TR-240 Automated Transporter Weapons Package - Revision history

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	When used, it takes more than half of the weight of the weapon off of the operator's arms, allowing them to move it at will without difficulty. Additionally, it helps absorb the recoil impulses, allowing for accurate fire while moving rapidly. The gun-end of the harness features a gyroscopic stabilizer, helping to keep the weapon upright, while a magclamp strip can be attached along the arm closest to the body in order to attach the weapon physically to the operator. However, it is a relatively clunky, power cell-reliant tool, meaning that it's not a replacement for a sling nor is it intended to be a crutch for a less-skilled weapon operator.		When used, it takes more than half of the weight of the weapon off of the operator's arms, allowing them to move it at will without difficulty. Additionally, it helps absorb the recoil impulses, allowing for accurate fire while moving rapidly. The gun-end of the harness features a gyroscopic stabilizer, helping to keep the weapon upright, while a magclamp strip can be attached along the arm closest to the body in order to attach the weapon physically to the operator. However, it is a relatively clunky, power cell-reliant tool, meaning that it's not a replacement for a sling nor is it intended to be a crutch for a less-skilled weapon operator.

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	[[File:7.62x33.png\|300px\|thumb\|A 10-round belt of 7.62x33mm caseless rounds with transparent combustible casing, for R&D demonstration purposes.]]		[[File:7.62x33.png\|300px\|thumb\|A 10-round belt of 7.62x33mm caseless rounds with transparent combustible casing, for R&D demonstration purposes.]]
	===~~7.62x33mm Caseless~~===		===M240 ST/A/B===
	On the first of September, Solas Tempus R&D began searching for ways to reduce the weight load on smartgunners. One of the more ambitious projects was to turn the then-standard MG round, the 7.62x51mm M118 AP-FMJ round, into either a polymer-cased telescoped round or a full-on caseless round. Using propellants and materials on hand, engineers were able to create a combustible plastic-cased telescoped round measuring in at 7.62x45mm overall, with a weight reduction of roughly 25%. However, upon Tal Ravis' return from Sirius, Solas Tempus was given examples of high-grade futuristic propellant and ammunition as part of Tal's reproduction Garand reloading die set. Far outmatching the M118 in ballistic performance, the powder and HE-I/AP round were incorporated into the then-7.62x45mm case. During controlled testing, however, they found that the longer case did not incorporate a full powder load well at all, as the pressures generated were significantly higher than what the 240ST was designed to handle. Thus, they tuned ther new round down to roughly M118-levels, both performance-wise and chamber pressure-wise, which resulted in a new round: 7.62x33mm "caseless". This represents a weight savings of almost 55% over the original M118 round, while retaining better ballistic performance and a better armor-piercing, explosive projectile.		On the first of September, Solas Tempus R&D began searching for ways to reduce the weight load on smartgunners. One of the more ambitious projects was to turn the then-standard MG round, the 7.62x51mm M118 AP-FMJ round, into either a polymer-cased telescoped round or a full-on caseless round. Using propellants and materials on hand, engineers were able to create a combustible plastic-cased telescoped round measuring in at 7.62x45mm overall, with a weight reduction of roughly 25%. However, upon Tal Ravis' return from Sirius, Solas Tempus was given examples of high-grade futuristic propellant and ammunition as part of Tal's reproduction Garand reloading die set. Far outmatching the M118 in ballistic performance, the powder and HE-I/AP round were incorporated into the then-7.62x45mm case. During controlled testing, however, they found that the longer case did not incorporate a full powder load well at all, as the pressures generated were significantly higher than what the 240ST was designed to handle. Thus, they tuned ther new round down to roughly M118-levels, both performance-wise and chamber pressure-wise, which resulted in a new round: 7.62x33mm "caseless". This represents a weight savings of almost 55% over the original M118 round, while retaining better ballistic performance and a better armor-piercing, explosive projectile.

	While not "caseless" in the traditional sense, the polymer casing, primer, and new polymer belt links are all entirely combustible, meaning that 240STs modified to fire 7.62x33mm do not eject cases or belts, enhancing reliability and reducing footprint. A working prototype 240ST in 7.62x33 has been made and it is ~~currently undergoing late~~-~~stage testing~~ for ~~production~~.		While not "caseless" in the traditional sense, the polymer casing, primer, and new polymer belt links are all entirely combustible, meaning that 240STs modified to fire 7.62x33mm do not eject cases or belts, enhancing reliability and reducing footprint. A working prototype 240ST in 7.62x33 has been made and tested, dubbed the '''M240 ST/A'''. Using a beefed-up version of the PDW-30/C's operating mechanism, a second working prototype, this one being significantly lighter with less recoil impulses, has been drafted, produced, and combat tested, dubbed the '''M240 ST/B'''. Both feature simpler control panels mounted on the side, as well as ammunition counters.

			===Suppressed Barrel===
			After noise complaints during prolonged combat on Nimbus Station, plans were drafted to create an integrally suppressed barrel for use with all M240 STs. Taking an existing 7.62x51mm suppressor and elongating it, the suppressor features an added microtransporter unit built into the barrel end, and reduces firing noise by a factor of ~30 dB.

