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improvised firearm

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smg

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assault_rifle

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cyber

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exotic

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exotic

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explosive

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energy

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electromagnetic

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heavy

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heavy

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rifle

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electromagnetic

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heavy

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energy

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rifle

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drone

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drone

Arcturus Defense Solutions Thermal Lance TL-9 'Sunstroke'

energy

Autonomous Adhesive Denial Drone AADD-2 'Barnacle'

drone

Axiom Systems Biometric Lock Rifle BLR-3 'Personal'

rifle

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drone

Axiom Systems Cognitive Grenade CG-1 'Brainstorm'

electromagnetic

Axiom Systems Perception Filter Rounds PFR-1 'Blind Spot'

exotic

Axiom Systems Synapse Interruptor SI-3 'Stutter'

electromagnetic

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cyber-integrated

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electromagnetic

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firearm

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firearm

Bioelectric Cascade Charge

explosive

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cyber

Bioelectric Induction Lance BIL-3 'Lamprey'

melee

Biometric Denial Charge BDC-1

explosive

Bioluminescent Acoustic Disruptor BAD-2 'Choral'

exotic

Capillary Disruption Pistol CDP-2 'Bruiser'

firearm

Biophotonic Retinal Cascade Emitter BRCE-5 'Flashpoint'

energy

Carrion Defense Works Bone Saw BS-3 'Butcher'

melee

Capacitive Nerve Induction Lance CNIL-1 'Threadneedle'

energy

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explosive

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shotgun

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rifle

Carrion Defense Works Nerve Agent Micro-Dart System NAMDS-1 'Whisper'

exotic

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chemical

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pistol

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chemical

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pistol

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cyber-integrated

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chemical

Catalytic Aerosol Mortar CAM-3 'Lungful'

explosive

Catalytic Vapor Dispersal Charge CVDC-5

explosive

Cavitation Pulse Carbine CPC-2 'Bends'

firearm

Catalytic Interstitial Desiccation Drone CIDD-3 'Husk'

drone

Catalytic Spore Dispersal Drone CSDD-3 'Mulch'

drone

Cavitation Pulse Knuckles CPK-5 'Bloodwater'

melee

Cerulean Phosphene Projector CPP-3 'Phantom Light'

exotic

Cochlear Resonant Hemorrhage Projector

cyber

Coherent Thermal Excitation Rifle CTER-7 'Ashmaker'

energy

Coherent Radiation Scalpel CRS-7 'Suture'

energy

Corneal Piezoelectric Delamination Pistol

cyber

Cryogenic Dendrite Scatter Cannon CDSC-4 'Frostbite'

exotic

Coronal Discharge Projector CDP-9 'Sunburn'

exotic

Cortical Bleed Emitter CBE-4 'Lacuna'

cyber

Counter-Personnel Loiter Munition CPLM-7 'Patience'

drone

Crystalline Synovial Pressure Rifle CSPR-2 'Kneemaker'

exotic

Cryogenic Fracture Disbursement Mine CFDM-4

explosive

Dermal Induction Flayer DIF-2 'Saltwater'

exotic

Cryogenic Pressure Emitter CPE-2 'Frostbite'

energy

Dielectric Filament Anchor Drone DFAD-1 'Cobweb'

drone

Dielectric Hemorrhage Emitter DHE-4 'Blister'

energy

Dielectric Phase Inversion Glove DPIG-4 'Secondskin'

exotic

Dielectric Vitreous Humor Agitator DVHA-2 'Snowglobe'

exotic

Electrochemical Dissolution Sprayer EDS-2 'Lacquer'

exotic

Directed Overpressure Charge

explosive

Directed Oxidation Lance DOL-3 'Rustmaker'

cyber

Electrokinetic Pulse Drone EPD-3 'Thunderhead'

drone

Electrochemical Vapor Seeding Drone EVSD-4 'Rainmaker'

drone

Electrolytic Bone Density Projector EBDP-4 'Chalk'

energy

Electrostatic Adipose Polarization Drone EAPD-2 'Render'

drone

Electromagnetic Overpressure Charge EOC-8

explosive

Electrostatic Dermal Adhesion Projector

exotic

Electromagnetic Pulse Grenade EPG-5 'Deadstop'

explosive

Electrothermal Chemical Carbine ETCC-5 'Flashpoint'

firearm

Electrothermal Compression Lance ETCL-9 'Ironlung'

energy

Electrostatic Needle Array Rifle ENAR-3 'Porcupine'

firearm

Electrostatic Flensing Projector EFP-1 'Skinreader'

energy

Endolymphatic Pressure Cascade Rifle

exotic

Endothermic Synovial Disruption Rifle ESDR-1 'Lockjaw'

energy

Endocrine Cascade Volatilization Lance ECVL-5 'Burnout'

cyber

Ferroelectric Shatter Sidearm FESA-2 'Gravel'

exotic

Ferrofluid Induction Cannon FIC-6 'Ironbloom'

energy

Ferrofluid Dermal Infiltration Drone FDID-6 'Ironblush'

drone

Entropic Dielectric Pulse Emitter EDPE-5 'Candle'

energy

Galvanic Myofibril Lash

melee

Galvanic Marrow Projector GMP-1 'Marrowbone'

