heavyweapons

ACPA AND BORG
WEAPONS AND OPTIONS

WEAPONS
The weapons detailed here are built specifically for Larger combat model Full Conversion Cyborgs and Heavy ACPA and Landmates. Hardsuit clad troopers and the vast majority of full conversions use human sized weapons, and cannot effectively wield most of these weapons due their enormous size. Use common sense.

ARASAKA BHMG- 75 "BULLET STORM" 5,485eb
PA HVY - +2 - 8D6 (10mm cased) - 600 - 10/60 - ST
A gatling gun designed to be carried and fired by ACPA and full conversions. This is the definitive assault rifle for these large machines.

MILITECH PASMG-39 "BITE" 3,575eb
PA RIF - +1 - 6D6 (14mm CASED) - 100 - 1 - st

Utilizing the famous 14mm round developed by malorian to its utmost potential, this is the light weapon of choice among most US military PA troopers and full conversions.

MILITECH AM-5 6,450eb
PA RIF - +3 - 6D10+12 (30mmEHI caseless) - 10 - 1 - VR
Merely a larger version of Militech's AM-3 anti-matter Rifle. Aesthetically the two are the same, although since the weapon is meant for use with ACPA and full conversion individuals the grip assembly is a bit larger.

ARASAKA 6,450eb
PA RIF - -1 - 9D10 (30mm cased) - 20/50 - 1/3 - VR
A 30mm assault rifle for larger borgs and heavy powered armor. Accepts either the 20 round magazine or can be belt fed from an ammo hopper. Capable of 3 round bursts and extremely heavy, this weapon requires a body above 15 to fire, and a body rating of 20 or above to carry and fire without a gyro mount.

ROYAL ENFIELD BSG-32 2,590eb
PA RIF - +1 - Special (40mm grenade) - 40 - 3/10 - VR
A commonly seen ACPA SMG style 40mm grenade launcher used by the EEC and allied forces, the handle is a bit too large for most full conversions, and is really meant strictly for ACPA. A light weapon most commonly issued in anti-personell roles.

META-ARMS PHOTON-2 31,185eb
PA EX - +2 - 1D10-10D10 (laser) - 5 minutes - 20/4 - VR
A fairly new weapon, and still in the experimental stages is the PHOTON-2 heavy laser rifle from Meta-Arms. This is the largest laser weapon to be seen dirtside currently in prouction. Since the weapon is produced by a neutral arms company it is probable that this weapon might be seen serving both sides of a battle.

ARASAKA BG-63 2400eb
PA RIF - +1 - 9D10 (30mm cased) - 10 - 1 - ST

A very large rifle, used by borgs and ACPA for sniping purposes.

TSUNAMI ARMS PARR-12 11,420eb

PA RIF - -1 - special (8.5mm Ramjet) - 100 - 3/20 - P

With the succes of their Ramjet Rifle, the neutral arms company of Tsunami Arms has created a larger, fully automatic version of their rifle for use as an ACPA SMG. While under normal circumstances the rifle works wonderfully, it is known to jam quite frequently under adverse conditions, as the weapon is manufactured to such exacting specs that it takes very little dirt or grime to render the weapon inoperable.

ARASAKA "DRAGONFIRE" 10GA. MINIGUN 5,945eb
MG - +2 - 6D6 (10 gauge) - 200 - 3/30 - ST
Another shogun shell firing portable gatling ugn made for full conversions and ACPA from the minds at Arasaka. With its reiforced titanium barrels this weapon can fire most specialty shotgun rounds without flaw, including thermite, although regular cleaning is advised.

ARASAKA "FIRELANCE" RAILGUN 19,800eb

HVY - +3 - 5D10+10 (4mm railgun) - 15 - 1 - VR

The finest Railgun you can get for your ACPA. Arasaka has jumped ahead of the competition with thier latest design, which has been a source of some amount of scandal when Militech accused them of stealing the plans earlier this year upon its introduction. The weapon features a removable ammo/power pack that requires 3 rounds to change.

DAI LUNG AGL-74 895eb
ML - +1 - VARIES (40mm grenade) - 20/60 - 1 - R
A standard Auto-gl manufatured in England for the EEC and allied countries.

