====== ARMAMENT OF FEDERAL AND LOCAL SHERIFFS AND THEIR DEPUTIES ======

===== Overview =====

The [[federal_sheriff|Federal]] and [[local_sheriff|Local Sheriffs]], along with their Deputies, are entrusted with maintaining law and order across the territories of the [[Federal Confederation|Federal Confederation]] on [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D]]. Their armament reflects the need for both non-lethal enforcement and effective defense, adhering to the restrictions of the [[Peace Treaty|Peace Treaty]], which prohibits the use of firearms and other high-tech weaponry by [[the_humans|ExoHumans]]. The weapons they carry are designed to balance authority with responsibility, ensuring that law enforcement remains both effective and humane.

===== Standard-Issue Armament =====

==== === Federal Gun Crossbow  === ====

  * **[[federal_gun_crossbow|Federal Gun Crossbow]]**
  * **Origin:** [[federal_weapon_manufactory|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, standard issue for Federal and Local Sheriff personnel.

==== === Federal Stungun  === ====
 
  * **[[federal_stun_gun|Federal Stun Gun]]**
  * **Origin:** [[federal_weapon_manufactory|Federal Weapon Manufactory]] 
  * **Type:** Melee (non-lethal)
  * **Damage:** 1d4 (stuns and paralyzes the opponent temporarily)
  * **Range:** Close combat
  * **Properties:** Battery-powered, allowing up to 10 uses per charge
  * **Attack Roll:** Strength/ Dexterity + Proficiency
  * **Cost (Black market):** 400 Kourou
  * **Weight:** 1 kg
  * **Availability for Players:** Common on the Black market, standard issue for Federal and Local Sheriff personnel.

==== === Federal Baton (Widely distributed as a non-lethal option) === ====

  * **[[federal_baton|Federal Baton]]**
  * **Origin:** [[federal_weapon_manufactory|Federal Weapon Manufactory]] 
  * **Type:** Melee
  * **Damage:** 1d4 (typically non-lethal)
  * **Range:** Close combat
  * **Properties:** Used for close-range engagement where lethal force is not necessary
  * **Attack Roll:** Strength + Proficiency
  * **Cost (Black market):** 300 Kourou
  * **Weight:** 0.5 kg
  * **Availability:** Very common on the Black market, standard issue for Federal and Local Sheriff personnel.

===== Special Provisions =====

  * **Weapon Restrictions:** Only Sheriffs and Deputies are authorized to carry these armaments; civilians and other personnel are strictly prohibited from using them.
  * **Peace Treaty Compliance:** All weapons are designed to align with the Confederation’s ecological and resource-sparing mandates, avoiding lethal technologies wherever possible.
  * **Weapon Maintenance:** Deputies are trained in the upkeep of their equipment, ensuring functionality and safety during operations.

===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters =====

  * **Law Enforcement Encounters:** Sheriffs and Deputies equipped with this armament offer a range of tactical challenges, from ranged engagements with the Federal Gun Crossbow to close-quarters confrontations with the Stun Gun and Baton.
  * **Conflicts of Authority:** Players may face moral dilemmas when encountering rogue or corrupt law enforcement misusing their weapons.
  * **Armament Acquisition:** Gaining access to these weapons through the Black Market or covert means can serve as a plot-driving element in campaigns.
  * **Symbol of Order:** The armament of law enforcement can be portrayed as both a tool of justice and a symbol of the Confederation’s control, providing nuanced narrative opportunities.

===== Related Pages and Further Information =====

  * [[human_weapons_in_the_gamma_age|Exohuman Weapons in the Gamma Age]]
  * [[Federal Gun Crossbow|Federal Gun Crossbow]]
  * [[Federal Stun Gun|Federal Stun Gun]]
  * [[Federal Baton|Federal Baton]]
  * [[Federal Sheriff|Federal Sheriff]]
  * [[Local Sheriff|Local Sheriff]]
  * [[the_uniforms_of_the_federal_sheriff_local_sheriffs_and_deputies|Uniforms of the Federal and Local Sheriffs and their Deputies]]