A bayonet is a long knife designed to be attached under the barrel of a rifle-sized weapon. When wielded in melee combat from the end of the weapon, in similar fashion to a spear, use the Pole Arms skill and the weapon stats in the table. The bayonet can also be detached and wielded as a standard knife using the Edged Weapons skill.

The two-handed “samurai” sword favored by those with a taste for the romantic and old-fashioned.

A basic, all-purpose street cutter.

A traditional Aztec weapon popular in Aztlan, the macauitl is a meter-long, wide-bladed ceremonial sword made of densiplast or oak. On opposite edges of the blade, sharpened slivers of obsidian provide the cutting edge. Though it looks juryrigged and ineffective, the macauitl is quite sharp and deadly. It can cut through flesh and clothing with relative ease; use the following rules for attacks against armored targets. Whenever the wielder strikes an armored target, roll 1D6. If the result is less than the target’s Impact armor (or barrier) rating, the obsidian blades on one edge break off, reducing the weapon’s Power to (STR + 1)M. If the blades on the remaining edge break off, the macauitl then functions as a club (use the Clubs skill, and the weapon inflicts (STR)M Stun damage).

This refers to any of a variety of ceremonial styles and also covers some of the longer and more vicious knives.

Available in knife and sword form, the serrated blades of these weapons vibrate at a rate of more than 20 times a second, sawing as well as slicing their way through an object or person. This feature creates an audible humming when activated, preventing this weapon from being used for stealth attacks. Each vibro blade has a battery life of 2 hours, and takes 1 hour to recharge. Extra batteries can be purchased for 25 nuyen each. The weapon can be activated manually, or set to activate when the wielder grips the handle.

In its never-ending quest to perfect new weapons technology, Ares introduced this weapon as a “modern version of an old classic.” A basic, well-balanced broadsword, what makes the monosword unique is the superfine monofilament wire attached to the edges of the blade, making it extremely sharp and less likely to blunt. The monosword does not need regular sharpening.

Using state-of-the-art molecular bonding and edging technology, this double-edged knife is a favorite of mercenaries everywhere. Available in both short- and long-bladed versions, the long blade inflicts greater damage but is harder to conceal. The short-bladed version can give the attacker the advantage of surprise.

Nearly any apparently harmless object (as well as the obviously harmful) can be converted into a weapon in the heat of combat. Desperate characters are always on the lookout for an opportunity to play dirty when trying to get the edge in a street scuffle. The gamemaster determines what items may be within a character’s reach during a fight and the exact effects of bashing someone over the head or gouging their eyes with an impromptu weapon. The Improvised Melee Weapons Table offers a sampling of possible weapons and their potential effects; gamemasters can adjust these effects as appropriate.

An extendable baton consists of either a hard shaft or flexible-coil shaft that telescopes out of a handle when flicked sharply. When collapsed, the baton is more easily concealed than a standard club. When extended, it has a Concealability of 5.

This lightweight club is popular among martial artists, especially those skilled in the fast-moving techniques of Filipino stick-fighting. Because these sticks weigh very little, treat these clubs as flechette ammunition for determining damage. Against unarmored targets, a rattan stick inflicts (STR + 1)S Stun damage; against an armored target the damage is (STR + 1)M Stun and the target uses his Ballistic armor rating or double his Impact armor rating for the Damage Resistance Test, whichever is higher.

A small, springy club, specially designed for concealability.

The standard riot-control weapon, this weighted stick delivers an electrical charge. (See Shock Weapons, p. 124.)

A bayonet is a long knife designed to be attached under the barrel of a rifle-sized weapon. When wielded in melee combat from the end of the weapon, in similar fashion to a spear, use the Pole Arms skill and the weapon stats in the table. The bayonet can also be detached and wielded as a standard knife using the Edged Weapons skill.

This Scottish two-handed sword has tremendous reach, but is also massively heavy. Trolls love to wield this weapon as an intimidating reminder of how small the rest of the world is in comparison. Minimum Strength 4.

A harpoon is a metal- or plastic-shafted spear with a barbed head used by divers for spearfishing and hunting large sea creatures. This is a two-handed weapon.

This two-handed Japanese sword is similar to a katana, but with a much larger curved blade. Minimum Strength 3.

Like all pole arms, the spear is virtually impossible to conceal and so is rarely seen in the sprawl. It is, however, an inexpensive and highly effective melee weapon.

When collapsed, this weapon is the size of a standard club. A quick spin telescopes sturdy staffs from each end, tripling its length. Like the extendable baton, this weapon is more easily concealed when closed than a standard staff.

