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El-M2-1a Lightning Slug Shotgun "Zeus"

The Lighting Slug Shotgun was produced by Elysian Celestial Empire in YE 40.

About the Lightning Slug Shotgun

Due to the need of powerful close-quarter weapons for Elysian troops, and more modern weapons in general, the Aetheric Burst Lightning Slug Shotgun, known as the “Zeus,” was designed in mind to emulate the success of Nepleslian weaponry, along with a small bit of ingenuity.

The result was a shotgun-like weapon that relied on a powerful alpha strike to rend a target's shields and armor, and an 'aftershock'-like effect utilizing electricity stored within the weapon to inflict further damage to the target, allowing it to tear through armor and barrier that weapons normally of its type would have trouble with.

Nomenclature Information

Nomenclature data detailed below.

Appearance

The Zeus appears to be a bullpup-style shotgun, its flowing curves from the hand grip going back into a very rounded, crescent-shaped stock, two arches flowing up beside a central core as spare magazine holders, and forwards into a very thick barrel, sharp edges above and below it to adorn its ferocious yet elegant look. Its electrical discharge points are featured as two small, green nubs at the end of the barrel. There are small magazine release levers and safeties n the sides of the gun, with a small switch on the top of the stock to change which side is the active release and safety, to accommodate for left and right-handed people. In addition, the Zeus can be connected to a power armor, and through suit control, activate safety and magazine release.

The shotgun's colors are a brilliant titanium white on the top, with the bottom made out of black materials. It is inlaid with small strips of gold, following the curves and the pieces of the gun, using a very thin gold foil so as to minimize the detrimental effects the cosmetic element would incur.

Each gun comes with alternate dark gray plating, both for use as replacement parts in case of damage and as a cosmetic change to look less flashy.

Discharge Information

The Elysian Celestial Empire strongly recommends all users wear power armor while firing the gun. It is possible to fire outside of a power armor, but the Elysian Celestial Empire does not guarantee bodily intactness from the recoil. The muzzle flash is not customizable. Silencers and chokes are not available to increase stealth and accuracy.

Ammunition and Energy Source

During testing, the Elysian Celestial Empire found it was possible to load whatever a user wished into a standard 4-gauge shell and fire it; however, materials suffered lower accuracy, no conductivity due to the lack of the specialized round, and damage to the gun's interior. The Elysian Celestial Empire strongly recommends users utilize one of the below listed ammunitions.

Zeus Damage Quickchart
Type Purpose
Plasma Detonation Slug Tier 6 Heavy anti-armor in atmosphere.
Antimatter Detonation Slug Tier 7 Light Anti-mecha.
Scattershot Tier 5 Medium Anti-armor.
Electrical Discharge Tier 5 Medium Anti-armor follow-up attack.

Weapon Mechanisms

All mechanisms can be controlled using any power armor fielded by the Elysian Celestial Empire. There are also manual switches, simply for the satisfying click of disengaging a safety or pumping the shotgun. All mechanisms are listed below.

Other

The Elysian Celestial Empire does not sell this weapon. They are only avaliable via requisition. However, since the Elysian Celestial Empire is not in itself a manufacturer, the Elysian Celestial Empire has, by contract, enlisted Elysian companies to manufacture the gun's components. The contract's details state that by no means may the gun or any of its components be sold on the public markets.

NOTE: By no means can this gun be used by people not affiliated with the Elysian Celestial Empire. For players, they must obtain FM approval.

Pricing

Each gun handed out to Elysian Celestial Empire members is free of cost if requested. For non-Elysian Celestial Empire members, the gun is unavaliable.

Replaceable Parts and Components

Replacement components are handed out as per need, although deliberate misuse that is not due to emergency situations carry a fine of 100 KS per damaged part.

Ammunition

Ammunition is available via requisition. It is not recommended to use any of these in any other gun.

(Insert Ammo Name) Price Quickchart
Type Price (100 Round Box)
Plasma Detonation Slug Not for sale. Obtainable via requisition.
Aetheric Detonation Slug Not for sale. Obtainable via requisition.
Scattershot Not for sale. Obtainable via requisition.

OOC Notes

META_mahn created this article on 2017/10/05 15:21.