Allzweckfaust

***This article is a*** work in progress***. Its declassification is still in progress.***

The **Allzweckfaust** (*general-purpose fist* or *all-purpose fist*) is a recoilless launcher developed in 1949 in Raum as a cheap, easy-to-use anti-tank weapon to be used by infantry. Inspired by the Panzerfaust anti-tank weapon from World War II, a program was initiated to create a reloadable launcher using a similar concept of the Panzerfaust.

## Background

In World War II, Nazi Germany developed a single-shot disposable launcher called the Panzerfaust. This weapon consisted of a simple tube with rudimentary firing mechanism and sight system to fire a high-explosive anti-tank warhead capable of penetrating up to 200 mm of armor. The item debuted as not only the first disposable launcher, but also the concept of very cheap launchers that are easy to use by even new users.

## Development

When a militarization effort played into Raum, a weapon was requested that could allow an infantry to deliver high-explosive to a target from a distance where a grenade was inadequate. Leaning on experience from World War II, the Panzerfaust concept was looked upon by the armament board, but determined that carrying each one-shot Panzerfaust in an infantry's load was quite cumbersome. A project commenced to create a reloadable, yet cheap and easy to use launcher that could be adapted to multiple roles. Two designs were presented, Project A07 and B07. A07 used a simple metal tube with a trigger group inside to activate a propelled charge in each warhead of the prototype, which was loaded from the front. B07 consisted of an electrical system that fires the warhead, which was loaded from the rear to give the warhead more accuracy. It was determined that Project A07 was more simple and easy to use, plus is more adaptable, and was approved by armament and given the name *Allzweckfaust* to indicate its use as an "all-purpose launcher" that could fill multiple roles.

## Usage

To use the Allzweckfaust, first ensure the safety mechanism is off by pushing forward the small lever near the triggr, indicating it is ready to fire. Load the launcher by inserting the round fin first into the launcher, twisting it counterclockwise until a click is heard, indicating that the warhead is armed. Untwisting and removing the warhead would render it safe until inserted again. Flip up the iron sights attached to the launcher, or use the optic attached to the Picatinny rail on the newer models of the launcher. Aim at the target, ensuring the correct sight alignment is used for the distance. Cock the hammer on the trigger mechanism using your thumb, then pull the trigger when ready to fire the warhead. Ensure that the backblast of the launcher is clear to avoid collateral damage due to the overpressure of the propellant in its detonation being ejected from the back as part of the recoilless design. Once the firing is complete, either flip the launcher to safe before storing it or reload another round for another target.

There are two methods to fire the Allzweckfaust, dubbed "In-direct-fire" or "Direct-fire". "In-direct" would have the user place the tube under their arm into their armpit, the user would have their hands on the trigger mechanism and the front part of the Allzweckfaust, the sights are still efficient . This method is used for firing heavier warheads in a parabola path to get the correct angle of impact or simply to lob it at a farther distance away. This is also the easiest method to fire the launcher for inexperienced users, however it could not be done if optical sights on the mounts are installed. The "Direct-fire" method would have the user place the launcher over their shoulders, aim using the irons sighted to the correct range, then with the hands in the same locations as "in-direct fire", would fire the round to the target. This would allow a more straighter path for the warhead. This method could be done with an optic mounted on the launcher.

## Ammo

As an adaptable recoilless launcher, it has multiple types of warheads to help fulfill many combat situations. Each warhead are propelled by use of propellant built into each one.

## Combat Service

The Allzweckfaust served very well during the Raum Civil War.

## Variants

The Allzweckfaust is improved upon during its service life in the R.M.F.

### A1

This variant had a more durable launcher tube, made from a different solution of alloy in the launcher. This was done to addressed complaints from the troops on easily-overheating tubes, easy to damage when dropped onto a hard surface. A rubber pad is also added to where the support hand would hold onto.

### A2

This variant was introduced in 1990s and added the railed mount on the left side of the gun, though it could be tooled to be on the right side of the tube. This allowed to mounting of optics for a more accurate sight picture.