Nearly any apparently harmless object (as well as the obviously harmful) can be converted into a weapon in the heat of combat. Desperate characters are always on the lookout for an opportunity to play dirty when trying to get the edge in a street scuffle. The gamemaster determines what items may be within a character’s reach during a fight and the exact effects of bashing someone over the head or gouging their eyes with an impromptu weapon. The Improvised Melee Weapons Table offers a sampling of possible weapons and their potential effects; gamemasters can adjust these effects as appropriate.

The manriki-gusari is a long chain with a heavy spherical weight on each end. It is equally effective for trapping, strangling or bludgeoning an opponent. The manriki-gusari can ensnare a foe in the same way as a whip (p. 276, SR3), and may inflict damage during the entanglement attack. This is a two-handed weapon.

The morning star is a spiked or studded ball attached to a shaft by a length of chain. The momentum created by the chain allows this whip-style weapon to inflict Physical damage. This brutal weapon was popular in the Middle Ages and remains so with the barbaric at heart. The weapon can also be used to entangle an opponent in the same manner as a whip (p. 276, SR3).

A larger version of the nunchaku, this two-handed weapon is made up of three lengths of wood or metal, connected in line by chains or ropes.

Nearly any apparently harmless object (as well as the obviously harmful) can be converted into a weapon in the heat of combat. Desperate characters are always on the lookout for an opportunity to play dirty when trying to get the edge in a street scuffle. The gamemaster determines what items may be within a character’s reach during a fight and the exact effects of bashing someone over the head or gouging their eyes with an impromptu weapon. The Improvised Melee Weapons Table offers a sampling of possible weapons and their potential effects; gamemasters can adjust these effects as appropriate.

A traditional longbow of fiberglass or wood, or a modern compound-and-pulley bow.

Crossbows may be Light, Medium of Heavy. Light crossbows are cocked by hand, while the heavier models use built-in side-wheel gear to assist re-cocking.

Crossbows may be Light, Medium of Heavy. Light crossbows are cocked by hand, while the heavier models use built-in side-wheel gear to assist re-cocking.

A “bolt magazine” autofeeds a new bolt into the repeater crossbow as the bowstring is automatically pulled back and cocked after each shot. Unlike other crossbows, only the first shot requires a Ready Weapon Simple Action, and the bow can be fired repeatedly until the magazine is empty. The magazine holds 5 standard crossbow bolts and fires at medium crossbow ranges.

A blowgun is simply a long, narrow tube used to propel a dart or large needle by blowing forcefully through the tube. Though the weapon offers the advantage of being absolutely silent, users must be careful not to inhale and swallow the projectile. Because the darts and needles inflict only a pinprick wound, blowguns are primarily used to inject the target with a toxin or compound (see the Drug Rules provided on p. 105, M&M).

Double the effectiveness of Impact armor against blowgun needles and darts. A box of 20 needles or darts can be purchased for 5 nuyen.

Modern versions of the slingshot incorporate a wrist brace that reduces the movement of the arm (the weapon’s “recoil”) to allow more accurate firing. These can be used to fire small projectiles such as ball bearings or marbles. The slingshot uses the same range as the shuriken. This pesky weapon is favored by snot-nosed brats and adults who are still punks at heart.

Characters may throw any number of common items to inflict damage. As with improvised melee weapons, the gamemaster determines what items may be within a character’s reach during a fight and the effect of a thrown item. The Improvised Weapons Table suggests potential weapons and appropriate statistics. Gamemasters can adjust these effects to suit their game.

Nets can be used to trap and subdue an opponent. Modern nets are made of durable, lightweight, hard-to-cut hybrid weaves and are weighted around the edges. This is a two-handed weapon.

The attacker makes a Throwing Weapons Test to use the net, and the defender makes a Dodge Test. If the attacker’s successes equal or exceed half the defender’s Quickness (round down), the defender is trapped by the net. For each of his successes, the attacker may add 1 die to an Open Test to determine the target number for the defender’s Strength or Quickness Test to escape. Escaping requires a Complex Action, and each full Combat Turn that passes or friend that aids the escape reduces the target number by 1.

Use a Barrier Rating of 6 for cutting through a net.

A multi-edged or spiked, airfoil throwing blade.

This weapon is a large platinum bracelet designed to fire a single bullet. A small button-trigger just below the wrist fires the weapon. Because it lacks a barrel, the bracer is somewhat inaccurate and modifies the target number by +1 when firing. The bracer uses the hold-out pistol ranges. It cannot mount any accessories.

