Street Custom 'Cigarette' Pen Gun

improvised firearm

Arcturus Defense Solutions Crowd Control SMG ACSM-3 'Shepherd'

smg

Tessera Neural Assault System TNAS-1 'Puppeteer'

assault_rifle

Ablative Charge Disruption Rifle ACDR-2 'Sandpaper'

cyber

Acoustic Cavity Resonance Pistol ACRP-2 'Hollowpoint'

exotic

Acoustic Marrow Shear Rifle AMSR-6 'Tutor'

exotic

Arcturus Defense Solutions Concussive Breach Charge CBC-3 'Knocker'

explosive

Arcturus Defense Solutions Cryogenic Projector CP-4 'Frostbite'

energy

Arcturus Defense Solutions Directed EMP Rifle DER-5 'Blackout'

electromagnetic

Arcturus Defense Solutions Graviton Shield Projector GSP-1 'Aegis'

heavy

Arcturus Defense Solutions Kinetic Denial System KDS-4 'Bouncer'

heavy

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

Carrion Defense Works Fragmentation Sleeve FS-2 'Shrapnel Hug'

explosive

Carrion Defense Works Entropic Shotgun ES-4 'Ragnarok'

shotgun

Carrion Defense Works Hemorrhage Rifle HR-6 'Bloodletter'

rifle

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

exotic

Carrion Defense Works Miasma Projector MP-5 'Plague Bearer'

chemical

Carrion Defense Works Marrow Drill MD-7 'Dentist'

pistol

Carrion Defense Works Necrotizing Agent Sprayer NAS-2 'Rot'

chemical

Carrion Defense Works Ricochet Pistol RCH-1 'Billiard'

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

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

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Tessera Neural Interdict Rifle NIR-2 'Migraine'

A precision weapon that fires a focused electromagnetic pulse shaped into a narrow beam, designed to disrupt neural implants and BCI systems at range. The NIR-2 does not fire a physical projectile — it delivers a shaped EMP pulse through a directional antenna disguised as a rifle barrel.

The Migraine's beam induces cascading failures in neural interface hardware, causing effects ranging from disorientation and seizures to permanent implant damage depending on exposure duration and target's augmentation level. Against unaugmented targets, the weapon produces a splitting headache and temporary cognitive impairment. Against someone running a full BCI suite, it can cause a neural crash that leaves them unconscious for hours.

Tessera developed the NIR-2 for non-lethal interdiction scenarios — disabling augmented targets without the collateral damage of kinetic weapons. In practice, the line between 'disabled' and 'brain-damaged' has proven difficult to control.

Perfect Recall Storage → Tessera Corponation

name

Tessera Neural Interdict Rifle NIR-2 'Migraine'

aliases

Migraine
NIR-2
Brain Spike
The Headache

category

sniper

manufacturer

Perfect Recall Storage

tier availability

Tier 5

legality

Classified — non-lethal designation disputed

base technologies

Directional shaped EMP generation
Neural interface disruption targeting
Non-kinetic precision engagement

specifications

caliber: N/A — shaped EMP beam
effective_range: 50-500 meters
rate_of_fire: 1 pulse per 8 seconds
capacity: 12 pulses per power cell
weight: 6.2 kg
power_source: Dedicated EMP power cell, field-replaceable

tactical use

The Migraine is deployed against augmented targets that need to be neutralized without kinetic engagement — hostage situations involving augmented hostage-takers, corporate espionage targets carrying sensitive neural data, and augmented individuals who might trigger deadman switches if killed. The weapon's non-lethal classification allows its use in scenarios where lethal force authorization has not been granted, though its potential for permanent brain damage makes that classification increasingly controversial.

cultural context

The NIR-2 has become a flashpoint in debates about augmented rights in GLMZ. Disability advocates argue that a weapon specifically designed to attack neural implants constitutes targeted violence against augmented individuals. Tessera's defense — that the weapon is non-lethal and discriminate — rings hollow to anyone who has witnessed a neural crash firsthand. Underground augmentation communities have begun developing EMP-hardened implants specifically in response to the Migraine threat.

