This page will go over the basic equipment used in the Pharthan Space Defense Force, with an emphasis on weapons and protective systems. Apart from the weapon and combat equipment list, this is not a set list, there's just simply too many things in existence to list individually and will therefore simply be explained to the best ability.
Firearms
If you’re a marine, security officer, CSAR operator, or anyone else authorized to carry weapons, these will be the primary tools you’ll use to sling lead at pirates and blow open walls.
Assault Rifles
MK15 DRS
Description
The mainline assault rifle for the entirety of the Pharthic Armed Forces, the Mk15 Dynamic Rifle System is a highly modular assault rifle system, combining regular gas cartridges with an electromagnetic assist system. It also comes with a Carbine and DMR Variant.
Restrictions
None
Manufacturer
ALEPH Industries
Length / Barrel Length
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Ammo & Ammo Types
.321 MASIR:
.321 FMJ (M-0)
.321 Cased Telescoped SAP (M-1)
.321 Incendiary (M-2)
.321 API (M-3)
.321 SAPHEI (M-4)
Feed System
20-30 round magazine
Action
Gas Operated, Direct Impingement, Rotating Bolt with Electromagnetic Assist
Range
5,000m
Rate of Fire (RPM)
1,200rpm
MK13 Yorohabu
Description
Produced within Threshold by Katsura-Ellis with assistance from Labe Industries, the Mk33 Yorohabu is a compact bullpup personal defense weapon, aimed at giving soldiers, crewmen, security personnel, and civilians a powerful secondary weapon that could be carried in a holster just as a pistol would be.
Restrictions
None
Manufacturer
Katsura-Ellis Inc. Labe Industries
Length / Barrel Length
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Ammo & Ammo Types
8x33mm CT:
8x33mm FMJ
8x33mm APDS
8x33mm HP
8x33mm AP
Feed System
30 round magazine
Action
Delayed Gas-operated, Direct Impingement, Rotating Bolt-loader with Electromagnetic Assist
Range
1,500m
Rate of Fire (RPM)
1,100rpm
Pistols
PBH-4000
Description
The PBH-4000 is one of the mainline weapons used in the PSDF, being praised for its reliability, ease of use, and effectiveness against armored targets.
Restrictions
None
Manufacturer
Serenity Military Industries
Length / Barrel Length
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Ammo & Ammo Types
12x34mm Particle Burst Cartridge:
12mm Ion (EMP)
12mm Con. (Concentrated AP Shot)
Feed System
12 round magazine (with integrated battery)
Action
Semi-Automatic, Electrically Driven / Gas Operated
Range
120m
Rate of Fire (RPM)
Semi-Automatic
M5 ESP
Description
The M5 ESP is the second-most common sidearm found within the arsenal of the PSDF, using traditional kinetic rounds instead of particle burst ones, and is extremely effective against soft and armored targets alike.
A relatively antiquated design, the Gryphon .385 is a large caliber revolver usually only given to marines and exploration teams for dealing with large animals and other armored beasts, though will gladly obliterate a humanlike if need be.
Restrictions
None
Manufacturer
Ranger Defense Outer Sol Division
Length / Barrel Length
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Ammo & Ammo Types
9.8x52mm/.385:
9.8x52mm - .385 Firebolt FMJ - Full Metal Jacket
9.8x52mm - .385 Firebolt JHP - Jacketed Hollow Point
9.8x52mm - .385 Firebolt SJHP - Solid Jacketed Hollow Point
9.8x52mm - .385 Firebolt AP - Armor Piercing
9.8x52mm - .385 Firebolt API - Armor Piercing Incendiary
The VLEW-23 (Variable Lethality Energy Weapon) is wireless ranged electric shock weapon that uses a 3 lasers linked to 3 laser sights to create spaced conducting ionized channels through the air to deliver modulated electric current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles resulting in pain and broad neuromuscular incapacitation or death by electrocution.