SEBURO "GL-96" 945eb

PA GL - +2 - DAMAGE VARIES (40mm grenade) - 10 - 1 - VR

A superbly built bullpup style Auto-GL from Seburo, the makers of the acclaimed MN-series of weapons.

RHINEMETAL "ZWEIHANDER" 9,245EB

Rif - +1 - 5D10+10 (14.5mm rifle) - 10 - 1 - ST

With a heavy bladed sword wrapped around it, this Rifle serves as it's own holdout. Rumor has it Meta got the idea after witnessing a similiar nomad weapon design

RUSSIAN ARMS MG-442 6,700eb
PA RIF - +1 - 9D10 (30mm cased) - 30 - 1/15 - ST
A huge 30mm MG used mainly by Russia, although it has been sold in great numbers to EEC AND Chinese forces.

DAI LUNG G-89 4,320EB
PA RIF - +1 - 4D6 (micromissile) - 20 - 1 - ST
a simple rifle firing Micromissiles from a butt loading magazine made in China for the Chinese Military.

TECHTRONICA XM43 7,320EB
PA RIF - 0 - SPECIAL (EMP) - 15 - 1 - ST
This massively upgraded ACPA version of the M40 pulse rifle is a horrifying piece of battlefield ordinance. Range is incresed to 75 meters. At point blank range it has a 75% chance of permanently destroying electronics, even through shielding, and people must make a death save at -5 (if succesful they will be unconscious and twitching for 4d6x30min) At close range any unshielded electronics or cyberware are immediately disabled (20& chance its permanent) and people must make a stun save at -7 or pass out for 2d6x15 minutes. At medium range, unshielded electronics and cyber are disabled and must be repaired before they can function again, and people must make a stun save at -1 or pass out for 1d10 minutes. At extreme range unshielded cyber or electronics have a 40% chance of being disabled for 2d10 turns, and people must make a stun save or pass out for 1d10 turns. Beware, if you are carrying this weapon into battle, you will become the target of priority for every one of your enemies.

ARASAKA "FIRELANCE II" RAILGUN 29,500eb
HVY - +4 - 5D10+10 (4cm railgun) - 20 - 1 - VR
Arasaka's upgraded Firelance is far more expensive and the only benefit is an extra 5 shots. The wapon features a removable ammo/power pack that requires 3 rounds to change.

MILITECH PASAW-506 9,265eb
PA MG - 0 - 8D10 (20mm caseless) - 100 - 20 - ST
This heavy assault machinegun was designed to fill a support role for ACPA squads, and can alternatively be belt fed from an ammo hopper.

ROYAL ENFIELD ORDINANCE "ORBERUS" 22,560eb
RPG - +2 - 12D10AP (LATGM) - 4 - 1-4 - st
Useable only by the heaviest borgs and ACPA the REO Orberus is a four shot reloadable anti-armor missile launcher capable of taking out other ACPA and light armored vehicles quickly and messily.

RAVEN MICROCYB "GORDON-12" 34,860eb
PA EX - +2 - 1D10-10D10 (laser) - 7 minutes - 20/2 - VR
Ravens version of the Photon-2, a slightly better version supplied exclusively to EDF forces.

MILITECH PACIFIER 3,150eb
PA MG - 0 - 8D6 (10mm caseless) - 120 - 30 - ST
Originally developed specifically for the Militech Heinlen ACPA, the Pacifier has has grown in popularity due to its folding design which makes carrying it far more simple. In the Heilen the folded weapon fits into a special compartment built into the torso of the machine, but in larger ACPA the weapon is so compact when folded it can fit inside a popup leg compartment.

TSUNAMI ARMS "SILENT STORM" 5,025eb
PA MG - 0 - 5D6 (5.56mm caseless) - 120 - 20 - ST
The Silent Storm is a suppressed 5.56mm assault rifle. Underpowered against most Full conversion cyborgs and acpa, it is however very effective against flesh targets and operates at barely a whisper. Removing the carrying handle and suppressor of this weapon turns it into an effective sidearm for larger combat ACPA.

