A matchlock musket with a barrel length of 1.2 to 1.8 meters. The weapon is so heavy that a wooden rest is required to support the barrel when aiming. A lit match is used to ignite the black powder and fire the weapon. Wet conditions make use of a matchlock virtually impossible. Always uses black powder ammunition (page 158).

An early form of firearm, the wheel-lock uses a spring mechanism to generate sparks when the trigger is pulled. The sparks ignite the black powder and the weapon is fired, assuming that all the involved components are dry and working properly. Must use black powder ammunition (page 158). In Aysle, dwarves are generally the only people who use wheel-locks.

A flintlock musket with a wide brass barrel and flared muzzle, the blunderbuss does not have good range but it scatters shot very effectively in that short range. Because it is a black-powder-load weapon, it has the additional benefit that just about any metal scrap could be used for shot if lead pellets are not available. Thanks to the wide scatter pattern of a blunderbuss it counts as a shotgun (see page 126), and a single shot may hit two or three targets (standard Multi-Targeting penalties apply) if they are close together.

A straightforward six-cylinder revolver known for its reliability and long use by law-enforcement organizations around the world.

Actually a semiautomatic pistol, the .45 auto was the standard US military sidearm for almost 70 years. It’s a heavy pistol with a lot of recoil but with excellent stopping power. The weapon is a favorite of the mystery men who operate in the Nile Empire.

This is a common breechloading hunting rifle found throughout the world, and in particular the United States. It was most often used for deer hunting before the invasion.

An electrically operated Gatling gun, capable of a horrendous rate of fire. It weighs 120 kilograms without ammunition and is most often used in light aircraft or helicopters.

Also known as the Kalashnikov, this Soviet-era assault rifle is a familiar sight worldwide. It fires 7.62mm ammunition and its normal rate of fire is the three-round burst, though it can be set for single fire or Long Burst. The AK-47 is a very rugged piece of equipment and can take a lot more abuse than its American counterpart, the M-16.

Also known as the Assault 12, the Atchisson is an innovative short-barreled, autoloading 12-gauge shotgun. The weapon is designed for hip firing. The Atchisson’s normal rate of fire is single shot, but it is capable of firing Long Bursts.

Fires a whopping .50-caliber round that can penetrate brick walls and retain enough energy to kill a person on the other side. The Barrett has a semi-automatic firing mechanism and heavy recoil suppression. It is almost always fired braced with its bipod.

A recoil-operated 9mm semiautomatic. Notable for its large, doublestacked ammo magazine.

A pump-action grenade launcher used by Russian special forces and security forces. Designed for fragmentation grenades or offensive grenades (found under Missile Weapons and Explosives), it delivers them at much greater range. It has also proven adept at launching salvaged technodemon explosives.

A modern variant of the ubiquitous M-16 assault rifle, the M-4 is light, compact, and used by military and police organizations across the globe. In game terms, its performance is near enough to the M-16 assault rifle that the two may be used interchangeably. It’s chambered for a relatively small 5.56mm round. The M-4’s normal rate of fire is a Short Burst. Older versions like the M-16 may Long Burst, but newer models dispense with that option completely.

Generally considered more of a heavy machine pistol, the MAC-10 is rugged and reliable but not particularly accurate or easy to use.

A selective-fire light machinegun, the Maremont can be set for Short or Long Bursts. The barrel has a bipod for firing while braced on the ground. A strong enough operator can use it unbraced and on the move.

A popular pump-action shotgun available in a variety of gauges. Numerous add-ons and special shells are available for the police and paramilitary markets.

Famous from appearing in numerous movies, the Uzi is recognized and used worldwide. It is extremely durable and designed for extended use.

The most common sidearm in use by the Church Police. It’s a high caliber and very loud firearm. Like other GWI weapons it has a limited artificial intelligence built in—not to assist with firing but to disable functions and preach at miscreants if the weapon falls into the wrong hands. The gun is also capable of selecting between different types of ammunition by vocal command if more than one type is loaded.

A fully automatic shotgun used by the Church Police of the Cyberpapacy. The storm gun fires its projectiles at great velocities, giving it superior range capabilities. It’s a brutal weapon reserved for when the Church wishes to make a particular statement.

The typical double-barreled shotgun. The barrels are usually side by side, and a single trigger fires each barrel in sequence depending on how far it’s pulled.

The Browning Automatic Rifle was a heavy rifle designed for support fire. Its high rate of fire was limited by its comparatively small magazine. Usually fired from a shoulder sling.

An often-copied design that features a high muzzle velocity and excellent penetration and a distinctive box magazine in front of the trigger. It remains extremely popular in the Nile Empire, where knock-offs are still manufactured.

A German 9mm submachine gun from World War II, it is a cutting edge weapon for Tech 20. The weapons of the Nile Empire bear a striking resemblance to this model, and have the same statistics. Likewise, it’s extremely popular in the Nile Empire’s black markets.

The Tommy gun was made famous during the gangster era of Prohibition in the United States. A heavy weapon, the Thompson fires .45 caliber ammunition and is brutally efficient at close range thanks to its high rate of fire. A 20-round magazine was available, though more people are familiar with the 50-round drum. Ammo ratings are provided for both the clip and drum. The Thompson cannot be fired on single shot, only Short and Long Burst.

A double-barreled rifle with a massive cartridge designed for large game such as elephants, or the monsters of Gaea. The stock was a metal plate so it could be braced against a tree rather than the hunter’s shoulder. The second barrel was meant for emergencies, such as a charging beast tough enough to survive the first shot.

A British bolt-action repeating rifle with a box magazine, the Lee Enfield has proven popular in Orrorsh because of its superiority to the local Victorian rifles. A reliable and accurate rifle, modern models of the Lee Enfield are available but they do not differ significantly from the Tech 20 version.

A lightweight submachine gun from Pan-Pacifica, the Kyogo is unusually accurate for a submachine gun and is quite popular due to its exceptional range and damage.

A powerful assault rifle from the Pan-Pacifica mega-conglomerates that rivals the power of the AK-47 while somehow managing to squeeze four times the ammunition capacity into each magazine. A modified version has been designed for use in automated security systems.

A standard submachine gun design used in Tharkold. Sophisticated muzzle brake design prevents climbing problems when fired on Long Burst.