ER3 (ERTech)

The ER3 is an independent-battery plasma assault rifle developed by ERTech Plasma Technology as a standard-issue rifle for the Fleet of Goldbanner. Easily modified and filling multiple roles in a combat situation, it is also found in a carbine (and special carbine) variant.

Design
The ER3 follows a standard plasma rifle design, with the plasma cell located directly in front of the trigger, an adjustable stock in the back, and a steady-pulse receiver.

The ER3 is built with a plasteel frame that is, by default, painted a bright white color, though many different color schemes exist. The main variant of the weapon is made for short-to-medium range engagements, but can be modified for almost any operation.

Similar to most plasma firearms, the ER3 fires by producing a pulse of superheated plasma within the receiver, which in turn creates follows the conductor rods in the rifle's barrel, projecting a bolt of red energy.

ER3K-1
The carbine variant of the ER3, the ER3K-1 has a shorter barrel, and subsequently, a lower damage output. It is more effective in close-quarters combat than the ER3, but can be modified just the same.

ER3K-2
The ER3K-2 is a variant of the ER3K-1 that has a built-in blast suppressor in the barrel and a holographic sight. It sees use in special operations missions.

ER3

 * Weight: 8 lbs
 * Damage: 9 (3d6) radiant
 * Action: Automatic, semi-automatic
 * Ammunition: 40 (Medium plasma cell)
 * Range: 30/360 ft.

ER3K-1 (ER3K-2)

 * Weight: 7 lbs
 * Damage: 14 (2d8) force
 * Action: Automatic, semi-automatic
 * Ammunition: 40 (Medium plasma cell)
 * Range: 30/240 ft.