Carbines
| CARBINES | ACCURACY | DAMAGE | AP | MODE | RECOIL | AMMO | AVAIL | COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ares Stalwart | 5 | 9P | -2 | SA/BF/FA | (1) | 36(c) | 6R | 750Y |
| Colt M23A2 | 5(7) | 9P | -2 | SA/BF/FA | 1 | 40(c) | 10R | 3.150Y |
| Izom Artemis (Carbine) | 5(6) | 9P | -2 | BF/FA | - | 30(c) | 8F | 1.800Y |
| Izom Artemis (Grenade Launcher) | 3(4) | As grenade | As grenade | SS | - | 1(m) | - | - |
Ares Stalwart: In the wake of its recent troubles, Ares has quietly
been introducing some back-to-basics models at
very competitive prices. The Stalwart is as basic
as it gets for a carbine, which makes it a popular
choice for both people of limited means and
folks who can’t get enough of after-market modifications.
Even without any modifications, the
Stalwart is capable of grouping shots at distance
using just the fixed front sights.
Standard Accessories: Folding stock
Colt M23A2:
An outgrowth of the M23, the M23A2 has its
roots in the unconventional warfare community.
Colt quickly realised it was more profitable
to sell to people who fantasied about being in
that community than it was to sell to that community
alone, and they standardised a package
“with our most popular options, selected by operators
who know” to sell to the general public.
Its distinctive profile has been used in countless
advertisements and trideo games, making it one
of the most recognisable guns in the world. The
M23A2’s chamber design provides one point of
recoil compensation.
Standard Accessories: Improved rangefinder
(top), low-light flashlight (side), slide mount (under),
smartgun system (internal)
Izom Artemis:
After receiving feedback on their Aphrodite
model, Renraku released a carbine version, designed
to overcome the prevalence of body armor
in today’s urban environments. The Artemis’
smaller frame and shorter barrel make it easier to
maneuver in tight quarters than an assault rifle
while only sacrificing a small portion of its stopping
power. The underbarrel grenade launcher
has proven to be extremely popular with customers,
opening up a variety of tactical and strategic
solutions that would otherwise be unavailable to
them. The grenade launcher also uses a shorter
barrel, making it slightly less accurate than its fullsized
counterparts. In a shift from the Aphrodite’s
modular approach, the Artemis is designed to be
used out of the box with a minimum of training.
Standard Accessories: Laser sight, underbarrel
grenade launcher