From 3fd1a2008f63174a2139a732b391f5c3deaa00ff Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Hatterhat <31829017+Hatterhat@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:50:43 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Laser Gun Update: Second Pass to Fix Lore and Tweak Grammar (#94438) ## About The Pull Request Touches up laser guns' lore a bit and makes them actually add an examine_lore component for every non-base laser gun, because the component wasn't being added due to a return for every non-basic laser type. Adjusts the laser guns so they're all Type [number]/[variant], so the previous `Type 5C laser pistol` is now the `Type 5/C laser pistol`, the `Type 5R laser carbine` is now the `Type 5/R laser carbine`, the `Type 5A laser assault rifle` is now the `Type 5/A laser assault rifle`, as to denote a more obvious separation between the base iteration/version and the variant appending. ## Why It's Good For The Game The lore wasn't being added because of the component add being beyond the slapcrafting component check. The clear slash between base version and variant looks a little nicer to me. Lore grammar tweaks feel like they read a little better to me? The latter two are subjective. ## Changelog :cl: fix: Non-base laser guns now attach their lore properly. spellcheck: Adjusted the names on the laser guns to have a slash between the numeric type/version and the variant... abbreviation? Letter? One of the two. spellcheck: Fixed some typos and adjusted the now-visible lore on the laser guns to read a little nicer, theoretically. Whether the grammar tweaks improved anything or not is subjective. /:cl: --------- Co-authored-by: Hatterhat --- code/modules/cargo/goodies.dm | 10 +- code/modules/cargo/packs/security.dm | 2 +- code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser.dm | 148 +++++++++--------- 3 files changed, 85 insertions(+), 75 deletions(-) diff --git a/code/modules/cargo/goodies.dm b/code/modules/cargo/goodies.dm index 1e4245a62b2..d1fcc8779f9 100644 --- a/code/modules/cargo/goodies.dm +++ b/code/modules/cargo/goodies.dm @@ -106,14 +106,14 @@ contains = list(/obj/item/gun/energy/laser) /datum/supply_pack/goody/carbine_single - name = "Type 5R Laser Carbine Single_Pack" + name = "Type 5/R Laser Carbine Single-Pack" desc = "Contains one laser carbine. Fires a rapid burst of slightly weaker laser projectiles." cost = PAYCHECK_COMMAND * 8 access_view = ACCESS_WEAPONS contains = list(/obj/item/gun/energy/laser/carbine) /datum/supply_pack/goody/laser_pistol_single - name = "Type 5C Laser Pistol Single-Pack" + name = "Type 5/C Laser Pistol Single-Pack" desc = "Contains one Type 5C laser pistol in an energy shoulder holster. Groovy." cost = PAYCHECK_COMMAND * 2 access_view = ACCESS_WEAPONS @@ -128,14 +128,16 @@ /datum/supply_pack/goody/smg_single name = "Disabler SMG Single_Pack" - desc = "Contains one disabler SMGs, capable of rapidly firing weak disabler beams." + desc = "Contains one disabler SMG, capable of rapidly firing weak disabler beams." cost = PAYCHECK_COMMAND * 6 access_view = ACCESS_WEAPONS contains = list(/obj/item/gun/energy/disabler/smg) /datum/supply_pack/goody/hell_single name = "Hellgun Kit Single-Pack" - desc = "Contains one hellgun degradation kit, an old pattern of laser gun infamous for its ability to horribly disfigure targets with burns. Technically violates the Space Geneva Convention when used on humanoids." + desc = "Contains one hellgun degradation kit, to convert regular laser guns into an older pattern of laser gun, \ + infamous for its ability to horribly disfigure targets with burns. \ + Technically violates the Space Geneva Convention when used on humanoids." cost = PAYCHECK_CREW * 2 access_view = ACCESS_WEAPONS contains = list(/obj/item/weaponcrafting/gunkit/hellgun) diff --git a/code/modules/cargo/packs/security.dm b/code/modules/cargo/packs/security.dm index 2a842b9e59d..9754885e423 100644 --- a/code/modules/cargo/packs/security.dm +++ b/code/modules/cargo/packs/security.dm @@ -250,7 +250,7 @@ crate_type = /obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/plasma /datum/supply_pack/security/armory/laser_carbine - name = "Type 5R Laser Carbine Crate" + name = "Type 5/R Laser Carbine Crate" desc = "Contains three Type 5R laser carbines, developed by Nanotrasen. Fires a rapid burst of slightly weaker laser projectiles." cost = CARGO_CRATE_VALUE * 9 contains = list(/obj/item/gun/energy/laser/carbine = 3) diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser.dm index 7850955345b..f3989e16cad 100644 --- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser.dm +++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser.dm @@ -11,16 +11,16 @@ /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/Initialize(mapload) . = ..