Melee
Edged
External cyberspurs, featuring three blades mounted in a forearm sheath that are extendible and retractable with muscle-movement commands.
The two-handed “samurai” sword favored by those with a taste for the romantic and old-fashioned.
Also known as a punch dagger or Bindi dagger, the handle of this East Indian weapon is shaped like the letter H, which creates protective guards extending along both sides of the forearm. A wide-based triangular blade protrudes from a bar across one end of the H. Modern versions of punch daggers feature a short, perpendicular grip, with the blade protruding from between the fingers. This weapon is designed to allow a well-placed strike and a forceful twist.
A basic, all-purpose street cutter.
A wavy-bladed knife from Indonesia, the kris is widely believed to be spiritually in tune with its owner, and many enchanters have found this to be true.
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).
Fine quality blade with a small compass, micro-lighter, night-glow stick and trauma patch (see p. 305) in the handle.
This refers to any of a variety of ceremonial styles and also covers some of the longer and more vicious knives.
This hand axe has become popular in the Native American Nations, used by many who consider it a symbol of their cultural heritage. The blade of an authentic tomahawk is still chiseled from stone.
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.
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.
Centurion Industries designed this weapon for use against Awakened creatures, featuring a lightweight crescent-shaped axehead to prevent snagging and a pair of welding lasers mounted on either side of the blade. The lasers, attached perpendicular to the handle, focus their beams just past the blade’s edge, matching its crescent shape and improving the blade’s efficiency. While the Centurion axe is smaller than its ancient cousins, enabling a person to wield it with one hand, it maintains the traditional thumping chop common to a two-handed axe. However, the lasers are easily knocked out of alignment. Whenever the Centurion strikes an armored target, roll 2D6 and add the results. If the total is less than the target’s Impact armor (or barrier) rating, the lasers have been knocked out of alignment. Until it is realigned, the axe will inflict only (STR)M damage. Realigning the axe requires 30 minutes and an Electronics B/R (4) Test. Laser axes have a battery life of 2 hours and require 1 hour to recharge.
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.
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.
Club
Anything from a hickory “tire-knocker” to a baseball bat to a piece of 2 x 4 with a rusty nail.
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.
A mace is essentially a club with malicious intent slapped onto the end—a large weighted mass, often studded or spiked. Blunt maces are powerful even against armored opponents, inflicting (STR + 3)M Stun damage. Spiked maces can inflict a penetrating blow that causes (STR + 1)M Physical damage.
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.
The sai is a three-pronged defensive weapon that originated in Okinawa. While the sai can be used to inflict Stun damage, its primary function is to trap and hold an opponent’s weapon, thereby disarming him. A sai adds 2 dice to any attempt to disarm an opponent wielding a firearm, or melee weapon with a Reach of 1 or less (see Combat Options, p. 86 for rules on disarming combat).
A small, springy club, specially designed for concealability.
A mace is essentially a club with malicious intent slapped onto the end—a large weighted mass, often studded or spiked. Blunt maces are powerful even against armored opponents, inflicting (STR + 3)M Stun damage. Spiked maces can inflict a penetrating blow that causes (STR + 1)M Physical damage.
The standard riot-control weapon, this weighted stick delivers an electrical charge. (See Shock Weapons, p. 124.)
This high-energy stun baton was designed for use by security forces against orks, trolls and other large opponents. Though it delivers a bigger jolt than the standard stun baton, it carries only enough charge for twelve uses. The baton can be recharged at a rate of 1 use per 5 minutes of recharging. Use the rules for Shock Weapons (p. 124, SR3) when wielding the AZ-150.
Polearm
A tungsten alloy axe with a spring-loaded thrusting point concealed in the handle.
A spear-like weapon, usually featuring an axe-head or other blade. Uncommon on the streets.
A large, heavy stick, popular with magicians for that traditional look.
Whip
An uncommon and feared weapon on the streets of 2060. Though not truly monomolecular, the monofilament whip can inflict significant damage. It consists of a short haft that holds the monofilament line when not in use. The line can extend out to two meters, which gives it +2 Reach.
The whip action, the presence of a weighted tip and the danger posed by the monofilament line all make wielding this weapon difficult, at best. If an attack misses solely because the target’s Combat Pool dice successes exceed the attacker’s successes (a possibility only if using the optional Full Defense rule; see Combat, p. 123), or if the attacker rolls more 1s than successes, the attacker risks being hit by the whip. When this occurs, make a separate Whip Test against a Target Number 6. If the test yields no successes, the whip strikes the attacker. The attacker must then make a Damage Resistance Test (Body dice plus Combat Pool dice) against the weapon’s standard Damage Code of 10S. Impact armor protects against the monofilament whip, but its rating is halved (round down). Barrier Ratings are doubled against a monowhip.
