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<Event Log 492.719>
DT Snyper Pistol

Standard issue weapon for Federation starships.

Gaussian acceleration
Floater coils
High durability
Lightweight

SNYPER HISTORY:

The standard issue marine gauss sidearm uses an advanced technology known as gaussian acceleration. Gaussian acceleration takes the principle of linear particle accelerators and applies it to large masses of matter. While the magnetic field in a typical linear accelerator has a sustained strength of around 50,000 gauss, the fields used in gaussian acceleration only last for microseconds, but reach strengths upwards of 180 Ggauss (180,000,000,000,000 gauss ). Acceleration is achieved through what are known as "floater coils". Each pair of coils emits a magnetic charge. The charge alternates between pairs. As the bullet travels through a pair, it accelerates. In between pairs, the bullet is coasting. As the bullet travels through each successive coil, its velocity increases dramatically. By the time the bullet leaves the barrel of the weapon, it is traveling at an approximate velocity of 7,500 feet per second.

Gaussian acceleration technology is used in other weapons as well. The speed at which the projectile is expelled from the weapon is increased proportionally as the distance is lengthened from the proximal to the distal end of the barrel. Therefore, it is an extremely effective long range weapon used in high powered sniper rifles and anti-missile batteries. Projectiles of nearly any type can be used. The one requirement is that it must be impregnated with Deuterium, which is the element that undergoes the majority of the projectile's acceleration, essentially dragging the remaining matter with it.
The Snyper is the latest in a long line of distinctive weaponry developed for the UEFC Marines by LockMart-Boeing-DuPont. It's heritage includes the famous "Long Arrow" sniper's rifle and the feared Damocles anti-armor rail gun. The DT Snyper was named after the man who invented gaussian acceleration, Derrick "The Twist" Trimble.

The gauss sidearm, of which the Snyper is a derivative, uses gaussian acceleration to achieve speeds and forces greater than would be possible with standard explosive ammunition. The design criteria for the Snyper was to create a weapon that exceeded the gauss's range, velocity and potency. In addition, it needed to be at least 20% lighter than the gauss. The designers at LockMart-Boeing-DuPont decided to use the gauss as a base to work from. The shape of the gun is nearly identical to that of the gauss. The only visible difference is a slightly longer barrel and beefier grip. Inside, the weapon has undergone many improvements, eliminating the problem with loss of energy when firing multiple rounds and improving the effectiveness of the exponential balancing mechanism. These improvements help the user keep the gun aimed directly at the same target, round after round. In order to achieve all of the requirements set forth in the design criteria, special composite metals and polymers were used to increase the stiffness and decrease the weight of the weapon.

Due to its lightweight, each marine is issued two Snyper sidearms. While one Snyper is deadly on its own, two Snypers can rain such a barrage of bullets with such great accuracy that the force far exceeds that of the Damocles anti-armor rail gun. The Snyper is an enhanced version of the standard issue marine gauss sidearm, specifically engineered for precision. All the benefits of the gauss still exist; exponential balancing mechanism, recoil suppression, and a beautiful design. However, this revision overcomes some of the gauss' shortcomings. The composite polymers and metals that are used in the Snyper give it an excellent balance between durability and efficiency. Due to the short supply of raw materials needed for this weapon, the Snyper is reserved for Federation troops and government assassins. The Snyper is probably the best sidearm ever developed.

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	<Event Log 492.719> DT Snyper Pistol Standard issue weapon for Federation starships. Gaussian acceleration Floater coils High durability Lightweight


SNYPER HISTORY: The standard issue marine gauss sidearm uses an advanced technology known as gaussian acceleration. Gaussian acceleration takes the principle of linear particle accelerators and applies it to large masses of matter. While the magnetic field in a typical linear accelerator has a sustained strength of around 50,000 gauss, the fields used in gaussian acceleration only last for microseconds, but reach strengths upwards of 180 Ggauss (180,000,000,000,000 gauss ). Acceleration is achieved through what are known as "floater coils". Each pair of coils emits a magnetic charge. The charge alternates between pairs. As the bullet travels through a pair, it accelerates. In between pairs, the bullet is coasting. As the bullet travels through each successive coil, its velocity increases dramatically. By the time the bullet leaves the barrel of the weapon, it is traveling at an approximate velocity of 7,500 feet per second. Gaussian acceleration technology is used in other weapons as well. The speed at which the projectile is expelled from the weapon is increased proportionally as the distance is lengthened from the proximal to the distal end of the barrel. Therefore, it is an extremely effective long range weapon used in high powered sniper rifles and anti-missile batteries. Projectiles of nearly any type can be used. The one requirement is that it must be impregnated with Deuterium, which is the element that undergoes the majority of the projectile's acceleration, essentially dragging the remaining matter with it. The Snyper is the latest in a long line of distinctive weaponry developed for the UEFC Marines by LockMart-Boeing-DuPont. It's heritage includes the famous "Long Arrow" sniper's rifle and the feared Damocles anti-armor rail gun. The DT Snyper was named after the man who invented gaussian acceleration, Derrick "The Twist" Trimble. The gauss sidearm, of which the Snyper is a derivative, uses gaussian acceleration to achieve speeds and forces greater than would be possible with standard explosive ammunition. The design criteria for the Snyper was to create a weapon that exceeded the gauss's range, velocity and potency. In addition, it needed to be at least 20% lighter than the gauss. The designers at LockMart-Boeing-DuPont decided to use the gauss as a base to work from. The shape of the gun is nearly identical to that of the gauss. The only visible difference is a slightly longer barrel and beefier grip. Inside, the weapon has undergone many improvements, eliminating the problem with loss of energy when firing multiple rounds and improving the effectiveness of the exponential balancing mechanism. These improvements help the user keep the gun aimed directly at the same target, round after round. In order to achieve all of the requirements set forth in the design criteria, special composite metals and polymers were used to increase the stiffness and decrease the weight of the weapon. Due to its lightweight, each marine is issued two Snyper sidearms. While one Snyper is deadly on its own, two Snypers can rain such a barrage of bullets with such great accuracy that the force far exceeds that of the Damocles anti-armor rail gun. The Snyper is an enhanced version of the standard issue marine gauss sidearm, specifically engineered for precision. All the benefits of the gauss still exist; exponential balancing mechanism, recoil suppression, and a beautiful design. However, this revision overcomes some of the gauss' shortcomings. The composite polymers and metals that are used in the Snyper give it an excellent balance between durability and efficiency. Due to the short supply of raw materials needed for this weapon, the Snyper is reserved for Federation troops and government assassins. The Snyper is probably the best sidearm ever developed.