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
