EM-4 | |
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Production | |
Nickname | Vortex |
Type | Electromagnetic Pulse Rifle |
Physical/technical characteristics | |
Weight | 4.4k[1] |
Range | 150m[1] |
Rate of fire | 3/sec[1] |
Energy consumption | 200[1] |
Other information | |
Ammo/Beam |
The EM-4 Vortex is designed as an anti-servomech weapon. It fires a concentrated electromagnetic pulse, which interferes with the gyroscopic guidance mechanisms of all standard servomechs, temporarily nullifying their reactive circuits and offensive capability.[2][3][1]
However it does only limited damage against human targets inflicting low-grade burns.[2][3] Other versions however are capable of instantly incinerating or even vaporize an unprotected target.[1]
The weapon was developed in response to the servomech uprising in Sector 4, CNC, where 4 people were killed. It was phased in over the last 6 years.[3]
EM-4s are kept stockpiled in all mechanized compounds for use in the event that they become necessary for anti-servomech operations.[2][3] Use in computer data halls or system command centers is restricted to low-intensity settings.[3]