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Assault Pistol
This specialty Orc Corp sidearm is a dense, short-barrelled assault pistol built for close-quarters fighting and aggressive forward movement. Despite its compact profile, it delivers surprisingly high firepower for a one-handed weapon, though its effective range is deliberately limited in favour of punch and handling. The weapon’s mass and balance suit burly users in particular, yet its smooth draw and stubby barrel make it unusually easy to bring to bear — even in tight spaces or during overwatch, including when dual-wielded. In practice, it is a weapon that rewards momentum and proximity, thriving where most pistols would feel out of their depth.
“ORC CORP ASSAULT PISTOL — FORWARD MOTION, FORWARD SOLUTIONS. Why backpedal like a coward when you can profitably control the approach vector? Our compact, high-impact Assault Pistol lets you ventilate hostiles while they’re still working up the courage to touch you — ergonomically optimised for pre-emptive conflict resolution and dynamic personal boundary enforcement. Built Orc-tough, it won’t void your warranty if you cave in a face, crack a visor, or deliver a motivational skull-adjustment mid-firefight, because every problem looks like a nail when your sidearm is also a perfectly balanced hammer. Remember: distance is indecision, hesitation is loss, and survival is a subscription — step forward, pull the trigger, and let Orc Corp handle the rest.”
| Assault Pistol | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orc Corp] - If it's not Orc, it's Dork! | ||||
| Archetype | [Weapon] | Subtype | [Ballistic] | |
| Skill | [Athletics] | Mastery | [Light Arms] | |
| Value | 750c | Upkeep | 45c | |
| Requirement | Damage | Range | Ammo | Hardpoints |
| Brawn: 4 | D8 + 4 | 3 - 12 | 3 | 3 |
| Traits | ||||
| [Balanced], [Brutal], [Dangerous], [Fortuitous] and [Light]. | ||||
| 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]. If you are dual-wielding a pair of these [Weapons], you may perform two [Attacks], one with each, when doing so. Fortuitous: When triggered, you may cancel the [Attack] immediately and automatically inflict an [Injury] instead. Dangerous: When triggered, you suffer a [Weapon Jam], as [Appropriate]. |
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| Assault Pistol | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orc Corp] - If it's not Orc, it's Dork! | ||||
| Archetype | [Weapon] | Subtype | [Ballistic] | |
| Skill | [Athletics] | Mastery | [Light Arms] | |
| Value | 6,000c | Upkeep | 90c | |
| Requirement | Damage | Range | Ammo | Hardpoints |
| Brawn: 8 | 2D8 + 8 | 6 - 24 | 3 | 3 |
| Traits | ||||
| [Balanced], [Brutal], [Dangerous], [Fortuitous] and [Light]. | ||||
| 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]. If you are dual-wielding a pair of these [Weapons], you may perform two [Attacks], one with each, when doing so. Fortuitous: When triggered, you may cancel the [Attack] immediately and automatically inflict an [Injury] instead. Dangerous: When triggered, you suffer a [Weapon Jam], as [Appropriate]. |
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| Assault Pistol | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orc Corp] - If it's not Orc, it's Dork! | ||||
| Archetype | [Weapon] | Subtype | [Ballistic] | |
| Skill | [Athletics] | Mastery | [Light Arms] | |
| Value | 20,250c | Upkeep | 135c | |
| Requirement | Damage | Range | Ammo | Hardpoints |
| Brawn: 12 | 3D8 + 12 | 9 - 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Traits | ||||
| [Balanced], [Brutal], [Dangerous], [Fortuitous] and [Light]. | ||||
| 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]. If you are dual-wielding a pair of these [Weapons], you may perform two [Attacks], one with each, when doing so. Fortuitous: When triggered, you may cancel the [Attack] immediately and automatically inflict an [Injury] instead. Dangerous: When triggered, you suffer a [Weapon Jam], as [Appropriate]. |
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| Assault Pistol | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orc Corp] - If it's not Orc, it's Dork! | ||||
| Archetype | [Weapon] | Subtype | [Ballistic] | |
| Skill | [Athletics] | Mastery | [Light Arms] | |
| Value | 48,000c | Upkeep | 180c | |
| Requirement | Damage | Range | Ammo | Hardpoints |
| Brawn: 16 | 4D8 + 16 | 12 - 48 | 3 | 3 |
| Traits | ||||
| [Balanced], [Brutal], [Dangerous], [Fortuitous] and [Light]. | ||||
| 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]. If you are dual-wielding a pair of these [Weapons], you may perform two [Attacks], one with each, when doing so. Fortuitous: When triggered, you may cancel the [Attack] immediately and automatically inflict an [Injury] instead. Dangerous: When triggered, you suffer a [Weapon Jam], as [Appropriate]. |
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| Assault Pistol | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orc Corp] - If it's not Orc, it's Dork! | ||||
| Archetype | [Weapon] | Subtype | [Ballistic] | |
| Skill | [Athletics] | Mastery | [Light Arms] | |
| Value | 93,750c | Upkeep | 225c | |
| Requirement | Damage | Range | Ammo | Hardpoints |
| Brawn: 20 | 5D8 + 10 | 15 - 60 | 3 | 3 |
| Traits | ||||
| [Balanced], [Brutal], [Dangerous], [Fortuitous] and [Light]. | ||||
| 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]. If you are dual-wielding a pair of these [Weapons], you may perform two [Attacks], one with each, when doing so. Fortuitous: When triggered, you may cancel the [Attack] immediately and automatically inflict an [Injury] instead. Dangerous: When triggered, you suffer a [Weapon Jam], as [Appropriate]. |
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