Armor:

Light Protective Suit (Kitsune):
The suit is a full body copy of the Altarian Body Armor. This body armor design is manufactured by Metalworks Incorporated and by REEF. The suit is skintight and can be worn under other types of body armor.
M.D.C.: 30
Weight: 4 lbs (2 kg)
Penalties: Full Mobility, has no penalties to prowl, swim, or gymnastics
Black Market/Market Cost: 35,000 credits
MI-AA-1D Animal Body Armor - Dogs (Kitsune):
Constructed from lightweight alloys and is designed for Canines that are over 65 lbs (29.5 kg) and are made to fit the specific animal. Can also be made for large cats and creatures of similar size. While not environmental, the body armor is designed to offer full coverage. Filters are available for the armor but are rarely used due to reducing the canines sense of smell. The armor is designed with special membranes so it does not reduce sense of hearing. Armor is designed to give minimal reduction to animal's movement but Metalworks recommends extensive training for the animal using the armor.
M.D.C.:
Front Legs (2): 25
Rear Legs (2): 30
Head & Neck: 40
Main Body: 50
Weight: 9 lbs (4 kg)
Penalties: -10% Prowl Penalty, Swim, and similar actions.
Black Market/Market Cost: 28,000 Credits
MI-AA-2H Animal Body Armor - Horses (Kitsune):
Constructed from lightweight alloys and is designed for horses and are made to fit the specific animal. Can be made for creatures of similar size. Compared to body armor available from most other companies, this armor gives full coverage. However, it is not environmental although it is available with filters to protect animal against gas attacks. Armor is articulated and gives minimal reduction to animal's movement.
M.D.C.:
Front Legs (2): 50
Rear Legs (2): 70
Head & Neck: 120
Main Body: 160
Weight: 70 lbs (31.8 kg)
Penalties: -10% Prowl Penalty, Swim, and similar actions.
Black Market/Market Cost: 60,000 Credits

MI-PP-A-1911 Pump Pistol Cartridge Automatic Pistol (Kitsune):
Pistol that uses the same cartridges as the TX-5 Pump Pistol but is not a pump weapon. It is a semi automatic pistol that uses that same basic action as ancient design of the Colt 1911 Automatic although it is slightly larger. Weapon design is built by Metalworks Incorporated.
Weight: 6 lbs (2.7 kg).
Mega-Damage: 4D6 MD per shot.
Rate of Fire: Standard (short burst maximum)
Maximum Effective Range: 800 feet (224 m).
Payload: Has 5 rounds in magazine and can have one round in the chamber
Black Market/Market Cost: 15,000 credits
MI-PP-D-01 Pump Pistol Cartridge Double Barrel Derringer (Kitsune):
This weapon is an effort to produce a very powerful yet compact weapon. The Weapon uses the same cartridges as the TX-5 Pump Pistol but is instead is built as double barrel Derringer. The weapon is larger than a standard Derringer but is still small enough to be concealed yet packs quite a bit of firepower. The trigger is a double catch style that allows one or both barrels to be fired at the same time. The derringer is ported so that it uses part of the force of the firing to stabilize the gun. Weapon design is built by Metalworks Incorporated.
Weight: 2 lbs (0.91 kg)
Mega-Damage: 4D6 MD for one barrel and 8D6 MD for both barrels
Rate of Fire: Single Shot or Two Shots Simultaneously
Maximum Effective Range: 50 feet (22 meters).
Payload: 2 Rounds
Black Market/Market Cost: 35,000 credits
MI-PP-R-01 Pump Pistol Cartridge Revolver (Kitsune):
Pistol uses the same cartridges as the TX-5 Pump Pistol but is instead is built into a double action revolver design. Weapon is very popular with people in the New West. Weapon design is built by Metalworks Incorporated.
Weight: 6 lbs (2.7 kg)
Mega-Damage: 4D6 MD per shot.
Rate of Fire: Standard (Single Shot only)
Maximum Effective Range: 800 feet (224 m).
Payload: 6 rounds in a cylinder
Black Market/Market Cost: 12,000 credits

