
* Both the MORP and MORR are single-shot weapons, requiring manual insertion of rounds after each shot. The MORR is bolt-action, while the MORP is break-action.
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