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Kang-Petrov Arms KPS-12 'Workbench'

The Kang-Petrov KPS-12 is a pump-action shotgun chambered in 12 gauge with a six-round tubular magazine and an 18.5-inch barrel. It is the shotgun equivalent of the KP-19 pistol — reliable, affordable, available everywhere, and remarkable only for its unremarkable competence. The receiver is machined aluminum, the barrel is chrome-lined, and the furniture is black synthetic polymer that resists damage from the environments where the weapon is commonly deployed.

The Workbench is the most widely deployed security shotgun in GLMZ. Kang-Petrov's volume pricing makes it the default choice for security firms equipping large teams, and the weapon's durability means they rarely need replacing. Racks of KPS-12s line the armories of building security offices, facility defense teams, and checkpoint operators throughout the Mids. The chrome-lined barrel maintains accuracy even after thousands of rounds, and the pump action continues to cycle after years of minimal maintenance.

Kang-Petrov sells the Workbench in cases of six, with volume discounts that make bulk purchasing irresistible for security firms. The company also offers an armorer's maintenance kit and a training program for security personnel — a complete package that has made the KPS-12 the institutional shotgun of choice.

name

Kang-Petrov Arms KPS-12 'Workbench'

aliases

Workbench
KPS-12
The Bench

category

shotgun

manufacturer

KANG-PETROV ARMS

tier availability

Tier 2+

legality

Legal — standard registration

base technologies

Pump action
Machined aluminum receiver
Chrome-lined barrel
Synthetic furniture

specifications

caliber: 12 gauge
effective_range: 35 meters (buckshot), 45 meters (slug)
rate_of_fire: Pump-action
magazine_capacity: 6+1 rounds
weight: 3.0 kg

tactical use

A reliable pump-action shotgun for institutional security use. The chrome-lined barrel maintains accuracy over extended service life. The pump action provides consistent cycling regardless of ammunition type. Suitable for building security, checkpoint operations, and general defensive duties. Capacity and reloading speed are adequate for most security scenarios.

cultural context

The Workbench is the wallpaper of GLMZ's security infrastructure — so ubiquitous that most people don't notice it anymore. Security guards carry them, checkpoints display them, and building lobbies rack them behind glass marked 'emergency.' The KPS-12 is not a weapon that inspires conversation. It is a weapon that fills a rack and waits.

known users

Building security teams
Checkpoint operators
Facility defense teams
Security training programs

story hooks

A serial number analysis reveals that KPS-12s from a specific production batch are appearing in both legitimate security armories and Shelf criminal arsenals — someone in the distribution chain is duplicating shipments.
A security guard's Workbench is loaded with dragon's breath incendiary rounds during what should have been a routine riot-control deployment. The guard claims they didn't load the weapon.

ammunition type

12 gauge

related entities

GLMZ
Kang-Petrov Arms KP-19 'Workhorse'
LifeWire DermaCast Programmable Skin Display
NeuralPath LinkGuard Secure Civic Identity BCI
Nika Svensson-Kone
Vuk Yamamoto-Darko
Zheng-Dao Heavy Industries Plasma Cutter PC-X1 'Dragon's Breath'

physical description

visual profile	A utilitarian pump-action shotgun with aggressive, functional lines. The silhouette is distinctly industrial—no ornament, no flourish. Compact and purposeful, designed for the hand of a tired security officer at 0400 hours.
dimensions	Overall length: 96 cm \| Barrel length: 47 cm \| Receiver width: 5.2 cm \| Magazine tube diameter: 3.8 cm
weight description	Hefty but balanced. At 3.0 kg, it settles into the shoulder with authority—not feather-light, but manageable for eight-hour shifts. The aluminum receiver distributes weight evenly along the tube.
primary material	Machined 6061-T6 aluminum alloy receiver; chrome-lined 12-gauge steel barrel; synthetic polymer furniture (foregrip, stock, magazine tube cap)
finish	Matte black anodized aluminum receiver with light wear showing silver-gray scratches at sharp edges. Chrome-lined barrel with slight patina from prolonged use—not polished, deliberately functional. Stock and foregrip show micro-abrasions from thousands of handling cycles.
color scheme	Primary: Flat black anodized aluminum and blued steel \| Accents: Chrome highlights on barrel, muzzle brake, and magazine cap \| Subtle gray wear-through at contact points
grip texture	Textured black polymer grip with pronounced checkering for wet-glove retention. Magazine tube cap is knurled steel for positive hand-purchase during rapid reloading.
distinctive features	Simple shotgun-style iron sights—no Picatinny rail, no optics mounting Stubby muzzle brake with three expansion ports—visible scorch marks from sustained fire Tubular magazine with witness ports showing round count Pump handle with aggressive serrations, worn smooth in the middle from repeated cycling Safety lever positioned for ambidextrous operation Minimal dust cover where receiver meets barrel—tight machining, no rattles Stamped serial number on left receiver side, faded from handling
manufacturer markings	KANG-PETROV ARMS / KPS-12 'WORKBENCH' stamped in small sans-serif font on left side of receiver \| Simple block-letter 'KPA' logo on magazine cap \| Serial number plate inset flush into aluminum
condition typical	Field-worn but maintained. Cosmetic dings and scratches throughout—evidence of heavy institutional use. The barrel shows fouling residue; the stock has scuff marks and a faint outline where a sling swivel once sat. Not abused, but visibly honest work. Armorer's marks on the receiver: tiny scribed hash-marks indicating maintenance intervals.

image prompt

Product photograph of a Kang-Petrov KPS-12 'Workbench' shotgun displayed horizontally on a brushed steel armorer's bench. Dramatic side-lighting from the left reveals the matte black anodized aluminum receiver and the subtle chrome-lined barrel. The shotgun is cradled in a worn tactical glove—synthetic polymer with reinforced knuckles. The pump handle is positioned mid-cycle, showing the mechanical precision of the action. Background is dark matte black, slightly out-of-focus. Include faint reflection of the barrel on the steel surface. Harsh white-blue neo-noir lighting emphasizes the weapon's industrial pragmatism and institutional role. High-res detail of the serial number plate, witness ports on the magazine tube, and serrated pump handle. Cinematic but documentary in feel. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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