Projectile Weapons

Projectile weapons are defined as handheld weapons that fire solid projectiles at targets, such as guns, missile launchers, grenade launchers, etc. Plain projectile weapons (e.g. bullets) are mostly "out-of-fashion" in the Planetary Alliance due to the common nature of armor that is highly resistant to projectiles.

Superacid Weapons
Superacid weapons are projectile firing guns that also use a superacid to instantly weaken or penetrate armor, then carry the projectile through.

Acid Pistols
Acid Pistols, frequently shortened to "Acip," is a common weapon used on Vastire. Acid Pistols are handheld guns that use casings loaded into the handle of the gun as ammunition. The superacid is stored in a separate vial that loads typically behind the barrel of the gun. When the Acip fires, the superacid is quickly transferred to the casing and the casing travels toward the target.

Acid Pistol wounds are not always fatal, though they can be quite painful, as it is fairly common for acid to spread to the bullet behind it when it travels to the wound.

Solid Arm Blasters (SABs)
Solid Arm Blasters, or SABs, are another common weapon on Vastire. SABs vary in function, but the general idea is that it allows a solider to use a very large, two-handed gun with just one free hand. The gun is fitted to the soldier's arm, usually taking up the entire forearm, bicep, and some of the shoulder.

Rapid Fire SABs (RF-SABs)
Rapid Fire SABs, or RF-SABs, depend on sheer volume of bullets to attack enemies. RF-SABs can sometimes fire hundreds of rounds per minute, making them ideal for crowd control. However, their lack of accuracy is well-known.

RF-SABs typically have a rotating appartus around the user's forearm which quickly spins to carry bullets up to the barrel also located on the forearm. The rotating apparatus is connected to bandoliers that attach to the soldier's back like a backpack.

Zone SABs (Z-SABs)
Zone SABs, or Z-SABS, cover large areas with shrapnel with a single shot. The barrel for Z-SABs is typically below the user's hand, and the shrapnel can cover an area larger than 200 sq. ft. with a single shot. To increase effectiveness against armor, Z-SAB ammunition may be superheated or supercooled.

Sniping SABs (S-SABs)
Sniping SABs, or S-SABs, are used for precise, long distance shots. The barrel of a S-SAB, due to its length, traces down the entire length of the user's arm, meaning that the user cannot bend his/her arm when it is equipped. These guns can fire well over a mile, and depend more on internal computers than the skill of the user.

Explosive SABs (EX-SABs)
Explosive SABs, or EX-SABs, carry explosive ammunition, akin to having a grenade launcher strapped to a soldier's arm. Smaller EX-SABs require the user to directly load ammunition, while larger ones can auto-load from a backpack.

Handguns
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Rifles
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Assault Rifles
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