Futuristic The Frontier: A Space Western Chat Club

[MrThe]

Ok, so they are closer to Star Wars lasers than proper lasers?

 

[capMARVELOUS]

Ok, so they are closer to Star Wars lasers than proper lasers?

Yes.

 

[MrThe]

Alright good to know.

 

[MrThe]

Any word on superheated rounds?

 

[capMARVELOUS]

Any word on superheated rounds?

Those aren't a thing here.

 

[MrThe]

Nah? So you can't, for example, make a custom gun that used parts from both laser/plasma guns and regular guns to make it shoot Incendiary bullets? Maybe not quite superheated but certainly hot.

 

[capMARVELOUS]

Nah? So you can't, for example, make a custom gun that used parts from both laser/plasma guns and regular guns to make it shoot Incendiary bullets? Maybe not quite superheated but certainly hot.

Stuff that advanced is currently being developed. Again, things are just starting out, so nothing super tech-y is available just yet. If you really want some heated ammunition, you may want to talk to Bill Nein 's character Elder Holland.

 

[MrThe]

Alright, that's cool, I think I'll just stick to a Laser Pistol. Is there a way to decrease the ammo count to make it more powerful?

 

[capMARVELOUS]

Alright, that's cool, I think I'll just stick to a Laser Pistol. Is there a way to decrease the ammo count to make it more powerful?

There is, but it's illegal.

 

[MrThe]

Why? Is it that bad to make your laser gun blast holes in stuff?

 

[capMARVELOUS]

Why? Is it that bad to make your laser gun blast holes in stuff?

My mistake; I should have worded that better. Modifying a gun to increase power without the knowledge or approval of the Gov is not allowed. Too many criminals have used that method of powering up guns for the Gov to leave unnoticed. Registration and governmental supervision is necessary for it now, but even then, some folk still don't do it.

 

[MrThe]

Ok, do you think that if I got it registered it would be fine? Or is it really difficult to do it legally?

 

[capMARVELOUS]

Ok, do you think that if I got it registered it would be fine? Or is it that difficult?

If you have a clear reason as to why you want to increase power by reducing ammunition, and it's lawful, then it shouldn't be too hard to allow the Gov to aid you in modifying your firearm.

 

[MrThe]

Does wanting to live through the next cargo run count as a legitimate reason?

 

[capMARVELOUS]

Does wanting to live through the next cargo run count as a legitimate reason?

Self-defense like that is a legitimate reason, though you'll need to clarify what your definition of "self-defense" is.

 

[MrThe]

My definition of "self-defence" is if someone is trying to attack me or my truck or otherwise steal my shipment I'm going to blast a hole in them.

 

[capMARVELOUS]

My definition of "self-defence" is if someone is trying to attack me or my truck or otherwise steal my shipment I'm going to blast a hole in them.

Then yes. It's legitimate.
I appreciate all your questions, by the way. It makes for great worldbuilding opportunities.

 

[MrThe]

Thanks. I like to get invested in the world. I also find that answering a lot of questions helps me as a GM to flesh out the world.

 

[capMARVELOUS]

Thanks. I like to get invested in the world. I also find that answering a lot of questions helps me as a GM to flesh out the world.

All good things.
I think it's kinda funny that the majority of activity over here recently has been me answering a newcomer's questions, instead of the old guard returning to pick up where they left off.

 

[MrThe]

LOL yup. I'm sure they'll be back soon enough. Especially now that we've reinvigorated activity.

 

[capMARVELOUS]

MrThe Remember to tag the players your character's interacting with at the end of your post.

 

[MrThe]

Oh yah, thanks for the reminder.

 

[MrThe]

So how effective is an assault rifle against power armor? I'm sure it varies on the type of assault rifle but in general how much power does a gun need to seriously threaten an armored opponent?

 

[MrThe]

Oh, and about how long can a suit keep you alive in the desert? Stuff like oxygen, water, and power supply, how long do those last?

 

[capMARVELOUS]

So how effective is an assault rifle against power armor? I'm sure it varies on the type of assault rifle but in general how much power does a gun need to seriously threaten an armored opponent?

Oh, and about how long can a suit keep you alive in the desert? Stuff like oxygen, water, and power supply, how long do those last?

On a normally-protected area of power armor, a consistent stream of ballistic rounds in the same place should shear through in about 20 seconds. On a weak point or important life-support line, one shot gets right through. Life-support lines are pretty well-protected, though, so hitting them would be difficult.
Life-support systems in a suit last about 1 week before needing a recharge.