() - // Only actual lasguns can be converted + add_deep_lore() + + // Only regular lasguns can be slapcrafted if(type != /obj/item/gun/energy/laser) return var/static/list/slapcraft_recipe_list = list(/datum/crafting_recipe/xraylaser, /datum/crafting_recipe/hellgun, /datum/crafting_recipe/ioncarbine) - AddElement( /datum/element/slapcrafting,\ slapcraft_recipes = slapcraft_recipe_list,\ ) - add_deep_lore() /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/add_seclight_point() AddComponent(/datum/component/seclite_attachable, \ @@ -30,8 +30,9 @@ overlay_y = 12) /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/pistol - name = "\improper Type 5C laser pistol" - desc = "The Type 5 Heat Delivery System Compact Variant, developed by Nanotrasen. The workhorse of Nanotrasen's security forces, but in a more portable size." + name = "\improper Type 5/C laser pistol" + desc = "The Type 5 Heat Delivery System, Compact Variant, developed by Nanotrasen. The workhorse of Nanotrasen's security forces, but in a more portable size. \ + Sacrifices some stopping power and capacity for ease of carry and faster charging." icon_state = "laser_pistol" w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL projectile_damage_multiplier = 0.8 @@ -42,8 +43,9 @@ return /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/assault - name = "\improper Type 5A assault laser rifle" - desc = "The Type 5 Heat Delivery System Assault Variant, developed by Nanotrasen. The workhorse of Nanotrasen's security forces and paramilitary organizations." + name = "\improper Type 5/A assault laser rifle" + desc = "The Type 5 Heat Delivery System, Assault Variant, developed by Nanotrasen. The workhorse of Nanotrasen's security forces and paramilitary organizations. \ + While it sacrifices some stopping power and ease of use, its laser system is remarkably efficient and it boasts some resistance against electromagnetic interference." icon = 'icons/obj/weapons/guns/wide_guns.dmi' icon_state = "assault_laser" inhand_icon_state = "assault_laser" @@ -84,14 +86,15 @@ /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/soul name ="\improper Type 3 laser gun" - desc = "The Type 3 Heat Delivery System, developed by Nanotrasen. Quite possibly the most popular model of HDS ever made by Nanotrasen. They don't make them like they used too." + desc = "The Type 3 Heat Delivery System, developed by Nanotrasen. Quite possibly the most popular model of HDS ever made by Nanotrasen. \ + They don't make them like they used to." icon_state = "laser_soulful" inhand_icon_state = "laser_soulful" ammo_x_offset = 1 /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/carbine - name = "\improper Type 5R laser carbine" - desc = "The burst fire Type 5R Rapid Heat Delivery System, developed by Nanotrasen. Capable of firing a sustained volley of directed energy projectiles, though each individual projectile lacks the punch of the Type 5." + name = "\improper Type 5/R laser carbine" + desc = "The burst fire Type 5/R Rapid Heat Delivery System, developed by Nanotrasen. Capable of firing a sustained volley of directed energy projectiles, though each individual projectile lacks the punch of the Type 5." icon_state = "laser_carbine" burst_size = 2 fire_delay = 2 @@ -122,7 +125,7 @@ /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/carbine/practice name = "practice laser carbine" - desc = "A modified version of the Type 5R laser carbine. Fires entirely harmless bolts of directed energy. Safe AND entertaining to fire with abandon." + desc = "A modified version of the Type 5/R laser carbine. Fires entirely harmless bolts of directed energy. Safe AND entertaining to fire with abandon." ammo_type = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/energy/lasergun/carbine/practice) clumsy_check = FALSE item_flags = NONE @@ -132,16 +135,18 @@ return /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/retro/old - desc = "The NT Type 1 Heat Delivery System, developed by Nanotrasen. Although, this one looks downright ancient. What the hell happened to it?" + desc = "The NT Type 1 Heat Delivery System, developed by Nanotrasen. This one looks downright ancient. What the hell happened to it?" ammo_type = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/energy/lasergun/old) /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/retro/old/add_deep_lore() return /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/hellgun - name = "\improper Type 2 'hellfire' laser gun" - desc = "The Type 2 Heat Delivery System, developed by Nanotrasen. Technically speaking, it is an improvement. Legally speaking, possession of this weapon is restricted in most occupied sectors of space. \ - The Type 2 is notorious for its ability to render victims a carbonized husk with ease, melting flesh and bone as easily as butter. A painful, gruesome death awaits anyone on the wrong ends of this gun." + name = "\improper Type 4 'hellfire' laser gun" + desc = "The Type 4 Heat Delivery System, developed by Nanotrasen. Technically speaking, it is an improvement. \ + Legally speaking, possession of this weapon is restricted in most occupied sectors of space. \ + The Type 4 is notorious for its ability to render victims a carbonized husk with ease, melting flesh and bone as easily as butter. \ + A painful, gruesome death awaits anyone on the wrong end of this gun." icon_state = "hellgun" ammo_type = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/energy/laser/hellfire) ammo_x_offset = 1 @@ -149,7 +154,8 @@ /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/captain name = "antique laser gun" - desc = "This is an antique laser gun. All craftsmanship is of the highest quality. It is decorated with assistant leather and chrome. The object menaces with spikes of energy. On the item is an image of Space Station 13. The station is exploding." + desc = "This is an antique laser gun. All craftsmanship is of the highest quality. It is decorated with assistant leather and chrome. \ + The object menaces with spikes of energy. On the item is an image of Space Station 13. The station is exploding." icon_state = "caplaser" w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL inhand_icon_state = null @@ -163,7 +169,8 @@ /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/captain/scattershot name = "scatter shot laser rifle" - desc = "An industrial-grade heavy-duty laser rifle with a modified laser lens to scatter its shot into multiple smaller lasers. The inner-core can self-charge for theoretically infinite use." + desc = "An industrial-grade heavy-duty laser rifle with a modified laser lens to scatter its shot into multiple smaller lasers. \ + The inner-core can self-charge for theoretically infinite use." icon_state = "lasercannon" w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY inhand_icon_state = "laser" @@ -202,7 +209,7 @@ icon = 'icons/obj/weapons/guns/ballistic.dmi' icon_state = "cshotgun" inhand_icon_state = "shotgun" - desc = "A combat shotgun gutted and refitted with an internal laser system. Can switch between taser and scattered disabler shots." + desc = "A combat shotgun gutted and refitted with an internal energy emission system. Can switch between scattered disabler shots and taser electrodes." shaded_charge = FALSE pin = /obj/item/firing_pin/implant/mindshield ammo_type = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/energy/laser/scatter/disabler, /obj/item/ammo_casing/energy/electrode) @@ -229,7 +236,8 @@ /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/xray name = "\improper Type 6 X-ray laser gun" - desc = "The Type 6 Heat Delivery System, developed by Nanotrasen. Capable of expelling concentrated 'X-ray' blasts that pass through multiple soft targets and heavier materials." + desc = "The Type 6 Heat Delivery System, developed by Nanotrasen. \ + Capable of expelling concentrated 'X-ray' blasts that pass through multiple soft targets and heavier materials." icon_state = "xray" w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY inhand_icon_state = null @@ -293,7 +301,6 @@ desc = "A laser gun modified to cost 20 credits to fire. Point towards poor people." pin = /obj/item/firing_pin/paywall/luxury - // The Deep Lore // // Laser Gun @@ -301,17 +308,17 @@ /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/proc/add_deep_lore() AddElement(/datum/element/examine_lore, \ lore_hint = span_notice("You can [EXAMINE_HINT("look closer")] to learn a little more about [src]."), \ - lore = "The NT Type 5 Heat Delivery System (sometimes referred to as the HDS5 in promotional material) is what truly put Nanotrasen \ + lore = "The NT Type 5 Heat Delivery System (sometimes referred to as the HDS-5 in promotional material) is what truly put Nanotrasen \ head and shoulders above most weapon manufacturers in the modern era. All modern energy weaponry offered by the company have \ the success of the Type 5 to thank for setting the standard for energy-based weapon platforms.
