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	These are rules for explosives and grenades with typical devices.		These are rules for explosives and grenades with typical devices.


	'''Explosives'''		'''Explosives'''
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	All targets Defend separately against the Attack, usually with Athletics. This represents diving for cover, taking shelter, etc. Success with style also indicates that the target has escaped into the next zone, taking a lower damage result.		All targets Defend separately against the Attack, usually with Athletics. This represents diving for cover, taking shelter, etc. Success with style also indicates that the target has escaped into the next zone, taking a lower damage result.
	Explosives fans need to be careful not to get caught in their own blast radius, but unless actually holding the device, get the same Defend chance as anyone else.		Explosives fans need to be careful not to get caught in their own blast radius, but unless actually holding the device, get the same Defend chance as anyone else.


	'''Grenades'''		'''Grenades'''
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	Missiles use a Shoot roll to get into the target zone, after which damage is dealt to all in the area. For most light weapons, the yield is the same as a grenade.		Missiles use a Shoot roll to get into the target zone, after which damage is dealt to all in the area. For most light weapons, the yield is the same as a grenade.
	Other types of grenade and missile exist as well as explosives. Some typical ones are detailed below. Most, when they have Attacks, impose very different Stress and Consequences on targets; others Create Advantages.		Other types of grenade and missile exist as well as explosives. Some typical ones are detailed below. Most, when they have Attacks, impose very different Stress and Consequences on targets; others Create Advantages.


	'''Payload Types'''		'''Payload Types'''
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	* Plasmaburst: +6 area Attack; no shockwave/rupture of habs (+4)		* Plasmaburst: +6 area Attack; no shockwave/rupture of habs (+4)
	* Smoke: CA creates Smokescreen aspect; free invoke for Defence against Attacks or Stealth (+1)		* Smoke: CA creates Smokescreen aspect; free invoke for Defence against Attacks or Stealth (+1)






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Weapon types

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	'''Ammo'''		'''Ammo'''

	Ammo capacity is provided for players and GMs who want to get very exact about this point. However, after 5 successive rounds of burst fire or full auto/suppressive fire, GMs or players can always compel the Out of Ammo aspect, taking 1 round to reload unless bought off with a Fate point.		Ammo capacity is provided for players and GMs who want to get very exact about this point. However, after 5 successive rounds of burst fire or full auto/suppressive fire, GMs or players can always compel the Out of Ammo aspect, taking 1 round to reload unless bought off with a Fate point.

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	* Splash: paints/splashes target, no damage (+1)		* Splash: paints/splashes target, no damage (+1)
	* Zap: stuns (+2)		* Zap: stuns (+2)


	'''Stunts'''		'''Stunts'''
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	* Stunning: attacks stun only		* Stunning: attacks stun only
	* Flame: success with style ignites target; suppressive fire		* Flame: success with style ignites target; suppressive fire


	'''Mods'''		'''Mods'''

	Weapons can be modded, for additional Stunts or other advantages, by the right skill roll.		Weapons can be modded, for additional Stunts or other advantages, by the right skill roll.


	== Explosives, Grenades and Missiles ==		== Explosives, Grenades and Missiles ==

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	~~Weapon Characteristics~~

			== Weapon Characteristics ==


	These are standardized weapon rules and options. For actual Weapon Types, see the table at the end.		These are standardized weapon rules and options. For actual Weapon Types, see the table at the end.
	Range signifies range beyond the same zone - so, a sidearm can shoot into the next zone. Guns can shoot one zone beyond their standard range, but at a -4 penalty.		Range signifies range beyond the same zone - so, a sidearm can shoot into the next zone. Guns can shoot one zone beyond their standard range, but at a -4 penalty.
	Power
			'''Power'''
	* Light: -1 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. holdout pistol)		* Light: -1 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. holdout pistol)
	* Standard: 0 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. kinetic pistol, SMG, laser pistol)		* Standard: 0 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. kinetic pistol, SMG, laser pistol)
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	* Heavy: +2 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. .particle beam bolter)		* Heavy: +2 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. .particle beam bolter)
	* Rail: +2 shift above basic format power, ignore armour		* Rail: +2 shift above basic format power, ignore armour
	Format
			'''Format'''
	* Compact: +1 to Stealth tests, +2 to create surprise		* Compact: +1 to Stealth tests, +2 to create surprise
	* Sidearm: 1 zone range		* Sidearm: 1 zone range
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	* Mounted: 4 zones range, -1 in same zone		* Mounted: 4 zones range, -1 in same zone