			===Class 1M Motor Assistance Arm===
			Created from more of an accident than anything else, the Class 1M MAA is a cannibalized tritanium mesh "third arm" exoskeleton device designed to attach to an armor plate at any angle by means of an interference-resistant magnetic clamp. It features three motor assistance unit "joints", and has an overall length of roughly a meter fully extended. It feeds from a high-endurance power cell attached to the magnetic clamp on the armor, and attaches where the carrying handle normally would be.

			When used, it takes more than half of the weight of the weapon off of the operator's arms, allowing them to move it at will without difficulty. Additionally, it helps absorb the recoil impulses, allowing for accurate fire while moving rapidly. The gun-end of the harness features a gyroscopic stabilizer, helping to keep the weapon upright, while a magclamp strip can be attached along the arm closest to the body in order to attach the weapon physically to the operator. However, it is a relatively clunky, power cell-reliant tool, meaning that it's no replacement for a sling nor is it intended to be a crutch for a weapon operator.

	==Disadvantages==		==Disadvantages==

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	The Class 1M/SG helmet is fully compatible with the TR-240 even without an accompanying armor suit. Power is provided by high-density plasma batteries in the back the helmet, which are fully protected by Class 1M tritanium hard armor, with a special density agent added to serve additionally as a counterweight for the forward-mounted systems. Solas Tempus R&D expects to be able to ship functional Class 1M/SG helmets to smartgunners within the next month, providing a device that better enhances the TR-240's effectiveness.		The Class 1M/SG helmet is fully compatible with the TR-240 even without an accompanying armor suit. Power is provided by high-density plasma batteries in the back the helmet, which are fully protected by Class 1M tritanium hard armor, with a special density agent added to serve additionally as a counterweight for the forward-mounted systems. Solas Tempus R&D expects to be able to ship functional Class 1M/SG helmets to smartgunners within the next month, providing a device that better enhances the TR-240's effectiveness.

			[[File:7.62x33.png\|300px\|thumb\|A 10-round belt of 7.62x33mm caseless rounds with transparent combustible casing, for R&D demonstration purposes.]]
	===7.62x33mm Caseless===		===7.62x33mm Caseless===
	On the first of September, Solas Tempus R&D began searching for ways to reduce the weight load on smartgunners. One of the more ambitious projects was to turn the then-standard MG round, the 7.62x51mm M118 AP-FMJ round, into either a polymer-cased telescoped round or a full-on caseless round. Using propellants and materials on hand, engineers were able to create a combustible plastic-cased telescoped round measuring in at 7.62x45mm overall, with a weight reduction of roughly 25%. However, upon Tal Ravis' return from Sirius, Solas Tempus was given examples of high-grade futuristic propellant and ammunition as part of Tal's reproduction Garand reloading die set. Far outmatching the M118 in ballistic performance, the powder and HE-I/AP round were incorporated into the then-7.62x45mm case. During controlled testing, however, they found that the longer case did not incorporate a full powder load well at all, as the pressures generated were significantly higher than what the 240ST was designed to handle. Thus, they tuned ther new round down to roughly M118-levels, both performance-wise and chamber pressure-wise, which resulted in a new round: 7.62x33mm "caseless". This represents a weight savings of almost 55% over the original M118 round, while retaining better ballistic performance and a better armor-piercing, explosive projectile.		On the first of September, Solas Tempus R&D began searching for ways to reduce the weight load on smartgunners. One of the more ambitious projects was to turn the then-standard MG round, the 7.62x51mm M118 AP-FMJ round, into either a polymer-cased telescoped round or a full-on caseless round. Using propellants and materials on hand, engineers were able to create a combustible plastic-cased telescoped round measuring in at 7.62x45mm overall, with a weight reduction of roughly 25%. However, upon Tal Ravis' return from Sirius, Solas Tempus was given examples of high-grade futuristic propellant and ammunition as part of Tal's reproduction Garand reloading die set. Far outmatching the M118 in ballistic performance, the powder and HE-I/AP round were incorporated into the then-7.62x45mm case. During controlled testing, however, they found that the longer case did not incorporate a full powder load well at all, as the pressures generated were significantly higher than what the 240ST was designed to handle. Thus, they tuned ther new round down to roughly M118-levels, both performance-wise and chamber pressure-wise, which resulted in a new round: 7.62x33mm "caseless". This represents a weight savings of almost 55% over the original M118 round, while retaining better ballistic performance and a better armor-piercing, explosive projectile.

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	The Class 1M/SG helmet is fully compatible with the TR-240 even without an accompanying armor suit. Power is provided by high-density plasma batteries in the back the helmet, which are fully protected by Class 1M tritanium hard armor, with a special density agent added to serve additionally as a counterweight for the forward-mounted systems. Solas Tempus R&D expects to be able to ship functional Class 1M/SG helmets to smartgunners within the next month, providing a device that better enhances the TR-240's effectiveness.		The Class 1M/SG helmet is fully compatible with the TR-240 even without an accompanying armor suit. Power is provided by high-density plasma batteries in the back the helmet, which are fully protected by Class 1M tritanium hard armor, with a special density agent added to serve additionally as a counterweight for the forward-mounted systems. Solas Tempus R&D expects to be able to ship functional Class 1M/SG helmets to smartgunners within the next month, providing a device that better enhances the TR-240's effectiveness.

