Weaponry Guide

Restricted - Weapons can only be acquired through events, faction gear, or approval.

Lore Exclusive - Weapons that are only owned by lore factions and cannot be obtained through approval or events.

### Melee Weapons and Tools

Bayonets and knives

**Manufacturer:** Many

**Description:** Knives are common, bloody close quarter fighting leads to knives being drawn when a gun cannot be brought up.

Hatchets

**Manufacturer:** Many

**Description:** A tool for gathering supplies, also common aboard fishing crews due to its hacking power if in danger with local fauna.

Fishing Spears

**Manufacturer:** Circian Population

**Description:** The shallows of Circes are prime spear fishing areas; though its effectiveness against things other than fish is to be noted.

Hook and Chain

**Manufacturer:** Circian Population

**Description:** The creatures of the deep care not for simple fishing lines nor basic hooks. So for Circians fishermen trying to get a bigger catch they resort to a chain and large hook. Sometimes in hostile interactions with peacekeeping forces, these hooks and chains have been used similarly to a flail to maim or outright kill.

Swords

**Manufacturer:** Many

**Description:** Similar to a Ronin Class Titans Arc Sword these downscaled swords lack their arc charge but are still just as deadly. Outside of that frame of sword there are more contemporary designs; swords infused with Arc Energy are much more rare to come across.

Data Knife and  “Icepick” Modification

**Manufacturer:** Canavati Solutions

**Description:** A tool of espionage, it is a bulky knife until a trigger is pulled revealing its true nature. That of a hacking device, its blade profile lets it slide into spectre data ports and terminals used commonly across the Frontier. The knife is rarely used in combat as the circuitry can be easily damaged with it being extremely expensive to acquire. Often pilots boast a secondary rudimentary blade to use for up close maneuvers;however some more careless use it to perch along walls. The “Icepick” is a modification from the Militia M-COR’s own Bish that later leaked onto the black market making it a common upgrade for pilots.

### Firearms

G2A5 Battle Rifle

**Manufacturer:** Lastimosa Armory

**Caliber:** 6.19x96mm

**Description:** The Original IMC Marine Corps service rifle, though its older versions are prolific colony defense weapons. Making them common everywhere with repairs being easily made with 3D printed parts.

R-101(C) Carbine

**Manufacturer:** Lastimosa Armory

**Caliber:** 8.19 Intermediate Cartridge.

**Description:** The IMC Marine Corps new service rifle; chambered in an 8.19 intermediate cartridge, it is the workhorse for the IMC’s military operations. It proliferates Circes’ blackmarket due to Corrupt Garrison marines and quartermasters selling them off for quick credits.

M1A3 Hemlok Burst-Fire Rifle

**Manufacturer:** Wonyeon Defense

**Caliber:** 7.62x51mm

**Description:** A common sight upon the battlefield and in the hands of blackmarket thugs. It’s hard hitting caliber makes it a favored weapon by specialists and those with a bone to pick against those in power. It is easy to come by thanks to the loose management of the Garrison’s marines and their inventory.

V-47 Flatline Assault Rifle

**Manufacturer:** Wonyeon Defense

**Caliber:** 7.62x39mm

**Description:** A truly remarkable rifle, some make a call back to the famous Automatic Kalashnikov Rifles when they look upon this rifle due to its rugged nature and cheap price, it is the definitive combat rifle of Militia combat teams. Due to the Militia pooling from stock of existing IMC caches and Blackmarket resources, it is also seen within the arms trade on Circes; IMC Marines sometimes carry the rifle, but rarely.

Alternator SMG

**Manufacturer:** Emslie Tactical and Burrel Defense

**Caliber:** 10mm Auto

**Description:** The result of the canceled SP-14 Hatchet project, the Alternator is a firearm using a unique engineering system to have the barrels fire after one another to make the firearms relatively slow rate of fire, much faster.

Combat Advanced Round (CAR) SMG

**Manufacturer:** Wonyeon Defense

**Caliber:** 6.19 Intermediate Cartridge

**Description:** A firearm with a unique development history that has it  using a cartridge with a pentagonal  shaped bullet. A common sight between the IMC and Militia, it proliferated in the arms trade via scavengers.

R-97CN SMG

**Manufacturer:** Lastimosa Armory

**Caliber:** 5.8x42mm

**Description:** An IMC Colonial Navy version of the R-97, with a reinforced frame to allow for usage in low vacuum environments that naval members might find themselves in when boarding or being boarded by the enemy.

