Name: KR-27 Assault Rifle
Type: Infantry Rifle
Faction/Usage: Compact Military Standard Issue (Colonial Guard, Marines, Navy)
The KR-27 assault rifle is the standard-issue infantry rifle of the Compact’s Colonial Guard and Marine and Navy units. Reliable, rugged, and modular, the KR-27 is designed for flexibility in both planetary defense and interstellar deployments. It fires compact, armor-piercing energy rounds from a high-capacity magazine, capable of sustained fire in both semi-automatic and full-automatic modes.
Engineered with colonial warfare in mind, the KR-27 functions effectively in a wide range of environments, from urban combat zones to rugged frontier worlds like Amargosa. Its components are resistant to dust, moisture, and temperature extremes, ensuring dependable performance even under harsh conditions. The weapon features an integrated power cell, recharged from field generators or portable energy packs, and can accept attachments such as optics, under-barrel grenade launchers, or suppressors for stealth operations.
During the invasion of Amargosa, KR-27s see heavy use by both the Colonial Guard and later by resistance fighters who scavenge abandoned or captured weapons. The rifle’s ease of maintenance and rugged durability make it an invaluable tool for militia units and insurgents lacking formal supply lines.
In the hands of trained users, the KR-27 delivers precise, sustained firepower capable of engaging Gelt infantry and light vehicles. Against heavier targets such as battle wagons, it proves less effective unless concentrated on weak points.
Notes:
- Standard-issue assault rifle for Compact forces.
- Fires armor-piercing energy rounds.
- High-capacity magazine with semi-auto and full-auto firing modes.
- Durable and field-serviceable, ideal for frontier and battlefield conditions.
- Compatible with various tactical attachments.
- Used extensively during the Amargosa invasion by both military and resistance forces.
- Effective against infantry and light vehicles; limited effect on heavy armor.
- Often scavenged by civilians and insurgents post-invasion.
Appearances: The Children of Amargosa, Second Wave, Storming Amargosa, Checkmate, Royal Orders