Mark I Personal Defense Weapon

Mark I Personal Defense Weapon
PDW with stock collapsed and barrel extension on.
Specifications
Weight:	6.8 Lbs (3Kg)
Dimensions:	20 inches (26 inches with barrel extension or stock)
Barrel Length:	18 inches (22 inches with extension)
Rate of Fire:	750 Rounds/Minute
Muzzle Velocity:	Variable (Setting Dependent)
Effective Range:	Variable (Setting Dependent)

The Mark I Personal Defense Weapon (MIPDW) was designed as a service weapon for close-quarters fighting where a full rifle would be too long or bulky for proper use.

Design Details

The Mark I Personal Defense Weapon a light coilgun utilizing electromagnetic coils to draw a projectile down the barrel of the weapon. It is designed to allow the wearer to control the settings through a standard Neural Interface. As it was designed for use on warships or in buildings and other urban areas, the MIPDW has a limiter on it that is activated in the presence of the neural networks used in most government vessels and installations.

Features

The Mark I Personal Defense Weapon includes an integral scope, and collapsible stock, allowing it to be used as a full-sized battle rifle. It has a detachable extension for it's barrel, to allow it to generate more speed as needed, with many preferring to equip this extension except in close-quarters. The Mark I Personal Defense Weapon

History

The Mark I Personal Defense Weapon was designed around 2052 CE, to supplement shipboard weapons, after complaints during the War of Secession and subsequent training exercises.

Credit

• Image: PeterKu
  • Source: DeviantArt