			===7.62x33mm Caseless===
			On the first of September, Solas Tempus R&D began searching for ways to reduce the weight load on smartgunners. One of the more ambitious projects was to turn the then-standard MG round, the 7.62x51mm M118 AP-FMJ round, into either a polymer-cased telescoped round or a full-on caseless round. Using propellants and materials on hand, engineers were able to create a combustible plastic-cased telescoped round measuring in at 7.62x45mm overall, with a weight reduction of roughly 25%. However, upon Tal Ravis' return from Sirius, Solas Tempus was given examples of high-grade futuristic propellant and ammunition as part of Tal's reproduction Garand reloading die set. Far outmatching the M118 in ballistic performance, the powder and HE-I/AP round were incorporated into the then-7.62x45mm case. During controlled testing, however, they found that the longer case did not incorporate a full powder load well at all, as the pressures generated were significantly higher than what the 240ST was designed to handle. Thus, they tuned ther new round down to roughly M118-levels, both performance-wise and chamber pressure-wise, which resulted in a new round: 7.62x33mm "caseless". This represents a weight savings of almost 55% over the original M118 round, while retaining better ballistic performance and a better armor-piercing, explosive projectile.

			While not "caseless" in the traditional sense, the polymer casing, primer, and new polymer belt links are all entirely combustible, meaning that 240STs modified to fire 7.62x33mm do not eject cases or belts, enhancing reliability and reducing footprint. A working prototype 240ST in 7.62x33 has been made and it is currently undergoing late-stage testing for production.

	==Disadvantages==		==Disadvantages==

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	[[File:~~M240ST~~.png\|400px\|thumb\|An M240 ST ~~on display~~, the platform for which the TR-240 ATWP was designed for.]]		[[File:240ST.png\|400px\|thumb\|An M240 ST, the platform for which the TR-240 ATWP was designed for.]]
	The <b>TRX-240 Automated [[Transporter]] Weapons Package</b> is a family of experimental upgrade kits designed for the M240 ST family of medium machine guns, originally inspired by [[Starfleet]] Security's TR-116 rifle and (somewhat morbidly) Lieutenant Chu'lak's serial killing spree, that consists of several devices that when combined, allow an M240 ST to act as an autonomously-targeting microtransporter-assisted smart weapon. M240 STs equipped with the upgrade package are designated <b>TR-240</b> or are colloquially referred to as <b>Smartguns</b>.		The <b>TRX-240 Automated [[Transporter]] Weapons Package</b> is a family of experimental upgrade kits designed for the M240 ST family of medium machine guns, originally inspired by [[Starfleet]] Security's TR-116 rifle and (somewhat morbidly) Lieutenant Chu'lak's serial killing spree, that consists of several devices that when combined, allow an M240 ST to act as an autonomously-targeting microtransporter-assisted smart weapon. M240 STs equipped with the upgrade package are designated <b>TR-240</b> or are colloquially referred to as <b>Smartguns</b>.

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	The power cells have been since replaced by a more sturdy, modular design, and the simpler devices have up to 75% more endurance than their predecessors. As a whole, the system weighs much less, the attachments only weighing about 5 pounds total as opposed to 10 for the original kit. [[Solas Tempus]] R&D plans on rolling these out as soon as possible.		The power cells have been since replaced by a more sturdy, modular design, and the simpler devices have up to 75% more endurance than their predecessors. As a whole, the system weighs much less, the attachments only weighing about 5 pounds total as opposed to 10 for the original kit. [[Solas Tempus]] R&D plans on rolling these out as soon as possible.

			[[File:240Helmet.png\|400px\|thumb\|The experimental 1K/240 ISH, shown from the front and right sides.]]
			===Class 1M/SG Integrated Smartgun Systems Helmet===
			Based off of the Class 1M Combat Armor helmet unit and designed with input from two Spartan supersoldiers, the Class 1M/SG is intended to provide TRX-240A operators (referred hereon to as "Smartgunners") with a highly-protected all-in-one unit for all of the sensory devices employed by the TR-240 kit. Unlike the normal Class 1M helmet, there is no full-face visor screen; instead, there is a large blast-resistant plasticized tritanium-mesh shield that fully encases the front of the helmet, with a small aperture for the exographic sensor.

			The helmet itself is relatively lightweight, even with the target detector, IFF transponder, lifesign detector, and exographic sensor all on the front side of the helmet. Moving all of the sensors up to the helmet behind a thick layer of shielding provides several benefits over mounting them on the rails: firstly, they are no longer exposed to the elements. Mud, snow, rain, and other items may obstruct or inhibit operation of devices like the target detector if they get caked along the lenses. The Class 1M/SG helmet subverts this by connecting the devices to the armor's internal environmental control system, and it is also insulated from heat by the coolant layer. Secondly, the need for a large, unwieldy helmet-cuing device is eliminated, as the smartgunner no longer has to manage two variables (HUD/helmet-cuing aperture and weapon orientation) at the same time.

