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| − | The [[Ganzabar Military Fleet Systems]] GR20 "Glosterburg" rifle is a [[Corsair | + | The [[Ganzabar Military Fleet Systems]] GR20 "Glosterburg" rifle is a [[Corsair calibre]] rifle with a revolving chamber, carrying three rounds in a cylindrical drum much like a revolver. It is the infantry rifle carried by [[Ganzabi Marines]]. |
| − | == Change of | + | == Change of Calibre == |
| − | Following the [[Liberation War]], [[Ganzabar]] decided to move away from the [[Nezzu | + | Following the [[Liberation War]], [[Ganzabar]] decided to move away from the [[Nezzu calibre]]. The decision to make the new Glosterburg rifles chamber a brand new type of ammunition, the Corsair round, was not without difficulties and controversy. |
A large number of Ganzabi weapons had been repurposed by [[Brazak West|Brazak]] rebels during the war; in addition, Ganzabi and rebel ammunition stocks were interchangeable. There was a desire in [[Greychapel]] for exclusivity of Ganzabar's war materiel, to reduce this in the future. | A large number of Ganzabi weapons had been repurposed by [[Brazak West|Brazak]] rebels during the war; in addition, Ganzabi and rebel ammunition stocks were interchangeable. There was a desire in [[Greychapel]] for exclusivity of Ganzabar's war materiel, to reduce this in the future. | ||
| − | The new Corsair round was heavier | + | The new Corsair round was heavier, with a larger diameter; thus would not fit older or foreign rifles. It also gave the new Ganzabi rifle a fearsome amount of stopping power; approximately 20% greater than a similar rifle of Nezzu calibre. However, this new standard was to prove problematic and hugely expensive to the Ganzabi military. Early issues with the revolving cylinder and new calibre dragged out its introduction. Worries over the recoil, which remains one of the rifle's main drawbacks, led to the rifle almost being scrapped. But finally, in 9324, it was approved and became the main battle rifle of Ganzabar. |
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Latest revision as of 18:31, 7 May 2017
The Ganzabar Military Fleet Systems GR20 "Glosterburg" rifle is a Corsair calibre rifle with a revolving chamber, carrying three rounds in a cylindrical drum much like a revolver. It is the infantry rifle carried by Ganzabi Marines.
Change of Calibre
Following the Liberation War, Ganzabar decided to move away from the Nezzu calibre. The decision to make the new Glosterburg rifles chamber a brand new type of ammunition, the Corsair round, was not without difficulties and controversy.
A large number of Ganzabi weapons had been repurposed by Brazak rebels during the war; in addition, Ganzabi and rebel ammunition stocks were interchangeable. There was a desire in Greychapel for exclusivity of Ganzabar's war materiel, to reduce this in the future.
The new Corsair round was heavier, with a larger diameter; thus would not fit older or foreign rifles. It also gave the new Ganzabi rifle a fearsome amount of stopping power; approximately 20% greater than a similar rifle of Nezzu calibre. However, this new standard was to prove problematic and hugely expensive to the Ganzabi military. Early issues with the revolving cylinder and new calibre dragged out its introduction. Worries over the recoil, which remains one of the rifle's main drawbacks, led to the rifle almost being scrapped. But finally, in 9324, it was approved and became the main battle rifle of Ganzabar.
