• Windstrike Rifle
• Origin: Manufactory “Forge of Atrana” (2627-2629), Volunteer Army of Man
• Type: Ranged
• Damage: 1d8 piercing
• Range: Normal 80 meters, Maximum 100 meters
• Properties: Requires reloading after each shot
• Attack Roll: Dexterity + Proficiency
• Cost (Beta Age): 300,- Kourou (Average price at official Dealers)
• Cost (Gamma Age): 800,- Kourou (Black Market)
• Weight: 2.5 kg
• Availability: A premium-product in the Beta Age, very rare on the Gamma Age's 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 outbreak of the Great War, the Windstrike Rifle transitioned from a hunting tool to a weapon of war. The Volunteer Army of Man (VAM) equipped its soldiers with the rifle, leveraging its silent operation and precision for guerrilla tactics and behind-the-lines skirmishes against the Native Tribes. Its adaptability to combat scenarios made it a valuable asset in an arsenal otherwise limited by the Peace Treaty’s prewar restrictions on advanced weaponry.

Following the 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, symbols of ingenuity, and grim reminders of a tumultuous past.

• 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 Beta Age
• Exohuman Weapons in the Gamma Age
• Forge of Atrana
• Moar
• Odo
• Great War
• Volunteer Army of Man
• Peace Treaty
• Armament of the Jane Mendoza Gang