	Modes		'''Modes'''
	* Single shot: 1 target per round		* Single shot: 1 target per round
	* Burst: 1 target per round, 1 die maximized; divide Attack between 2 adjacent targets; ammo rate x 3		* Burst: 1 target per round, 1 die maximized; divide Attack between 2 adjacent targets; ammo rate x 3
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	* Scattershot: 1 die maximized, same shifts to all adjacent targets, -1 zone range		* Scattershot: 1 die maximized, same shifts to all adjacent targets, -1 zone range

	Weapon types

			== Weapon types ==


	The Eclipse Phase universe employs several different types of weapon, with specific advantages and drawbacks. The generic types are as follows:		The Eclipse Phase universe employs several different types of weapon, with specific advantages and drawbacks. The generic types are as follows:

	* Kinetic: slug throwers, standard damage, multiple ammo types, recoil		* Kinetic: slug throwers, standard damage, multiple ammo types, recoil
	* Railgun: +2 addn. damage, ignore armour, limited ammo, recoil, no smart ammo, Out of Power compel		* Railgun: +2 addn. damage, ignore armour, limited ammo, recoil, no smart ammo, Out of Power compel
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	* Stunner: recoilless, stress/conseq. stun only, Out of Power compel		* Stunner: recoilless, stress/conseq. stun only, Out of Power compel

	Ammo		'''Ammo'''
	Ammo capacity is provided for players and GMs who want to get very exact about this point. However, after 5 successive rounds of burst fire or full auto/suppressive fire, GMs or players can always compel the Out of Ammo aspect, taking 1 round to reload unless bought off with a Fate point.		Ammo capacity is provided for players and GMs who want to get very exact about this point. However, after 5 successive rounds of burst fire or full auto/suppressive fire, GMs or players can always compel the Out of Ammo aspect, taking 1 round to reload unless bought off with a Fate point.

	Multiple ammo types are available, as follow (cost in brackets):		Multiple ammo types are available, as follow (cost in brackets):
	* Accushot (smart): course corrects, +2 to Attack, no wind/drag/gravity Aspects (+2)		* Accushot (smart): course corrects, +2 to Attack, no wind/drag/gravity Aspects (+2)
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	* Zap: stuns (+2)		* Zap: stuns (+2)

	Stunts		'''Stunts'''

	* Sniperscope: +2 to Attack after 1 round wait to line up; range 1 extra zone		* Sniperscope: +2 to Attack after 1 round wait to line up; range 1 extra zone
	* Penetrative: -2 to target armour		* Penetrative: -2 to target armour
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	* Flame: success with style ignites target; suppressive fire		* Flame: success with style ignites target; suppressive fire

	Mods		'''Mods'''

	Weapons can be modded, for additional Stunts or other advantages, by the right skill roll.		Weapons can be modded, for additional Stunts or other advantages, by the right skill roll.

	Explosives, Grenades and Missiles
			== Explosives, Grenades and Missiles ==


	These are rules for explosives and grenades with typical devices.		These are rules for explosives and grenades with typical devices.
	Explosives
			'''Explosives'''

	Explosions produce a single area effect Attack against all targets within the same zone. The Attack strength in shifts depends on the strength/yield of the explosion. The Attack shifts reduce by -4 for each succeeding zone: so, a +6 bomb going off in one zone can still inflict a +2 Attack on targets in the adjacent zone.		Explosions produce a single area effect Attack against all targets within the same zone. The Attack strength in shifts depends on the strength/yield of the explosion. The Attack shifts reduce by -4 for each succeeding zone: so, a +6 bomb going off in one zone can still inflict a +2 Attack on targets in the adjacent zone.
	All targets Defend separately against the Attack, usually with Athletics. This represents diving for cover, taking shelter, etc. Success with style also indicates that the target has escaped into the next zone, taking a lower damage result.		All targets Defend separately against the Attack, usually with Athletics. This represents diving for cover, taking shelter, etc. Success with style also indicates that the target has escaped into the next zone, taking a lower damage result.
	Explosives fans need to be careful not to get caught in their own blast radius, but unless actually holding the device, get the same Defend chance as anyone else.		Explosives fans need to be careful not to get caught in their own blast radius, but unless actually holding the device, get the same Defend chance as anyone else.
	Grenades
			'''Grenades'''

