SLM40 Slammer - See Front Cover Pic!
"The SLM40 must be regarded as the ultimate Infantry Energy Weapon, combining lethal fire power and impressive accuracy in a compact and combat effective unit.."
- Sales Promo.
The Slammer is a big, heavy and expensive gun, it requires considerable physical strength and ability to use effectively. Most of the weight consists of radiation shielding and coolant, the locality tends to get very hot and nasty when a Slammer opens up. Most troops operating Slammers also wear Heavy or Powered Armour with full NBC protection and very good life insurance! A light infantry version of the Slammer did not prove popular when troops complained of hair loss, blindness, strained backs and genetic impairment. Compensation claims are still going through the courts.

Dracon Railgun
"It makesss a keeen sssound and reeeal beeeg holesss" - Three stripe seven tooth.
An ingenious adaptation of rock drilling equipment, the heavy rail gun proved very popular with Dracon mercenaries who appreciated its brutal simplicity and messy overkill. Having a 220 kg body mass and the ability to brace back on your tail when firing the thing was also useful. In Human use it is most often vehicle mounted or occasionally used with Power Armour. An infantry support version is available with a bipod or wheeled mount and two man power pack.

Lemming Long-Rifle
"They couldn't hit a xenosaur at that distargh!!.." - last known repeatable words of Colonel Sideburn.
Perfected by a race that never liked to mix it upclose, the long rifle emphasizes long range accuracy and easy portability when running away. Popular with sharpshooters, the long rifle is considered complex and too easily broken to be issued to regular Grunts.

Pulse Rifle
"Any quote from Aliens"
It's cool, it's green, its got a digital counter on the side. If you haven't seen the second Aliens film, why are you playing Slammer? Go away. Come back when you've seen it.

Carbonlite, Blaster Pistol and Zippgun
"We come in peace. Set phasers to kill!" - Cap'n Church
These are the generic lasers, phasers, rayguns, blasters and disintegrators of popular movies, TV and comics. Never mind the accuracy, watch the special effects!

Piranha Gun
"Illegal, immoral and available at a reduced price."
The Piranha or Flechette gun fires a stream of high velocity wire "needles" shredding the flesh of unprotected targets and causing a mass of difficult to treat injuries. Also known as the robodoc's nightmare, as the needles become twisted and embed in the wounds.

Toaster
"Did ya ever hear a cat go Woof?!"* - 'Pyro' Johnston, veteran of the Kzinti wars.
The Toaster, Incinerator or Flamer fires a stream of burning gas or liquid. Used very carefully in bug hunts and clearance operations. Has an unfortunate reputation for exploding in use.
* Apologies to all Cat Lovers.

Storm Gun
"It's good fae opening doors. Aye or making them." - 'Big Mac' MacNulty, Operator of the only Storm Gun known to be used with a Bayonet!
Intended to provide direct explosive point fire support to drop troops and light infantry. The Storm Gun was regarded as a poor compromise, being overweight, cumbersome and too underpowered for most anti-armor use. The introduction of Smart ammo should have improved effectiveness. This had to be abandoned when the ammo became too smart, leading to several incidents of Storm Guns pulling rank on their operators and demanding better service conditions.
The Storm Gun continues in use with a bewildering variety of Dumb Ammo and has proved particularly successfull in crowd control and Police actions. Many ugly crowds quickly dispersing at the mere appearance of a Storm Gun.

Lazooka
"What a silly name for a gun...ZAP!" Smokin' Boots

Smart Gun
"Any Aliens / Vasquez quote"
See Pulse Rifle.

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