Long-Las
The Long-Las is a sniper variation of the lasgun with a much longer barrel for increased range and accuracy, and also to prevent overheating. However the barrel makes a Long-Las up to twice as long as a standard lasgun and thus difficult to use in close quarters.[1] An extremely skilled sniper like Larkin is capable of using the Long-Las to make a kill-shot at a distance of 4000 metres.[12]
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Overview
Within the Imperial Guard the Long-Las, formally known as the Sniper Variant Lasgun (or Sniper-Variant Lasrifle[3]), is issued only to those Guardsmen with the necessary marksmanship skills and knowledge in stealth and scouting operations. It uses the XC 52/3 strengthened barrel, longer and thinner than normal models, and lacks a charge setting slider, instead using hotshot power packs. It's also much quieter than other lasguns and features a flash suppressor to dampen the revealing flashes of its shots. However, the increased wear on the barrel from using the overpowered energy packs means more frequent barrel changes than is usually required for normal lasguns.[2][4] A Long-Las can be fitted with an enlarged night-scope array, a bipod stand and a ceramite stock.[10]
Known patterns
Hashin's Eye
A highly modifiable Long-Las pattern, popular amongst the gangers and hired guns of Necromunda.[5]
Hot-Shot Long-Las
Hot-Shot Lasgun variant of the Long-Las used by Tempestus Aquilons.[9]
MVS2 Long-Las
The MVS2 Long-Las is a standard pattern Long-Las used by the Astra Militarum.[8] The MVS2(i) Long-Las is a Tanith-manufactured variant of the MVS2, featuring an extended barrel for increased range and accuracy. It incorporates the XC52/3 strengthened barrel with flash suppressor, but lacks the usual fire-selector, being limited to single shot. For this reason, it usually uses a hotshot overcharged powercell as ammunition which causes heat abrasion, requiring more frequent servicing and barrel replacements. The MVS2(i) also has a nalwood stock and furniture.[8]
'Retribution' Long-Las
The first ‘Retribution’ Long-las was reportedly a modified Guard issue long-las, constructed by a Brontian Longknife sniper. Angry over the destruction of his regiment in bloody frontal assaults during the fifth battle of Koldon Gap, he deserted and proceeded to kill four of his former senior officers and five commissars before his position was annihilated by a retaliatory mortar strike. In the subsequent centuries, similar weapons have been constructed by various artisans in the Calixis Sector and Koronus Expanse.
The Retribution is a stripped down long-las, sacrificing some of the weapon’s reliability and clip size. In exchange, the Retribution has a much shorter barrel (for easy concealment) and can be broken into half a dozen pieces that can easily be concealed within a specially designed pack. In addition, the weapon is rigged to fire in a non-visible light spectrum, almost silently, decreasing penetration slightly but ensuring the Retribution’s discharge is unnoticeable.
When purchased or otherwise acquired, A Retribution typically includes a pack or case to conceal the long-las. Breaking down or assembling the weapon takes roughly thirty seconds for a practised individual with basic training in the use of las-weaponry.[7]
Urdesh-pattern mark IV Long-Las
The Urdesh-pattern mark IV Long-Las is a Long-Las pattern that has a satin black finish and dark plastek furniture.[11]
Vostroyan Pattern Long-Las sniper rifle
A Long-Las sniper rifle produced on Vostroya and issued to Firstborn regiments. It possesses fierce recoil along with a high powered scope and can mount a sling and a silencer.[6a][6b]
See also
Sources
- 1: Rogue Trader Rulebook, pg. 120
- 2: Imperial Munitorum Manual, pg. 61
- 3: Of Honour and Iron (Novel), Chapter Two
- 4: Ghostmaker (Novel) — The Founding (Omnibus), Chapter Five
- 5: Necromunda: Hired Gun
- 6: Commissar (Novel):
- 7: Rogue Trader: Hostile Acquisitions, pg. 48
- 8: The Sabbat Worlds Crusade (Background Book), 2nd Edition, pg. 18
- 9: Kill Team: Hivestorm, pgs. 32-33
- 10: Honour Guard (Novel) — The Saint (Omnibus), Chapter Ten
- 11: His Last Command (Novel) — The Lost (Omnibus), Chapter Fifteen
- 12: Only in Death (Novel) — The Lost (Omnibus), Chapter Three, Section II
| Imperial Guard Weaponry | |
|---|---|
| Melee Weapons | |
| One-Handed Weapons |
Bolt Pistol • Hellpistol/Hotshot Laspistol • Laspistol • Plasma Pistol |
| Two-Handed Weapons |
Grenade Launcher • Hot-Shot Lasgun • Hotshot Marksman Rifle • Flamer • Lascarbine • Lasgun • Long-Las • Meltagun • Plasma Gun • Shotgun • Sniper Rifle • Tankstopper Rifle |
| Heavy Weapons |
Autocannon • Grenadier Gauntlet • Heavy Bolter • Heavy Flamer • Heavy Stubber • Hotshot Volley Gun • Missile Launcher • Lascannon • Mortar • Ripper Gun • Sun Gun |
| Grenades | |