\
\ Adopted as the standard infantry firearm for Nanotrasen military forces, as well as private security lethal armaments, few can deny \ - the weapon's reliability. And at an affordable price!
\ + the weapon's reliability, and at an affordable price!
\
\ However, the weapon platform still possesses many of the vulnerabilities of previous energy-based weaponry. Onboard power supplies \ cannot be adequately shielded from external electromagnetic pulses that might interfere with the weapon's functionality without \ also severely jeopardizing thermal distribution into the weapon's heatsink. The Type 4, which never saw wider adoption, remains a \ - haunting example to Nanotrasen's weapons division as to the consequences when a HDS is unable to expel thermal buildup safely.
\ + haunting example to Nanotrasen's weapons division as to the consequences when a HDS is unable to expel thermal buildup safely.
\
\ Certainly, the Melted Veterans of Galpha 5 advocacy group will never let them forget it." \ ) @@ -321,39 +328,39 @@ /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/retro/add_deep_lore() AddElement(/datum/element/examine_lore, \ lore_hint = span_notice("You can [EXAMINE_HINT("look closer")] to learn a little more about [src]."), \ - lore = "The NT Type 1 Heat Delivery System (sometimes referred to as the HDS1 in older weapon catalogs) was a weapon that \ - marked the beginning of a new era of firearm development.
\ + lore = "The NT Type 1 Heat Delivery System (sometimes referred to as the HDS-1 in older weapon catalogs) was a weapon that \ + marked the beginning of a new era of firearm development.
\
\ - Invented in the thinktank laboritories of Nanotrasen's weapon development team towards the end of the 24th century, the Type 1 found \ + Invented in the think-tank laboratories of Nanotrasen's weapon development team towards the end of the 24th century, the Type 1 found \ itself adopted broadly by various factions and military entities vying for control over the frontier once it hit the market. One \ - hallmark of those who stood successful in these conflicts were those groups that had adopted the Type 1 as a standard infantry \ - weapon. The logistics required to maintain the operational peak of the HDS1 allowed most quartermasters to merely dump a half \ + hallmark of those who stood successful in these conflicts was the adoption of the Type 1 as a standard infantry \ + weapon. The logistics required to maintain the operational peak of the HDS-1 allowed most quartermasters to merely dump a half \ dozen of the weapons into the hands of bloodythirsty marines, knowing full well the weapons were rugged enough to survive \ - most anything thrown at them, and only needing a recharging station with a power supply to keep operational once they run empty.
\ + most anything thrown at them, only needing a recharging station with a power supply to become operational again once they ran empty.
\
\ - So many of these weapons exist today that even modern conflicts may see more usage of the HDS1 than the updated and equally \ + So many of these weapons exist today that even modern conflicts may see more usage of the HDS-1 than the updated and equally \ reliable HDS5 employed by Nanotrasen's modern combat forces. Nanotrasen, despite their best efforts, still have not managed \ to encourage potential customers to swap for the new model despite a generous exchange discount." \ ) // Soulful Laser Gun -/obj/item/gun/energy/laser/soulful/add_deep_lore() +/obj/item/gun/energy/laser/soul/add_deep_lore() AddElement(/datum/element/examine_lore, \ lore_hint = span_notice("You can [EXAMINE_HINT("look closer")] to learn a little more about [src]."), \ - lore = "The NT Type 3 Heat Delivery System (sometimes referred to as the HDS3 in the memories of security officers) is quite possibly \ + lore = "The NT Type 3 Heat Delivery System (sometimes referred to as the HDS-3 in the memories of security officers) is quite possibly \ the most common type of HDS still available on the market. Fondly regarded, with quite a few diehard fans still clinging to their \ - Type 3's like their lives depended on it, the weapon has its own place in history as the 'gun that could do it all'.