SEBURO "ARMOR ASSASIN" 31,025eb
PA RIF - +1 - 14D10+3AP (30mm ETE cased) - 10 - 1 - ST
Requiring a bod rating of at least 22 to fire, the Armor Assassin is a full conversion/ACPA sniper rifle of enormous power. It can take out even the largest combat ACPA, and is combat effective even against tanks.

RUSSIAN ARMS "KARMINOFF" RAILGUN 26,390eb
HVY - +2 - 5D10+10 (4cm railgun) - 10 - 1 - VR
Russias own advanced kinetic weapons project led to this. Interesting to not, when carried on the ACPA back, the Karminoff is often mistaken for the wings of a flight unit, a deadly mistake. The wapon features a removable ammo/power pack that requires 3 rounds to change.

SEBURO RM-375 31,025eb
PA MG - +1 - 8D6 (10mm cased) - 150 - 30 - VR
A popular assault weapon for use against flesh targets. Even light Full conversions and Hardsuits can use it. For that matter, Fleshies can use it with the aid of a gyrostabilizer mount.

TSUNAMI ARMS HR-280 14,500eb
HVY - +1 - 6D10AP (75mm recoiless) - 3 - 1 - VR
With a penetration rating of 8 this weapon blasts through armor like no ones business.

MILITECH "TWIN SUPPORT" 23,890eb
HVY - +4 - 8D6 (10mm caseless) - 2000 (each) - 40 (each) - VR
This weapon, which is generally carried by perimeter defense and guard units, must be dual fed from a large ammo hopper containing 4000 rounds of ammunition which requires at least a strength of 40 to haul. It is possible for a chassis of a strength of at least 20 to fire the weapon, but without the mobile hopper strapped to his back it would be a stationary weapon. Once the ammo is expended, the weapon and the hopper are meant to be dropped, however due to the high cost of both weapon and hopper, disposal on a battlefield is not condusive, and therefore the weapon has limited versatility.

DAI-LUNG ZRR17 12,760eb
HVY - -1 - 6D10AP (75mm recoiless) - 6 - 1 - ST
Chinas own ACPA carried 75mm recoiless rifle. Not as accurate or as reliable as its western counterparts, but it is less expensive and holds more ammunition.

ARASAKA "ROCCER" 14,500eb
HVY - 0 - 6D10 (mini-roc) - 4 - 1 - VR
Designed as a slightly more accurate delivery system for mini-roc missiles, the Roccer has a magazine capacity of 4 and allows even hardsuits and medium full conversions to carry it into battle. The Roccer is also becoming popular as a light vehicle mounted weapon.

ROYAL ENFIELD ORDINANCE XTS-12 16,220eb
HVY - 0 - 8D10 (IFAR) - 3 - 1 - VR
Larger than the Arasaka Roccer, and firing 2.75" rockets, the XTS is the EDF ACPA/Borg portable rocket delivery system.

SEBURO PMN-687 6,350eb
HVY - 0 - 8D6-VARIES (10mm cased - 40mm grenade) - 100-1 - 1/3/25-1 - VR
An assault weapon designed specifically for heavy full conversions and ACPA/landmates by Seburo arms.

HECKLER AND KOCH "ARDEN" 2,200eb
HVY - 0 - varies (micro-missile) - 10 - 1 - VR
An odd, and very large heavy borg/acpa sidearm firing micromissiles.

OPTIONS

DATAFILM INTERFACE 1100eb

Or datasuit, as it is also called. This incredibly thin bodysuit is worn inside powered armor, and transmits the wearer's commands to the landmate. Datafilm has an SP of 6. It protects against acids, alkali's and other chemicals, lets sweat escape while repelling water and cushions shock. It's made of the same materials used to coat cyborg and landmate musculature. Data suits come in a variety of colors and patterns and are made by several different companies. Due to the tight fit and variations in height, weight and structure each datasuit is custom made for the specific wearer. You must wear a datasuit to operate a landmate. Cost varies from 200eb to 2000 eb depending on manufacturer and design. The suit gives +3 to any ref action made while using a land mate. The suits and the interface are available to the public. The Datasuit cost varies depending on manufacturuer and style, but is generally in the 150-500eb range. (Takes no spaces)

(Paraphrased from my Masamune Shirow conversions sourcebook, it is important to realize that all the vehicles from Appleseed and Ghost in the shell have been firmly implanted in my world.)