cyber

Galvanic Interstitial Fluid Displacement Lance

exotic

Galvanic Disruption Gauntlet GDG-2 'Palsy'

melee

Galvanic Periosteal Fatigue Emitter GPFE-4 'Hairline'

exotic

Galvanic Vapor Diffusion Pistol GVDP-1 'Saltlick'

exotic

Gauss Flechette Repeater GFR-3 'Needlerain'

firearm

Gravimetric Induction Pistol GIP-4 'Undertow'

energy

Street Custom 'Tombstone' Concrete Block Launcher

A pneumatic launcher constructed from salvaged compressed air tanks and steel pipe that fires concrete blocks, bricks, or similarly sized debris at lethal velocity. The Tombstone uses a burst of compressed air to accelerate a rough projectile through a wide-bore barrel, achieving enough velocity to shatter bone and demolish light barriers at close range. Accuracy is abysmal beyond 10 meters, reloading requires manually shoving another block down the barrel, and the compressed air supply lasts for perhaps 6 shots before needing refill. Despite every possible disadvantage, the Tombstone fills a niche in Tier 1 warfare: it uses ammunition that is literally everywhere, and the impact of a 2-kilogram concrete block at 50 m/s is not something that body armor is designed to handle.

name

Street Custom 'Tombstone' Concrete Block Launcher

aliases

Tombstone
Block Tosser
Brick Gun
Headstone

category

improvised

manufacturer

Street Custom

tier availability

Tier 1+

legality

Prohibited — improvised weapon

base technologies

Pneumatic acceleration of mass projectiles
Improvised wide-bore launcher fabrication

specifications

projectile: Concrete block, brick, or similar debris (1-3 kg)
muzzle velocity: 40-60 m/s
effective range: 3-10 meters
barrel diameter: 15-20 cm
air supply: 6 shots per tank at 150 PSI
reload time: 5-8 seconds
weight: 8-15 kg depending on construction
accuracy: Approximately 1-meter spread at 5 meters

story hooks

A barricaded position in Tier 1 has been holding off security forces using Tombstone launchers — the cheap weapons are surprisingly effective against personnel, and ammunition is the rubble around them.
A modified Tombstone has been built with a narrower bore that fires steel ball bearings at much higher velocity — it is essentially a homemade cannon and someone is using it to puncture vehicle armor.

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Yannick Tambadou-Reinholt

physical description

visual profile	A brutalist chunk of salvaged industrial machinery—squat, aggressive, purposefully unrefined. The silhouette is dominated by a massive flared muzzle and a bulging compressed air tank forming the stock. It reads as pure function over form: a street fighter's answer to precision weapons.
dimensions	Overall length: 85–110 cm \| Barrel bore: 15–20 cm diameter \| Tank body: 30–40 cm \| Width at muzzle: 22–25 cm
weight description	Hefty and unbalanced—the bulk of mass concentrated in the air tank rear, making it front-heavy and requiring two-handed control. Feels raw and substantial, not refined.
primary material	Welded steel pipe, salvaged compressed air cylinders (likely industrial grade or scavenged HVAC/pneumatic systems), rough-cast or cut sections joined with visible seams
finish	Industrial bare steel with heavy oxidation and surface rust in patches. Worn, scuffed, and dented from field use and impact. Some sections show welding slag and grinding marks. Occasional grease stains and concrete dust residue embedded in seams.
color scheme	Gunmetal gray and rust-brown over bare steel; accent of faded yellow safety stripe or warning paint on the air tank (often worn away or deliberately obscured). No intentional cosmetics—only the patina of street fabrication.
grip texture	Bare welded steel pipe wrapped with electrical tape, paracord, or friction tape for grip. Rough, utilitarian, no padding. May have sharp edges or burrs from amateur fabrication.
distinctive features	Massive flared muzzle opening—dented and scarred from concrete friction Visible PSI gauge mounted on the air tank (often cracked or illegible) Manual air valve and release lever (crude casting, sometimes leaking) Welding seams and patches across the entire frame Ejection ports venting excess air pressure with visible scorching Improvised sight rail or notch filed into the top (if added) Concrete dust and impact marks around the muzzle face Possible jury-rigged stabilizer fins cut from sheet metal and bolted on
manufacturer markings	No corporate logos. Hand-stamped initials or gang tags scratched into the tank body. Original manufacturer markings from the salvaged air cylinders may still be visible (industrial codes, pressure ratings). Some units bear owner's name or alias etched or spray-painted.
condition typical	Battle-worn and jury-rigged. Dents, welding repairs, and patches common. Air seals degraded over time, requiring frequent refills. Concrete residue caked in the barrel. The weapon looks dangerous not because of its design, but because of its blatant disregard for any safety standard.

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Close-up product shot of a brutal salvaged pneumatic launcher, industrial bare steel and rust, massive flared muzzle pointing left, mounted on a dark concrete surface next to scattered concrete blocks and brick debris. Gloved hand (chrome-augmented fingers visible) stabilizing the rear air tank. Dramatic side-lighting casting deep shadows across welding seams and oxidized surfaces, highlighting texture and raw brutality. Neo-noir street-level aesthetic—functional, lethal, utterly unprofessional. Shallow depth of field focusing on the muzzle detail. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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