It's
about time someone brought these highly effective weapons to the corporate
security market. They've been around since the turn of the century, but have
taken on a whole new dimension of value with the widespread use of
cybernetics.
We at
Fireball Cybernetics, Weaponry Division, are therefore happy to announce the
first line of commercially available EMP weaponry for personnel and site
defense.
[For those who don't know, EMP stands for Electro-Magnetic
Pulse. They frag with electronics, which is why they are so good at messing with
cyberware.]---Einstein
These
weapons have earned the nickname "NeuroCooker" for its effects on targets with
neural hardware. Their official designation is RW, or Radiation
Weapon.
[This is some scary stuff man. How are you supposed to defend
against this stuff?]---Ajakira
[Read on. You'll see.]---The
Capitalist
RW-01 Pineapple
The first in, and possibly most
effective weapon in the Neurocooker series, the Pineapple is an EMP grenade
guaranteed to disable any cyberware or unshielded electronics within 10 meters
of the explosion radius, or we will send you a replacement and a 500 nuyen gift
certificate redeemable at any Fireball Cybernetics Clinic.
Three different
varieties are available. The mini-, the standard, and the personal defense
model, which is designed after the current fashions in cufflinks and rings.
Standard- 300* Mini- 350 PD-
425
*all
prices in the UCAS nuyen. Prices good only for Boston, UCAS. Prices may vary in
other locations.
[Of course, if the grenade doesn't work, the chances are
good that you won't be alive to collect that wonderful gift certificate. Even if
you do, what Shadowrunner is going to try to collect?]---The
Capitalist
RW-02
Dagger This personal hand
weapon is a favorite of corporate personnel directors and people who often deal
with violent, cybered
individuals.
Designed in
bracer or holdout style, this one shot weapon drains its batteries to produce a
powerful Electro-magnetic pulse. [A favorite amongst bounty hunters as
well---completely disable you targets superhuman abilities, and without exposing
themselves. I like it too.]---The
Capitalist
[Oh.]---Forrest
RW-02-250
[Who would want this?
It's more expensive and less effective than a grenade.]---Ajakira
[Guys
with cyberware. Want to have the effectiveness of a grenade, but not toast his
own cyber.]---Capitalist
[Plus people who feel uncomfortable with the
word "grenade".]---The Capitalist
RW-03 Glamdring
A step up in
power from the Dagger, the Glamdring offers extra power and three shots before
another battery pack is required.
[I have my doubts about this. Why not
just shoot the bastard with an old-tech gun?]---Ajakira [Lot's of reason.
Just think about it, and you'll realize why.]---Alexander the
Grape
[Alexander the Grape? What kind of name is
that.]---Ajakira
[Shut-up]---Alexander the Grape
RW-03 –
1005
RW-04
Rad-Rifle
The Rad Rifle,
as the name suggests, is a EMP weapon quite similar to the rifle in both design,
and increase in power and range over pistols. Its burst strength is nearly twice
that of the Glamdring. The batteries contain enough juice for 4 shots before
replacement is necessary. The range is comparable to the average assault rifle.
A must for anyone who needs to work from a distance.
RW-05
10,000
[I tested this model out during a run. The specifics aren't
important, so I'll get to the point. Some part was defective, so that the blast
didn't hit the target---it hit me. Not with the full force, luckily, but enough
too completely ruin every piece of cyber above my waist. Cost me 600,000 to get
it. Make sure it works before you pull the trigger]---Unlucky
Punk
[That's why Allah made
magicians]---Einstein
[Smartass.]---Unlucky Punk
RW-05
Penetrator
The Penetrator
is a bazooka-style weapon designed to penetrate light to medium radiation
shielding with great effect. Requires an external power source or the backpack
power plant that comes separately.
Penetrator 15,000 Power Plant
5,000
[I saw this in action once. The guy plugged it into his car power
plant & started blasting away with it. Disabled an entire security team with
it with only one casualty. One guy had a cybernetic heart, we learned later, and
died before he could get to a clinic. Other than that, a perfect run.]---EMP
Fan
[Hey, I just noticed that they haven't offered power sources for the
rest of the weapons!! What's up!!]---Ajakira
[I love this part. They run
on standard AA battery packs. I was amazed. Just buy a set, slip them in, and
your set. I kinda wish they would have made high-capacity batteries for better
performance, but the complete conveince—anytime you need a reload, go to the
closest hardware store and buy it. Great plausible deniability too. "Officer, I
was just using them to power my boombox. What's an Imp weapon,
sir??"]---Nenner01
RW-06
Mongoose
A vehicle based
weapon, the power of the blasts takes it above and beyond disabling cybered
targets or EMP armored vehicle. The weapon allows the crippling of unprotected
buildings, military vehicles, and actually poses health hazards for pregnant
women and people who regularly work around radiation. Because of its
capabilities, the Mongoose is restricted under UCAS law.
Mongoose
300,000
[What, no witty commentary?]---anon
RCM-01
Shield
The Shield is the
first Radiation CounterMeasure on the market. Available at 3 levels: wood,
bronze, and iron, each provide an increasing amount of protection from EMP
bursts. The shielding itself is only one part of a service package that includes
yearly maintenance and bi-annual replacement of the shielding plates. A special
level of service- Titanium level- comes with an absolute guarantee that any
cyberware damaged or destroyed by any EMP weapon of equal or lesser in power to
the RW-05, will be replaced free of charge, and its value reimbursed to the
holder. The only caveat is that the shielding must have been maintained
according to the standard maintenance schedule.
