====== Solus Rifle ======
Overview Paragraph: The most common weapon in the Raiconian Alliance. Favored by almost any soldier, the Solus is a battle-tested rifle. Used during the Dark Century, it hasn't changed much, with only regular updates of core tech, and heat recapicitors. Reliable, decent range and power, and great accuracy.
Manufacturer: Raiconian Government
Years Produced: Dark Century (2421 RA - Current Year)
History: Created during the Dark Century to suppress the rebels, the Solus was quickly a favorite among the troops, such so that it has not changed except with minor updates to the tech within the rifles.
Current Uses: Combat
Recommended Price
(Standard Kit = 885 RA) (Includes Upgraded Venting and Heat Recappers, Tact. Light, an Ammo Counter, and a repair kit)
(Rifle Only = 550 RA)
(Solus Firestorm = 985 RA) (Includes Standard Kit, with the addition of the Secondary Barrel)
(Solus Faith Tester = 1015 RA) (Includes Standard Kit, Adding Extended Barrel and Long Range Scope)
===== Nomenclature Information =====
* **Designer: Military Council
* **Manufacturer: Government
* **Name: Solus Rifle
* **Nomenclature:** RA-W1-1A
* **Type: Laser / Photon
* **Role: Assault Rifle
* **Length:** 1 Meter
* **Weight:** (in both imperial and metric, ie pounds and kilograms)
* **Effective Range:** (maximum range at which usage is practical)
* **Rate of Fire:** (in rounds per second or rounds per minute)
===== About the Solus =====
Raiconian Alliance Weapon
=== Appearance ===
-Provided at later date-
===== Discharge Information =====
=== Muzzle Flash and Retort ===
White or Blue Flash, makes a *fhoom* sound when fired. Muzzle flash is bright, but not very large, however it's is circular.
=== Projectile/Beam Appearance (If Applicable) ===
The beam fired is a bright white or blue, and is shaped like any other laser, with the exception it is wider at the muzzle of the weapon. Beam is visible as it's fired, and it is exceptionally bright.
=== Energy Cores (Ammo) ===
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===== Weapon Mechanisms =====
=== Firing Mechanism ===
After obtaining energy from the pulses within the generator, the light is focused, and released. Excess heat that cannot be recapped is vented via vents lining the bottom of the rifle. After a full "cycle" is reached, the gun goes into a "cooldown" stage in which it cools the core, and preps it for another energy wave. Rounds are released as energy pulses are given off from the core. The core recharges itself by the heat it generates, however, as heat recappers do not have 100% efficiency, the core is rendered useless after about 5 cycles.
=== Loading and Operation ===
New energy cores are inserted via the receptacle located above the butt of the gun. The weapon draws energy from this core to fire.
=== Safety and Fire Mode Selector ===
There is no safety mechanism, all are responsible for the weapon after purchase. However, an internal FOF indicator detects whether the target is Friend or Foe, and fires accordingly. (No Friendly Fire, though this setting can be disabled...) Fire modes are selected via gauntlet weapon interface.
== Firing Modes ==
Full-Auto, Semi-Auto is activated via a command from the gauntlet.
=== Weapon Sight ===
Weapon is fired in a straight line, though recoil can throw the aim off center if repeated bursts. There is one integrated scope, however it may be taken off, or upgraded, or switched out for a new scope.
=== Attachment Hard Points ===
Attachments may be equipped on the under barrel, and on the top. Some attachments attach to the side of the weapon. There is only room for one attachment on the underbarrel, and one on the top. Two may fit on the sides of the weapon. Attachments are "integrated" into the weapons system, and become part of the weapon, they may be changed out however with a gauntlet command.
===== Other =====
=== Pricing ===
* **Solus Rifle:** 550 RA
== Replaceable Parts and Components ==
* **Weapon Repair Kit:** 200 RA
== Optional Attachments ==
* ** Long Range Scope: 30 RA
- A scope for longer shots, top attachment
* ** Ammo Counter: 20 RA
- Conveniently counts how many energy pulses are left, side attachment
* ** Tactical Light: 15 RA
- A small flashlight, side attachment
* ** Infrared Sensor: 50 RA
- Detects heat signatures, side attachment
* ** Upgraded Heat Recapictors: 60 RA
- Increases the amount the Heat Recappers can recycle, increasing "clip" size
* ** Upgraded Venting Systems: 40 RA
- Upgrades the venting ducts, decreasing cool-down time
* ** Under Barrel EPG: 60 RA
- An underbarrel grenade launcher, underbarrel
* ** Secondary Barrel: 100 RA
- The Secondary Barrel, increases firerate, decreases damage and accuracy, Underbarrel
* ** Extended Barrel: 100 RA
- Adds extra energy focusers, increasing damage, while also stabilizing the round further, increasing accuracy and range. However, it decreases firerate, does not use a hardpoint
== Ammunition ==
Standard Photon Core - 10 RA
Flame Core - 12 RA
Sound Wave Core - 7 RA
Gravity Core - 12 RA
Plasma Core - 15 RA
Electrical Core - 7 RA
