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Line 23: ==Description== ==Description== − The '''Magshot Gauss rifle''' was produced by [[Federated-Barrett]] under a [[Federated Commonwealth]] Intelligence Command grant to develop the main armament of the [[Infiltrator Mk. II]] [[battle armor]]. While ostensibly designed to defeat light vehicle armor, the FCIC also wanted the weapon to function as a sniper rifle for taking out "soft targets" at extreme ranges. With the recent success of their [[Thunderstroke Gauss rifle]] and [[Grand Mauler Gauss Cannon]], Federated-Barrett was well-positioned to meet these requirements.<ref name=FMFS156>''Field Manual: Federated Suns', p. 156</ref><ref name=LOS42>''Lostech'', p. 42</ref> + The '''Magshot Gauss rifle''' was produced by [[Federated-Barrett]] under a [[Federated Commonwealth]] Intelligence Command grant to develop the main armament of the [[Infiltrator Mk. II]] [[Battle Armor]]. While ostensibly designed to defeat light vehicle armor, the FCIC also wanted the weapon to function as a sniper rifle for taking out "soft targets" at extreme ranges. With the recent success of their [[Thunderstroke Gauss rifle]] and [[Grand Mauler Gauss Cannon]], Federated-Barrett was well-positioned to meet these requirements.<ref name=FMFS156>''Field Manual: Federated Suns', p. 156</ref><ref name=LOS42>''Lostech'', p. 42</ref> A miniature version of vehicle-mounted [[Gauss rifle]]s, the Magshot accelerates a small projectile to incredible speeds by use of a magnetic accelerator. For accuracy at great distances the weapon incorporates a unique telescopic sighting system with infrared and rangefinding capabilities. This sighting system is specially designed to interface with the Mk. II's HUD, and the ability for the operator to shut down his suit's motive systems allows for a more accurate shot. In addition to being standard on the Infiltrator Mk. II, the Magshot rifle and sighting system can also be used independently as a [[Magshot Gauss rifle|crew-served weapon]].<ref name=FMFS156/><ref name=LOS42/> The Magshot Gauss rifle would inspire the development of the 'Mech-sized [[Magshot]] weapon. A miniature version of vehicle-mounted [[Gauss rifle]]s, the Magshot accelerates a small projectile to incredible speeds by use of a magnetic accelerator. For accuracy at great distances the weapon incorporates a unique telescopic sighting system with infrared and rangefinding capabilities. This sighting system is specially designed to interface with the Mk. II's HUD, and the ability for the operator to shut down his suit's motive systems allows for a more accurate shot. In addition to being standard on the Infiltrator Mk. II, the Magshot rifle and sighting system can also be used independently as a [[Magshot Gauss rifle|crew-served weapon]].<ref name=FMFS156/><ref name=LOS42/> The Magshot Gauss rifle would inspire the development of the 'Mech-sized [[Magshot]] weapon.
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| − | The '''Magshot Gauss rifle''' was produced by [[Federated-Barrett]] under a [[Federated Commonwealth]] Intelligence Command grant to develop the main armament of the [[Infiltrator Mk. II]] [[ | + | The '''Magshot Gauss rifle''' was produced by [[Federated-Barrett]] under a [[Federated Commonwealth]] Intelligence Command grant to develop the main armament of the [[Infiltrator Mk. II]] [[Battle Armor]]. While ostensibly designed to defeat light vehicle armor, the FCIC also wanted the weapon to function as a sniper rifle for taking out "soft targets" at extreme ranges. With the recent success of their [[Thunderstroke Gauss rifle]] and [[Grand Mauler Gauss Cannon]], Federated-Barrett was well-positioned to meet these requirements.<ref name=FMFS156>''Field Manual: Federated Suns', p. 156</ref><ref name=LOS42>''Lostech'', p. 42</ref> |
A miniature version of vehicle-mounted [[Gauss rifle]]s, the Magshot accelerates a small projectile to incredible speeds by use of a magnetic accelerator. For accuracy at great distances the weapon incorporates a unique telescopic sighting system with infrared and rangefinding capabilities. This sighting system is specially designed to interface with the Mk. II's HUD, and the ability for the operator to shut down his suit's motive systems allows for a more accurate shot. In addition to being standard on the Infiltrator Mk. II, the Magshot rifle and sighting system can also be used independently as a [[Magshot Gauss rifle|crew-served weapon]].<ref name=FMFS156/><ref name=LOS42/> The Magshot Gauss rifle would inspire the development of the 'Mech-sized [[Magshot]] weapon. | A miniature version of vehicle-mounted [[Gauss rifle]]s, the Magshot accelerates a small projectile to incredible speeds by use of a magnetic accelerator. For accuracy at great distances the weapon incorporates a unique telescopic sighting system with infrared and rangefinding capabilities. This sighting system is specially designed to interface with the Mk. II's HUD, and the ability for the operator to shut down his suit's motive systems allows for a more accurate shot. In addition to being standard on the Infiltrator Mk. II, the Magshot rifle and sighting system can also be used independently as a [[Magshot Gauss rifle|crew-served weapon]].<ref name=FMFS156/><ref name=LOS42/> The Magshot Gauss rifle would inspire the development of the 'Mech-sized [[Magshot]] weapon. | ||