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The PR-1 Assault Rifle, by Andorian Arms Inc., is the culmination of 20 years of research and development into a multi-function assault rifle. Developed with the Borg threat in mind, the PR-1 has since evolved to become the standard assault rifle in Star Fleet and the Star Fleet Marine Corps.<br />
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The PR-1 Assault Rifle, by Andorian Arms Inc., was the culmination of 20 years of research and development into a multi-function assault rifle. Developed specifically to counter Borg shielding, the PR-1 has since evolved to become the standard assault rifle for the [[Star Fleet Marine Corps]]. Though the Borg threat has been neutralised and the Marine Corps dissolved, the PR-1 remains the rifle of choice for [[Star Fleet Security Command|Security]] Special Weapons Teams and [[Star Fleet Special Operations Command|Special Forces]] Operators due to its versatility and ease of use.
  
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The PR-1 is a departure from previous weapons developed for Star Fleet in the fact that in addition to energy pulses, the power pack of the PR-1 can be replaced with a magazine containing kinetic rounds and a small battery to power the magnets lining the barrel length. In addition, the power levels of the energy based shots were simplified for ease of use. Gone are the days of 10+ power settings; now there are just two settings; stun and kill.<br />
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A development of the Dominion War-era TR-116, the PR-1 fires Tritanium projectiles propelled by expanding gases from a chemical detonation. The rifle was designed for use in areas of high electromagnetic (EM) interference (whether artificial or natural) that would render phasers useless. The performance is relatively poor by the standard of modern energy weapons - the effective range is limited to around one kilometre, and the largest feasible magazine was only capable of carrying thirty or forty rounds. However, in the kinds of environments the rifle was designed to operate in most opponents would be completely unarmed, while species like the Klingons would be reliant on swords and knives. Against that kind of opposition the TR-116 was more than adequate.
  
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A purely kinetic weapon, the PR-1 represents a "brute force" approach that Star Fleet does not usually train its officers to engage in. Operation of the weapon is not taught at Star Fleet Academy, and the weapon is only assigned to Star Fleet Security Special Weapons teams or members of Special Operations Command. Though the PR-1 can be equipped with nonlethal ammunition like "Shock Rounds" for training scenarios or situations deemed too risky for live ammunition, the PR-1 is only usually issued in situations where lethal force is expected to be required.
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'''Note: Use of this weapon does require specialized training, as well as [[Chief of Security]], [[First Officer]], and [[Captain]] permission. '''
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[[image:Pr-1.jpg|thumb|right|PR-1 Assault Rifle]]
 
    
 
    
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==Specifications==
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===Specifications===
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'''Length:'''38" (96.52cm)<br />
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'''Length:''' 38" (96.52cm)<br />
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'''Width:'''3.5" (8.89cm)<br />
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'''Width:''' 3.5" (8.89cm)<br />
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'''Height:'''9" (22.86cm)<br />
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'''Height:''' 9" (22.86cm)<br />
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'''Weight:'''5.3 pounds (2.38kg)<br />
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'''Weight:''' 5.3 pounds (2.38kg)<br />
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'''Max Range:'''Kinetic Round - 1400m, Energy Round - Line of Sight <br />
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'''Max Range:''' 1000m <br />
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'''Max Effective Range:''' Kinetic Round - 1000m, Energy Round - Line of Sight <br />
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'''Max Effective Range:''' 500m<br />
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'''Magazine Capacity:''' Kinetic - 50  (3mm armour piercing rounds) Energy - 50 unit energy pack (Stun=1 unit per shot, Kill=2 units per shot)<br />
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'''Magazine Capacity:''' 40 Rounds - 7.7mm Ammunition <br />
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'''Optional Support Equipment:''' Telescoping bi-pod, thermal scope and detachable grenade launcher.<br />
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'''Optional Support Equipment:''' Telescoping bi-pod, thermal scope and detachable grenade launcher (PR-1M and variants only).<br />
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===Variants===
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*PR-1A - Standard Law Enforcement-issue PR-1 Assault Rifle. Semi-automatic fire mode only.
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*PR-1K - Short-barrelled PR-1M with retractable stock assigned to vehicle crews.
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*PR-1M - Marine variant of the PR-1A: Made with more rugged material and equipped with burst-fire and fully-automatic fire modes.
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*PR-1 SOPMOD - Standard Assault Rifle for [[Star Fleet Special Operations Command|Special Operations]]: Modular weapon system, 100% customisable.
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==Capabilities and Functions==
 