	Grenades use two rolls: one to get the grenade into the same zone as the target/s; and one as the grenade's Attack. The first roll is a simple Overcome (with Athletics or Shoot) against a Difficulty set by the GM - e.g. +2 for a group of easy targets close together and all in the open; +4 for an uphill shot against targets dispersed in rocky crags in poor light, etc. Once the grenade has been placed, it functions as a conventional explosive for the actual Attack roll.		Grenades use two rolls: one to get the grenade into the same zone as the target/s; and one as the grenade's Attack. The first roll is a simple Overcome (with Athletics or Shoot) against a Difficulty set by the GM - e.g. +2 for a group of easy targets close together and all in the open; +4 for an uphill shot against targets dispersed in rocky crags in poor light, etc. Once the grenade has been placed, it functions as a conventional explosive for the actual Attack roll.
	Thrown grenades work on a short fuse, so instead of dodging, targets can also try to throw them back. This is an Athletics roll against Difficulty +5, though, and failure means the target takes the full Attack, no chance to Defend.		Thrown grenades work on a short fuse, so instead of dodging, targets can also try to throw them back. This is an Athletics roll against Difficulty +5, though, and failure means the target takes the full Attack, no chance to Defend.
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	Other types of grenade and missile exist as well as explosives. Some typical ones are detailed below. Most, when they have Attacks, impose very different Stress and Consequences on targets; others Create Advantages.		Other types of grenade and missile exist as well as explosives. Some typical ones are detailed below. Most, when they have Attacks, impose very different Stress and Consequences on targets; others Create Advantages.

	Payload Types		'''Payload Types'''

	* AP: +4 area Attack; target armour -2 (+3)		* AP: +4 area Attack; target armour -2 (+3)
	* Concussion: +6 area Attack; Consequences Concussed (+2)		* Concussion: +6 area Attack; Consequences Concussed (+2)

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			These are standardized weapon rules and options. For actual Weapon Types, see the table at the end.
			Range signifies range beyond the same zone - so, a sidearm can shoot into the next zone. Guns can shoot one zone beyond their standard range, but at a -4 penalty.
			Power
			* Light: -1 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. holdout pistol)
			* Standard: 0 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. kinetic pistol, SMG, laser pistol)
			* High Power: +1 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. assault rifle)
			* Heavy: +2 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. .particle beam bolter)
			* Rail: +2 shift above basic format power, ignore armour
			Format
			* Compact: +1 to Stealth tests, +2 to create surprise
			* Sidearm: 1 zone range
			* Short arm: 2 zones range
			* Long arm: 3 zones range, -1 in same zone
			* Sniper: 4 zones range, -1 in same zone
			* Mounted: 4 zones range, -1 in same zone

			Modes
			* Single shot: 1 target per round
			* Burst: 1 target per round, 1 die maximized; divide Attack between 2 adjacent targets; ammo rate x 3
			* Full auto: multiple targets per round; divide shifts between targets in arc; ammo rate x 10
			* Scattershot: 1 die maximized, same shifts to all adjacent targets, -1 zone range

			Weapon types
			The Eclipse Phase universe employs several different types of weapon, with specific advantages and drawbacks. The generic types are as follows:
			* Kinetic: slug throwers, standard damage, multiple ammo types, recoil
			* Railgun: +2 addn. damage, ignore armour, limited ammo, recoil, no smart ammo, Out of Power compel
			* Laser: recoilless, +2 armour, Out of Power compel
			* Plasma: single shot, +8 addn. damage, cooldown after 2 shots, Out of Power compel
			* Seeker: micromissile, grenade damage, limited ammo, recoil, no smart ammo
			* Spray: sprays area effect jets of liquid/powder/nanites
			* Stunner: recoilless, stress/conseq. stun only, Out of Power compel