			Lacking a proper physical visor, the Class 1M/SG ISSH helmet incorporates technology found in the Ocular Head Up Display to compensate. Wired to the shield and the zoom-adjustable exographic sensor are an adjustable pair of either Ocular HUD lenses or a single wider low-profile goggle unit. Sensor images are projected onto the lenses themselves or onto the smartgunner's retinas, allowing them full situational awareness with heavy full-face protection. The 360-degree passive sensor from the Ocular HUD is retained, which displays on a HUD segment. Communications are provided by a heavier-duty comms headset with adjustable microphone, and are wired directly into the helmet and to the Solas Tempus communicator for ease of access.

			The helmet is completely compatible with pressurized exosuits, although a special carbon nano-fiber mesh balaclava must be worn underneath the helmet to provide a full seal. With two external buttons, the entire visor can be lifted up to allow use of the mark 1 eyeballs, although if the suit is pressurized, the buttons must be held simultaneously for at least 30 seconds to begin depressurizing the suit.

			The Class 1M/SG helmet is fully compatible with the TR-240 even without an accompanying armor suit. Power is provided by high-density plasma batteries in the back the helmet, which are fully protected by Class 1M tritanium hard armor, with a special density agent added to serve additionally as a counterweight for the forward-mounted systems. Solas Tempus R&D expects to be able to ship functional Class 1M/SG helmets to smartgunners within the next month, providing a device that better enhances the TR-240's effectiveness.

	==Disadvantages==		==Disadvantages==

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	===Target Detector===		===Target Detector===
	[[File:TargetDetector.png\|thumb\|right\|The rail-mounted target detector.]]		[[File:TargetDetector.png\|thumb\|right\|The rail-mounted target detector.]]
	The multi-function target detector, derived from that of the TR-116's exographic sensor with parts of a medical tricorder attached, is capable of visually penetrating through most types of surfaces, simultaneously feeding sensor data and imaging to the user's HUD while picking out all lifeforms within a 270-degree cone in front of the weapon's muzzle. The sensor features an adjustable range function to reduce HUD clutter during short range engagements, and has an effective range coinciding with that of the M240 ST's at around 1100 meters, although targets are incredibly difficult to discern from outdoor background clutter past 400 meters and indoor clutter past 90 meters. Effectively, the target detector serves as the eyes of the weapon, and feeds data to all but one of the system's components. Due to the multiple mode options and the longer range of the device, it cannot be mounted to the head like that of the TR-116's, and must be mounted on the side rail.		The multi-function target detector, derived from that of the TR-116's exographic sensor with parts of a medical [[tricorder]] attached, is capable of visually penetrating through most types of surfaces, simultaneously feeding sensor data and imaging to the user's HUD while picking out all lifeforms within a 270-degree cone in front of the weapon's muzzle. The sensor features an adjustable range function to reduce HUD clutter during short range engagements, and has an effective range coinciding with that of the M240 ST's at around 1100 meters, although targets are incredibly difficult to discern from outdoor background clutter past 400 meters and indoor clutter past 90 meters. Effectively, the target detector serves as the eyes of the weapon, and feeds data to all but one of the system's components. Due to the multiple mode options and the longer range of the device, it cannot be mounted to the head like that of the TR-116's, and must be mounted on the side rail.

	In the event that lifeforms are not recognized by the exographic sensor, the sensor features both a direct line-of-sight thermal imaging secondary mode and a direct line-of-sight motion sensor tertiary mode.		In the event that lifeforms are not recognized by the exographic sensor, the sensor features both a direct line-of-sight thermal imaging secondary mode and a direct line-of-sight motion sensor tertiary mode.
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	The <b>TRX-240A</b>, referred to informally as just the <b>Smartgun</b> kit like it's predecessor, is a modification to the original TR-240 kit that serves to "trim the fat" by simplifying the design and removing unused or otherwise useless features. Key improvements include a radical redesign of the microtransporter unit, going for a proprietary design with a fitted flash suppressor. The IFF transponder has been redesigned as well, being simplified and incorporated into the target detector unit as just one large unit. The secondary LOS infrared sensor has been removed, and the target detector is now a rail-mounted unit consisting of a medical tricorder scanning unit and the exographic sensor. The TRX-240A also now comes with it's own HUD screen, a rather long helmet-mounted projector screen cued to the target detector, and projects it's sensor readings onto a wide field-of-view holographic screen in front of the user's face. This increases effective range to 500 meters both outdoor and indoor.		The <b>TRX-240A</b>, referred to informally as just the <b>Smartgun</b> kit like it's predecessor, is a modification to the original TR-240 kit that serves to "trim the fat" by simplifying the design and removing unused or otherwise useless features. Key improvements include a radical redesign of the microtransporter unit, going for a proprietary design with a fitted flash suppressor. The IFF transponder has been redesigned as well, being simplified and incorporated into the target detector unit as just one large unit. The secondary LOS infrared sensor has been removed, and the target detector is now a rail-mounted unit consisting of a medical tricorder scanning unit and the exographic sensor. The TRX-240A also now comes with it's own HUD screen, a rather long helmet-mounted projector screen cued to the target detector, and projects it's sensor readings onto a wide field-of-view holographic screen in front of the user's face. This increases effective range to 500 meters both outdoor and indoor.