Perhaps the most compact semi-automatic pistol designed to date, the Scout can easily be concealed in a pocket. The gun even features a pocket clip on its frame to keep it in place.

Available in a wide variety of colors and styles, the Tiffani Needler is the social climber’s handgun, designed especially for those who desire to coordinate their weaponry with their evening wear. The Needler can fire only flechette rounds.

The Sting is commonly referred to as a “lemon-squeezer” design, meaning the barrel protrudes from between the firer’s index and middle fingers, and the gun is fired by simply making a fist. The circular magazine rotates and automatically loads the next mini-flechette round.

Constructed entirely from polyresins, the Sting cannot be detected by magnetic weapon detection systems. Its limitation to flechette ammunition is considered a drawback.

This European hold-out design packs one large-caliber round in each of its over-under barrels. A select switch allows the user to fire both barrels simultaneously (treat as a short burst; see Short Bursts, p. 115 of Combat).

The Light Fire 70 is one of the lightest pistols on the market. A special barrel-mounted silencer exclusive to the Light Fire 70 is also available, with a Concealability modifier of –1, a weight of .1 kg and a cost of 650 nuyen.

This light American design is popular among the style-conscious because of its sleek profile, which also makes it easy to conceal.

Marketed as capable of “firing so fast it doesn’t have time to recoil,” the Executive Action can be used in burst fire mode. There is no integral recoil modification, however, and standard recoil rules apply.

Designed for light security work, the Fichetti 500 accepts a full range of pistol accessories. Mint 500a models come with an extended 25-round clip and a detachable shoulder stock (which provides 1 point of recoil compensation).

A modern remake of the venerable Israeli LD-100, this light pistol boasts an integral top-mounted laser sight.

A reliable revolver designed to handle a wide variety of ammunition types, the Multi-6 is most commonly loaded with light pistol ammunition (6L), which provides it with a standard rate of fire. The Multi-6 can also be loaded with heavy pistol ammo, which changes its Mode to single shot and its Damage Code to 7M (use heavy pistol ranges). The Multi-6 cannot mount a silencer.

Only slightly larger than a light pistol, the Crusader carries an extended clip and features an integral barrel-mounted Rating 2 gas vent recoil compensation system.

Extensive use of polymers in the frame of this firearm make it extremely lightweight. Unlike other machine pistols, the Steyr TMP is capable of full-auto fire. However, its light weight and lack of recoil compensation make it difficult to control when raining lead in full auto.

Considered by many the premier heavy pistol, the Predator is a menacing weapon popular among mercenaries and security services.

New and improved, the Predator III is the latest variant of this street samurai favorite, featuring an internal smartgun-2 system (see p. 31, M&M).

The Browning is the Ares Predator’s primary competitor as the toughest heavy pistol.

This reliable revolver is favored by rough types who affect a wild-west style. It fires more quickly than the Ruger Super Warhawk, making it a solid adversary for automatic pistols. The Deputy cannot mount silencers.

A single-shot, large-bore defensive firearm, the Hatamoto II fires shotgun rounds from a heavy pistol-sized package. This weapon uses the ranges for heavy pistols, but functions according to the shotgun rules.

The largest firearm in the Morrissey family, the Alta is designed to be just as stylish as the Élan or Elite. While it is small for the heavy pistol designation, its power proves that to be the correct classification. It has a built-in underbarrel laser sight.

The shortbarreled Roomsweeper heavy shotgun is popular with urban fighters for its high take-down capability and significant intimidation factor. (The weapon uses heavy-pistol ranges, but shotgun rules; see Shotguns, p.117 of Combat.) It can be loaded with normal rounds instead of shotgun rounds, in which case the weapon does 9M damage.

Because it is the chosen weapon of Lone Star, officers of that organization can recognize the sound of a Thunderbolt being fired from a considerable distance, and will harass and/or detain any non-Lone Star person carrying one. The Thunderbolt fires only in burst fire mode (already incorporated into the Damage Code), but incurs no recoil penalty on the first burst fired in a Combat Phase. The second burst suffers a special +4 recoil penalty. Each Thunderbolt comes equipped with either a built-in underbarrel laser sight (+250¥) or an internal smartgun system (+400¥).

Marketed by Weapons World, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ares, the Infiltrator is a heavier version of the SA Puzzler (see p. 16). Like the Puzzler, the Infiltrator is composed entirely of polyresins and cannot be detected by MAD scanners. It can also be quickly broken down or assembled (use the same rules

The most popular taser weapon in service with UCAS law enforcement agencies, the SS packs side-by-side heavy darts. Standard issue pistols have integral low-light imaging scopes (top mount).

