VRF Gauss Gun

Generic VRF Gaus Gun
Generic VRF Gaus Gun
Group:	Ranged Weapon
Tech Level	TL–?
Size	?.0 mm
Weight	?.0 gm
Cost	Cr?
Ammo	9mm bullet, x15 rounds
Manufacturer	Various
Generic VRF Gaus Gun

The PGMP-14 (190.0 grams loaded; Cr300,000; TL-14) is

• It is a KEW Light Weapon.

Description (Specifications)

Very Rapid Fire (VRF) Gauss Gun: A cryogenically cooled rapid fire support weapon, the VRF gauss gun fires a 4 mm, 4 gram needle bullet to velocities of 4500 meters per second with an effective rate of fire of 4000 rounds per minute. Firing operation is similar to that of the gauss rifle. The weapon fires 100 round bursts, up to 10 of which may be fired in any one combat round. Each burst may directed at a separate target within the firing arc of the weapon.

The weapon is only available in the turreted configuration, and requires special modifications to the vehicle carrying it. The turret normally gives a 180 degree arc of fire, although a more sophisticated turret (costing an additional CR 50000) provides a 360 degree arc of fire. If more than four bursts are fired in a turn, there is a chance of a stoppage. Roll 2D 12+ for a minor stoppage and 15+ for a major stoppage. (Roll only once with the die roll indicating no stoppage, minor stoppage, or major stoppage.) Apply a DM of +1 per additional burst fired, and -1 per level of Heavy Weapon skill. If a minor stoppage develops, the weapon may not fire for from 2 to 12 combat rounds (roll two dice, and subtract the gunner's expertise from the total). If a major stoppage develops, the weapon may not fire again until major maintenance has been performed.

Ammunition is provided in 1000 round hoppers, which are loaded directly into the weapon's ammunition bay. The ammunition bay of a VRF gauss gun vehicle will generally hold up to 30000 rounds although this will vary somewhat with vehicle size. Reloading is not necessary until all rounds in an ammunition bay have been expended. Reloading generally takes in excess of one hour.

Weapon Characteristics

Length: ?mm. Weight, unloaded: ? grams. Base price: Cr?.

History & Background (Dossier)

TBD

Selected Automatic Pistol Models

1. TL-5 Automatic Pistol

References & Contributors (Sources)

This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.

• Frank Chadwick. Mercenary (Game Designers Workshop, 1978), 38.
• Imperial Encyclopedia
• Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science