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The PR-1's projectile weapon system functions using powerful electromagnets coiled around the weapon's barrel to propel a magnetic slug down the barrel at tremendous velocities. The Duranium-core round is forced into the chamber by a strong spring in the insulated magazine, and with each trigger pull the power supplied to three coils surrounding the barrel is switched on and off in a precisely timed sequence, causing the projectile to be accelerated quickly along the barrel via magnetic forces. Once the chamber is clear and the power to the coils has disconnected, another round is forced into the chamber. The process is repeated once per trigger pull in a semi-automatic fashion, and three times on burst-fire mode. In fully-automatic mode, the process occurs thirty times per second, but due to the potential for overheating the magnetic coils, this is discouraged.
 
  
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The PR-1 requires less power to fire than a contemporary directed-energy weapon, and is less likely to be affected when exposed to an energy dampening field. However, some loss of performance is to be expected in such conditions. Improper or extended use of the weapon can also contribute to overheating of the coil, leading to inefficiency and/or failure.
 
  
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Latest revision as of 02:56, 1 August 2021

Description

The PR-1 Assault Rifle, by Andorian Arms Inc., was the culmination of 20 years of research and development into a multi-function assault rifle. Developed specifically to counter Borg shielding, the PR-1 has since evolved to become the standard assault rifle for the Star Fleet Marine Corps. Though the Borg threat has been neutralised and the Marine Corps dissolved, the PR-1 remains the rifle of choice for Security Special Weapons Teams and Special Forces Operators due to its versatility and ease of use.

A development of the Dominion War-era TR-116, the PR-1 fires Tritanium projectiles propelled by expanding gases from a chemical detonation. The rifle was designed for use in areas of high electromagnetic (EM) interference (whether artificial or natural) that would render phasers useless. The performance is relatively poor by the standard of modern energy weapons - the effective range is limited to around one kilometre, and the largest feasible magazine was only capable of carrying thirty or forty rounds. However, in the kinds of environments the rifle was designed to operate in most opponents would be completely unarmed, while species like the Klingons would be reliant on swords and knives. Against that kind of opposition the TR-116 was more than adequate.

A purely kinetic weapon, the PR-1 represents a "brute force" approach that Star Fleet does not usually train its officers to engage in. Operation of the weapon is not taught at Star Fleet Academy, and the weapon is only assigned to Star Fleet Security Special Weapons teams or members of Special Operations Command. Though the PR-1 can be equipped with nonlethal ammunition like "Shock Rounds" for training scenarios or situations deemed too risky for live ammunition, the PR-1 is only usually issued in situations where lethal force is expected to be required.


Note: Use of this weapon does require specialized training, as well as Chief of Security, First Officer, and Captain permission.


PR-1 Assault Rifle

Specifications

Length: 38" (96.52cm)
Width: 3.5" (8.89cm)
Height: 9" (22.86cm)
Weight: 5.3 pounds (2.38kg)
Max Range: 1000m
Max Effective Range: 500m
Magazine Capacity: 40 Rounds - 7.7mm Ammunition
Optional Support Equipment: Telescoping bi-pod, thermal scope and detachable grenade launcher (PR-1M and variants only).

Variants

  • PR-1A - Standard Law Enforcement-issue PR-1 Assault Rifle. Semi-automatic fire mode only.
  • PR-1K - Short-barrelled PR-1M with retractable stock assigned to vehicle crews.
  • PR-1M - Marine variant of the PR-1A: Made with more rugged material and equipped with burst-fire and fully-automatic fire modes.
  • PR-1 SOPMOD - Standard Assault Rifle for Special Operations: Modular weapon system, 100% customisable.
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