			Ammo
			Ammo capacity is provided for players and GMs who want to get very exact about this point. However, after 5 successive rounds of burst fire or full auto/suppressive fire, GMs or players can always compel the Out of Ammo aspect, taking 1 round to reload unless bought off with a Fate point.
			Multiple ammo types are available, as follow (cost in brackets):
			* Accushot (smart): course corrects, +2 to Attack, no wind/drag/gravity Aspects (+2)
			* AP: -2 to target armour (+2)
			* Bug, bugs/tracks/monitors target (+2)
			* Capsule: delivers chemical or other payload (+1)
			* Flux: reprogrammable to damage or stun (+2)
			* Hollow point: +1 damage, +1 to target armour (+1)
			* Homing (smart): locks on to target, +4 to Attack (+3)
			* Jammer: jams target, Tech +2 (+2)
			* Laser-guided (smart): homes on painted target, +2 to Attack (+2)
			* Plastic: stuns (+1)
			* Proximity (smart): grenade area damage (+3)
			* Regular (+0)
			* Seeker (smart): locks on to target, +4 to Attack, grenade area damage (+3)
			* Splash: paints/splashes target, no damage (+1)
			* Zap: stuns (+2)

			Stunts
			* Sniperscope: +2 to Attack after 1 round wait to line up; range 1 extra zone
			* Penetrative: -2 to target armour
			* Suppressive fire: successful CA creates barrier to movement in zone/s in front; number of shifts = Difficulty vs Athletics
			* Stunning: attacks stun only
			* Flame: success with style ignites target; suppressive fire

			Mods
			Weapons can be modded, for additional Stunts or other advantages, by the right skill roll.

			Explosives, Grenades and Missiles

			These are rules for explosives and grenades with typical devices.
			Explosives
			Explosions produce a single area effect Attack against all targets within the same zone. The Attack strength in shifts depends on the strength/yield of the explosion. The Attack shifts reduce by -4 for each succeeding zone: so, a +6 bomb going off in one zone can still inflict a +2 Attack on targets in the adjacent zone.
			All targets Defend separately against the Attack, usually with Athletics. This represents diving for cover, taking shelter, etc. Success with style also indicates that the target has escaped into the next zone, taking a lower damage result.
			Explosives fans need to be careful not to get caught in their own blast radius, but unless actually holding the device, get the same Defend chance as anyone else.
			Grenades
			Grenades use two rolls: one to get the grenade into the same zone as the target/s; and one as the grenade's Attack. The first roll is a simple Overcome (with Athletics or Shoot) against a Difficulty set by the GM - e.g. +2 for a group of easy targets close together and all in the open; +4 for an uphill shot against targets dispersed in rocky crags in poor light, etc. Once the grenade has been placed, it functions as a conventional explosive for the actual Attack roll.
			Thrown grenades work on a short fuse, so instead of dodging, targets can also try to throw them back. This is an Athletics roll against Difficulty +5, though, and failure means the target takes the full Attack, no chance to Defend.
			Missiles use a Shoot roll to get into the target zone, after which damage is dealt to all in the area. For most light weapons, the yield is the same as a grenade.
			Other types of grenade and missile exist as well as explosives. Some typical ones are detailed below. Most, when they have Attacks, impose very different Stress and Consequences on targets; others Create Advantages.

			Payload Types
			* AP: +4 area Attack; target armour -2 (+3)
			* Concussion: +6 area Attack; Consequences Concussed (+2)
			* EMP: communications disrupted over 50m area, +3 Tech (+3)
			* Flashbang: +6 area Attack; Defend with Will; -3 to all skills for shift number of rounds (+2)
			* Frag: +6 area Attack (+2)
			* Gas/Splash: CA creates Gas-Filled Zone aspect (properties vary, +2)
			* Incendiary: +6 area Flame Attack; CA creates Zone On Fire aspect (+2)
			* Plasmaburst: +6 area Attack; no shockwave/rupture of habs (+4)
			* Smoke: CA creates Smokescreen aspect; free invoke for Defence against Attacks or Stealth (+1)






