The Galactic Horizon “Pike” 12 Gauge Hunting Shotgun, more commonly referred to as the ‘Pike Hunting Shotgun’, is a rather rugged and simplistic over/under shotgun developed by Galactic Horizon in YE 42 as a commercial version of Donvan Black’s own personal shotgun he keeops close. It is a timeless and incredibly robust design that has gone through some slight modernization though lost none of its charm in the process.
The Pike Hunting Shotgun was Galactic Horzion’s attempt at breathing new life into an ancient weapon design, modernizing a classic and using the its launch to simultaneously promote their new line of 12 Gauge Ammunition.
The regular version is economic enough to be available to the masses while more heavily personalized and expensive versions may also be sought out should individuals with deep enough pockets or the right connections so desire.
Statistical information related to this firearm.
The Pike Hunting Shotgun shares the silhouette of a typical over/under shotgun though with more refined and modernized features to justify somewhat reinventing the wheel so to speak. The receiver is constructed from light-weight Durandium Alloy that has been given a classy silver-nitride finish, it is bare besides a small bit of cursive engraving stating the weapon’s name on either side and the Galactic Horizon logo stamped into the underside. The foregrip and stock are carved from a dark-stained wood that has been given a Diacry treatment to weather-proof it, they too are featureless besides a small bit of checkering for improved grip and the thick rubber recoil pad that is attached to the rear of the stock.
The trigger as well as a few stress-bearing internal components are made from anodized Skusten for some added flare. The barrels, be they smooth-bore or featuring polygonal rifling, are made from a high-quality chromium-vanadium steel alloy that features a matte blued finish and included thread protectors. Finally the shotgun features a somewhat taller than standard rib, this rib has an interchangeable rail incorporated into the top-side designed to be used with aftermarket optics systems should the owner so desire.
When given as gifts from the company to specific individuals, Galactic Horizon will usually embellish the shotgun with custom engraving and/or intricate metal-work depicting a scene or some elaborate design.
Information related to the range and recoil of the munitions this weapon is designed to fire.
| Caliber | Recoil |
|---|---|
| Lite-Shot | Minimal |
| .45 Flogger | Minimal |
| Subsonic Scatter Shot | Moderate |
| Scatter-Shot | Heavy, but tolerable |
| Slug | Heavy, but tolerable |
| Exothermic Scatter-Shot | Heavy, but tolerable |
| Magnum Scatter-Shot | Heavy, likely to bruise |
| Magnum Slug | Heavy, likely to bruise |
| Galactic Horizon 18x63mm Bighorn | Very heavy, generally requires the user fire from a static, braced position to avoid injury |
Information related to what munitions this gun can fire.
| Galactic Horizon 12Gauge Shotgun Shells/Galactic Horizon 18x63mm Bighorn Damage Quickchart | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | Purpose |
| Lite-Shot | Tier 1, Light Anti-Personnel |
| .45 Flogger | Tier 2, Medium Anti-Personnel |
| Subsonic Scatter Shot | Tier 2, Medium Anti-Personnel |
| Scatter-Shot | Tier 2, Medium Anti-Personnel |
| Slug | Tier 3, Heavy Anti-Personnel |
| Exothermic Scatter-Shot | Tier 2, Medium Anti-Personnel |
| Magnum Scatter-Shot | Tier 3, Heavy Anti-Personnel |
| Magnum Slug | Tier 4, Light Anti-Armour |
| Galactic Horizon 18x63mm Bighorn | Tier 5, Medium Anti-Armour |
Information related to the inner workings of this firearm.
The Galactic Horizon “Pike” 12 Gauge Hunting Shotgun is available on the open market for anybody to purchase, most commonly found in the Yamatai Star Empire and Democratic Imperium of Nepleslia.
A list of officially supported attachments available for purchase from Galactic Horizon compatible with this weapon can be found here.
Pricing related to the munitions this firearm is chambered for.
| Galactic Horizon 12Gauge Shotgun Shells/Galactic Horizon 18x63mm Bighorn Price Quickchart | |
|---|---|
| Shell Type | Price (100 round box) |
| Lite-Shot | 40KS/80RN/80DA |
| Subsonic Scatter-Shot | 85KS/170RN/170DA |
| .45 Flogger | 110KS/220DA |
| Scatter-Shot | 75KS/150RN/150DA |
| Slug | 100KS/200RN/200DA |
| Exothermic Scatter-Shot | 100KS/200RN/200DA |
| Magnum Scatter-Shot | 125KS/250RN/250DA |
| Magnum Slug | 150KS/300RN/300DA |
| Galactic Horizon 18x63mm Bighorn | 500KS/1000DA11) |