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Description
Gilgamesh Anti-Matériel gauss rifle.

The Gilgamesh is surprisingly light for a weapon of it's size and purpose. It averages around 15 pounds unloaded, thanks to a liberal use of fiber carbon instead of metal in it's construction. The stock, pistol grip and forward grip are made of synthwood. The barrel is made in ceramic so to not interfere with the magnetic coils. The Gilgamesh doesn't have a built-in battery, instead it fires specialised 10x80 bullets called ''electronic cartridges'' where the primer and powder is replaced by high-capacity batteries. Likewise, the firing pin, the hammer and the sear are replaced by conductors, while the bolt, extractor assembly, chamber and magazines remain the same as in a normal firearm. The advantage of electronic cartridges is their ease of reusing, simply collect the case and recharge it. They are however heavier and more expensive to produce.

Once the trigger is pulled, the energy stocked in the battery/case powers electromagnet coils in the barrels, striping the bullet from the cartridge and propelling it forward into the barrel. A simple computer built into the stock turns the coils on and off as the bullets move forward. Overall, the bullets have a muzzle velocity of 1039km/h and are primarly used against lightly armored targets that conventional weaponry is unable to pierce but that artillery or anti-tank weapons would be overkill. The Gilgamesh is also a perfectly viable alternative for a sniper rifle.

The weapon has its downsides however. It is relatively fragile and require frequent maintenance to prevent jams. It can be fired both in bolt-action or semi-automatic mode, where it is recoil-operated.

Standard magazines for the Gilgamesh holds 10 rounds of 10x80 E.C cartridges.

Description
Gilgamesh Anti-Matériel gauss rifle.

The Gilgamesh is surprisingly light for a weapon of it's size and purpose. It averages around 15 pounds unloaded, thanks to a liberal use of fiber carbon instead of metal in it's construction. The stock, pistol grip and forward grip are made of synthwood. The barrel is made in ceramic so to not interfere with the magnetic coils. The Gilgamesh doesn't have a built-in battery, instead it fires specialised 10x80 bullets called ''electronic cartridges'' where the primer and powder is replaced by high-capacity batteries. Likewise, the firing pin, the hammer and the sear are replaced by conductors, while the bolt, extractor assembly, chamber and magazines remain the same as in a normal firearm. The advantage of electronic cartridges is their ease of reusing, simply collect the case and recharge it. They are however heavier and more expensive to produce.

Once the trigger is pulled, the energy stocked in the battery/case powers electromagnet coils in the barrels, striping the bullet from the cartridge and propelling it forward into the barrel. A simple computer built into the stock turns the coils on and off as the bullets move forward. Overall, the bullets have a muzzle velocity of 1039km/h and are primarly used against lightly armored targets that conventional weaponry is unable to pierce but that artillery or anti-tank weapons would be overkill. The Gilgamesh is also a perfectly viable alternative for a sniper rifle.

The weapon has its downsides however. It is relatively fragile and require frequent maintenance to prevent jams. It can be fired both in bolt-action or semi-automatic mode, where it is recoil-operated.

Standard magazines for the Gilgamesh holds 10 rounds of 10x80 E.C cartridges.