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{{InfoboxWeapon | {{InfoboxWeapon | ||
|name = Generic Shotgun | |name = Generic Shotgun | ||
| − | |ammo = | + | |ammo = 18mm, x10 shells |
| − | |caption = | + | |caption = Generic Shotgun |
|code = TBD | |code = TBD | ||
| − | |cost = | + | |cost = Cr150 |
|footnote= Generic Shotgun | |footnote= Generic Shotgun | ||
|group = Ranged Weapon | |group = Ranged Weapon | ||
|image = [[File: Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif]] | |image = [[File: Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif]] | ||
|model = TBD | |model = TBD | ||
| − | |size = | + | |size = 1,000mm |
| − | |TL = | + | |TL = 5 |
|Type = Rifle | |Type = Rifle | ||
| − | |volume = | + | |volume = 1,000mm |
| − | |weight = | + | |weight = 3,750 grams |
| − | |manufacturer= | + | |manufacturer= Various |
}} | }} | ||
A [[Shotgun]] (4,500 grams loaded; Cr160; [[TL-5]]) is the basic [[weapon]] for maximum, shock effect without regard to accuracy. {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=39|version=Classic Traveller}} | A [[Shotgun]] (4,500 grams loaded; Cr160; [[TL-5]]) is the basic [[weapon]] for maximum, shock effect without regard to accuracy. {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=39|version=Classic Traveller}} | ||
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== Description (Specifications) == | == Description (Specifications) == | ||
The shotgun has an 18mm diameter barrel and fires [[shell]]s containing either six 7mm [[bullet]]s, or one hundred and thirty 3mm [[pellet]]s. In each case, the [[projectile]]s weigh a total of 30 grams. Velocity for the [[projectile]]s is about 350 meters per second. | The shotgun has an 18mm diameter barrel and fires [[shell]]s containing either six 7mm [[bullet]]s, or one hundred and thirty 3mm [[pellet]]s. In each case, the [[projectile]]s weigh a total of 30 grams. Velocity for the [[projectile]]s is about 350 meters per second. | ||
| + | === Weapon Characteristics === | ||
A [[cylindrical magazine]] containing 10 [[shell]]s is inserted under the barrel and parallel to it; [[cartridge]]s are then fed automatically into the shotgun for firing. Reloading consists of replacing the [[cylindrical magazine]] and can take up to several minutes. One shot is fired for each pull of the trigger. | A [[cylindrical magazine]] containing 10 [[shell]]s is inserted under the barrel and parallel to it; [[cartridge]]s are then fed automatically into the shotgun for firing. Reloading consists of replacing the [[cylindrical magazine]] and can take up to several minutes. One shot is fired for each pull of the trigger. | ||
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=== Weapon Characteristics === | === Weapon Characteristics === | ||
| − | Length: | + | Length: 1,000mm. Weight, unloaded: 3,750 grams (loaded [[magazine]]: 750 grams). Base price: Cr150 (loaded [[magazine]]: Cr10). {{Page cite|name= Characters and Combat|page=39|version=Classic Traveller}} |
== History & Background (Dossier) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
| + | No information yet available. | ||
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| + | === Selected Shotgun Models === | ||
No information yet available. | No information yet available. | ||
Revision as of 23:20, 21 May 2018
| Generic Shotgun | |
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 Generic Shotgun | |
| Group: | Ranged Weapon |
| Tech Level | TL–5 |
| Size | 1,000mm |
| Weight | 3,750 grams |
| Cost | Cr150 |
| Ammo | 18mm, x10 shells |
| Manufacturer | Various |
| Generic Shotgun | |
A Shotgun (4,500 grams loaded; Cr160; TL-5) is the basic weapon for maximum, shock effect without regard to accuracy. [1]
Description (Specifications)
The shotgun has an 18mm diameter barrel and fires shells containing either six 7mm bullets, or one hundred and thirty 3mm pellets. In each case, the projectiles weigh a total of 30 grams. Velocity for the projectiles is about 350 meters per second.
Weapon Characteristics
A cylindrical magazine containing 10 shells is inserted under the barrel and parallel to it; cartridges are then fed automatically into the shotgun for firing. Reloading consists of replacing the cylindrical magazine and can take up to several minutes. One shot is fired for each pull of the trigger.
Magazines measure approximately 350mm long by 20mm in diameter and can be quite clumsy to carry. Shotguns are equipped with a sling for carrying.
Weapon Characteristics
Length: 1,000mm. Weight, unloaded: 3,750 grams (loaded magazine: 750 grams). Base price: Cr150 (loaded magazine: Cr10). [2]
History & Background (Dossier)
No information yet available.
Selected Shotgun Models
No information yet available.
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.
- Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 42-43.Marc Miller, Robert Eaglestone, Don McKinney. Characters and Combat (Far Future Enterprises, 2019), 42-43.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 39.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Characters and Combat (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 39.