	Due to the varying effective range, the transporter has only been designed to project items out to 500 meters, making it a relatively smaller attachment than the original's, which had a range that could transport the bullet across DS9 and then some. The exographic sensor remains relatively unchanged, but there is an added heatshield wired to the transporter and sensor, featuring a range dial for both marked in 50 meter increments out to 500 meters. The sensor readout dial has a variable zoom function, up to 40x, allowing the operator to confirm a target visually. Both the sensor and the transporter have their own separate on-off switches, and the dials and switches are easily accessible by the off-hand if a "gangster grip" is attached.		Due to the varying effective range, the [[transporter]] has only been designed to project items out to 500 meters, making it a relatively smaller attachment than the original's, which had a range that could transport the bullet across DS9 and then some. The exographic sensor remains relatively unchanged, but there is an added heatshield wired to the transporter and sensor, featuring a range dial for both marked in 50 meter increments out to 500 meters. The sensor readout dial has a variable zoom function, up to 40x, allowing the operator to confirm a target visually. Both the sensor and the transporter have their own separate on-off switches, and the dials and switches are easily accessible by the off-hand if a "gangster grip" is attached.

	The power cells have been since replaced by a more sturdy, modular design, and the simpler devices have up to 75% more endurance than their predecessors. As a whole, the system weighs much less, the attachments only weighing about 5 pounds total as opposed to 10 for the original kit. Solas Tempus R&D plans on rolling these out as soon as possible.		The power cells have been since replaced by a more sturdy, modular design, and the simpler devices have up to 75% more endurance than their predecessors. As a whole, the system weighs much less, the attachments only weighing about 5 pounds total as opposed to 10 for the original kit. [[Solas Tempus]] R&D plans on rolling these out as soon as possible.

	==Disadvantages==		==Disadvantages==
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	The last major concern is effective range, as the sensor can only really see targets at 400 meters (outdoors) and 90 meters (indoors). This is lower than most infantry arms employed by [[Solas Tempus]], with the exception of some personal handguns.		The last major concern is effective range, as the sensor can only really see targets at 400 meters (outdoors) and 90 meters (indoors). This is lower than most infantry arms employed by [[Solas Tempus]], with the exception of some personal handguns.

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	[[File:240ST.png\|400px\|thumb\|An M240 ST, the platform for which the TR-240 ATWP was designed for.]]		[[File:{{#setmainimage:240ST.png}}\|400px\|thumb\|An M240 ST, the platform for which the TR-240 ATWP was designed for.]]
	The <b>TRX-240A Automated [[Transporter]] Weapons Package</b> is a family of experimental upgrade kits designed for the M240 ST family of medium machine guns, originally inspired by [[Starfleet]] Security's TR-116 rifle and (somewhat morbidly) Lieutenant Chu'lak's serial killing spree, that consists of several devices that when combined, allow an M240 ST to act as an autonomously-targeting microtransporter-assisted smart weapon. M240 STs equipped with the upgrade package are designated <b>TR-240</b> or are colloquially referred to as <b>Smartguns</b>.		The <b>TRX-240A Automated [[Transporter]] Weapons Package</b> is a family of experimental upgrade kits designed for the M240 ST family of medium machine guns, originally inspired by [[Starfleet]] Security's TR-116 rifle and (somewhat morbidly) Lieutenant Chu'lak's serial killing spree, that consists of several devices that when combined, allow an M240 ST to act as an autonomously-targeting microtransporter-assisted smart weapon. M240 STs equipped with the upgrade package are designated <b>TR-240</b> or are colloquially referred to as <b>Smartguns</b>.

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	[[File:240Helmet.png\|400px\|thumb\|The experimental 1K/240 ISH, shown from the front and right sides.]]		[[File:240Helmet.png\|400px\|thumb\|The experimental 1K/240 ISH, shown from the front and right sides.]]
	===Class 1M/SG Integrated Smartgun Systems Helmet===		===Class 1M/SG Integrated Smartgun Systems Helmet===
	Based off of the Class 1M Combat Armor helmet unit and designed with input from two Spartan supersoldiers, the Class 1M/SG is intended to provide TRX-240A operators (referred hereon to as "Smartgunners") with a highly-protected all-in-one unit for all of the sensory devices employed by the TR-240 kit. Unlike the normal Class 1M helmet, there is no full-face visor screen; instead, there is a large blast-resistant plasticized tritanium-mesh shield that fully encases the front of the helmet, with a small aperture for the exographic sensor.		Based off of the [[Class 1M Combat Armor]] helmet unit and designed with input from two Spartan supersoldiers, the Class 1M/SG is intended to provide TRX-240A operators (referred hereon to as "Smartgunners") with a highly-protected all-in-one unit for all of the sensory devices employed by the TR-240 kit. Unlike the normal Class 1M helmet, there is no full-face visor screen; instead, there is a large blast-resistant plasticized tritanium-mesh shield that fully encases the front of the helmet, with a small aperture for the exographic sensor.

