The Ke-M2-W4001 Heavy Aether Pistol is an extremely powerful anti-armor weapon system intended exclusively for usage by power armor. The weapon was drawn up, developed, and field-tested in early YE 40 by Ketsurui Fleet Yards as a handheld weapon platform for the Mindy power armor. Mass production and distribution via Star Army Logistics is planned to begin during the first month of YE 41, or even earlier if arrangements allow for it.
Constructed on a platform that is similar to that of the Ke-M2/12-W3903 Coherent Aether Rifle, the Ke-M2-W4001 Heavy Aether Pistol has many features in common with its larger cousin. It utilizes a continuous cooling system which is very similar to that of the Ke-M2/12-W903 and an identical power source, Aether. The weapon also shares the same level of reliability and simplification as the Ke-M2/12-W903.
The Ke-M2-W4001 is capable of fulfilling a general purpose role. It performs well in short, medium, and long range engagements, and as such, it can be utilized as a makeshift sniping weapon1) if called for. The pistol's low rate of fire also makes it well suited to combat in ship-based environments; at extremely close-quarters ranges, however, weapons that possess higher rates of fire may outperform it via volume of fire and suppression.
The following section contains general information about the Ke-M2-W4001 Heavy Aether Pistol, such as its designer, its nomenclature, its intended role, and its dimensions.
The frame of the Ke-M2-W4001 Heavy Aether Pistol utilizes the same color scheme as the Mindy power armor. Cadet blue acts as the primary color, while silver and white both serve as secondary colors. Like the Mindy armor, the frame of the weapon has sleek and efficient lines, while also retaining an extremely imposing visual weight which affirms the pistol's extreme potency. The trigger guard has sleek and polished lines as well, but it is considerably thicker and more pronounced than that of most other pistols. At the front of the weapon, the weapon-mounted camera is visible as a small circle-like shape composed of transparent Zesuaium which sits a centimeter above the exit of the barrel.
Price: 3000 KS (not sold anywhere)
The following section contains information about the Ke-M2-W4001 Heavy Aether Pistol's firing characteristics, including but not limited to: rate of fire, degree of recoil, and effective range.
The following section contains information about the Ke-M2-W4001 Heavy Aether Pistol's energy source and capacity.
The following section contains information about the Ke-M2-W4001 Heavy Aether Pistol's internal and external operating mechanisms.
The pistol's standard sighting system is a weapon-mounted camera unit similar to the system on the Ke-M4-W4000 Power Armor Automatic Rifle. It features built-in scope capabilities, which include variable zoom up to 100x magnification, night vision, and thermal imaging. Due to PA link systems, view of the weapon's angle of attack when used is fed directly to the user's HUD. This, however, is an approximation of the area of impact with no outside forces affecting the weapon. Such a system allows the user to fire around corners with little risk of exposing themselves in the process.
Like the Ke-M4-W4000 Power Armor Automatic Rifle, the Ke-M2-W4001 Heavy Aether Pistol utilizes the YIRS (Yamatai Integrated Rail System) which allows for the easy installation of attachments. The weapon-mounted camera sighting system can also be completely replaced - with the assistance of a Star Army Armorer - with a scope or weapon sight to accommodate a more traditional style of aiming.
The Ke-M2-W4001 weapon system utilizes a continuous cooling system that is powered by the aether generator of the attached Mindy power armor. Thermal output is managed after the firing sequence through a ventilation system. When the weapon overheats after a single shot, the cooling system initiates a heat discharge protocol which lasts for a duration of two seconds, during which the pistol cannot be discharged.
The attachments and components which can be installed on or within the Ke-M2-W4001 Heavy Aether Pistol are listed below.
Immortal Cyan created this article on 2018/12/01 17:25; approved it (using the checklist) on 2018/12/08 06:42.
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| Product Categories | weapons: power armor |
| Product Name | Ke-M2-W4001 Heavy Aether Pistol |
| Nomenclature | Ke-M2-W4001 |
| Manufacturer | Ketsurui Fleet Yards |
| Year Released | YE 40 |
| Price (KS) | 3 ,000.00 KS |
| DR v3 max | Tier 6 |
