93gamesstudio (![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} 93gamesstudio) wrote,@ 2008-03-24 12:31:00 |
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Guns, Guns, Guns Part I
Sorry it's been a little bit but I think (hope) y'all will like this post. This weeks post is all about guns.
So with no further ado, here's your snippet:
FN Mk 16 (SCAR-L)
The early 2000s saw the emergence of a number of new 5.56mm NATO assault rifles, many of which were promoted as replacements for the decades-old M16 family. The Mk 16 was more successful than many of its rivals, winning the U.S. Special Operation's Command's SCAR (Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle) competition in 2003. US SOCOM issued approximately 100,000 Mk 16s by the outbreak of the Twilight War, resulting in the rifle seeing global, if relatively limited, combat use. As was the case with many new assault rifles of the early 21st century, semi-automatic versions also enjoyed brief popularity on the American civilian and law enforcement markets.
Most of the Mk 16's features are evolutionary rather than revolutionary: four accessory rails, an adjustable stock that folds to the right side of the weapon, compatibility with standard M16-series magazines, extensive use of polymer structural elements, and an ambidextrous selector switch. Like many proposed M16 replacements, the rifle uses a gas piston operating mechanism rather than a direct impingement system, resulting in less heat buildup and fouling. Otherwise-identical models were sold in three barrel lengths: CQC (25cm/10"), Standard (36cm/14"), and LB (46cm/18").
Type: Assault Rifle
Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
Capacity: 30
Stage I
| | Mk 16 CQC | Mk 16 Standard | Mk 16 LB |
| Damage | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Penetration | x2 | x2 | x2 |
| Range | CQB/Open | Tight/Open | Medium/Sniping |
| ROF | S/B4 | S/B4 | S/B4 |
| Speed | 2/3/5 | 3/4/6 | 3/5/7 |
| Bulk | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Weight | 3 kg | 3.3 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Barter Value | GG800 | GG800 | GG900 |
| Street Price | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,800 |
Stage II
| | Mk 16 CQC | Mk 16 Standard | Mk 16 LB |
| Damage | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Penetration | x2/x3 | x2/x3 | x2/x3 |
| Range | CQB/Open | Tight/Open | Medium/Sniping |
| ROF | S/B4 | S/B4 | S/B4 |
| Speed | 2/3/5 | 3/4/6 | 3/5/7 |
| Speed (folded) | 2/3/4 | 2/3/5 | 2/4/6 |
| Recoil | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Recoil (folded) | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Bulk | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Weight | 3 kg | 3.3 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Barter Value | GG800 | GG800 | GG900 |
| Street Price | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,800 |
Stage III
| | Mk 16 CQC | Mk 16 Standard | Mk 16 LB |
| Damage/Penetration | | | |
| Personal | 6/x2 | 7/x2 | 7/x2 |
| Gunfighting | 6/x2 | 7/x2 | 7/x2 |
| CQB | 6/x2 | 7/x2 | 7/x2 |
| Tight | 6/x2 | 6/x2 | 7/x2 |
| Medium | 5/x2 | 6/x2 | 6/x2 |
| Open | 4/x2 | 5/x2 | 5/x2 |
| Sniping | - | - | 3/x3 |
| Range | CQB/Open | Tight/Open | Medium/Sniping |
| ROF | S/B4 | S/B4 | S/B4 |
| Speed | 2/3/5 | 3/4/6 | 3/5/7 |
| Speed (folded) | 2/3/4 | 2/3/5 | 2/4/6 |
| Recoil | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Recoil (folded) | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Bulk | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Weight | 3 kg | 3.3 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Barter Value | GG800 | GG800 | GG900 |
| Street Price | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,800 |
Quirks:
Image: The Mk 16's reputation links it to its largest body of users, the American special operations community. Possession of a mil-spec Mk 16 (but not a semi-auto civilian version) grants a +1 bonus to all uses of the character's Force reputation aspect. This bonus becomes a penalty if the character demonstrates gross incompetence with the weapon.
Reliability: For the purposes of triggering breakdowns, the Mk 16's Durability is considered to be 1 higher than its actual value.
Scarcity: The Mk 16 was never produced as widely as other weapons, resulting in supply chain issues for some users. Spare parts cost 3x normal.
