Weapons and Equipment

Generic Small Arms

Most small arms in The Expanse are still chemically propelled slug-throwers. Polymer frames and ultralight alloys are in common use. Ammunition is still mostly metallic cased, though caseless designs do exist. Many weapons incorporate electrothermal technology.

Name

Caliber

Malf

Damage

SS

Acc

1/2D

Max

Wt.

RoF

Shots

ST

Rcl

Minifac Light Pistol

4.5x19mm

crit

3d

9

4

250m

2100m

1.5

3~

50

8

-1

Minifac Light Pistol (Generic Light Pistol, Multiple Manufacturers) This is an example of a high capacity light pistol, commonly used by both criminals and security forces. Variants are available for use under .3 G conditions.

Name

Caliber

Malf

Damage

SS

Acc

1/2D

Max

Wt.

RoF

Shots

ST

Rcl

Minifac Heavy Pistol

10x23mm

crit

3d+

9

4

200m

1900m

2.75

3~

20

10

-2

Minifac Heavy Pistol (Generic Heavy Pistol, Multiple Manufacturers) This is an example of a high capacity heavy pistol. Like it's lighter cousin, it is commonly found in the hands of both criminals and security personel. Variants are available for use under .3 G conditions.