	The helmet itself is relatively lightweight, even with the target detector, IFF transponder, lifesign detector, and exographic sensor all on the front side of the helmet. Moving all of the sensors up to the helmet behind a thick layer of shielding provides several benefits over mounting them on the rails: firstly, they are no longer exposed to the elements. Mud, snow, rain, and other items may obstruct or inhibit operation of devices like the target detector if they get caked along the lenses. The Class 1M/SG helmet subverts this by connecting the devices to the armor's internal environmental control system, and it is also insulated from heat by the coolant layer. Secondly, the need for a large, unwieldy helmet-cuing device is eliminated, as the smartgunner no longer has to manage two variables (HUD/helmet-cuing aperture and weapon orientation) at the same time.		The helmet itself is relatively lightweight, even with the target detector, IFF transponder, lifesign detector, and exographic sensor all on the front side of the helmet. Moving all of the sensors up to the helmet behind a thick layer of shielding provides several benefits over mounting them on the rails: firstly, they are no longer exposed to the elements. Mud, snow, rain, and other items may obstruct or inhibit operation of devices like the target detector if they get caked along the lenses. The Class 1M/SG helmet subverts this by connecting the devices to the armor's internal environmental control system, and it is also insulated from heat by the coolant layer. Secondly, the need for a large, unwieldy helmet-cuing device is eliminated, as the smartgunner no longer has to manage two variables (HUD/helmet-cuing aperture and weapon orientation) at the same time.

	Lacking a proper physical visor, the Class 1M/SG ISSH helmet incorporates technology found in the Ocular Head Up Display to compensate. Wired to the shield and the zoom-adjustable exographic sensor are an adjustable pair of either Ocular HUD lenses or a single wider low-profile goggle unit. Sensor images are projected onto the lenses themselves or onto the smartgunner's retinas, allowing them full situational awareness with heavy full-face protection. The 360-degree passive sensor from the Ocular HUD is retained, which displays on a HUD segment. Communications are provided by a heavier-duty comms headset with adjustable microphone, and are wired directly into the helmet and to the Solas Tempus communicator for ease of access.		Lacking a proper physical visor, the Class 1M/SG ISSH helmet incorporates technology found in the [[Ocular Head Up Display]] to compensate. Wired to the shield and the zoom-adjustable exographic sensor are an adjustable pair of either Ocular HUD lenses or a single wider low-profile goggle unit. Sensor images are projected onto the lenses themselves or onto the smartgunner's retinas, allowing them full situational awareness with heavy full-face protection. The 360-degree passive sensor from the Ocular HUD is retained, which displays on a HUD segment. Communications are provided by a heavier-duty comms headset with adjustable microphone, and are wired directly into the helmet and to the [[Solas Tempus Communicator\|Solas Tempus communicator]] for ease of access.

	The helmet is completely compatible with pressurized exosuits, although a special carbon nano-fiber mesh balaclava must be worn underneath the helmet to provide a full seal. With two external buttons, the entire visor can be lifted up to allow use of the mark 1 eyeballs, although if the suit is pressurized, the buttons must be held simultaneously for at least 30 seconds to begin depressurizing the suit.		The helmet is completely compatible with pressurized exosuits, although a special carbon nano-fiber mesh balaclava must be worn underneath the helmet to provide a full seal. With two external buttons, the entire visor can be lifted up to allow use of the mark 1 eyeballs, although if the suit is pressurized, the buttons must be held simultaneously for at least 30 seconds to begin depressurizing the suit.

	The Class 1M/SG helmet is fully compatible with the TR-240 even without an accompanying armor suit. Power is provided by high-density plasma batteries in the back the helmet, which are fully protected by Class 1M tritanium hard armor, with a special density agent added to serve additionally as a counterweight for the forward-mounted systems. Solas Tempus R&D expects to be able to ship functional Class 1M/SG helmets to smartgunners within the next month, providing a device that better enhances the TR-240's effectiveness.		The Class 1M/SG helmet is fully compatible with the TR-240 even without an accompanying armor suit. Power is provided by high-density plasma batteries in the back the helmet, which are fully protected by Class 1M tritanium hard armor, with a special density agent added to serve additionally as a counterweight for the forward-mounted systems. [[Solas Tempus]] R&D expects to be able to ship functional Class 1M/SG helmets to smartgunners within the next month, providing a device that better enhances the TR-240's effectiveness.