The preferred weapon of the British Special Boat Squadron, the gyrojet pistol fires miniature 6mm rockets (see p. 39) that propel themselves at a target and explode upon impact. Initially developed for underwater combat (where the hydrostatic force of the explosion increases its effectiveness), gyrojet pistols may also be used on land.

Gyrojet pistols can mount accessories in the same way as any other heavy pistol, and suffer recoil per standard firearm rules. They use heavy pistol ranges when fired underwater and shotgun ranges when fired on land. When used underwater, increase the Damage Level of gyrojet rockets by one (see Underwater Combat, p. 111).

These pistols and rifles deliver chemical-coated darts, most commonly narcoject (p. 250, SR3). The darts can effectively pierce most armors.

Game Effects

For range purposes, treat the dart pistol as a light pistol and the dart rifle as a shotgun. A character firing them would use the Pistol or Rifle Skill, respectively.

The dart rounds below do not include the cost of the chemical.

Originally a Soviet weapon, this assault rifle is now found worldwide. The SMG carbine version, with its integral folding stock, is almost as common. The AK-98 features an integral mini-grenade launcher (under-barrel mount).

Boasting a large ammo capacity, a built-in top-mounted laser sight and an integral barrel-mounted sound suppressor, the Model 70 crams a lot of value into a dangerous package.

The chosen SMG of special-weapons units around the world, the Cobra comes in three varieties. The standard version, the TZ-110, comes with a folding stock that provides 1 point of recoil compensation when used and a barrel-mounted gas-vent II system. The TZ-115 substitutes a top-mounted laser sight for the stock and gas-vent system, and the TZ-118 replaces the stock and gas-vent system with an internal smartgun system.

Designed for underwater combat, this weapon’s firing chamber is completely sealed. Air is drawn from a diver’s scuba tank or air source through an inlet valve in the butt and into the firing chamber, allowing regular ammunition to be used underwater. Positive pressure from the air source ensures no water rushes in during firing, and a purge valve flushes out any water taken in while changing clips.

The water carbine uses only caseless ammunition (see p. 276, SR3), and ignores the side effects applied to firearms during water combat (p. 111). It must be connected to an air source to fire underwater. When out of the water, the Colt M24A3 functions as a normal weapon.

This gun is the SMG of choice for many corporate and military security forces. The standard model boasts a retractable stock that provides 1 point of recoil compensation, integral laser sights (underbarrel mount), and a Rating 2 gas-vent recoil compensation system (barrel mount). The S variant, popular with corporate strike teams and special forces, substitutes an integral sound suppressor for the recoil system.

A compact adaptation of the HK227, the MP-5 TX includes a built-in gas-vent II system in the barrel and an underbarrel-mounted laser sight.

Classified as a high-velocity “super machine gun,” the SuperMach has an impressive autofire speed. The weapon’s unique recoil-reduction design provides 3 points of recoil compensation. Both a standard 40-round clip and an expanded 60-round clip are available. Empty 60-round clips cost 25 nuyen.

In burst mode, the SuperMach fires 6-round bursts that inflict 12S damage. These bursts suffer recoil for each bullet in the same way as standard bursts; a single burst incurs a Recoil Modifier of +6 (+3 with compensation), a second burst in the same Combat Phase would suffer +12 (+9).

In full-auto mode, the SuperMach has a maximum rate of 18 rounds per phase. This autofire can be directed in bursts at more than one target, but at least 6 rounds must be fired in each autofire burst (see p. 115, SR3).

The SuperMach 100 cannot accommodate barrel-mounted accessories.

A submachine gun for the cost-conscious, the Sandler TMP is the most inexpensive firearm in its class. It includes a top-mounted laser sight and a folding stock that provides 1 point of recoil compensation when in use.

An innovative multi-weapon system, the AUG-CSL is capable of being assembled as a submachine gun, a carbine, an assault rifle or a light machine gun. Converting the weapon from one system to another requires a successful Assault Rifles B/R (4) Test, with a base time of 20 Combat Turns. Breaking down the weapon into parts or simply rebuilding it takes half that time. All the parts can fit into a large briefcase.

All versions of the AUG-CSL have integral top-mounted laser sights and a barrel-mounted gas-vent system that provides 1 point of recoil compensation. An external smartgun system can be added with no loss of Concealability.

Each configuration uses different stats and requires a different skill: Rifles skill (carbine), Submachine Guns skill (SMG), Assault Rifles skill (assault rifle) or Heavy Weapons skill (LMG). Use the range and firearm rules appropriate to the configuration.

All configurations use assault rifle ammunition.