D-101 Longbow DMR

**Manufacturer:** Lastimosa Armory and Wonyeon Defense

**Caliber:** 6.19x50mm

**Description:** Used by Militia and IMC Marksman. A common rifle within hunting groups as it’s been praised for being able to take out large beasts; it also performs outstandingly against humanoid foes. It is prized by its users due to its raw power; however this makes it coveted by those in the blackmarket giving it a high price tag.

Kraber AP .50 Cal

**Manufacturer:** Lastimosa Armory

**Caliber:** 12.7x99mm or 108mm

**Description:** A prolific anti-materiel rifle used by both sides designated snipers as an answer to vehicles and damage key parts of a titans exposed frame. It is prioritized in recovery making it a rare sight for anyone who isn’t in a line of duty within the Frontier Militia or IMC.

Spitfire LMG

**Manufacturer:** Siwhan Industries

**Caliber:** 7.62x39mm

**Description:** A standard GPMG for both parties in the Frontier War; it has been found mounted to trucks and used by infantry just the same. This makes it common within piratical raiders as a weapon for their skiffs to strafe their targets.

EVA-8 Specialist Shotgun

**Manufacturer:** Wonyeon Defense

**Caliber:** 12 Gauge Double 00 Buckshot

**Description:** A specialist shotgun with selectable fire modes of “Pump Action'' and “Semi Auto '' the shotgun works well within Police Forces and more militaristic groups in room clearing operations.

M1903 Mastiff “Mobile Claymore” Combat Shotgun

**Manufacturer:** Lastimosa Armory

**Caliber:** Suspected to be 12 Gauge; though it has unique properties.

**Description:** “Mobile Claymore'' given a distinct name within the IMC’s 401st Dropshockers the M1909 Mastiff fires in a unique pattern to aid in zero-G environments making it a commendable firearm, though the units with these firearms are of higher quality than those who are commonly found with other service weapons making it a rare sight for those in the black market, making its price unbelievable and more of a trophy for an arms dealer than anything else. Its “fiery” effect is from its uniquely modified cartridges that are sometimes known to ignite fires within the atmosphere.

B3 Wingman

**Manufacturer:** Lastimosa Armory

**Caliber:** .44 Magnum

**Description:** The old frontier had this as the Lawman’s choice of weapon, but it is now seen as a weapon used by officers and pilots. Though lawmen still carry it and many others see its high stopping power as a good choice for concealed carry.

Hammond P20XX Series Handgun

**Manufacturer:** Lastimosa Armory

**Caliber:** .45 Auto

**Description:** Lastimosa has made many variations of the Hammond P20 series handgun, between the P2011 and its conventional design to the P2016 and its near-future angular design. It is a common sight with everyone, no matter their place in the world.

RE-45 Autopistol

**Manufacturer:** Lastimosa Armory

**Caliber:** .45 Auto

**Description:** A common sight between pirates, thugs, and infantry. It is a solid defensive weapon for those in lifesaving roles or those who want a concealable weapon for their line of work.

SA-3 Mozambique

**Manufacturer:** Altamirano Armory

**Caliber:** .410 equivalent

**Description:** A prolific firearm in the hands of ARES Security teams as they often use it as a sidearm when conducting raids upon suspected rats within the Garrison’s ranks. Its’ “fiery” effect is from its unique cartridge so that it may be used within zero-G environments similar to the M1909’s own developmental reasoning.

VOLT Energy Actuated SMG

Manufacturer: Burrel Defense

**Caliber:** 4.6x30mm Actuated Energy Round

**Description:** A common sight within ARES SEC-FOR the sleek design of the firearm with its blue stripe makes the firearm an easily identified one. It is rarely seen outside of ARES teams due to its close-knit nature within ARES 'own operations.

X-55 Devotion Energy Actuated LMG

**Manufacturer:** Burrel Defense

**Caliber:** 7.62x51mm AER

**Description:** Another common sight within ARES SEC-FOR but within the GPMG role, it is mounted to ARES specific vehicles as a support weapon. ARES Presence on Circes is limited in nature, so the firearm is rarely seen by anyone unless they have the unfortunate pleasure of an ARES team being at their door.

Lastimosa Armory Assault Rifle (LSTAR)

**Manufacturer:** Lastimosa Armory

**Caliber:** Directed Plasma

**Description:** A highly complicated firearm, the weapon is seen rarely at all by anyone except pilots due to its expensive and highly complex nature.

D-2 Double Take

**Manufacturer:** Burrel Defense

**Caliber:** 7.62x51mm AER

**Description:** A common ARES SEC-FOR marksman weapon, its line of energy it leaves behind for a few moments gives away the user, but its devastating effects make it a weapon of terror due to its users lethality.