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	~~These are standardized weapon rules and options. For actual Weapon Types, see the table at the end.~~
	~~Range signifies range beyond the same zone - so, a sidearm can shoot into the next zone. Guns can shoot one zone beyond their standard range, but at a -4 penalty.~~
	~~Power~~
	~~Light: -1 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. holdout pistol)~~
	~~Standard: 0 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. kinetic pistol, SMG, laser pistol)~~
	~~High Power: +1 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. assault rifle)~~
	~~Heavy: +2 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. .particle beam bolter)~~
	~~Rail: +2 shift above basic format power, ignore armour~~
	~~Format~~
	~~Compact: +1 to Stealth tests, +2 to create surprise~~
	~~Sidearm: 1 zone range~~
	~~Short arm: 2 zones range~~
	~~Long arm: 3 zones range, -1 in same zone~~
	~~Sniper: 4 zones range, -1 in same zone~~
	~~Mounted: 4 zones range, -1 in same zone~~

	~~Modes~~		[[File:EclipsePhaseWeapons.jpg]]
	~~Single shot~~: ~~1 target per round~~
	~~Burst: 1 target per round, 1 die maximized; divide Attack between 2 adjacent targets; ammo rate x 3~~
	~~Full auto: multiple targets per round; divide shifts between targets in arc; ammo rate x 10~~
	~~Scattershot: 1 die maximized, same shifts to all adjacent targets, -1 zone range~~


	~~Weapon types~~
	~~The Eclipse Phase universe employs several different types of weapon, with specific advantages and drawbacks~~. ~~The generic types are as follows:~~
	~~Kinetic: slug throwers, standard damage, multiple ammo types, recoil~~
	~~Railgun: +2 addn. damage, ignore armour, limited ammo, recoil, no smart ammo, Out of Power compel~~
	~~Laser: recoilless, +2 armour, Out of Power compel~~
	~~Plasma: single shot, +8 addn. damage, cooldown after 2 shots, Out of Power compel~~
	~~Seeker: micromissile, grenade damage, limited ammo, recoil, no smart ammo~~
	~~Spray: sprays area effect jets of liquid/powder/nanites~~
	~~Stunner: recoilless, stress/conseq. stun only, Out of Power compel~~


	~~Ammo~~
	Ammo capacity is provided for players and GMs who want to get very exact about this point. However, after 5 successive rounds of burst fire or full auto/suppressive fire, GMs or players can always compel the Out of Ammo aspect, taking 1 round to reload unless bought off with a Fate point.
	~~Multiple ammo types are available, as follow (cost in brackets):~~
	~~Accushot (smart): course corrects, +2 to Attack, no wind/drag/gravity Aspects (+2)~~
	~~AP: -2 to target armour (+2)~~
	~~Bug, bugs/tracks/monitors target (+2)~~
	~~Capsule: delivers chemical or other payload (+1)~~
	~~Flux: reprogrammable to damage or stun (+2)~~
	~~Hollow point: +1 damage, +1 to target armour (+1)~~
	~~Homing (smart): locks on to target, +4 to Attack (+3)~~
	~~Jammer: jams target, Tech +2 (+2)~~
	~~Laser-guided (smart): homes on painted target, +2 to Attack (+2)~~
	~~Plastic: stuns (+1)~~
	~~Proximity (smart): grenade area damage (+3)~~
	~~Regular (+0)~~
	~~Seeker (smart): locks on to target, +4 to Attack, grenade area damage (+3)~~
	~~Splash: paints/splashes target, no damage (+1)~~
	~~Zap: stuns (+2)~~

	~~Stunts~~
	~~Sniperscope: +2 to Attack after 1 round wait to line up; range 1 extra zone~~
	~~Penetrative: -2 to target armour~~
	~~Suppressive fire: successful CA creates barrier to movement in zone/s in front; number of shifts = Difficulty vs Athletics~~
	~~Stunning: attacks stun only~~
	~~Flame: success with style ignites target; suppressive fire~~

	~~Mods~~
	~~Weapons can be modded, for additional Stunts or other advantages, by the right skill roll.~~