\ + Type 3s like their lives depended on it, the weapon has its own place in history as the 'gun that could do it all'.
\
\ The Type 3 line ran for several decades before attempts to replace it ever even crossed Nanotrasen's minds. When people think \ 'laser gun', the Type 3 is usually what comes to mind.
\
\ When Nanotrasen announced its replacement, the Type 4, skeptics were quick to pan the weapon, claiming that it lacked several notable \ features that users of the Type 3 had enjoyed for years. As it turns out, most of those critics would end up vindicated after word of \ - Gulpha 5 and the terrible, terrible consequences of the Type 4's volatile nature came to light. Most stuck to the Type 3 and never \ + Galpha 5 and the terrible, terrible consequences of the Type 4's volatile nature came to light. Most stuck to the Type 3 and never \ looked back, even when the Type 5 rolled out to considerable success in its own right.
\
\ - Nanotrasen still services Type 3's, with many of the parts used in the weapon sharing compatible cousins in the Type 5. Most \ + Nanotrasen still services Type 3s, with many of the parts used in the weapon sharing compatible cousins in the Type 5. Most \ examples of the Type 3 today may actually be closer in function and form to the Type 5 than they were during their original \ construction, depending on how often it is serviced." \ ) @@ -363,25 +370,26 @@ /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/hellgun/add_deep_lore() AddElement(/datum/element/examine_lore, \ lore_hint = span_notice("You can [EXAMINE_HINT("look closer")] to learn a little more about [src]."), \ - lore = "The NT Type 2 Heat Delivery System (sometimes referred to as the HDS2 in legal documentation) is considered a notable \ - example of Nanotrasen flying too close to the sun for its own good.
\ + lore = "The NT Type 4 Heat Delivery System (sometimes referred to as the HDS-4 in legal documentation) is considered a notable \ + example of Nanotrasen's weapons development teams flying too close to the sun.
\
\ - The success of the Type 1 resulted in shareholders urging marketing to bring out the 'next best thing' in energy-based weaponry. \ - At the time, Nanotrasen's weapons division had a prototype still in the works. However, there were some concerns raised amongst \ - researchers as to the 'moral implications' that might result from unleashing 'that much directed radioactive material' towards \ - a living being. Executives at the time brushed off such concerns, as there was money to be made and already ultrawealthy shareholders \ - to feed the earnings.
\ + The success of the Type 3 resulted in shareholders urging marketing to bring out the 'next best thing' in energy-based weaponry. \ + At the time, Nanotrasen's weapons division had a prototype still in the works, with recently-learned lessons \ + from the failure-prone Type 2 in mind after it had more than a few catastrophic failures in testing. \ + However, there were some concerns raised amongst researchers as to the 'moral implications' \ + that might result from unleashing 'that much directed radioactive material' towards a living being. \ + Executives at the time brushed off such concerns, as there was money to be made and already ultrawealthy shareholders to feed the earnings.
\
\ - The Type 2 was rushed onto the market within the next quarter, even before most common safety mechanisms had been properly tested and implemented.\ - Reports immediately began flooding in of horrific accidental dischargess, battlefield atrocities and unexpected spontaneous combustion \ + The Type 4 was rushed onto the market within the next quarter, even before most common safety mechanisms had been properly tested and implemented. \ + Reports immediately began flooding in of horrific accidental discharges, battlefield atrocities, and unexpected spontaneous combustion \ from excessive exposure to the untested experimental heat distribution systems 'taking its pound of flesh' for the 'hell it unleashed'.
