• Federal Gun Crossbow
• Origin: Federal Weapon Manufactory
• Type: Ranged
• Damage: 1d10 + 1d4 piercing
• Range: Normal 60 meters, Maximum 80 meters
• Properties: Requires reloading every two shots, requires bolts
• Attack Roll: Dexterity + Proficiency
• Cost (Black market): 1,000 Kourou
• Weight: 1.5 kg
• Availability for Players: Rare on the Black market

The Federal Gun Crossbow (FGC) represents a critical shift in Exohuman weaponry following the Peace Treaty that outlawed firearms. Developed by the Federal Weapon Manufactory, the FGC was introduced in September 2631, shortly after the founding of the Federal Confederation.

Designed as a replacement for firearms, the FGC serves as the primary ranged weapon for the Federal Sheriff and Local Sheriffs. Its creation was a response to the Peace Treaty’s strict prohibition of firearms among Exohumans. Combining compact design with high precision and lethality, the FGC became an essential tool for law enforcement officers in maintaining peace and order within the Confederation.

The FGC is highly restricted:

• Authorized Users: Only Deputies of the Federal Sheriff, Local Sheriffs, and the Sheriffs themselves are allowed to carry an FGC.
• Prohibition for Civilians: No other citizens, including Exohumans, are permitted to own or operate an FGC under the Federal Weapons Act.
• Issuance and Carrying: Each Deputy is issued an FGC as part of their standard gear. It is holstered on their enhanced belt, designed for quick access and secure storage.

While illegal for civilians, a small number of FGCs have appeared on the Black Market, sold at exorbitant prices due to their rarity and utility.

The FGC is a testament to the Federal Weapon Manufactory’s engineering prowess:

• Body: Lightweight, durable metal alloy, ensuring resilience against wear and environmental damage.
• String Mechanism: Reinforced synthetic fiber capable of withstanding repeated high-tension use.
• Firing System: Dual-bolt chamber allows for rapid consecutive shots before requiring reload.
• Bolts: Precision-crafted, aerodynamic projectiles designed for piercing armor and flesh alike.

The Federal Gun Crossbow can serve as a dynamic plot element or a rare, coveted loot item in your campaign:

• Law Enforcement Encounters: Use FGC-equipped Deputies or Sheriffs as formidable adversaries or allies. Their proficiency with the weapon makes them effective at maintaining order—or enforcing harsh laws.
• Black Market Storylines: The presence of FGCs on the Black Market can introduce quests where players infiltrate criminal networks, track stolen weaponry, or face off against rogue elements armed with the crossbows.
• Rare Player Loot: Introduce an FGC as rare loot, but ensure acquiring it comes with complications, such as legal consequences or the need for specialized bolts.
• Combat Strategy: Emphasize the FGC’s range and damage output. Use its two-shot system to add urgency to reloading mechanics in combat encounters.

• Federal Confederation
• Federal Weapon Manufactory
• Federal Sheriff
• Local Sheriff
• Peace Treaty
• Exohuman Weapons in the Gamma Age