	===TRX-240A Microtransporter Unit===		===TRX-240A Microtransporter Unit===
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	[[File:7.62x33.png\|300px\|thumb\|A 10-round belt of 7.62x33mm caseless rounds with transparent combustible casing, for R&D demonstration purposes.]]		[[File:7.62x33.png\|300px\|thumb\|A 10-round belt of 7.62x33mm caseless rounds with transparent combustible casing, for R&D demonstration purposes.]]
	===M240 ST/A/B===		===M240 ST/A/B===
	The M240 ST/A/B variants are specialized derivatives of the M240 ST designed specifically for use with smartgun kits. The first variant, the A, is a gas-operated, open-bolt machine gun similar to the original M240 ST, firing it's own 7.62x33mm Caseless rounds. This variant was entirely experimental, and was phased out upon introduction of the B variant, which takes the operating system from the PDW-30/C, beefs it up, and allows for full ammunition commonality with the 30/C platform. Major differences include an internal gas coolant system, which fires in event of a detected ammunition cookoff, and a significant weight reduction from the standard M240 ST - the weapon only weighs 11 pounds unloaded, while ammunition weighs 55% less than standard cased M118 ammunition. The barrel is made from a specialized composite alloy, practically eliminating the need for additional barrels in the field and making up for the larger, microtransporter tipped barrels that assistant gunners had to carry if the original fluted design overheated. Like the PDW-30/C, the M240 ST/B features an ammo counter and HUD-uplinked temperature sensors, as well as an action locking mechanism to prevent cookoffs.		The M240 ST/A/B variants are specialized derivatives of the M240 ST designed specifically for use with smartgun kits. The first variant, the A, is a gas-operated, open-bolt machine gun similar to the original M240 ST, firing it's own [[7.62x33mm Caseless]] rounds. This variant was entirely experimental, and was phased out upon introduction of the B variant, which takes the operating system from the [[PDW-30/C]], beefs it up, and allows for full ammunition commonality with the 30/C platform. Major differences include an internal gas coolant system, which fires in event of a detected ammunition cookoff, and a significant weight reduction from the standard M240 ST - the weapon only weighs 11 pounds unloaded, while ammunition weighs 55% less than standard cased M118 ammunition. The barrel is made from a specialized composite alloy, practically eliminating the need for additional barrels in the field and making up for the larger, microtransporter tipped barrels that assistant gunners had to carry if the original fluted design overheated. Like the PDW-30/C, the M240 ST/B features an ammo counter and HUD-uplinked temperature sensors, as well as an action locking mechanism to prevent cookoffs.

	===Class 1M Ammunition Backpack===		===Class 1M Ammunition Backpack===
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	===Integrally Suppressed Barrel===		===Integrally Suppressed Barrel===
	After noise complaints during prolonged combat on Nimbus Station, plans were drafted to create an integrally suppressed barrel for use with all M240 STs. Taking an existing 7.62x51mm suppressor and elongating it, the suppressor features an added microtransporter unit built into the barrel end, and reduces firing noise by a factor of ~30 dB. These are fully interchangeable with regular barrels, and add an additional 4 pounds onto the weapon's already hefty weight.		After noise complaints during prolonged combat on [[Nimbus Station]], plans were drafted to create an integrally suppressed barrel for use with all M240 STs. Taking an existing 7.62x51mm suppressor and elongating it, the suppressor features an added microtransporter unit built into the barrel end, and reduces firing noise by a factor of ~30 dB. These are fully interchangeable with regular barrels, and add an additional 4 pounds onto the weapon's already hefty weight.

	===Class 1M Motor Assistance Arm===		===Class 1M Motor Assistance Arm===

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	[[File:M240ST.png\|400px\|thumb\|An M240 ST on display, the platform for which the TR-240 ATWP was designed for.]]		[[File:M240ST.png\|400px\|thumb\|An M240 ST on display, the platform for which the TR-240 ATWP was designed for.]]
	The <b>TRX-240 Automated [[Transporter]] Weapons Package</b> is a family of upgrade kits designed for the M240 ST family of medium machine guns, originally inspired by [[Starfleet]] Security's TR-116 rifle and (somewhat morbidly) Lieutenant Chu'lak's serial killing spree, that consists of several devices that when combined, allow an M240 ST to act as an autonomously-targeting microtransporter-assisted smart weapon. M240 STs equipped with the upgrade package are designated <b>TR-240</b> or are colloquially referred to as <b>Smartguns</b>.		The <b>TRX-240 Automated [[Transporter]] Weapons Package</b> is a family of experimental upgrade kits designed for the M240 ST family of medium machine guns, originally inspired by [[Starfleet]] Security's TR-116 rifle and (somewhat morbidly) Lieutenant Chu'lak's serial killing spree, that consists of several devices that when combined, allow an M240 ST to act as an autonomously-targeting microtransporter-assisted smart weapon. M240 STs equipped with the upgrade package are designated <b>TR-240</b> or are colloquially referred to as <b>Smartguns</b>.

