Editing Weapons (section)

== Firearms ==
Modern chemical firearms use caseless ammunition that is auto-loaded from a magazine. They are effectively recoilless (thanks to rheological smart fluid mechanisms) and electronically fired (an electric charge vaporizes the propellant, using the expanding steam and plasma to eject and accelerate the projectile).
Note that older, pre-Fall firearms still exist and are traded by black marketeers, though they use outdated system such as liquid propellants or cased ammunition. At the gamemaster’s discretion, these relics may suffer shorter ranges, less penetration, fewer firing modes, or reduced damage.

'''Pistols:''' Pistols are small-sized and designed for one-hand use. Light pistols sacrifice penetrating ability for concealability. Heavy pistols focus on stopping power, with medium pistols occupying a middle ground. All versions fire in semi-automatic, burst-fire, and full-auto modes. '''[Low]'''

'''Submachine Guns:''' SMGs use pistol ammunition, but are medium-sized and may fire in semi-auto, burst fire, or full auto modes. They typically are designed in a bullpup configuration for close quarters operations and are ideal for tactical and strike teams. '''[Moderate]'''

'''Automatic Rifles:''' Automatic rifles use rifle ammunition and have greater range and penetration than SMGs. They fire in semi-auto, burst fire, or full auto modes. They are two-handed weapons. '''[Moderate]'''

'''Sniper Rifle:''' Sniper rifles are optimized for range, accuracy, penetration, and stopping power. They fire in semi-auto mode only and are two-handed weapons. '''[High]'''
'''Machine Gun:''' Machine guns are heavy weapons, typically mounted, and intended to provide continuous fire for support or suppressive purposes. They fire in burst fire or full auto modes, and are two-handed weapons. '''[High]'''