MI-L-25 Pulse Laser Submachine Gun (Kitsune):
This weapon is based on the very popular L-20 Pulse Laser Rifle but has a shorter barrel and incorporates a shorter barrel, more miniaturization, and uses lightweight materials. The weapon inflicts equal damage to an L-20 Rifle and is as powerful very powerful for its size although it has a reduced range compared to the longer barreled laser rifle. The weapon has a folding stock to increase concealability. The weapon can be fired with either the skill of WP: Energy Pistol or WP: Energy Rifle.
Weight: 5 lbs (2.25 kg)
Mega-Damage: 2D6 for Single Shot and 6D6 for 3 simultaneous blasts.
Rate of Fire: Single shot or three round burst.
Effective Range: 800 ft (244 m).
Payload: 30 Shots short E-Clip, 45 Shots long E-Clip.
Black Market/Market Cost: 28,000 credits
MI-L-30-GL Pulse Laser Submachine Gun & Grenade Launcher (Kitsune):
Modified version of the MI-L-25 with the addition of a grenade launcher. The weapon has all of the standard features of the MI-L-25 and the grenade launcher is based on the one mounted on the JA-12 Juicer Rifle but only has two grenades and has a much reduced range. The weapon is heavier than the standard pulse laser submachine gun but is still lighter than the NG Super Laser Pistol and Grenade Launcher. The weapon has a folding stock to increase concealability. The weapon can be fired with either the skill of WP: Energy Pistol or WP: Energy Rifle.
Weight: 9 lbs (4.1 kg)
Mega-Damage: Pulse Laser: 2D6 for Single Shot and 6D6 for 3 simultaneous blasts, Grenade: 3D6 to 10 ft (3 m) radius.
Rate of Fire: Pulse Laser: Single shot or three round burst, Grenade: Single shot
Effective Range: Pulse Laser: 800 ft (244 m) Grenade: 500 feet (152 m).
Payload: Pulse Laser: 30 Shots short E-Clip, 45 Shots long E-Clip, Grenade: has a two shot pump magazine for grenade launcher.
Black Market/Market Cost: 28,000 credits
MI-PP-S-MP-5 Pump Pistol Cartridge Submachine Gun (Kitsune):
Large Submachine Gun that uses the same cartridges as the TX-5 Pump Pistol but is instead uses a similar action to the pre-rifts German MP-5 Submachine gun design and has a selector for three round burst. Weapon design is built by Metalworks Incorporated.
Weight: 20 lbs (9 kg)
Mega-Damage: 4D6 per single shot and 1D6x10 for three round burst.
Rate of Fire: Aim, Burst, Wild, Three Round Burst.
Maximum Effective Range: 1600 ft (488 m)
Payload: Has 17 rounds in magazine and can have one round in the chamber
Black Market/Market Cost: 52,000 credits

MI-BI-12 Buffalo Laser Rifle (Kitsune):
The Gun is a JA-12 Laser Rifle in a case that looks a Sharps Buffalo Express rifle. Weapon is very popular with people in the New West. Weapon design is built by Metalworks Incorporated.
Weight: 14 lbs (6.4 kg)
Mega-Damage: Laser: 4D6 for Single Shot and 1D6x10+10 for 3 simultaneous blasts. Grenade: 3D6 to 10 ft (3 m) radius.
Rate of Fire: Laser: Single shot or three round burst. Grenade: Single shot
Maximum Effective Range: Laser: 4000 ft (1220 m). Grenade: 2000 ft (610 m).
Payload: 10 Shots short E-Clip, 30 Shots long E-Clip, has built in energy Canister (Cannot be removed but can be recharged) that holds an additional 30 Energy shots, and has a 4 shot pump magazine for grenade launcher.
Bonus: +1 on Aimed Shots with laser only.
Black Market/Market Cost: 40,000 credits

JA-12 Rifle Grenades:
New grenades that can be launched from the JA-12 Assault Rifle
• Armor Piercing: 4D6 to 2 ft (0.6 m) radius Costs: 220 credits
• Fragmentation: 2D6 to 25 ft (7.6 m) radius Costs: 200 credits
• High Explosive (Standard): 3D6 to 10 ft (3 m) radius Costs: 160 credits
• Plasma: 5D6 to 20 ft (6.1 m) radius Costs: 300 credits
Special Warfare Grenade Launcher Ordinance:
These projectiles are designed to launch in Wellington Grenade launchers, the launcher that is part of the JA-12 Laser Rifle, and other grenade launchers. This ordnance in many ways has the same effects as specialty arrowheads. Wellington Industries has purchased the rights to sell these rounds as well.
• Flare: Emits a sparking bright light that burns for 60 seconds. Cost: 25 credits
• Gas: Warhead shatters on impact and releases gas for a 10 foot (3 meter) radius. Gasses available are tear gas (-6 to strike, parry, and dodge), tranquilizer gas (Sleep/knockout for 1D6 minutes), paralysis gas (sleep/knockout for 1D6 minutes),. All gasses get a saving throw against harmful drugs (15 or better) Costs: 120 for tear gas, 270 for tranquilizer gas, and 420 for paralysis gas
• Neural Disruptor: Unconsciousness, -8 to Strike, Parry and Dodge for 2D4 Melees if save is made (Save 16 or Higher), must save each time hit, ineffective against full environmental body armor but effective against non fully environmental Armors. One use only. Cost: 300 credits.
• Shotgun or Flechette Shell: Inflicts 8D6 SDC. Round does double damage to targets at close range (less than 25% of effective range), normal damage at medium ranges (25% to 50% of effective range), half damage at long range (50% to 75% of effective range, and quarter damage at extreme range (Greater than 75% of effective range). Costs: 100 credits
• Smoke: No Damage, creates a smoke screen covering a 20 foot (6 meter) radius. Comes in black, grew, red, and yellow smoke: Costs: 80 credits
• Stun/Flash: Loud Boom and Sparks, -8 to strike, parry, and dodge, -1 to initiative, loose one attack for 1D4 melees for people not in body armor or tinted goggles. Those in armor are distracted for 1D4 seconds and loose initiative. Cost: 120 credits
• Tracer Bug: Transmits a radio signal that can be followed up to 8 miles (12 km) away. It is batter powered and has a transmission duration of 72 hours. The warhead has an adhesive to stick to the target. Costs: 220 credits

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