### Explosive devices

Fragmentation Grenade

**Manufacturer:** Siwhan Industries

**Description:** A standard fragmentation grenade with a short lived fuse of a few seconds, it is not advised to try to “cook” the grenade. Instead once the pin is pulled, it is no longer your friend. It’s a low yield explosive, and sometimes looked down upon by Marines; those who foolishly sell their explosive devices on the black market for credits, not thinking about what may befall their comrades or their family.

Arc Grenade

**Manufacturer:** Wonyeon Defense

**Description:** A devastating grenade for a different use, the damaging of enemy systems is the goal of this weapon, though its use against humans is devastating.

Arc Mine

**Manufacturer:** Wonyeon Defense

**Description:** Similar to the Arc Grenade, this device can fry enemy systems or fry a man. It can be used for ambushes or defensive roles.

Electric Smoke Grenade

**Manufacturer:** Wonyeon Defense

**Description:** A canister similar to a smoke grenade holding a volatile mixture that causes a chemical charge that releases energy similar to electricity causing those caught within it to suffer horrible burns.

Firestar

**Manufacturer:** Unknown

**Description:** Manufactured by an unknown defense contractor, the Firestar is an enigmatic yet extremely lethal piece of equipment. Highly incendiary materials tightly packed into a portable throwing star, ignited upon contact with a surface. Any piece of equipment, or anybody, touched by it will combust into flames and burn horrifically. A portable war crime.

Satchel Charge

**Manufacturer:** Siwhan Industries

**Description:** Though the model of a satchel charge is made by Siwhan Industries; homemade explosives are common in Circes. The black market has made goods of that nature easy to come by, pirates use them to scuttle their craft in case of capture.  ARES IS NOT A GOOD HOST.

Gravity Star

**Manufacturer:** Unknown

**Description:** The gravity star is an anomaly in the Frontier. The harnessing of a basic rule of the universe is a terrifying endeavor and an even more terrifying thing to be on the receiving end of.

### Anti-Titan Weaponry

Sidewinder MRL

**Manufacturer:** Wonyeon Defense

**Caliber:** Micro Rockets

**Description:** A very ergonomic weapons platform as an AT weapon. It features a box magazine of 20 rockets, foregrip and an adjustable stock. A complex firearm, but simplistic in operation.

Archer Heavy Rocket Launcher

**Manufacturer:** Brockhaurd Manufacturing

**Caliber:** 84mm Rocket

**Description:** A rocket launcher is a basic tool, recoilless rifle is another term. However, the Archer is capable of locking onto a vehicle's heat signature with a devastating payload allowing it to easily dispatch even the apex predators of the armored battlefield.

Charge Rifle

**Manufacturer:** Wonyeon Defense

**Caliber:** Directed Energy Weapon

**Description:** A tool of engineering, though man turns tools to weapons. It can easily rend armor from its place and leave a hole where there was none.

EM-4 Cold War

**Manufacturer:** Vinson Dynamics

**Caliber:** Plasma Volley

**Description:** A true weapon meant for the horrors of the frontier war; it is capable of firing an unstable volley of plasma to liquify whatever was in its users way.

EPG-1

**Manufacturer:** Wonyeon Defense

**Caliber:** Plasma “Grenade”

**Description:** The Energy Propelled Grenade is a weapon to replace the rocket launcher; it can make a man disappear.

LG-97 Thunderbolt

**Manufacturer:** Wonyeon Defense

**Caliber:** A Mass of Arc Energy

**Description:** A slowly moving mass of arc energy will tear away shields, melt away people, and damage internals of vehicles.

Magnetic Grenade Launcher

**Manufacturer:** Brockhaurd Manufacturing

**Caliber:** 40mm Grenades

**Description:** A two-burst grenade launcher that allows for quick displacement of its user to make acquiring them so much harder.

R-6P Softball Grenade Launcher

**Manufacturer:** Brockhaurd Manufacturing

**Caliber:** 40mm Sticky Grenades

**Description:** Once this sticks to whatever it’s on, it’s safe to say whatever was there won’t be for much longer.

Smart Pistol MK5/6

**Manufacturer:** Lastimosa Armory

**Caliber:** 9x21mm Smart Round

**Description:** A rarely seen firearm, commonly associated with the SERE kit of the Militia Special Recon Squad, it is also known to be used by those in commanding roles as a last line of defense. Its ammo is technically micro-jets that are communicating with the firearm itself making its production expensive and hard to come by.

ARES Experimental Weaponry

**Manufacturer:** ARES Division

**Caliber:** Unknown

**Description:** Unique weapons made by ARES Division for testing, come in all shapes and sizes.