In order to provide long range firepower, Nikolai Dostevi Armaments crafted several experimental rifle models. The Experimental Dostevi Mark III was designed to increase the rate of fire and accuracy of the Strakhnakov snipers.
Best used at great distances with preparation, the XD-03 is not intended to be used in close quarters or on the move. Failing to use the Aim Action prior to firing imparts a -5 Equipment Penalty to the attack roll. This is a natural byproduct of the fact that the weapon was designed for antimaterial rifle rounds.
Sniper rifles require skill to use effectively, but they are lethal in the right hands, an the XD-03 was no exception. A successful critical hits deal an extra die of damage prior to doubling the damage, and also has an extended critical hit range by 1 ( ex: 20/x2 becomes 19-20/x3 ). However, anything other than a natural 20 is not considered an automatic hit; if you roll anything other than a natural 20 and still miss the target, you do not score a critical hit.
Damage: 2d12 [Piercing]
Rate of Fire: Single, Autofire
Capacity: 15 / Canister [
ammo ]
Weight: 6kgs
Hard Points: 3
Classification: Rifle
Range: Rifle
Base Price: 16,500Cr
Availability: Military, Rare
Size: Large
Special Qualities:
Rotary Option: The XD-03 was manufactured with a trio of barrels attached to a motorized spinner and firing modification allowing for firing the weapon in full auto. While in rotary mode, the weapon does not impart the -5 Equipment Penalty to attack rolls for failure to use the Aim Action.
Internal Gas Locking: Locking chambers built into the barrel and slide of the weapon capture sound and visible muzzle flash generated by firing, imposes a -10 penalty to Perception checks to discern the sound or spot the flash of an equipped firearm without any penalty to firing distance or accuracy. ( Editor's Note: witnesses report that the weapon makes a muffled "--vip" when fired. )
Zashchitnik: Designed for long distance encounters, the prototype of the NDA Zashchitnik technology was used to stellar effect. The XD-03 reduces the range by one category ( Long becomes Medium, Medium becomes Short, and Short becomes part of the Point Blank range ). As well, the size of the specialized triangular barrel and firing chassis makes the weapon impossible to hide. Anyone searching the character for weapons will immediately find it in their possession. As the technology was designed for this weapon, it does not impart the -1 Equipment Penalty that other weapons with the modification experience.
Anti-material Rifle: Designed for high profile targets who are often barricaded, the XD-03 ignores DR:2/--, but requires higher caliber munitions. It qualifies as a Heavy Weapon for munitions costs.
NDA Power: Improved materials and modified cartridge size provides better stopping power, raising the damage by one step to 2d12
NDA Security: Multi-authentication bio-rhythmic lock systems key each issued firearm to an owner, preventing them by being used by anyone else; the lock can be overcome with a DC30 Use Computer check, and a DC30 Mechanics check, each requiring one hour of work.
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