• Windstrike Rifle
• Origin: Manufactory “Forge of Atrana” near Morningstar (2627-2629)
• Type: Ranged
• Damage: 1d8 piercing
• Range: Normal 80 meters, Maximum 100 meters
• Properties: Requires reloading after each shot
• Attack Roll: Dexterity + Proficiency
• Cost (Black market): 800 Kourou
• Weight: 2.5 kg
• Availability: Very rare on the Black Market

The Windstrike Rifle was created in the Beta Age by Forge of Atrana, a renowned manufactory near Morningstar specializing in tools and survival gear for settlers. Approximately 1,000 units were crafted, each embodying the craftsmanship and resourcefulness of Exohuman settlers.

This rifle was a game-changer for hunters of the Eastern Equatorial Section of the Habitual Belt. Its silent operation and impressive power made it ideal for stalking elusive prey like Odos and defending against predators like Moars. As a testament to its effectiveness, the Windstrike Rifle earned a legendary status among those who ventured into the wilderness.

After the Great War and the signing of the Peace Treaty, firearms were banned for Exohumans. Most Windstrike Rifles were confiscated and destroyed, but a few escaped this fate, becoming prized black-market artifacts.

• Stock: Carved from Atrana Mountain hardwood, polished for durability and comfort during extended use.
• Barrel: Forged from ship-grade metals with precision rifling for enhanced accuracy.
• Air Chamber: Built from high-strength composites, manually pressurized for each shot.
• Ammunition: Custom-designed metal pellets, crafted to pierce the thick hides of Moars and Odos.
• Trigger Mechanism: A reliable assembly made from salvaged mechanical parts, ensuring smooth operation.

Each Windstrike Rifle was a masterpiece of engineering and art, taking days of labor at the Forge of Atrana. The manufactory became synonymous with quality and resilience, attracting settlers and hunters from across VOI 700 D.

The Windstrike Rifle provides unique narrative and gameplay opportunities:

• Black Market Adventures: Introduce players to the dangerous world of black-market trading, with the rifle as a coveted prize.
• Stealth Hunts: Create thrilling scenarios where players must rely on the rifle’s silent operation to hunt dangerous wildlife or complete covert missions.
• Custom Modifications: Allow players to discover mods for the rifle, such as improved scopes or enhanced air chambers, making it a versatile and desirable weapon.
• Cultural Significance: Weave the rifle’s story into local legends, with NPCs recounting its role in taming the wilderness and its symbolic value.

• Exohuman Weapons in the Gamma Age
• Moar
• Odo
• Great War
• Peace Treaty
• Armament of the Jane Mendoza Gang