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Korova Arms Whisper KA-9 'Lullaby'

A compact precision rifle firing micro-caliber chemical-tipped rounds designed for silent elimination. The Whisper KA-9 uses an integral closed-bolt suppressor and subsonic propellant that reduces its acoustic signature to under 45 decibels — quieter than a conversation.

Korova Arms specializes in deniable-operations equipment, and the Lullaby is their masterwork. The rifle's 2mm rounds carry a fast-acting neurosuppressant payload that induces cardiac arrest within 8-12 seconds of skin penetration. The wound channel is so small that it can be mistaken for an insect bite during cursory examination. Only a detailed autopsy with toxicology screening reveals the cause of death.

The KA-9 is technically classified as a medical delivery device in Korova's product catalog — a classification that their legal department defends with straight faces and impeccable documentation.

name

Korova Arms Whisper KA-9 'Lullaby'

aliases

Lullaby
KA-9
Quiet Time
The Nanny

category

sniper

manufacturer

KOROVA ARMS

tier availability

Tier 4+

legality

Officially does not exist as a weapon system

base technologies

Micro-caliber chemical delivery
Integral closed-bolt suppression
Neurosuppressant payload engineering

specifications

caliber: 2mm chemical-tipped micro-round
effective_range: 30-400 meters
rate_of_fire: Semi-automatic, 1 round per 2 seconds
capacity: 8-round sealed magazine
weight: 2.8 kg
power_source: None — mechanical action

tactical use

The Lullaby is used for assassinations that must appear natural or accidental. Operators engage targets in crowds, through open windows, or during routine activities. The micro-caliber round's minimal penetration means there is no exit wound and no collateral damage. The neurosuppressant causes symptoms consistent with sudden cardiac death. Medical examiners who are not specifically looking for a 2mm puncture wound will rule the death natural.

cultural context

In GLMZ's intelligence community, a 'lullaby' has become slang for any clean, untraceable kill. The weapon's existence is an open secret among fixers and high-tier operators, but Korova's legal fiction as a medical device manufacturer makes official action impossible. When corporate executives begin dying of sudden heart failure at statistically improbable rates, people whisper about lullabies.

known users

Unnamed intelligence services
High-tier independent contractors

story hooks

A medical examiner has noticed a pattern — seven sudden cardiac deaths in three months, all in the same corporate hierarchy. She found the puncture wound on the third victim.
Korova Arms has released a new chemical payload that leaves no detectable trace — even toxicology screening comes back clean. The only evidence is a 2mm hole that closes within hours.

ammunition type

2mm neurosuppressant micro-round

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Arcturus NX-1 'Sandman'
GLMZ
Lazarus NI-1 'Earwig'
Nika Svensson-Kone
TESSERA CR-12 'Whisper'
TESSERA PG-2 'Signature'
Tessera TX-15 'Cradle Song'
Tympanic Membrane Galvanic Rupture Carbine
Volkov-Saito Precision Custom Shop VSCS-1 'Masterwork'

physical description

visual profile	A skeletal, almost surgical precision instrument. The Whisper KA-9 resembles a high-end medical device more than a weapon—all clean lines, minimal material, and purposeful geometry. Its profile is eerily delicate: a thin spine of action topped with a pencil-thin barrel, devoid of unnecessary bulk. The suppressor is fully integrated, creating one unbroken silhouette from muzzle to stock.
dimensions	Overall length: 78 cm. Barrel length: 32 cm. Width at bolt: 4.2 cm. Height (sight rail to stock bottom): 8.1 cm. Magazine well: 2.5 cm wide.
weight description	Feather-light at 2.8 kg—it feels like holding a precision instrument rather than a lethal device. Almost too light; the lack of recoil mass creates an uncanny balance that feels divorced from its purpose. Requires minimal muscular effort to aim or reposition.
primary material	Aerospace-grade titanium alloy frame with carbon-composite body panels. The suppressor core is hardened steel. Bolt and firing mechanism use polished stainless steel.
finish	Matte charcoal titanium body with a brushed stainless steel bolt carrier. The suppressor is bead-blasted gunmetal gray. No reflective surfaces—every component is treated to eliminate glint. Looks surgical, clinical, almost pharmaceutical.
color scheme	Primary: Deep charcoal gray and matte gunmetal. Accents: Polished stainless steel on the bolt and safety lever. The sight rail is anodized black.
grip texture	Rubberized polymer grip with a fine diamond-pattern texture—designed for precision shooting in all conditions. The material is soft but grippy, almost medical-grade. The magazine well has subtle horizontal ridges for positive seating without visual aggression.
distinctive features	Integral suppressor with seven expansion chambers visible through side vents Sealed magazine well—no exposed feed lips or rounds Minimal iron sight backups—a single low-profile ghost-ring rear sight Picatinny rail runs the full length of the receiver, compatible with thermal or digital optics Bolt handle is recessed and knurled; does not protrude Magazine has a transparent polymer witness window showing remaining round count with soft blue LED indicators Micro-caliber barrel is flush with the suppressor—creates visual ambiguity about where the actual muzzle ends Ambidextrous safety lever operates with fingertip pressure; virtually silent engagement Heat vents along the suppressor shroud, disguised as decorative grooves
manufacturer markings	A small, discrete etched Korova Arms logo (stylized 'KA' in a hexagon) appears on the lower receiver. Serial number is laser-engraved on the right side of the bolt carrier—six digits, formatted like a medical device lot code. No other visible branding. The words 'MEDICAL APPLICATOR SYSTEM — NOT FOR HUMAN USE' appear in microscopic text on the magazine.
condition typical	Pristine. Operators maintain the Lullaby in museum condition—it is a tool of surgical precision, not a battlefield weapon. Even field-used examples show minimal wear. The suppressor may have slight scorching from subsonic powder residue, but nothing more. Cleanliness is non-negotiable.

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Product photography of a Korova Arms Whisper KA-9 'Lullaby' sniper rifle, displayed on a dark gunmetal surface. The weapon is angled 45 degrees to show its skeletal titanium profile, integral suppressor, and sealed magazine. Dramatic side-lighting from cool blue-white studio light reveals the matte charcoal and brushed stainless steel surfaces, with subtle reflections on the polished bolt carrier. A gloved hand (tactical latex, dark gray) grips the stock, demonstrating the rubberized texture. The background is a blurred tech-noir workspace with soft LED glow. Hyper-realistic product photography style, neo-noir urban aesthetic with medical-device precision, surgical cleanliness. Shot from above and to the side to emphasize the rifle's delicate, instrument-like proportions. No ammunition visible. Cinematic lighting, 8K detail --ar 3:2 --v 6

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