Standard bull-whip with a weighted metal tip. Against armored targets, damage from bullwhips is reduced by twice the Impact Armor Rating. Whips can be used to snare an opponent instead of doing damage—each net success on the Attack Test provides one die. These dice are then used for an Open Test. The highest number rolled is the target number for the victim’s Strength Success Test to free himself from entanglement (which takes a Complex Action).
Other
Insulated plas-fabric gloves with a wire-mesh covering. When triggered by impact, mounted capacitors discharge an electric current. When striking with shock gloves, fist damage is reduced to (STR –1)M, but the gloves deliver an extra 7S Stun (see Shock Weapons, p. 124 of the Combat section). Can be discharged 8 times before requiring a 1-hour recharge.
Projectile
Bow
A traditional longbow of fiberglass or wood, or a modern compound-and-pulley bow.
Crossbow
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.
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.
Other
Throwing
A multi-edged or spiked, airfoil throwing blade.
Any of a variety of slim knives or spikes.
Pistol
Holdout
This hold-out pistol is a common weapon among those on society’s bottom rung. Made of composite materials, it is small, lightweight and extremely concealable.
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).
Light
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This streamlined, light personal weapon is favored by corporate personnel.
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This light American design is popular among the style-conscious because of its sleek profile, which also makes it easy to conceal.
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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).
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: available
- Stock Mount: Detachable Stock
Can mount suppressors and silencers
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).
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Machine Pistol
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Combines light pistol concealability and submachine gun rates of fire. Equipped with an integral folding stock that provides 1 point of recoil compensation.
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Heavy
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Considered by many the premier heavy pistol, the Predator is a menacing weapon popular among mercenaries and security services.
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- Internal: Smartgun-2
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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).
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- Top: available
- Barrel: built in silencer
- Stock Mount: available
This pistol fires flechette ammunition (which is already factored into its Damage Code). It has the range of a heavy pistol and features a built-in silencer.
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The Browning is the Ares Predator’s primary competitor as the toughest heavy pistol.
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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.
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This heavy revolver accepts all standard accessories except a silencer.
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Taser
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- Top: low-light imaging scope
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).
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Gyrojet
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Chemtech
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Submachine Gun
- Internal: none
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- Stock Mount: folding stock
- Stock: available
Can mount suppressors
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
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).
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A worthy descendent of the famous Israeli Uzi. The Fabrique Nationale model, officially manufactured for the French government, is a common street weapon. It features an integral folding stock that provides 1 point of recoil compensation, and a top-mounted laser sight.
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: gas-vent 2
- Underbarrel: laser sights
- Stock Mount: retractable stock
- Stock: available
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.
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: integral suppressor
- Underbarrel: laser sights
- Stock Mount: reactable stock
- Stock: available
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.
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Can mount suppressors
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
- Internal: smartgun
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- Stock Mount: folding stock
- Stock: available
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
A favorite of street samurai, this weapon comes equipped with an integral smartgun link, folding shoulder stock (1 point of recoil compensation), and a barrel-mounted, Rating 2 gas-vent recoil compensation system.
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Rifle
Assault
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Can mount suppressors and silencers
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
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).
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: available
- Underbarrel: mini-grenade launcher
- Stock: available
Can mount suppressors and silencers
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).
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Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
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- Internal: none
- Top: laser sight
- Barrel: gas-vent 2
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- Stock: available
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
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).
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Carbine
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Sporting
- Internal: none
- Top: magnifying 1 scope
- Barrel: available
- Stock: available
Can mount suppressors and silencers
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.
- Internal: none
- Top: magnifying 1 scope
- Barrel: available
- Stock: available
Can mount suppressors and silencers
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.
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Sniper
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- Internal: none
- Top: magnifying 3 + low light scope
- Barrel: combined gas vent 2 + silencer
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- Stock: available
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
This weapon features a combined barrel-mounted, Rating 2 gas-vent recoil compensator and silencer, as well as a Rating 3 imaging scope magnification (top mount) with thermographic or low-light circuits. It disassembles completely and will fit into a standard briefcase; assembling or disassembling the gun takes three Complex Actions. Ideal for the assassin on the go, the Ranger does not stand up well to combat use. The number of turns that this rifle is carried and used as a combat weapon (outside its intended sniper role) equals the chance on a roll of 2D6 that the weapon will suffer a +2 target number modifier from loss of alignment of its precision and calibrated parts. For example, John uses his SM-3 to discourage his pursuers while making a strategic retreat through a garbage-cluttered alley. His rifle gets bumped around for 3 turns. If his player gets a 3 on a 2D6 roll, John must add +2 to all target numbers for tests using the weapon.
