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Line 1: The '''Mauser 960 Assault System''' was the standard-issue rifle of the [[Star League Defense Force]]. The '''Mauser 960 Assault System''' was the standard-issue rifle of the [[Star League Defense Force]]. [[Image:Mauser960AS.jpg|right|thumb|Mauser 960 Assault System]] [[Image:Mauser960AS.jpg|right|thumb|Mauser 960 Assault System]] − {{InfoBoxFirearm − | image = − | manufacturer = − | introduced = − | type = − | cartridge = − | mass = − | capacity = − }} ==Overview== ==Overview== Developed by [[Mauser & Gray Firearms]], the 960 was a [[Pulse Laser]] rifle that also featured an integrated [[Grenade Launcher (Compact)|grenade launcher]] and retractable [[Vibroblade|vibroblade bayonet]]. Both the pulse laser and grenade launcher used the same trigger, requiring the use of a safety/selector switch located next to the bayonet activation button. Contained within the weapon's stock was an extensive survival kit, which included two two-hour emergency flares which doubled as fire-starters, a flashlight and batteries for 48-hours of use, a pulse signal stick with visible/infrared strobe light and emergency radio, a folding spade and a medical kit which included a two-day supply of nutrition pills and a five-meter length of self-adhesive bandage.<ref name=LOS>''LosTech'', p. 34</ref> Though capable, the system had one serious drawback: It was very heavy. At its lightest, the unit weighed just under ten kilograms, which led to rapid fatigue of the infantrymen who used it.<ref>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 158</ref> In [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|Royal units]] of both the Regular Army and Marine Corps, the rifle additionally incorporated an aiming device which interfaced with the standard SLDF Infantry helmet and allowed the rifle's projected point of aim along with other rifle related information to be displayed on the helmet's HUD.<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 28</ref> Just prior to the [[Amaris-Kerensky Civil War]], this feature was rolled out to all non-Royal units as well.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 111</ref> Developed by [[Mauser & Gray Firearms]], the 960 was a [[Pulse Laser]] rifle that also featured an integrated [[Grenade Launcher (Compact)|grenade launcher]] and retractable [[Vibroblade|vibroblade bayonet]]. Both the pulse laser and grenade launcher used the same trigger, requiring the use of a safety/selector switch located next to the bayonet activation button. Contained within the weapon's stock was an extensive survival kit, which included two two-hour emergency flares which doubled as fire-starters, a flashlight and batteries for 48-hours of use, a pulse signal stick with visible/infrared strobe light and emergency radio, a folding spade and a medical kit which included a two-day supply of nutrition pills and a five-meter length of self-adhesive bandage.<ref name=LOS>''LosTech'', p. 34</ref> Though capable, the system had one serious drawback: It was very heavy. At its lightest, the unit weighed just under ten kilograms, which led to rapid fatigue of the infantrymen who used it.<ref>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 158</ref> In [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|Royal units]] of both the Regular Army and Marine Corps, the rifle additionally incorporated an aiming device which interfaced with the standard SLDF Infantry helmet and allowed the rifle's projected point of aim along with other rifle related information to be displayed on the helmet's HUD.<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 28</ref> Just prior to the [[Amaris-Kerensky Civil War]], this feature was rolled out to all non-Royal units as well.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 111</ref>
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Developed by [[Mauser & Gray Firearms]], the 960 was a [[Pulse Laser]] rifle that also featured an integrated [[Grenade Launcher (Compact)|grenade launcher]] and retractable [[Vibroblade|vibroblade bayonet]]. Both the pulse laser and grenade launcher used the same trigger, requiring the use of a safety/selector switch located next to the bayonet activation button. Contained within the weapon's stock was an extensive survival kit, which included two two-hour emergency flares which doubled as fire-starters, a flashlight and batteries for 48-hours of use, a pulse signal stick with visible/infrared strobe light and emergency radio, a folding spade and a medical kit which included a two-day supply of nutrition pills and a five-meter length of self-adhesive bandage.<ref name=LOS>''LosTech'', p. 34</ref> Though capable, the system had one serious drawback: It was very heavy. At its lightest, the unit weighed just under ten kilograms, which led to rapid fatigue of the infantrymen who used it.<ref>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 158</ref> In [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|Royal units]] of both the Regular Army and Marine Corps, the rifle additionally incorporated an aiming device which interfaced with the standard SLDF Infantry helmet and allowed the rifle's projected point of aim along with other rifle related information to be displayed on the helmet's HUD.<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 28</ref> Just prior to the [[Amaris-Kerensky Civil War]], this feature was rolled out to all non-Royal units as well.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 111</ref> | Developed by [[Mauser & Gray Firearms]], the 960 was a [[Pulse Laser]] rifle that also featured an integrated [[Grenade Launcher (Compact)|grenade launcher]] and retractable [[Vibroblade|vibroblade bayonet]]. Both the pulse laser and grenade launcher used the same trigger, requiring the use of a safety/selector switch located next to the bayonet activation button. Contained within the weapon's stock was an extensive survival kit, which included two two-hour emergency flares which doubled as fire-starters, a flashlight and batteries for 48-hours of use, a pulse signal stick with visible/infrared strobe light and emergency radio, a folding spade and a medical kit which included a two-day supply of nutrition pills and a five-meter length of self-adhesive bandage.<ref name=LOS>''LosTech'', p. 34</ref> Though capable, the system had one serious drawback: It was very heavy. At its lightest, the unit weighed just under ten kilograms, which led to rapid fatigue of the infantrymen who used it.<ref>''Technical Readout: 2750'', p. 158</ref> In [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|Royal units]] of both the Regular Army and Marine Corps, the rifle additionally incorporated an aiming device which interfaced with the standard SLDF Infantry helmet and allowed the rifle's projected point of aim along with other rifle related information to be displayed on the helmet's HUD.<ref>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 28</ref> Just prior to the [[Amaris-Kerensky Civil War]], this feature was rolled out to all non-Royal units as well.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 111</ref> | ||