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Crucible Industries Boarding SMG BSM-6 'Cutlass'

The BSM-6 Cutlass is purpose-built for maritime and orbital boarding operations, featuring a waterproof sealed action, a built-in breaching tool at the muzzle, and an integrated magnetic clamp on the underside that locks the weapon to ferrous surfaces when the operator needs both hands free. The weapon fires 10mm caseless from a 20-round magazine with a controlled 550 rpm rate designed for deliberate room-clearing rather than suppressive spray.

The Cutlass's breaching tool is a hardened steel prow at the muzzle that functions as a prying bar, glass breaker, and emergency melee weapon. The BCI integration includes a structural analysis overlay that identifies weak points in doors, hatches, and bulkheads for the breaching tool, and a decompression risk calculator for orbital operations that warns operators before firing in areas with hull integrity concerns.

Crucible developed the Cutlass in response to the growing piracy problem on GLMZ's maritime trade routes and the security needs of orbital stations. At Φ3,500, it is priced for organizational procurement by security firms, ship crews, and station operators who need a weapon designed for the unique challenges of forced entry in sealed environments.

CRUCIBLE INDUSTRIES → Crucible Genomics

name

Crucible Industries Boarding SMG BSM-6 'Cutlass'

aliases

Cutlass
BSM-6
Pirate Gun

category

smg

manufacturer

CRUCIBLE INDUSTRIES

tier availability

Tier 2+

legality

Available — maritime/orbital security licensing

base technologies

Sealed waterproof action
Integrated breaching tool
Magnetic weapon clamp
BCI structural analysis overlay

specifications

caliber: 10mm caseless
effective_range: 50m
rate_of_fire: 550 rpm (cyclic)
magazine_capacity: 20 rounds
weight: 2.5 kg

tactical use

The Cutlass is a specialist boarding weapon. Its breaching tool eliminates the need for a separate entry tool, its magnetic clamp frees hands for climbing and movement through zero-G environments, and its sealed action functions after full submersion. The 10mm round provides the stopping power needed to end close-quarters engagements quickly in confined spaces where prolonged firefights risk structural damage. The decompression calculator prevents operators from creating lethal hull breaches with their own weapons.

cultural context

The Cutlass has been adopted by both sides of maritime conflict — security forces and pirates alike carry BSM-6s because the weapon is simply the best tool for the job. Crucible officially condemns piracy while acknowledging that they cannot control secondary market sales. In port communities, the Cutlass is as common as a boat hook, and its distinctive muzzle prow makes it instantly recognizable.

known users

Maritime security forces
Orbital station boarding teams
Ship crews
Pirates (unofficial)

story hooks

A pirate crew's Cutlass weapons all share sequential serial numbers — they were stolen directly from a Crucible shipment meant for a security firm. The firm is demanding Crucible replace them, and Crucible is demanding the firm explain how an entire shipment was hijacked.
An orbital station boarding team discovered their Cutlass decompression calculators had been miscalibrated. If they had fired in the section they were clearing, they would have breached the hull and killed everyone aboard.

ammunition type

10mm caseless standard
10mm caseless frangible

related entities

Alper Holmberg-Dembele
Cezar Watanabe-Gyasi
GLMZ
Nika Svensson-Kone
TESSERA TC-3 'Crucible'
The Keel
The Pure Hand
Vantablack PA-1 'Pacifier'

physical description

visual profile	A compact, angular SMG with a pronounced hardened steel prow extending from the muzzle like a ship's cutlass. The profile is aggressively utilitarian—all sharp edges and functional geometry, with a distinctly maritime aesthetic. The underside features a visible magnetic mounting plate that sits flush with the lower receiver.
dimensions	Overall length: 58cm \| Barrel length: 20cm \| Width at receiver: 8cm \| Height with charging handle: 12cm
weight description	Hefty and balanced—2.5 kg feels substantial in hand but purposefully distributed for one-handed operation in confined spaces. The forward weight of the breaching tool is intentional, not awkward.
primary material	Reinforced polymer frame with stainless steel internal action and hardened tool-steel breaching prow. Waterproof sealed receivers throughout.
finish	Matte charcoal polymer body with brushed stainless steel accents around the action. The breaching tool is left unpolished tool-steel—functional gray with light oxidation patina. BCI interface port is gunmetal gray.
color scheme	Charcoal gray primary with stainless steel and tool-steel accents. BCI status indicator strip runs along the upper receiver in deep blue.
grip texture	Textured rubberized polymer with tight knurling—designed to maintain grip when wet or in vacuum gloves. The grip is slightly oversized for gloved operation.
distinctive features	Hardened steel breaching prow at muzzle (functional as pry bar, glass breaker, melee tool) Flush-mounted magnetic clamp plate on underside (ferrous surface lock mechanism) BCI integration port on upper rail with recessed connectors Decompression risk calculator indicator (amber/red warning light above magazine well) Sealed action shrouds with drain ports Cross-mounted charging handle designed for vacuum glove operation Integrated cable management routing along frame Rail system designed for compact magnetic accessories only (no standard picatinny)
manufacturer markings	CRUCIBLE INDUSTRIES logo stamped on left side of receiver (bold sans-serif in raised letters). Serial number and waterproofing certification etched on right side. BCI compatibility mark on upper rail. Breach tool rated for tool use: 'PRYING / BREACHING ONLY' stenciled in white on steel prow.
condition typical	Field-maintained, well-cared-for. Salt spray corrosion resistant coating shows minor wear on high-contact areas (grip, breaching tool tip). Magnetic clamp shows faint ferrous dust residue. BCI indicator lens typically shows minimal scratching from repeated use.

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Product photography of a Crucible Industries BSM-6 Cutlass SMG positioned on dark composite surface, angled to show the distinctive hardened steel breaching prow extending from muzzle like a maritime cutlass. Gloved hand (tactical black neoprene) grips the textured rubberized receiver. Dramatic side-lighting from upper left reveals brushed stainless steel action details and the flush magnetic clamp plate on the underside. BCI indicator strip glows deep blue along the upper rail. Background is dark gunmetal grey with subtle water droplets suggesting maritime/orbital environment. Shallow depth of field with sharp focus on breaching tool and prow. Neo-noir urban aesthetic with industrial precision. High contrast lighting emphasizing sealed waterproof design and utilitarian form. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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