- Internal: none
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Can mount suppressors and silencers
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Shotgun
Can fire shot rounds (flechette rules, p116) and fire spreads, see p117. Double all uncompensated recoil when fired in burst mode, see p111
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A popular autoloading shotgun available in full-size and short-barrel versions. It has no underbarrel mount. The Damage Code is factored for slug rounds; if using shotgun (flechette) rounds the Damage Code is 10D(f). The short-barrel variant uses heavy-pistol ranges, has Concealability 6 and does 9S(f) or 9M damage.
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Cannot mount suppressors or silencers
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A popular autoloading shotgun available in full-size and short-barrel versions. It has no underbarrel mount. The Damage Code is factored for slug rounds; if using shotgun (flechette) rounds the Damage Code is 10D(f). The short-barrel variant uses heavy-pistol ranges, has Concealability 6 and does 9S(f) or 9M damage.
- Internal: none
- Top: laser sight
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- Stock: available
Cannot mount suppressors or silencers
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
This assault shotgun provides massive firepower. It has an integral, top-mounted laser sight and is fitted with a 10-shot clip or 50-shot drum (the drum adds –3 to Concealability, +2 kg to weight). If loaded with shotgun rounds (flechette) instead of slug rounds, the weapon has a Damage Code of 8D (f).
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Chemtech
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Special
Chemtech
Flamethrower
See rules Cannon Companion, p29 and p98
Laser
See rules Cannon Companion, p30
Other
Heavy
Light Machine Gun
Double all uncompensated recoil, see p111
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: available
- Underbarrel: available
- Stock: available
Can mount suppressors
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: available
- Underbarrel: available
- Stock: available
Can mount suppressors
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: available
- Underbarrel: available
- Stock: available
Can mount suppressors
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: gas-vent 2
- Underbarrel: available
- Stock: hip-brace recoil pad 1
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
Popular with merc units, the Ingram is the most common model of light machine gun. It has a hip-brace recoil pad (Rating 1) and an ammunition bin slung over the back or hip to feed belted ammo to the weapon. A Rating 2 gas-vent recoil compensation system (barrel mount) is standard equipment.
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: available
- Underbarrel: available
- Stock: available
Can mount suppressors
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
Medium Machine Gun
Double all uncompensated recoil, see p111
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: available
- Underbarrel: available
- Stock: available
Can mount suppressors
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: available
- Underbarrel: available
- Stock: available
Can mount suppressors
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
This Singapore-produced medium machine gun is a favorite in the Pacific Rim and with merc groups everywhere. It accepts belt feeds, and though usually tripod-mounted, can be carried on a gyro-stabilized mount.
Heavy Machine Gun
Double all uncompensated recoil, see p111
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: available
- Underbarrel: available
- Stock: available
Can mount suppressors
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
A Russian-made heavy machinegun, usually mounted on a fold-out tripod. This weapon can use belt feeds.
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: available
- Underbarrel: available
- Stock: available
Can mount suppressors
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
Assault Cannon
Double all uncompensated recoil, see p111
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: available
- Underbarrel: available
- Stock: available
Cannot mount suppressors or silencers
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
This massive weapon fires shells equivalent to explosive bullets, but without the bullets’ inherent instability. It can use belted ammo.
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: available
- Underbarrel: available
- Stock: available
Cannot mount suppressors or silencers
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
Minigun
Double all uncompensated recoil, see p111
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Underbarrel: available
- Stock: available
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
Grenade Launcher
Double all uncompensated recoil, see p111
See rules p118 and p282
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: available
- Underbarrel: available
- Stock: available
Cannot mount suppressors or silencers
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
Though a weapon in its own right, the Ares Antioch is commonly used as an underbarrel addition to an assault rifle. The launcher fires a round from its integral magazine with either a thumb button or a separate trigger. These weapons fire only mini-grenades. The accessory model is available only in underbarrel versions. Once installed, it cannot be removed, and modifies Concealability by -3.
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: available
- Underbarrel: available
- Stock: available
Cannot mount suppressors or silencers
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
- Internal: none
- Top: available
- Barrel: available
- Underbarrel: available
- Stock: available
Cannot mount suppressors or silencers
Cannot mount underbarrel grenade launchers
Mortar Launcher
Double all uncompensated recoil, see p111
See rules p118 and p282
Missile Launcher
Double all uncompensated recoil, see p111
See rules, p120 and p279, and launch exhaust rules, Cannon Companion p27. Ammunition is not included in launcher stats even for one use launchers
The most common missile launcher in the shadows emphasizes a flexible delivery system and eliminates back-blast problems. The reusable launcher breaks open to load up to four missiles. Its sighting mechanism, shoulder brace and exhaust tube are collapsible, making the weapon a compact bundle when disassembled. Heavier missiles and launchers exist, but are rare in the shadows.