Haruk & Terun Manufacturing is a firearms manufacturer that specializes in pistols, rifles and sniper rifles. The companies headquarters in located on ()
[1]. The company was founded by former general Kasho Haruk and engineer Halushk Tarun. H&T arms are widely used by militaries, law enforcement and civilians.
History
Founding
Haruk & Terun Manufacturing was established in (?) on (?), a core industrial hub within the (?) System. The company was the brainchild of General Kasho Haruk, a decorated officer who served in the (?) Campaigns, and Halushk Terun, a weapons engineer who once worked for the prestigious (?). After witnessing firsthand the shortcomings of contemporary battlefield weapons, Haruk sought to design firearms that combined rugged battlefield efficiency with advanced modular capabilities.
In (?), after a chance encounter on a war-ravaged colony, Haruk and Terun collaborated to create the first prototypes of what would later become the "Trenik" rifle platform. Their design revolutionized firearm production by focusing on modularity, allowing a single weapon to be customized for assault, marksman, or support roles.
The company quickly expanded, gaining its first military contract with the Republic(?) in (?), supplying infantry units during the (?) Uprisings. H&T’s weapons became renowned for their durability and ease of maintenance, solidifying their place as the premier arms supplier.
Expansion
By (?), H&T had established manufacturing centers on key industrial planets, including (?) and (?) Station. It diversified its product lines, introducing high-capacity energy weapons and pioneering plasma-ballistic hybrid systems.
Modern Era
Today, Haruk & Terun is among the top five arms manufacturers in the galaxy, rivaling corporations like (?) and (?). H&T remains the primary supplier for the Republic(?), (?) and numerous planetary defense militias.
Headquarters
The H&T corporate headquarters is located on (?), a heavily commercialized planet in the (?) System. The headquarters features:
- R&D Division: The department focused on developing next-generation firearms, ballistic and energy.
- Advanced Testing Grounds: Advanced Simulated combat enivroments, allows for real-time weapon testing.
- Mass Production Facilities: The main manufacturing facitlity. This facility is capable of producing 5,000 firearms in a day during peak wartime demands.
Products
Haruk & Terun has produced a wide variety of firearms including, the R152, the HT111 (aka the "HT Triple One") and the Vyrani XR-30 Pistol.
H&T Naming Convention
Haruk & Terun uses a naming convention that uses abbreviations and numbers. Each letter and number has a meaning that when combined, describe the firearm. Some of the firearm lines are given series names (e.g "Vyrani" Series).
Name/Type Abbreviation
Abbreviation |
Language |
Meaning |
Placement |
Designation |
Example |
HT |
Haruk Terun |
Haruk Terun |
Prefix |
Given to one off firearms |
HT113 |
D |
Densari |
Model |
Hyphen-Suffix |
Denotes varients of existing models, the number after the D is the varient |
R152-D2 |
R |
Rolsar |
Rifle |
Prefix |
Used to denote most rifles. Some exceptions exists. |
R152 |
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Number Designations
Digit |
Number |
Meaning |
First |
1 |
First/Original Generation |
First |
2 |
Second Generation |
First |
3 |
Third Generation |
First |
4 |
Fourth Generation |
First |
5 |
Fifth Generation |
Digit |
Number |
Meaning |
Second |
1 |
Magazine-Fed Full-Auto |
Second |
2 |
Magazine-Fed Semi-Auto |
Second |
3 |
Magazine-Fed Burst-Fire |
Second |
4 |
Magazine-Fed Selective (Full/Semi/Burst) |
Second |
5 |
Magazine-Fed Bolt-Action |
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Digit |
Number |
Meaning |
Third |
1 |
5.56x45mm |
Third |
2 |
7.62×51mm/.308 |
Third |
3 |
10mm |
Third |
4 |
12.7x99mm |
Technology
H&T has pioneered several firearm advancements:
- Modular Weapon Systems: Seamlessly swap components for mission-specific needs.
- Smart Optics: AI-assisted targeting with integrated HUDs.
- Recoil Compensation Systems: Reduces weapon kickback for precision shooting.
Market Presence
Haruk & Terun arms are widely distributed and used across multiple sectors:
- Militaries: Standard issue in planetary defense forces and interstellar navies.
- Law Enforcement: Preferred by local police forces and galactic marshals for reliability.
- Civilians: H&T weapons are legal for personal defense on most core worlds, subject to planetary regulations.
The company also supplies mercenary groups, bounty hunters, and independent security contractors, maintaining a reputation for reliability in combat zones and frontier territories.
Criticism and Controversies
Despite its success, H&T has faced criticism for:
- Black Market Sales: H&T weapons are among the most frequently trafficked arms in illegal markets, though the company has denied any direct involvement.
- Moral Concerns: Critics argue that the modularity of H&T firearms makes them too easily adaptable for illicit or terrorist use.
H&T has denied involvement in illegal sales, stating they enforce strict tracking protocols for legal buyers
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Notable Clients
Trivia
- General Kaso Haruk's personal Trenik rifle is displayed at the Republic Military Museum on (?).
See Also
External Links
- Official H&T page on the Galactic LightNet
- Republic Weapon Regulations
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