EK-12 Norma Rifle

A Corsair's Best Friend

The **EK-12 Norma Rifle** officially designated as the Electrothermo-Chemical Krayyina Model 1200 "Norma" (Stanislavan: *Elektrotermo-khim Krayyina obraztsa 1200 goda "Norma"*), known simply as the **Norma**, and colloquially as the **Nommy**, is a 4.75x44mm CLVY Plazma, magazine-fed, assault rifle originally developed within the former Chelovayyan Imperial Autonomy of the Norma Arm by the defunct Krayyina Design Bureau. The original EK-12 Norma was formerly used by the Armies of the Chelovayyan Empire which guarded the Norma Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy. It was given the GVUS designation of 6V125, and the GVUC designation of iSO160II.

The EK-12 Norma is now known for its use by the Corsairs, an Extradite Human faction within the Milky Way Galaxy residing in the Norma Arm, known for its black markets, soldiers of fortune, and intragalactic organized crime. There are said to be thousands, if not, tens of thousands variants of the EK-12 Norma, making it one of the most modified, and one of the longest-lasting rifle designs in all of human history.

In recent years, variants of the EK-12 Norma have been adopted by several National Defence Forces of the Empire, most notable of which is the Shenzhau National Defence Force, within several of its Planetary Ground Forces.

## History

### **Early Years**

During the Second Epoch, the Chelovayyans began to lose some of their preternatural gifts which was sourced from the Preternaterium. As a result, they began to shrink in size and scale, which eventually merited the need to adopt smaller firearms suitable for present-day Chelovayyan soldiers. Unlike other Imperial Sectors, the Chelovayyan Imperial Autonomy of the Norma Arm opted for a firearm which was closer in size and scale to the armaments used by humans during the Age of Apocrypha.

In S.E. 1187, the Earthly Host Norma Military District hosted an Imperial Arms Competition to replace the ER-72, which EMZA won with its EX-12 design. This was later adopted by the Krayyina Design Bureau as the EK-12 Norma, named after the astrographical arm which it originated from.

## Variants

### **EKS-12**

The **EKS-12** officially designated as the Electrothermo-Chemical Krayyina Folding Model 1200 (Stanislavan: *Elektrotermo-khim Krayyina Skaladnoy obraztsa 1200 goda*), is a variant of the EK-12 equipped with a side-folding stock made of aluminium, designed for use by DShV military groupings and personnel. The stock has a triangular shape, and is folded to the left-side of the receiver. The EKS-12 is lighter, easier to produce, and easier to carry, but the energy system located in the back of the gun is far more prone to damage.

The EKS-12 was intended for use by DShV forces, but is now in use by Corsair mercenaries who specialize in airborne operations. It was given the GVUS designation of 6V125A, and the GVUC designation of iSO160AII.

### **EKS-12U**

The **EKS-12U** officially designated as the Electrothermo-Chemical Krayyina Shortened Model 1200 (Stanislavan: *Elektrotermo-khim Krayyina Ukorochenniy obraztsa 1200 goda*), is a shortened variant of the EKS-12 which serves as a tactical cross between an automatic carbine and an assault rifle. The EKS-12U is significantly more maneuverable in enclosed spaces, and close quarters, but is effective at less ranges than the EKS-12.

The EKS-12U was intended for use by Spetsovs (Special Operations Forces), but is now in use by most Corsair factions. It was given the GVUS designation of 6V125B, and the GVUC designation of iSO160BII.

### **EK-12UK**

The **EK-12UK** officially designated as the Electrothermo-Chemical Krayyina Universal Kit Model 1200 (Stanislavan: *Elektrotermo-khim Krayyina Universal'nyy Komplekt obraztsa 1200 goda*), is a variant of the EK-12 without its magnetic rail-interface system, instead opting for a material rail-interface system. Unlike the other variants, the EK-12UK is already equipped with a set of attachments, such as laser sights, vertical foregrips, and suppressors. However, these attachments can be removed and replaced with alternative sets, newer sets, or upgraded sets.

The EK-12UK was intended as one of many export versions of the EK-12, and as such, was placed in many storages across the Norma Arm. The EK-12UK was packaged in an armaments cache, within a protective layer of foam packaging, with its attachments initially separated from the gun. The EK-12UK was given the GVUS designation of 6V125C, and the GVUC designation of iSO160CII.