	~~Explosives, Grenades and Missiles~~

	~~These are rules for explosives and grenades with typical devices.~~
	~~Explosives~~
	Explosions produce a single area effect Attack against all targets within the same zone. The Attack strength in shifts depends on the strength/yield of the explosion. The Attack shifts reduce by -4 for each succeeding zone: so, a +6 bomb going off in one zone can still inflict a +2 Attack on targets in the adjacent zone.
	All targets Defend separately against the Attack, usually with Athletics. This represents diving for cover, taking shelter, etc. Success with style also indicates that the target has escaped into the next zone, taking a lower damage result.
	~~Explosives fans need to be careful not to get caught in their own blast radius, but unless actually holding the device, get the same Defend chance as anyone else.~~
	~~Grenades~~
	Grenades use two rolls: one to get the grenade into the same zone as the target/s; and one as the grenade's Attack. The first roll is a simple Overcome (with Athletics or Shoot) against a Difficulty set by the GM - e.g. +2 for a group of easy targets close together and all in the open; +4 for an uphill shot against targets dispersed in rocky crags in poor light, etc. Once the grenade has been placed, it functions as a conventional explosive for the actual Attack roll.
	Thrown grenades work on a short fuse, so instead of dodging, targets can also try to throw them back. This is an Athletics roll against Difficulty +5, though, and failure means the target takes the full Attack, no chance to Defend.
	~~Missiles use a Shoot roll to get into the target zone, after which damage is dealt to all in the area. For most light weapons, the yield is the same as a grenade.~~
	Other types of grenade and missile exist as well as explosives. Some typical ones are detailed below. Most, when they have Attacks, impose very different Stress and Consequences on targets; others Create Advantages.

	~~Payload Types~~
	~~AP: +4 area Attack; target armour -2 (+3)~~
	~~Concussion: +6 area Attack; Consequences Concussed (+2)~~
	~~EMP: communications disrupted over 50m area, +3 Tech (+3)~~
	~~Flashbang: +6 area Attack; Defend with Will; -3 to all skills for shift number of rounds (+2)~~
	~~Frag: +6 area Attack (+2)~~
	~~Gas/Splash: CA creates Gas-Filled Zone aspect (properties vary, +2)~~
	~~Incendiary: +6 area Flame Attack; CA creates Zone On Fire aspect (+2)~~
	~~Plasmaburst: +6 area Attack; no shockwave/rupture of habs (+4)~~
	~~Smoke: CA creates Smokescreen aspect; free invoke for Defence against Attacks or Stealth (+1)~~

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Weapon Characteristics

These are standardized weapon rules and options. For actual Weapon Types, see the table at the end.
Range signifies range beyond the same zone - so, a sidearm can shoot into the next zone. Guns can shoot one zone beyond their standard range, but at a -4 penalty.
Power
Light: -1 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. holdout pistol)
Standard: 0 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. kinetic pistol, SMG, laser pistol)
High Power: +1 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. assault rifle)
Heavy: +2 shift to Stress/Consequences (e.g. .particle beam bolter)
Rail: +2 shift above basic format power, ignore armour
Format
Compact: +1 to Stealth tests, +2 to create surprise
Sidearm: 1 zone range
Short arm: 2 zones range
Long arm: 3 zones range, -1 in same zone
Sniper: 4 zones range, -1 in same zone
Mounted: 4 zones range, -1 in same zone

Modes
Single shot: 1 target per round
Burst: 1 target per round, 1 die maximized; divide Attack between 2 adjacent targets; ammo rate x 3
Full auto: multiple targets per round; divide shifts between targets in arc; ammo rate x 10
Scattershot: 1 die maximized, same shifts to all adjacent targets, -1 zone range

Weapon types
The Eclipse Phase universe employs several different types of weapon, with specific advantages and drawbacks. The generic types are as follows:
Kinetic: slug throwers, standard damage, multiple ammo types, recoil
Railgun: +2 addn. damage, ignore armour, limited ammo, recoil, no smart ammo, Out of Power compel
Laser: recoilless, +2 armour, Out of Power compel
Plasma: single shot, +8 addn. damage, cooldown after 2 shots, Out of Power compel
Seeker: micromissile, grenade damage, limited ammo, recoil, no smart ammo
Spray: sprays area effect jets of liquid/powder/nanites
Stunner: recoilless, stress/conseq. stun only, Out of Power compel

