The Rad Pulser is a fully automatic energy weapon developed by Philo's Groove, employing proprietary Rad Tech to project directed radiation bursts at short to mid-range. Configured between a sidearm and a rifle in scale, it maintains surprisingly low mass and moderated output, relying on target susceptibility to radioactive exposure rather than immediate concussive force. Its discharge signature is exceptionally quiet, producing minimal acoustic report compared to ballistic or conventional energy systems. Though costly to acquire, its rechargeable power architecture limits ongoing logistical demands, making it a discreet yet effective assault instrument against advancing threats.
The Rad Pulser was not always a lawful instrument. Early deployments of Rad Tech by Philo's Groove were met with regulatory prohibition by the Federation Council, citing concerns over residual contamination and long-term biological effects. Following a series of substantial corporate “infrastructure donations,” a special decompensation ruling reclassified Rad-based emitters as permissible tools of personal defence. This precedent contributed significantly to the broader legalization of Arc and Plasma systems during the early Capitalist Era, redefining the boundaries of acceptable civilian armament. Ongoing lobbying efforts continue to seek similar status adjustments for Disintegration Tech, which remains largely restricted under current interstellar statutes.
| Rad Pulser | ||||
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| [Philo's Groove] - Transmuting a louder tomorrow. | ||||
| Archetype | [Weapon] | Subtype | [Energy] | |
| Skill | [Coordination] | Mastery | [Rock 'n' Roll] | |
| Value | 4,500c | Upkeep | 40c | |
| Requirement | Damage | Range | Ammo | Hardpoints |
| Brawn: 4 | D4 | 3 - 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Traits | ||||
| [Armour Piercing], [Brutal], [Dangerous], [Fortuitous], [Full-Auto] & [Silenced]. | ||||
| Effects | ||||
| You may perform the [Opportunity Attack] [Action] with this [Weapon] against [Targets] inside of [Optimal Range] as if it were a [Close Combat] [Weapon]. Whenever this [Weapon] performs the [Opportunity Attack] [Action] it gains the benefit of the [Full-Auto] [Ability]. In addition, [Successful] [Attacks] with this [Weapon], apply D4 instances of the [Irradiated] [Affliction]. Fortuitous: When triggered, you may cancel the [Attack] immediately and automatically inflict an [Injury] or [Malfunction] instead. Dangerous: When triggered, you resolve a [Successful] [Attack] against yourself with this [Weapon], as [Appropriate]. |
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| Rad Pulser | ||||
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| [Philo's Groove] - Transmuting a louder tomorrow. | ||||
| Archetype | [Weapon] | Subtype | [Energy] | |
| Skill | [Coordination] | Mastery | [Rock 'n' Roll] | |
| Value | 18,000c | Upkeep | 80c | |
| Requirement | Damage | Range | Ammo | Hardpoints |
| Brawn: 8 | 2D4 | 6 - 24 | 3 | 2 |
| Traits | ||||
| [Armour Piercing], [Brutal], [Dangerous], [Fortuitous], [Full-Auto] & [Silenced]. | ||||
| Effects | ||||
| You may perform the [Opportunity Attack] [Action] with this [Weapon] against [Targets] inside of [Optimal Range] as if it were a [Close Combat] [Weapon]. Whenever this [Weapon] performs the [Opportunity Attack] [Action] it gains the benefit of the [Full-Auto] [Ability]. In addition, [Successful] [Attacks] with this [Weapon], apply D4 instances of the [Irradiated] [Affliction]. Fortuitous: When triggered, you may cancel the [Attack] immediately and automatically inflict an [Injury] or [Malfunction] instead. Dangerous: When triggered, you resolve a [Successful] [Attack] against yourself with this [Weapon], as [Appropriate]. |
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| Rad Pulser | ||||
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| [Philo's Groove] - Transmuting a louder tomorrow. | ||||
| Archetype | [Weapon] | Subtype | [Energy] | |
| Skill | [Coordination] | Mastery | [Rock 'n' Roll] | |
| Value | 40,500c | Upkeep | 120c | |
| Requirement | Damage | Range | Ammo | Hardpoints |
| Brawn: 12 | 3D4 | 9 - 36 | 3 | 2 |
| Traits | ||||
| [Armour Piercing], [Brutal], [Dangerous], [Fortuitous], [Full-Auto] & [Silenced]. | ||||
| Effects | ||||
| You may perform the [Opportunity Attack] [Action] with this [Weapon] against [Targets] inside of [Optimal Range] as if it were a [Close Combat] [Weapon]. Whenever this [Weapon] performs the [Opportunity Attack] [Action] it gains the benefit of the [Full-Auto] [Ability]. In addition, [Successful] [Attacks] with this [Weapon], apply D4 instances of the [Irradiated] [Affliction]. Fortuitous: When triggered, you may cancel the [Attack] immediately and automatically inflict an [Injury] or [Malfunction] instead. Dangerous: When triggered, you resolve a [Successful] [Attack] against yourself with this [Weapon], as [Appropriate]. |
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| Rad Pulser | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Philo's Groove] - Transmuting a louder tomorrow. | ||||
| Archetype | [Weapon] | Subtype | [Energy] | |
| Skill | [Coordination] | Mastery | [Rock 'n' Roll] | |
| Value | 72,000c | Upkeep | 160c | |
| Requirement | Damage | Range | Ammo | Hardpoints |
| Brawn: 16 | 4D4 | 12 - 48 | 3 | 2 |
| Traits | ||||
| [Armour Piercing], [Brutal], [Dangerous], [Fortuitous], [Full-Auto] & [Silenced]. | ||||
| Effects | ||||
| You may perform the [Opportunity Attack] [Action] with this [Weapon] against [Targets] inside of [Optimal Range] as if it were a [Close Combat] [Weapon]. Whenever this [Weapon] performs the [Opportunity Attack] [Action] it gains the benefit of the [Full-Auto] [Ability]. In addition, [Successful] [Attacks] with this [Weapon], apply D4 instances of the [Irradiated] [Affliction]. Fortuitous: When triggered, you may cancel the [Attack] immediately and automatically inflict an [Injury] or [Malfunction] instead. Dangerous: When triggered, you resolve a [Successful] [Attack] against yourself with this [Weapon], as [Appropriate]. |
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| Rad Pulser | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Philo's Groove] - Transmuting a louder tomorrow. | ||||
| Archetype | [Weapon] | Subtype | [Energy] | |
| Skill | [Coordination] | Mastery | [Rock 'n' Roll] | |
| Value | 112,500c | Upkeep | 200c | |
| Requirement | Damage | Range | Ammo | Hardpoints |
| Brawn: 20 | 5D4 | 15 - 60 | 3 | 2 |
| Traits | ||||
| [Armour Piercing], [Brutal], [Dangerous], [Fortuitous], [Full-Auto] & [Silenced]. | ||||
| Effects | ||||
| You may perform the [Opportunity Attack] [Action] with this [Weapon] against [Targets] inside of [Optimal Range] as if it were a [Close Combat] [Weapon]. Whenever this [Weapon] performs the [Opportunity Attack] [Action] it gains the benefit of the [Full-Auto] [Ability]. In addition, [Successful] [Attacks] with this [Weapon], apply D4 instances of the [Irradiated] [Affliction]. Fortuitous: When triggered, you may cancel the [Attack] immediately and automatically inflict an [Injury] or [Malfunction] instead. Dangerous: When triggered, you resolve a [Successful] [Attack] against yourself with this [Weapon], as [Appropriate]. |
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