Originally a Soviet weapon, this assault rifle is now found worldwide. The SMG carbine version, with its integral folding stock, is almost as common. The AK-98 features an integral mini-grenade launcher (under-barrel mount).

Designed for use by special forces operatives, the Ares Alpha combat gun features an internal smartlink-2 system and an underbarrel mini-grenade launcher. A special chamber design gives the weapon 2 points of recoil compensation. The Alpha can accommodate barrel and top-mounted accessories. The grenade launcher prevents the mounting of underbarrel accessories.

The Colt M-23, a stripped-down version of the popular Colt M22A2, is the assault rifle for the soldier on a budget, rivaled in price only by the AK-97. The M-23 has no integral accessories.

This assault rifle is common in Europe and increasingly popular with corporate response teams and private security forces specializing in high-threat areas. It comes with an integral folding stock, top-mounted laser sight and a Rating 2 gas-vent recoil compensation system (barrel mount).

New on the market, the G38 is a redesign of a popular modular rifle system. Similar to the Steyr AUG-CSL, the G38 can be easily and quickly reconfigured as either an assault rifle, carbine rifle or light machine gun. Breaking down the weapon, assembling it or converting it from one configuration to another takes an Assault Rifles B/R (4) Test and a base time of 12 Combat Turns. All the parts can fit into a large briefcase.

Each configuration of the G38 features an integral dual top-mounted laser sight and low-light optical magnification 2 scope. A barrel-mounted gas-vent 2 system also provides 2 points of recoil reduction.

Each configuration uses different stats and requires a different skill: Rifles skill (carbine), Assault Rifles skill (assault rifle) or Heavy Weapons skill (LMG). Use the range and firearm rules appropriate to the configuration. All configurations use assault rifle ammunition.

An innovative multi-weapon system, the AUG-CSL is capable of being assembled as a submachine gun, a carbine, an assault rifle or a light machine gun. Converting the weapon from one system to another requires a successful Assault Rifles B/R (4) Test, with a base time of 20 Combat Turns. Breaking down the weapon into parts or simply rebuilding it takes half that time. All the parts can fit into a large briefcase.

All versions of the AUG-CSL have integral top-mounted laser sights and a barrel-mounted gas-vent system that provides 1 point of recoil compensation. An external smartgun system can be added with no loss of Concealability.

Each configuration uses different stats and requires a different skill: Rifles skill (carbine), Submachine Guns skill (SMG), Assault Rifles skill (assault rifle) or Heavy Weapons skill (LMG). Use the range and firearm rules appropriate to the configuration.

All configurations use assault rifle ammunition.

New on the market, the G38 is a redesign of a popular modular rifle system. Similar to the Steyr AUG-CSL, the G38 can be easily and quickly reconfigured as either an assault rifle, carbine rifle or light machine gun. Breaking down the weapon, assembling it or converting it from one configuration to another takes an Assault Rifles B/R (4) Test and a base time of 12 Combat Turns. All the parts can fit into a large briefcase.

Each configuration of the G38 features an integral dual top-mounted laser sight and low-light optical magnification 2 scope. A barrel-mounted gas-vent 2 system also provides 2 points of recoil reduction.

Each configuration uses different stats and requires a different skill: Rifles skill (carbine), Assault Rifles skill (assault rifle) or Heavy Weapons skill (LMG). Use the range and firearm rules appropriate to the configuration. All configurations use assault rifle ammunition.

Long and sleek, the 750 sport rifle and the 950, its heavy-duty sister, both use smooth bolt-action and include a Rating 1 top-mount image magnifying scope. Neither weapon can take underbarrel-mounted accessories.

The sport rifle used by many professional hunters, the Ruger 100 features sturdy wood and high-impact plastic materials, ensuring durability. It also features a built-in magnification 3 imaging scope (top-mounted).

A heavy sniper rifle useful against both armored and unarmored targets, the Model 121 can use only its own special ammunition. Equipped with both an integral barrel-mounted silencer and smartgun system, this gun is well balanced, silent and deadly. Its heavy caliber gives the Model 121 a +2 recoil modifier on each shot (including the first). This recoil can be partially offset by the weapon’s folding bipod, which provides 2 points of recoil compensation.

The custom ammunition for the Model 121 costs 200 nuyen per box of 10 with an Availability and Street Index equal to the rifle. This ammunition functions as APDS rounds (with half Ballistic armor and Barrier ratings).

The chosen sniper rifle of the Confederated American States Army, the MA-2100 comes with an internal smartgun system. Designed to military specifications, the Walther is reliable and free of the design instabilities common to other sniper rifles.