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faction:nepleslia:weapons:m2_assault_rifle [2018/06/24 14:15] – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation wesfaction:nepleslia:weapons:m2_assault_rifle [2019/04/03 11:22] – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation wes
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 ===== History and Development ===== ===== History and Development =====
-In [[calendar:ye 34]], experiments were carried out on the platform with a [[faction:nepleslia:6.8x43mm|new rifle round]] and found to be more effective.  As a result, NAM began retrofitting all existing M2V platforms to accept the 6.8x43mm round for use with all branches of the [[faction:nepleslia:military|SMDIoN]].+In [[timeline:ye_34]], experiments were carried out on the platform with a [[faction:nepleslia:weapons:6.8x43mm|new rifle round]] and found to be more effective.  As a result, NAM began retrofitting all existing M2V platforms to accept the 6.8x43mm round for use with all branches of the [[faction:nepleslia:military|SMDIoN]].
  
-The rifle was redesigned as part of an effort by the SMDIoN to streamline Nepleslian logistics. Since the existing IAW Rifle Kit was chambered for a Zen 6.56mm round, and the company expressed no interest in the new NAM round, work began to retrofit the M2 for general service use. A [[faction:nepleslia:na-itd32|laser designator]] was added under the barrel and is powered, along with all other electronic attachments, by a small [[faction:nepleslia:na-e3300|battery]].  It comes standard with an attachable flash suppressor/silencer.  Little else was changed except what was needed to accept the new 6.8mm round.+The rifle was redesigned as part of an effort by the SMDIoN to streamline Nepleslian logistics. Since the existing IAW Rifle Kit was chambered for a Zen 6.56mm round, and the company expressed no interest in the new NAM round, work began to retrofit the M2 for general service use. A laser designator was added under the barrel and is powered, along with all other electronic attachments, by a small battery.  It comes standard with an attachable flash suppressor/silencer.  Little else was changed except what was needed to accept the new 6.8mm round.
  
 ===== Nomenclature Information ===== ===== Nomenclature Information =====
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 ===== Appearance ===== ===== Appearance =====
  
-{{faction:nepleslia:m2v.png|}}+{{faction:nepleslia:weapons:m2v.png|}}
  
 (Pictured with both sights and suppressor/silencer) (Pictured with both sights and suppressor/silencer)
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   * **Muzzle Flash:** A brief yellow flash with each discharge, only visible at night or within 50m during the day   * **Muzzle Flash:** A brief yellow flash with each discharge, only visible at night or within 50m during the day
   * **Retort:** Loud, sharp bang without a silencer; Soft, low pop with the suppressor/silencer   * **Retort:** Loud, sharp bang without a silencer; Soft, low pop with the suppressor/silencer
-  * **Projectile/Beam Appearance:** [[faction:nepleslia:6.8x43mm]] +  * **Projectile/Beam Appearance:** [[faction:nepleslia:weapons:6.8x43mm]] 
-  * **Effective Range:** 450m using [[faction:nepleslia:6.8x43mm]]+  * **Effective Range:** 450m using [[faction:nepleslia:weapons:6.8x43mm]]
   * **Rate of Fire:** 800 rpm   * **Rate of Fire:** 800 rpm
   * **Recoil:** Moderate when used by a Nepleslia, minor when used by an ID-SOL.  Negligible when used by a power-armored soldier.   * **Recoil:** Moderate when used by a Nepleslia, minor when used by an ID-SOL.  Negligible when used by a power-armored soldier.
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 ===== Ammunition Description ===== ===== Ammunition Description =====
-**Ammunition:** [[faction:nepleslia:6.8x43mm]]+**Ammunition:** [[faction:nepleslia:weapons:6.8x43mm]]
   * **Average [[guide:damage_rating_v2|DR]]:** PDR 3; see article for details   * **Average [[guide:damage_rating_v2|DR]]:** PDR 3; see article for details
  
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 === Bottom === === Bottom ===
-  * [[faction:nepleslia:common_supply_chain_ammunition|40mm]] Single-shot Grenade Launcher +  * 40mm Single-shot Grenade Launcher 
   * Fore grip   * Fore grip
   * 8in or 16in bayonet   * 8in or 16in bayonet