FGMP-15
| Generic FGMP-15 | |
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 Generic FGMP-15 | |
| Group: | Ranged Weapon |
| Tech Level | TL–15 |
| Size | 800.0 mm |
| Weight | : 1,000 grams (3,000 grams loaded) |
| Cost | Cr400,000 |
| Ammo | Power Pack, high capacity |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Generic FGMP-15 | |
The FGMP-15 (3,000 grams loaded; Cr400,000; TL-15) is the premier energy weapon used within Charted Space.
- It is a DEW Light Weapon that projects fusion-enacted plasma inflicting kinetic and heat damage.
Description (Specifications)
"FGMP-15:" Incorporating a gravitic field generator similar to that used on the PGMP-14, with a weapon system similar to that of the FGMP-14, the FGMP-15 is the most powerful man-carried direct fire weapon used within Charted Space. [1]
Weapon Characteristics
Length: 800.0 mm. Weight of weapon: 1,000 grams (50 grams with field generator on). Weight of power pack: 2,000 grams (110 grams with field generator on). Base price: Cr400,000 (extra power pack: Cr300,000; Refueling: Cr70). Tech level 15. Extreme range: 1,500.0 meters. [2]
History & Background (Dossier)
As sophont civilizations gain greater and greater mastery over volatiles and high energy physics, more capable weapons are developed. Typically very early energy weapons are developed in the TL:7-9 epoch including fuel-air explosives and very large nuclear weapons, which vastly outclass the atomic weapons of the TL:4-6 epoch.
By TL:10-12, Plasma Weaponry becomes viable and supplements lasers, particle beams, and other energy weapons. By the end of the epoch, the advanced PGMP-12 appears, which is extremely advanced for its time. Plasma weaponry continues to be refined and developed.
By the TL:13-15 epoch, the first fusion weapons begin to debut, which can project greater damage than the earlier plasma weapons. The FGMP series in increasingly refined as it goes from a bulky battle dress-only form down to sophont-wielded rifle-like form. As the materials technology and miniaturization improves, future fusion pistols will undoubtedly become viable. [3]
Selected FGMP Models
- TL-14 FGMP or FGMP-14
- TL-15 FGMP or FGMP-15
- TL-16 FGMP or FGMP-16
References & Contributors (Sources)
- Frank Chadwick. Mercenary (Game Designers Workshop, 1978), 37.
- Jim Cunningham. "The Armory: Book 4 Small Arms." High Passage 2 (1981): 43. (Illustration)
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), TBD.
- Gary L. Thomas. "FGMP-15." The Travellers' Digest 12 (1989): 41.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Frank Chadwick. Mercenary (Game Designers Workshop, 1978), 37.
- ↑ Frank Chadwick. Mercenary (Game Designers Workshop, 1978), 37.
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak