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smg
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assault_rifle
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cyber
Acoustic Cavity Resonance Pistol ACRP-2 'Hollowpoint'
exotic
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exotic
Arcturus Defense Solutions Concussive Breach Charge CBC-3 'Knocker'
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Arcturus Defense Solutions Directed EMP Rifle DER-5 'Blackout'
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Arcturus Defense Solutions Graviton Shield Projector GSP-1 'Aegis'
heavy
Arcturus Defense Solutions Kinetic Denial System KDS-4 'Bouncer'
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Arcturus Defense Solutions Kinetic Impactor Round KIR-10 'Hammerfall'
rifle
Arcturus Defense Solutions Pulse Carbine PC-6 'Heartbeat'
electromagnetic
Arcturus Defense Solutions Orbital Strike Designator OSD-1 'Finger of God'
heavy
Arcturus Defense Solutions Microwave Area Denial MAD-3 'Sunburn'
energy
Arcturus Defense Solutions Magnetic Accelerator Rifle MAR-8 'Longbow'
rifle
Autonomous Swarm Dispersal Unit ASDU-3 'Locust'
drone
Autonomous Ferrofluid Denial Platform AFDP-2 'Tidemark'
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
Autonomous Swarm Dispersal Unit ASDU-4 'Locust'
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
Axiom Systems Cortical Bomb CB-1 'Leash'
cyber-integrated
Axiom Systems Neural Disruptor ND-2 'Migraine'
electromagnetic
Ballistic Resonance Carbine BRC-6 'Kettledrum'
firearm
Axonal Stretch Resonance Lance
firearm
Bioelectric Cascade Charge
explosive
Barometric Implosion Carbine BIC-5 'Sinkhole'
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
Carrion Defense Works Entropic Shotgun ES-4 'Ragnarok'
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
Carrion Defense Works Neural Lash NL-3 'Agony'
cyber-integrated
Carrion Defense Works Pathogen Delivery System PDS-4 'Typhoid'
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
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drone
Cavitation Pulse Knuckles CPK-5 'Bloodwater'
melee
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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'
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Cryogenic Pressure Emitter CPE-2 'Frostbite'
energy
Dielectric Filament Anchor Drone DFAD-1 'Cobweb'
drone
Dielectric Hemorrhage Emitter DHE-4 'Blister'
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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'
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Gravimetric Induction Pistol GIP-4 'Undertow'
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Kang-Petrov Arms KPA-20E 'Thunderclap'
Kang-Petrov's first electromagnetic accelerator rifle brings railgun technology to the mass market. The KPA-20E Thunderclap uses a single-stage magnetic acceleration system to fire 3mm steel-core projectiles at supersonic velocity. It lacks the power and range of Arcturus' MAR-8X, but at Φ5,500 it costs less than a quarter of the military platform and requires no BCI integration to operate.

The Thunderclap's capacitor system is integrated into the rifle's stock, providing 40 shots per charge. Recharging takes 120 seconds from a standard power outlet. The weapon has no moving bolt or gas system — projectiles are loaded from a gravity-fed hopper atop the receiver and accelerated through the barrel by electromagnetic coils. This mechanical simplicity means there are no extraction or feeding failures, though the hopper is vulnerable to contamination if left uncovered.

Critics from the premium arms manufacturers dismiss the Thunderclap as a toy — its 3mm projectiles lack the penetration of larger tungsten penetrators, and the single-stage acceleration limits velocity. But for operators who want electromagnetic capability without corporate entanglement, the KPA-20E democratizes access to technology that was previously exclusive to military budgets.
nameKang-Petrov Arms KPA-20E 'Thunderclap'
aliases
  • Thunderclap
  • KPA-20E
  • The Budget Rail
categoryassault_rifle
manufacturerKANG-PETROV ARMS
tier availabilityTier 2+
legalityAvailable — standard licensing
base technologies
  • Single-stage electromagnetic acceleration
  • Gravity-fed hopper magazine
  • Integrated capacitor stock
specificationscaliber: 3mm steel-core projectile
effective_range: 400m
rate_of_fire: 200 rpm (capacitor-limited)
magazine_capacity: 40 projectiles per charge
weight: 3.8 kg
tactical useThe KPA-20E provides electromagnetic capability at a fraction of military cost. While it cannot match the MAR-8X's penetration or range, the Thunderclap's steel-core projectiles defeat Level II body armor and most personal barriers. The lack of chemical propellant means no muzzle flash and minimal sound signature — the electromagnetic hum and supersonic crack are the only signatures. Useful for operators who need the advantages of EM acceleration without the expense.
cultural contextThe Thunderclap represents Kang-Petrov's mission to democratize weapons technology. Corporate arms manufacturers have lobbied for restrictions on civilian electromagnetic weapons, arguing that the technology is inherently military-grade. Kang-Petrov's legal team has fought every restriction, positioning the KPA-20E as a test case for whether corponations can monopolize entire categories of arms technology.
known users
  • Independent operators
  • Tech-forward militia groups
  • Tier 2-3 security contractors
story hooks
  • Arcturus Defense Solutions is funding a legal campaign to classify all electromagnetic weapons as military-exclusive technology — if they succeed, every KPA-20E owner becomes a felon overnight.
  • A hacker collective has published modifications that double the Thunderclap's acceleration power. The mod works, but the capacitor stock has a 5% chance of catastrophic failure per shot.
ammunition type
  • 3mm steel-core
  • 3mm tungsten-tipped
related entities
  • Arcturus Defense Solutions
  • Arcturus Defense Solutions MAR-8X 'Longbow Mk.II'
  • Nika Svensson-Kone
  • Slagworks Industrial
  • TESSERA PG-2 'Signature'
physical description
visual profileA sleek, angular assault rifle with a distinctly futuristic profile. The body appears almost skeletal compared to conventional firearms—stripped of gas tubes and bolt carriers, replaced by visible electromagnetic coil arrays along the barrel. The receiver has clean, minimal geometry with an industrial aesthetic. The most distinctive feature is the gravity-fed hopper mounted atop the receiver like an inverted funnel, creating an asymmetrical silhouette. Overall impression: lean, efficient, more engineering than ornamentation.
dimensionsTotal length: 96 cm | Barrel length: 55 cm | Receiver width: 8 cm | Hopper height: 12 cm above receiver
weight descriptionBalanced but substantial at 3.8 kg—the integrated capacitor stock provides weight distribution that keeps the weapon stable in the shoulders. Not lightweight, but the weight is purposeful rather than unwieldy. Feels precisely engineered rather than heavy.
primary materialAerospace-grade aluminum alloy receiver with steel barrel and electromagnetic coil assembly. Polymer composite panels for thermal management over the capacitor housing.
finishMatte gunmetal gray with brushed aluminum receiver. The barrel shows visible electromagnetic coil windings in anodized dark bronze. Heat-dissipation panels on the stock feature a subtle crosshatch texture to aid grip.
color schemePrimary: gunmetal gray and brushed aluminum | Accents: dark bronze electromagnetic coil windings, thin accent lines in electric blue along the capacitor cooling vents
grip textureTextured polymer grip with integrated cooling ridges—slightly warm to the touch when charged. The stock features rubberized panels that transition to bare aluminum heat-sink fins at the rear.
distinctive features
  • Gravity-fed hopper mounted atop receiver with transparent polycarbonate sides showing 3mm steel-core projectiles
  • Visible electromagnetic coil arrays along entire barrel length with bronze-anodized finish
  • Capacitor housing in the stock with thin electric-blue status indicator lines
  • Thermal vents along receiver sides with crosshatch pattern
  • No visible trigger guard—minimalist firing mechanism
  • Three-point balance rail system on bottom of receiver
  • Small red LED charge indicator on the right side of the stock
  • Kang-Petrov maker's mark stamped on the left receiver flat
manufacturer markingsKang-Petrov Arms logo stamped on left receiver flat | 'KPA-20E THUNDERCLAP' engraved on barrel shroud | Serial number plate mounted on right side of stock | Small certification mark indicating Tier 2+ licensing approval
condition typicalFactory finish on new units; field-worn examples show minor aluminum scuffing on grip areas and dust accumulation in thermal vent crosshatching. The hopper accumulates projectile residue and atmospheric dust if uncovered during operation. Well-maintained examples retain the bright electric-blue capacitor indicator lines; neglected units show dulled or flickering LEDs.
image promptProduct photograph of the Kang-Petrov KPA-20E Thunderclap assault rifle displayed on a dark matte-black surface. The weapon is positioned at a 45-degree angle, showing full profile with the gravity-fed hopper clearly visible atop the receiver. Dramatic side-lighting emphasizes the electromagnetic coil windings along the barrel in bronze-anodized tones, creating sharp shadows across the thermal vents. A gloved hand in tactical black polymer grips the lower receiver, augmented fingers with faint bioluminescent circuitry visible at knuckles. The capacitor stock glows subtly with electric-blue charge-status indicators, reflected on the glossy black surface below. Metallic highlights catch on the brushed aluminum receiver and matte gunmetal panels. Neo-noir urban aesthetic with neon accents reflecting off the weapon's surfaces. Shot against a gradient dark background with hint of industrial warehouse lighting. --ar 3:2 --v 6
visual promptProduct photograph of the Kang-Petrov KPA-20E Thunderclap assault rifle displayed on a dark matte-black surface. The weapon is positioned at a 45-degree angle, showing full profile with the gravity-fed hopper clearly visible atop the receiver. Dramatic side-lighting emphasizes the electromagnetic coil windings along the barrel in bronze-anodized tones, creating sharp shadows across the thermal vents. A gloved hand in tactical black polymer grips the lower receiver, augmented fingers with faint bioluminescent circuitry visible at knuckles. The capacitor stock glows subtly with electric-blue charge-status indicators, reflected on the glossy black surface below. Metallic highlights catch on the brushed aluminum receiver and matte gunmetal panels. Neo-noir urban aesthetic with neon accents reflecting off the weapon's surfaces. Shot against a gradient dark background with hint of industrial warehouse lighting. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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