\
\ News outlets and tabloids alike railed against the company for creating what was now being called the 'hellfire' laser gun. In response, most \ legal bodies rushed to ban the firearm from sales within their region of space, and the weapon became infamous for its unethical means of ending \ sentient life. Laws were passed to ensure power regulators were installed in all future energy-based weaponry sold by Nanotrasen. Nanotrasen quickly \ - discontinued the Type 2 in response, and it never saw production from that day forth. However, retrofit kits still exist \ - on the black market and in some of Nanotrasen's own warehouses. While legally, it is unlawful to sell and possess a Type 2, Nanotrasen itself \ - does not regulate possession of the firearm aboard its own stations. Nor does any legal body intend on preventing them from utilizing it in defense \ + discontinued the Type 4 in response, and it never saw production from that day forth. However, retrofit kits still exist \ + on the black market and in some of Nanotrasen's own warehouses. While, legally, it is unlawful to sell and possess a Type 4, Nanotrasen itself \ + does not regulate possession of the firearm aboard its own stations, nor does any legal body intend on preventing them from utilizing it in defense \ of its own assets." \ ) @@ -390,25 +398,25 @@ /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/captain/add_deep_lore() AddElement(/datum/element/examine_lore, \ lore_hint = span_notice("You can [EXAMINE_HINT("look closer")] to learn a little more about [src]."), \ - lore = "For a brief period, Nanotrasen produced a series of custom-made Type 2 laser guns for a select group of \ - clients. Largely, various wealthy starship captains, politicians and military leaders looking to demonstrate prestige before \ - the common folk.
\ + lore = "For a brief period, Nanotrasen produced a series of custom-made Type 4 laser guns for a select group of \ + clients, primarily composed of wealthy starship captains, politicians, and military leaders looking to demonstrate prestige before \ + the common folk.
\
\ - The Type 2 was a commercial failure, but this particular variant earned its own infamy, linked to narratives of crazed \ - despots using it to put down political rivals and dissidents. As well as tales of mad generals marching ahead of their \ - forces, this weapon brandished, running hot, in an outstretched arm towards any moving target they could find on the \ - battlefield.
\ + The Type 4 was a commercial failure, but this particular variant earned its own infamy, linked to narratives of crazed \ + despots using it to put down political rivals and dissidents, as well as tales of mad generals marching ahead of their \ + forces, this weapon brandished and running hot in an outstretched arm, pointed towards any moving target they could find on the \ + battlefield.
\
\ Copies of this firearm are now prohibited within TerraGov space, and any captured are quickly decommissioned.\ - This is largely why Nanotrasen insists that any examples held by ranking officers be kept under lock and key. \ - All records of the schematics surrounding this variant of the Type 2 were seized and destroyed, and the creator behind \ - it detained in a maximum security TerraGov sanitorium. When they found her, she appeared to have smeared the walls in her \ - own blood, claiming that 'She' was coming, and that she had paid dearly for the knowledge of how to make the weapon. insists that any examples held by ranking officers be kept under lock and key. \ + All records of the schematics surrounding this variant of the Type 4 were seized and destroyed, and the creator behind \ + it was detained in a maximum security TerraGov sanitorium. When they found her again, she appeared to have smeared the walls in her \ + own blood, claiming that 'She' was coming, and that she had paid dearly for the knowledge of how to make the weapon.
\
\ Even the microfusion breeder cell housed inside the weapon is practically a lost technology, and Nanotrasen have been unable \ to reverse engineer the devices exact means of functionality.
\
\ - The Syndicate are obviously just as interested in exactly how this weapon is capable of self-perpetuation. Hence why the collective \ + The Syndicate are obviously just as interested in exactly how this weapon is capable of self-perpetuation, hence why the collective \ seem hell-bent on capturing them whenever possible. Maybe keep this somewhere safe. Or don't." \ ) @@ -418,18 +426,18 @@ AddElement(/datum/element/examine_lore, \ lore_hint = span_notice("You can [EXAMINE_HINT("look closer")] to learn a little more about [src]."), \ lore = "The NT Type 6 Heat Delivery System (sometimes referred to as the HDS6 in research notes) is a breakthrough in the \ - development of directed energy weaponry.
\ + development of man-portable directed energy weaponry.
