Type 83 Sniper Rifle

The Type 83 Sniper Rifle is an expensive Kawasaki-made weapon that usually finds itself in the hands of mercenaries and corporate paramilitaries. It is extremely accurate and powerful, using the proprietary .422 Magnum Flechette +C cartridge. Type 83 Sniper Rifles are more expensive to use than those chambered for common calibers, but make up for it with their performance. The .422 Magnum Flechette cartridge is designed for maximum ballistic coefficient, granting it incredible firing range. In an atmosphere, the Type 83 has been described as being effective "across three horizons." To deal with the need for unbelievable precision at such ranges, the .422 Magnum Flechette round is fitted with a computer-assisted sabot with fins that makes minor corrections in flight. The guided rounds can be linked to targeting systems and designated to target specific coordinates, heat signatures, laser pointers, homing or radio signals, etc. To prevent triangulation of firing origins, the sabot is designed to discard immediately before impact. These features, along with the optional integrated silencer model, make the Type 83 a favorite of corporate assassins and syndicate hitmen all over Sol.