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MDS-01 Squad Automatic Rifle
An automatic railgun1) created during the Second Quarter of AF 260 (YE 32) to enhance the firepower of its Light Infantry.
KWB-MDS-01a “MDS-01 SAR” Designer: Kaiserlich F&E Manufacturer: Kaiserlich Waffenerbauer (Suggested) Price: 6000 Credits.
Nomenclature Information
Name: Mass Driver Squad Automatic Weapon (railgun)
Type: Electromagnetically-propelled Projectile
Model: Squad Automatic Weapon Role: Fire Suppression Length: 1,000 mm (~39 inches) Barrel Length: 600 mm (~24 inches) Mass: 6 kg (~13 lbs)
Discharge Information
Projection/ammo type: 13mm x 39mm rifle rounds
Firing Mechanism: The trigger is a simple “complete the circuit” button that creates a connection between the rifle's Nuclear Battery and the superconductor rails in the barrel. A microchip and sensor are built into the weapon to detect signs of jamming, which will then cut the circuit automatically.
Effective Range 1500 meters
Maximum Range: 2400 meters
Muzzle Velocity: 700 meters per second (~2296 feet per second)
Rate of Fire: 1000 rounds per minute
Ammo Description
Name: 13x39mmR.
- Magazine capacity: 300 rounds.
Damage Rating Values
| Ammunition | Damage Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 13mm Tungsten-Carbide Ball | 3 PDR | Anti-Personnel Ammunition |
| 13 x 39mm Explosive Slugs | 4 PDR | High Explosive Ammunition |
| 13 x 39mm Rubber Shot | 0 | Relatively non-lethal Ammunition |
| 13 x 39mm Tungsten-Carbide Spike | 4 PDR | Standard Ammunition |
Weapon Mechanisms
Safety: Located on both sides of the weapon just above the trigger, the Safety mechanism is a thumb dial that is easy to use for both right and left-handed individuals.
Weapon Sight: The SAR is the only weapon in the Light Infantryman's arsenal that relies totally upon the AAF Light Infantry Armor's wiring and a camera for accurate targeting. For individuals with no Light Infantry Armor, it is pretty much point and unleash everything.
Exchangeable Barrel: Unlike many other infantry weapons of the Abwehran Armed Forces (AAF), the MDS-01's barrel is prone to wearing down faster due to its incredible rate of fire. Because of this, the MDS-01's barrel can easily be exchanged for another after 2000 - 3000 rounds fired.
Visual Description
History
As the build up and reformation of the Abwehran Armed Forces (AAF) continued, an issue with Light Infantry firepower came up. While Kaiserlich Waffenerbauer had provided the Empire's soldiers with heavier firepower with their 20mm Under-slung Flechette Launcher and 30mm Under-slung Grenade Launcher. However, there was still nothing to provide adequete fire suppression.
That changed with the development of the MDS-01 Squad Automatic Rifle during the Second Quarter of AF 260, or YE 32 for non-Abwehrans. Utilizing the widely used 13mm x 39mm rifle round in a three hundred-round box magazine, the SAR was the perfect fire suppression weapon for the Abwehran's military needs.