Magnetic crossbow

Rare 70 GP

Described in: Core book (FAQ corrected)

Nicknames: the scorpion / the basilisk

Description

This so-called ‘crossbow’ is actually a magnetic catapult designed to silently propel thin metal stakes. Knights call these stakes bolts, and in truth, the alpha element shafts bear some resemblance to traditional crossbow quarrels. Tiny fins allow them to spin and maintain the momentum required to pierce most protective layers. Once they reach their target, they release neurotoxins, sedatives, or destructive nanomachines. The barbed bolt itself has three rows of spring-loaded blades that help it hook into flesh and dice up the target’s internal organs. The end result is a weapon that is both deadly and silent.
Switching ammunition takes a move action in combat.

Attack

Barbed bolt

Damages	Violence	Reach	Energy	Effect(s)
6D6 (18) + Ranged (Precise)	1	Long - ≤1,000ft	-	Ignore armour Ignore armour - Precise Precise - Silencer Silencer - Two-handed Two-handed

Damages	6D6 (18) + Ranged (Precise)
Violence	1
Reach	Long

Effect
Ignore armour Ignore armour
Precise Precise
Silencer Silencer
Two-handed Two-handed

Neurotoxin bolt

Damages	Violence	Reach	Energy	Effect(s)
5D6 (15) + Ranged (Precise)	1	Long - ≤1,000ft	-	Continuous damage (9) Continuous damage (9) - Ignore armour Ignore armour - Precise Precise - Silencer Silencer - Two-handed Two-handed

Damages	5D6 (15) + Ranged (Precise)
Violence	1
Reach	Long

Effect
Continuous damage (9) Continuous damage (9)
Ignore armour Ignore armour
Precise Precise
Silencer Silencer
Two-handed Two-handed

Stun bolt

Damages	Violence	Reach	Energy	Effect(s)
4D6 (12) + Ranged (Precise)	1	Long - ≤1,000ft	-	Ignore armour Ignore armour - Precise Precise - Silencer Silencer - Stun (4) Stun (4) - Two-handed Two-handed

Damages	4D6 (12) + Ranged (Precise)
Violence	1
Reach	Long

Effect
Ignore armour Ignore armour
Precise Precise
Silencer Silencer
Stun (4) Stun (4)
Two-handed Two-handed

Nanomachine bolt

Damages	Violence	Reach	Energy	Effect(s)
6D6 (18) + 6 + Ranged (Precise)	1	Long - ≤1,000ft	-	Anti-vehicle Anti-vehicle - Destructive Destructive - Precise Precise - Radiance (4) Radiance (4) - Silencer Silencer - Two-handed Two-handed

Damages	6D6 (18) + 6 + Ranged (Precise)
Violence	1
Reach	Long

Effect
Anti-vehicle Anti-vehicle
Destructive Destructive
Precise Precise
Radiance (4) Radiance (4)
Silencer Silencer
Two-handed Two-handed

Availables enhancements

Alpha reinforcement

20 PG

Effect	Condition
[Indestructible weapon] [Indestructible weapon]	-

Drone ammunition

30 PG

Effect	Condition
[Automatic success] (3) [Automatic success] (3)	-

Hyper velocity ammunition

30 PG

Effect	Condition
Assisted aim Assisted aim	-
[Inertia] [Inertia]	-

Laser sight

10 PG

Effect	Condition
[Ranged bonus] (3) [Ranged bonus] (3)	Reach ≤ medium

Long barrel

10 PG

Effect	Condition
[Automatic success] (1) [Automatic success] (1)	Reach ≥ medium
[Complication] (3) [Complication] (3)	Reach ≤ short

Omega coating

20 PG

Effect	Condition
Assassin (2) Assassin (2)	-

Short barrel

10 PG

Effect	Condition
Scatter (3) Scatter (3)	Reach ≤ short
[Complication] (3) [Complication] (3)	Reach ≥ medium

Smart scope

10 PG

Effect	Condition
[Better range] (1) [Better range] (1)	Two-handed weapons

Weapon shield

20 PG

Effect	Condition
Reaction (2) Reaction (2)	-