M-37 Aztec

The M-37 Aztec is the next-generation of service rifles for the Systems Alliance Navy.

Description
While the M-8 Avenger had proven to be a cornerstone for many of today's organized military and paramilitary forces, some in the Alliance felt the dependence was forcing it to rely on outdated weaponry that was easily procured by the criminal elements. The Alliance Navy then contracted Kassa to make a cheap, human-made assault rifle from which to become the next standard service rifle.

The Aztec keeps one of elements of the M-8 that servicemen preferred such as the higher shots per heat sink. Other than that it is an improvement on the design, adding in a recoil dampener to reduce kickback and a special venting design which helps emit more heat from the weapon, potentially making the heat sinks last longer in colder environments.

Statistics
Name: Aztec

Designation: M-37

Manufacturer: Kassa Fabrication (Exclusive Contract)

Operator: Systems Alliance Navy

Classification: Assault Rifle

Year Constructed: 2199 (fielded 12-2199)

Shots per Clip: 50 (standard)

Modular Design: Yes

Variants

 * M-37 SAW - fitted with a slightly shorter barrel, this version comes with extra heat vents to increase the shots-per-clip as a Squad Assault Weapon. Useful for special operations when weight is an issue against the M-80M Dybbuk LMG, but has less range due to the shorter barrel.
 * M-37K - this Special Forces-use variant removes a number of parts to decrease the weight, adds a forehand grip for stability, and a picatinny rail above the receiver for addons.

OOC Notes
The M-37 is available to all Systems Alliance Navy personnel. The M-37 SAW variant requires the character to have sufficient Marksman training to use it. The M-37K variant is allowed for use only by characters within the Systems Alliance Navy's Special Operations Command or the Office of Naval Intelligence.