known users

Tessera special operations
Corporate hostage response teams

story hooks

A modified NIR-2 was used in a crowded transit station, inducing neural crashes in every augmented person within a 50-meter radius. The weapon was supposed to be focused on a single target. Either it was modified for area effect, or the operator deliberately chose to attack a crowd.
A Tessera whistleblower has leaked documents showing that the NIR-2 was originally developed as a lethal weapon — the 'non-lethal' designation was a marketing decision, not an engineering one.

ammunition type

Shaped EMP pulse

related entities

Alper Holmberg-Dembele
Arcturus EW-3 'Migraine'
Biophotonic Retinal Cascade Emitter BRCE-5 'Flashpoint'
Eshe Pena-Baah
GLMZ
Ilhan Sandstrom-Badu
Narrowcast
Nika Svensson-Kone
Tessera Corponation
The Fathom Line

physical description

visual profile	A sleek, angular sniper platform that resembles a precision rifle at first glance, but with an unsettling asymmetry — the barrel is thinner than expected and wrapped in a mesh antenna grid rather than traditional rifling. The overall silhouette is predatory and minimalist, all sharp lines and purposeful geometry. There's an uncanny quality to it; it looks like a weapon designed to wound consciousness itself rather than flesh.
dimensions	Length: 118 cm \| Barrel (antenna assembly): 61 cm \| Width at stock: 8 cm \| Height (with scope rail): 14 cm
weight description	Deceptively light at 6.2 kg — noticeably lighter than kinetic sniper rifles of similar length. Feels almost hollow when shouldered, with weight distributed toward the receiver rather than the barrel, making it bottom-heavy and easy to aim but vaguely unsettling to handle.
primary material	Reinforced polymer composite (graphene-infused polycarbonate) with aluminum alloy spine and titanium heat-dissipation fins around the power cell housing
finish	Matte gunmetal gray with brushed titanium accents. The antenna barrel shows a subtle iridescent sheen under certain angles — the mesh weave catches light like oil on water. Heavy weathering and micro-scarring typical of field use; some units show scorch marks from thermal bleed-off.
color scheme	Primary: flat gunmetal gray \| Accents: brushed titanium, faint electric blue traces along the antenna mesh \| Power cell indicator: soft amber/red LED
grip texture	Rubberized polymer grip with aggressive stippling for secure handling even in wet conditions. The stock features wrapped aramid cord padding — functional and tactile, designed to absorb minor impacts.
distinctive features	Antenna barrel grid: visible mesh weave instead of traditional rifling, almost translucent in certain lighting Capacitor nodes: three small cylindrical protrusions along the receiver spine, each with a faint blue indicator LED Heat vents: narrow slits along the barrel shroud, occasionally showing thermal residue from recent discharge Non-standard scope rail: reinforced titanium attachment point, slightly offset to compensate for antenna asymmetry Power cell magazine: transparent polymer housing revealing the dense crystalline core of the EMP cell, glowing soft amber when charged Charging contacts: exposed copper contact points on the rear of the power cell magazine, darker with oxidation on well-used units Arcing scars: subtle burn marks around the antenna aperture from previous pulse discharges — permanent aesthetic damage that marks heavy use
manufacturer markings	Perfect Recall Storage serial plate: brushed aluminum, mounted on the left side of the receiver just above the grip. Markings are small and utilitarian. 'TESSERA NIR-2' stamped in block letters on the barrel shroud. Proprietary microdot security serial on the power cell housing, only visible under UV light.
condition typical	Well-maintained but visibly used. Field weapons show consistent thermal scarring, minor polymer stress fractures, and oxidized charging contacts. Military/corporate units are meticulously maintained; black-market variants show obvious jury-rigging — mismatched power cells, tape reinforcements, and crude modifications to capacitor nodes.

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Product photography of a sleek, futuristic sniper rifle with a mesh antenna barrel instead of traditional rifling. Gunmetal gray matte polymer composite with brushed titanium accents and iridescent copper antenna mesh. Mounted horizontally on black carbon fiber surface or held in a gloved tactical hand. Dramatic side-lighting emphasizing the antenna grid texture and subtle blue LED capacitor indicators glowing softly. Power cell magazine visible with amber charging glow. Cinematic neo-noir urban aesthetic, sharp focus, emphasizing the weapon's precision engineering and ominous non-kinetic design. Professional weapons catalog style, shallow depth of field isolating the rifle. GLMZ 2226 era. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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