Ammo
Ammo capacity is provided for players and GMs who want to get very exact about this point. However, after 5 successive rounds of burst fire or full auto/suppressive fire, GMs or players can always compel the Out of Ammo aspect, taking 1 round to reload unless bought off with a Fate point.
Multiple ammo types are available, as follow (cost in brackets):
Accushot (smart): course corrects, +2 to Attack, no wind/drag/gravity Aspects (+2)
AP: -2 to target armour (+2)
Bug, bugs/tracks/monitors target (+2)
Capsule: delivers chemical or other payload (+1)
Flux: reprogrammable to damage or stun (+2)
Hollow point: +1 damage, +1 to target armour (+1)
Homing (smart): locks on to target, +4 to Attack (+3)
Jammer: jams target, Tech +2 (+2)
Laser-guided (smart): homes on painted target, +2 to Attack (+2)
Plastic: stuns (+1)
Proximity (smart): grenade area damage (+3)
Regular (+0)
Seeker (smart): locks on to target, +4 to Attack, grenade area damage (+3)
Splash: paints/splashes target, no damage (+1)
Zap: stuns (+2)

Stunts
Sniperscope: +2 to Attack after 1 round wait to line up; range 1 extra zone
Penetrative: -2 to target armour
Suppressive fire: successful CA creates barrier to movement in zone/s in front; number of shifts = Difficulty vs Athletics
Stunning: attacks stun only
Flame: success with style ignites target; suppressive fire

Mods
Weapons can be modded, for additional Stunts or other advantages, by the right skill roll.

Explosives, Grenades and Missiles

These are rules for explosives and grenades with typical devices.
Explosives
Explosions produce a single area effect Attack against all targets within the same zone. The Attack strength in shifts depends on the strength/yield of the explosion. The Attack shifts reduce by -4 for each succeeding zone: so, a +6 bomb going off in one zone can still inflict a +2 Attack on targets in the adjacent zone.
All targets Defend separately against the Attack, usually with Athletics. This represents diving for cover, taking shelter, etc. Success with style also indicates that the target has escaped into the next zone, taking a lower damage result.
Explosives fans need to be careful not to get caught in their own blast radius, but unless actually holding the device, get the same Defend chance as anyone else.
Grenades
Grenades use two rolls: one to get the grenade into the same zone as the target/s; and one as the grenade's Attack. The first roll is a simple Overcome (with Athletics or Shoot) against a Difficulty set by the GM - e.g. +2 for a group of easy targets close together and all in the open; +4 for an uphill shot against targets dispersed in rocky crags in poor light, etc. Once the grenade has been placed, it functions as a conventional explosive for the actual Attack roll.
Thrown grenades work on a short fuse, so instead of dodging, targets can also try to throw them back. This is an Athletics roll against Difficulty +5, though, and failure means the target takes the full Attack, no chance to Defend.
Missiles use a Shoot roll to get into the target zone, after which damage is dealt to all in the area. For most light weapons, the yield is the same as a grenade.
Other types of grenade and missile exist as well as explosives. Some typical ones are detailed below. Most, when they have Attacks, impose very different Stress and Consequences on targets; others Create Advantages.

Payload Types
AP: +4 area Attack; target armour -2 (+3)
Concussion: +6 area Attack; Consequences Concussed (+2)
EMP: communications disrupted over 50m area, +3 Tech (+3)
Flashbang: +6 area Attack; Defend with Will; -3 to all skills for shift number of rounds (+2)
Frag: +6 area Attack (+2)
Gas/Splash: CA creates Gas-Filled Zone aspect (properties vary, +2)
Incendiary: +6 area Flame Attack; CA creates Zone On Fire aspect (+2)
Plasmaburst: +6 area Attack; no shockwave/rupture of habs (+4)
Smoke: CA creates Smokescreen aspect; free invoke for Defence against Attacks or Stealth (+1)