Firearms

The following is a list of firearms whose existences were recorded in usage in both the Matoran Universe and others.

AR-72
Classification:Assault Rifle

Fire Mode:Fully Automatic,750 Rounds Per Minute

Biography: One of the first "modern weapons" created in the Matoran Universe as part of a new wave of assault rifles utilizing 5.56x45 Mm bullet cartridges, it was the first of its kind to utilize a fully automatic firing mechanism. It went through several years of testing and improvements before being approved to be used in service. It was generally used by the Order of Mata Nui and was the standard infantry rifle, replacing the earlier G43 Battle Rifle. It is known for it's high stopping power, high rate of fire and surprisingly moderate recoil.

G43
Classification:Battle Rifle

Fire Mode: Semi Automatic

Biography: A true grand daddy to all of the greats in modern weaponry seen today, the G43 was the first semi automatic weapon made in the known Universes,combining the power of a Bolt Action rifle, with the mobility of an SMG. It fired a high powered cartridge, the 7.62x54 Mm round. It was highly regarded as the best for it's time because of it's high penetration,range and stopping power, and even gained some use in the designated Marksman role as a sniper rifle. Though its long career of fame lessened when the AR-72 replaced it. Although some select units still use it today for anti tank purposes, albeit having gone through extensive changed to fit the powerful anti armour round.

Vector
Classification:Assault Rifle

Fire Mode: Fully Automatic, 600 Rounds Per Minute

Biography: A more recent Assault Rifle with a bullpup formation, it was designed by the Order of Mata Nui and was used for urban combat operations against Makuta and the like as a new revolutionary weapon. It's small and compact, making it a lot more maneuverable than most others, being able to be carried through small corridors and confined spaces with relative ease. It is also unique in the sense that it has it's own unique attachment; the KSR-400 Underbarrel grenade launcher made to fit the bullpup configuration.

PKs2
Classification: Sub Machine Gun

Fire Mode Fully Automatic, 800 Rounds Per Minute

Biography: Though lacking in stopping power, the PKs2 is accompanied by a fierce firing rate and low recoil, makin git more versatile at middle to long ranges than most others of it's class. Designed and Manufactured by Krencheskon Firearms Inc, a firearm production company founded on Octavius Magna by the late Skakdi and Glatorian. It was however, originally given a stealtheir role than seen today, it's prototype made to fit a supressor. Though the stealth approach is less commonly seen it is usually preferred un silenced as the drop off in range makes it lose it's advantage. Nevertheless, it is used by many CQC soldiers and is quite an effectve weapon at close and long range.