HL-01 Gun

**Weapon****》Weapon Type: Gun****》Weapon Name: HL-01 Gun****》Hellenic Empire**

## Basic Information

The **HL-01 Gun** was created by the Hellenic Empire as a weapon for their Armed Forces on November 7, 2022. It is a select-fire battle rifle with a barrel made for 7.62×51mm bullets. The gun was created solely by the Hellenic Empire and is yet to be used in armed combat. The gun has not been exported to any other nations and only around 200 exist as of now, though exports to the Republic of Coconia have come. The **HL-01** is a selective-fire automatic weapon that employs a roller-delayed blowback operating system. The **HL-01** is a modular weapon system. Its butt-stock, fore-stock and pistol-grip/fire-control assembly may be changed at will in a variety of configurations. The range on the gun is around 240 feet.

## Status

The HL-01 Gun is currently the main gun used by the Republic of Coconia and the Hellenic Empire. It is an incredibly useful object and is possible soon to be used in wars. Exports are still continuing but it is unsure whether or not exports WILL be sent to any more nations in the Backrooms, though it is very unlikely as we are yet to figure out relations between the Hellenic Empire and everyone else. The HL-02 Gun is currently being worked on by the Hellenics and will be finished at some point in November or December.

## Tests

### Test 01: 11/6/2022, 14:37:

The gun was first tested at 2:37 PM on November 6, 2022. It was tested on a piece of brick brought over from Alpha Level 0. This test ended in a failure as the bullet exploded inside the gun, causing a massive explosion that nearly killed the tester, Theodore. There were no casualties and the brick failed to explode.

### Test 02: 11/6/2022, 23:29:

The gun was tested for the second time at 11:29 PM on November 6, 2022. It was tested on that same piece of brick. This test ended in a partial success as the bullet did launch, but it failed to reach the brick. (about 10 feet away) There were no casualties.

### Test 03: 11/7/2022, 10:28:

The gun was tested for the third time at 10:28 AM on November 7, 2022. Again it was tested on that exact same piece of brick. This test ended in a full success as the bullet launched, hit the brick, and destroyed it before moving another 150 feet and nearly hitting an onlooker.

## Potential Risks and How to Avoid Them

### Failed Launch Explosion

There is the potential risk that a Failed Launch Explosion will take place. (the explosion mentioned in Test 01) These are quite easy to avoid as it is simply a matter of replacing the spring. The spring used in Test 01 was an old one and had become rusty, causing a Failed Launch Explosion. It is quite simple to slide the muzzle off (simply twist the back to the left one rotation and s

lide it off) and from there the spring is exposed. Replacing the spring is also quite easy as you simply have to loosen it (twist it left) then replace it by tightening a new one. (twist it right)

#### Scientific Explanation of a Failed Launch Explosion

When a spring becomes rusty, it will cause the contact of the metal to the bottom of the bullet. If these two come in contact, it will not launch the bullet, but as if the bullet comes in contact with anything, it will explode, this means that instead it will trigger the explosion of the bullet caused by contact with non-spring materials, causing an explosion within the gun which can injure and kill the user.

## Colonies Involved

* First Barracks, Alpha Level 1, Hellenic Empire.