The following is Claude Murdoch's FF&S adaptation of
Heckler and Koch's PDW/MP7,
though it should be noted that he upgraded it to TL-15.
The Strauss/Markham MkXV-IV is based on the personal
defence weapon concept mastered by the old Terran firm of Heckler and Koch
(listed in old references as the PDW/MP7).
While previous attempts to replace the handgun in regular military service had
resulted in sub-optimal solutions for the affected soldiers, the H&K PDW,
really broke though the military acceptance barrier. It was based on a new round
suitable for both a 'pistol' application, and a 'long arm' application. Through
the ages, the concept has been kept alive, but no more so than by the firm of
Strausse/Markam, manufacturers of the the finest firearms in Known Space.
The suitability of the original CPR 4.6x30mm round, slightly tweaked to fit into
captured Vilani weapons infrastructure, virtually guaranteed acceptance of the
improved Solamani '4micmic' round as the standard Gauss projectile for both the
Rule of Man era as well as the political entities thereafter. Their
ability to force the maximum performance from the highest quality modern (based
on your current planet's TL) manufacturing materials and processes has made
their products some of the most sought after firearms in Human space. They even
command prices substantially above 'list price', in non-Imperial/Solamani space.
The MkXV-IV is a scaled up version of the Mk
XIII pistol. The same additional receiver mounted 'spare battery' is used
to power one full 80-round mag, or two 40-round mags (in case of battery
failure) or to overpower one full 80 round mag, when the barrel extension is
fitted. Barrel weight precludes burst/full auto fire when this 'boosted' mode
is used.
Tech Level: | High Stellar (15) |
Weapon Type: | Selective fire longarm |
Ammunition: | 4x20 mm/33.65 gauss dart |
Muzzle Energy: | 2831 joules, required energy: 4529 joules |
Weapon Length: | 38 cm stock collapsed. 581cm stock open |
Weapon Mass: | 2.4297 kg loaded with 40 rounds 3.0847 kg loaded with 80 rounds 1.7737 kg empty, with no magazine |
Weapon Price: | 3027 Cr |
Magazine Mass: | 0.656 kg loaded/40, 0.636 kg empty/40 1.311 kg loaded/80, 1.271 kg empty/80 |
Magazine Price: | 40-round box: 2 cr, 80-round box: 3 cr |
Ammo Price: | 0.01 Cr (Dart), 0.02 Cr (HE, Tranq), 0.03 Cr (HEAP) |
Ammo Mass: | 0.5 g each |
Features: | Hollow pistol grip, electronic sight, laser sight, gyroscopic compensator. |
Accessories: | Barrel Extension, RAM shoot through grenade adapter |
Traveller: TNE Combat Stats | |||||||
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Standard Ammo Performance | |||||||
Type | ROF | DamVal | PenRtg | Bulk | Magazine | Recoil | Short Range |
Dart | 3 | 4 | 1-Nil | 2 | 40 | 1/1 | 110 (105.1) |
HE | 3 | 5 | Nil | 2 | 40 | 1/1 | 80 (78.8) |
HEAP | 3 | 5 | 2-2-2 | 2 | 40 | 1/1 | 80 (78.8) |
Tranq | 3 | -1* | Nil | 2 | 40 | 1/1 | 30 (63.1) |
Boosted Performance | |||||||
Dart | 3 | 5 | 1-3-Nil | 3 | 80 | 1/1 | 140 (140.2) |
HE | 3 | 6 | Nil | 3 | 80 | 1/1 | 110 (105.2) |
HEAP | 3 | 6 | 2-2-2 | 3 | 80 | 1/1 | 110 (105.2) |
Tranq | 3 | -1* | Nil | 3 | 80 | 1/1 | 30 (84.1) |
RAM Shootthrough Grenades | |||
---|---|---|---|
Dimensions: | 40x76 mm | ||
Type | Damage | Pen Val | Price |
HE | C:4, B:15 | Nil | 48 cr |
HEAP | C:3, B:10 | 41 | 72 cr |
SEFOP | C:2, B:15 | 41 | 96 cr |
CHEM | C:2, B:0 | Nil | 48 cr |
WP/IS | C:2, B:10 | Nil | 96 cr |
ILLUM | C:0, B:255 | Nil | 48 cr |
Shotshell | 1x8 | Nil | 48 cr |
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