\
\ - Very little is known about the Type 6, as it is a relatively new experimental weapon only accessible to Nanotrasen security forces.\ + Very little is known about the Type 6, as it is a relatively new experimental weapon only accessible to Nanotrasen security forces. \ Somehow, Nanotrasen has found a means to 'slip' the energy beams produced by the Type 6 through unintended targets, only impacting \ once it has made contact with a pre-designated target by the weapon's user. It appears to be unable to slip past organic matter reliably, \ which hampers its potential for eliminating friendly-fire. However, inorganic targets are left unscathed unless the weapon is directed towards \ - firing upon the object. This makes the weapon exceptional for asset recovery and defense entrenchment and assaults on defensive structures.
\ + firing upon the object. This makes the weapon exceptional for asset recovery, defense of entrenched positions, and assaults on defensive structures.
\
\ Nanotrasen claims that this phenomenon is achieved 'through the power of X-rays'. Most critics have highlighted that this is total nonsense. Some claim \ - that Nanotrasen has discovered a yet uknown state of matter that the company is exploiting for weapons development and manufacturing. The most \ - conspiratorially minded of Nanotrasen's critics have even gone as far as to claim it is 'proof of ectoplasm as the sixth element'.\ - And that, perhaps, the weapon may be operating through supernatural means. Maybe even powered by the 'spirits of the damned'.
\ + that Nanotrasen has discovered a yet-unknown state of matter that the company is exploiting for weapons development and manufacturing. The most \ + conspiratorially minded of Nanotrasen's critics have even gone as far as to claim it is 'proof of ectoplasm as the sixth element,' \ + perhaps even allowing the weapon to operate through supernatural means: perhaps even powered by the 'spirits of the damned'.
\
\ Whatever the truth may be, the weapon seems to function as advertized, and is even more energy efficient than the Type 5. Nanotrasen \ expects full commercial rollout sometime in the next quarter." \ @@ -440,20 +448,20 @@ /obj/item/gun/energy/laser/carbine/add_deep_lore() AddElement(/datum/element/examine_lore, \ lore_hint = span_notice("You can [EXAMINE_HINT("look closer")] to learn a little more about [src]."), \ - lore = "The NT Type 5R Rapid Heat Delivery System (sometimes referred to as the RHDS5R in briefing manuals, and 'that piece of shit flashlight' amongst \ - TGMC troopers) was a shaky first step into automatic directed energy weaponry.
\ + lore = "The NT Type 5/R Rapid Heat Delivery System (sometimes referred to as the HDS-5/R in briefing manuals, and 'that piece of shit flashlight' \ + amongst TGMC troopers) was a shaky first step into automatic directed energy weaponry.
\
\ - Intended for use in special operations, particularly in the hands of orbital drop shock troopers, the Type 5R was foreseen to be an excellent \ + Intended for use in special operations, particularly in the hands of orbital drop shock troopers, the Type 5/R was foreseen to be an excellent \ addition to Nanotrasen's arsenal of offerings to military forces across occupied space. However, field performance proved grim.
\
\ The advantages of directed energy weapons is the lightweight impacts felt on the supply chain for logistical officers and quartermasters due to the \ only necessary upkeep for the weapons being a consistent power supply, either established or brought to the front, and the occassional cleaning.
\
\ This, however, is not a benefit that soldiers operating behind enemy lines or during tactical deployments are capable of exploiting. As a result, \ - operators often chaffed against the limited ammunition supply compared to conventional ballistic firearms, and the weapon quickly was abandoned by \ + operators often chafed against the limited ammunition supply compared to conventional ballistic firearms, and the weapon quickly was abandoned by \ most special forces units.
\
\ Instead, the weapon found favour in the hands of private security teams, who enjoyed the volume of fire it provided, while maintaining \ - exceptional accuracy even at long ranges, as well as being compact enough to allow a high of discretion compared to a full sized rifle. \ + exceptional accuracy even at long ranges, along with being compact enough to allow a high degree of discretion compared to a full sized rifle. \ The weapon is also often utilized by rim pirates and marauders, giving the weapon something of an ill reputation." \ )