CARGO SPACE (no cost)
By dropping the SDP of a given location by 5 points you can outfit your Medium and up chassis of ACPA with a cargo space equal to the size of a standard briefcase. You can add to the size as much as you want, each time subtracting 5 points from the SDP until the SDP drops by half. Large cargo pods able to carry up to 2000kg can be mounted on the torso, but these take up 3 spaces and cost 60 eb, armoring is permitted.

MANIPULATOR FINGERS 90eb APIECE
By installing small retracting digits into the fingers of the hands of your ACPA you can now accomplish a task made difficult by the large fingers of your ARMOR. (takes no space)

MAGNETIC HOLSTERS AND GEAR POUCHES 50eb APIECE
Affixed to the outside of the ACPA or borg wherever room allows, these are simple leather or hard shells pouches, holsters, scabbards, etc. that act like web gear for full conversions and ACPA. Even light Borgs and Hardsuits, or for that matter metal gear, can make use of these. The have no space cost and are limited in size and shape only by common sense.

HEAVY PARACHUTE 2975eb
Sometimes traditional ACPA deployment is not possible. Hardsuits and up to medium full conversions can make use of standard parachutes, but heavier ACPA and Borgs require a bit more. This parachute pack takes up 2 spaces and can be mounted to any equipment the ACPA or full conversion already has mounted on its back.

GENERAL DYNAMICS K-2A KESTREL FLIGHT UNIT 38,600eb
Only for use by hardsuits or full conversions with a weight under 400kg, the Kestrel is the American response to the Starfall flight unit developed by orbital air. The Kestral allows flight at up to 220mph and takes up 2 spaces. It weighs only 100kg.

RUSSIAN ARMS OMICRON 1100 JUMP THRUSTERS 25,000eb
For light to medium ACPA and heavy Full Conversions, the Omicron 1100 is not a flight unit as it has no way of maneuvering. instead it allows for tremendous leaps. Any borg or acpa with one equipped can make leaps to a height of 300 meters, or use the thrusters to slow a descent from x4 the distance.

OTEC "NAUTICUS" SWIM UNIT 25,000eb
For full conversions only. Seeing the succes of Raven Microcyb's Sub-Mariner package Otec decided to follow suite with a quick change system that replaces the legs of a full conversion with this swim unit. It is very low profile, and the system can even be launched from a torpedo tube providing the borg can fit. The unit allows full conversion to move up to 40mph on or below water. However they cannot move on land except by dragging themselves along by the arms.

ARASAKA/MEGATECH "HECONTCHIRES" ACPA SPECIAL 765,000eb
Not really an ACPA as much as a powered Exo-skelton that increases a borgs strength and armor, as well as allowing him to add all sorts of nifty gadgets and weaponry. The hecontchires has a Str rating of 50, jump thrusters on legs and torso, and can be equipped with a larger unit for sustained flight. It also has an addition 3/2 spaces on the slave arms (sdp 25), 3/2 spaces on the legs (sdp 25), and 4/2 spaces on the torso (sdp 33)

Sample flight sleds, the AVM-69 (top speed 100mph, 2600eb) from Militech, compared to Orbital Airs superior Pheonix sled (top speed 240 mph price 18,000eb.)

(An example of a medium range ACPA chassis.)

(Please keep in mind that almost every option open to Cybernetics and Full conversions is also available for ACPA. While this seems like it would be common sense you would be surprised at how many times I have had to argue this. Most Cybernetic and full borg options cost the same, and take up 0-1/2 spaces)

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(Weapons and equipment created by Deric Bernier, art by Deric Bernier, Masamune Shirow, and various unknown artists, sources include Appleseed, Macross, Mospeada, Gundam, Wildstorm Comics, Rifts, Southern Cross, BGC, AD POLICE, and other various manga, Anime, Comic book and RPG sources.)