	==Design==		==Design==
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	Attached to the muzzle of TR-240s is a threaded, shielded microtransporter unit, capable of transporting small objects of up to about 20 grams in mass. Taking target orientation, range, and obstacle information from the exographic target detector as well as input from the IFF transponder, the microtransporter system is cued to the user's HUD device and allows them to achieve a [[transporter]] lock onto any non-confirmed friendly lifeforms that they look at. Once a [[transporter]] lock is confirmed, the user's targeting reticule will turn red, which in turn signals the operator that they may begin firing. When a round is fired and finishes traveling down the entire barrel, thus gaining as much velocity as it can, it is dematerialized by the microtransporter and rematerialized about 10 centimeters in front or behind "center mass", where it will continue it's forwards course into the target. The operator can adjust what region of the body they want the bullet to materialize next to, but this requires total disassembly of the device and is not easily done by anyone other than registered [[Solas Tempus]] R&D technicians.		Attached to the muzzle of TR-240s is a threaded, shielded microtransporter unit, capable of transporting small objects of up to about 20 grams in mass. Taking target orientation, range, and obstacle information from the exographic target detector as well as input from the IFF transponder, the microtransporter system is cued to the user's HUD device and allows them to achieve a [[transporter]] lock onto any non-confirmed friendly lifeforms that they look at. Once a [[transporter]] lock is confirmed, the user's targeting reticule will turn red, which in turn signals the operator that they may begin firing. When a round is fired and finishes traveling down the entire barrel, thus gaining as much velocity as it can, it is dematerialized by the microtransporter and rematerialized about 10 centimeters in front or behind "center mass", where it will continue it's forwards course into the target. The operator can adjust what region of the body they want the bullet to materialize next to, but this requires total disassembly of the device and is not easily done by anyone other than registered [[Solas Tempus]] R&D technicians.

	Similar to the modified TR-116 rifle used by Lieutenant Chu'lak, the microtransporter effectively allows an M240 ST operator to shoot enemies through walls, with the same effectiveness out to the exographic sensor's maximum range of 1,100 meters. ~~Being an instantaneous process,~~ the ~~high~~-~~velocity~~ M118 AP-FMJ rounds ~~used~~ in ~~such a manner are just about impossible to dodge~~.		Similar to the modified TR-116 rifle used by Lieutenant Chu'lak, the microtransporter effectively allows an M240 ST operator to shoot enemies through walls, with the same effectiveness out to the exographic sensor's maximum range of 1,100 meters. Approved ammo types for the TR-240's microtransporter include the M118 AP-FMJ round, .30 caliber sabot light-armor penetrator rounds, and even reverse-engineered 7.62x63mm HE-I AP (High Explosive Incendiary/Armor-Piercing) rounds modified to fit in 7.62x51mm cases.

	The [[transporter]] is capable of locking onto ~~up to 8 targets~~ at a time, ~~allowing the operator to engage them in succession~~. The attachment features an external bar connecting to the 240's safety switch, and if there is no solid lock, the weapon will not fire unless the [[transporter]] is toggled off and the safety is manually disengaged.		The new TR-240A [[transporter]] is capable of locking onto one target at a time, although it is more flexible with changing and engaging targets. The attachment features an external bar connecting to the 240's safety switch, and if there is no solid lock, the weapon will not fire unless the [[transporter]] is toggled off and the safety is manually disengaged.
	[[File:AssaultPack.png\|thumb\|right\|An ammunition backpack, shown with a Multicam camouflage covering.]]		[[File:AssaultPack.png\|thumb\|right\|An ammunition backpack, shown with a Multicam camouflage covering.]]
	An unintended side effect of using the microtransporter system is that the support gunner no longer has to fire while exposing themself to the enemy, and can even fire it directly behind friendly personnel without harming them. The [[transporter]] lock remains on a target until a new target is acquired or it is otherwise dismissed.		An unintended side effect of using the microtransporter system is that the support gunner no longer has to fire while exposing themself to the enemy, and can even fire it directly behind friendly personnel without harming them. The [[transporter]] lock remains on a target until a new target is acquired or it is otherwise dismissed.

	There is a cutout at the end of the muzzle as well as a recessed power switch on the side of the [[transporter]], allowing for manual use should the [[transporter]] be jammed in any fashion.		There is a cutout at the end of the muzzle as well as a recessed power switch on the side of the [[transporter]], allowing for manual use should the [[transporter]] be jammed in any fashion. Later models feature a fully-functional flash suppressor for safety reasons.

	===HUD unit===		===HUD unit===
	In order to properly display sensor imaging and readouts, as well as the microtransporter's targeting reticule, the TR-240 requires a HUD-compatible device of some origin. These can range anywhere from security eyepieces to [[Tal Ravis]]' modified goggles to [[Class 1K Advanced Cybernetic Exoskeleton\|Class 1K]] and [[Class 1M Combat Armor\|1M]] exosuit helmets. Typically, the larger the HUD surface area, the easier it is to use the weapon, as it can be otherwise difficult to discern between sensor readout, imaging, and the lock reticule.		In order to properly display sensor imaging and readouts, as well as the microtransporter's targeting reticule, the TR-240 requires linking with a HUD-compatible device of some origin. These can range anywhere from security eyepieces to [[Tal Ravis]]' modified goggles to [[Class 1K Advanced Cybernetic Exoskeleton\|Class 1K]] and [[Class 1M Combat Armor\|1M]] exosuit helmets. Typically, the larger the HUD surface area, the easier it is to use the weapon, as it can be otherwise difficult to discern between sensor readout, imaging, and the lock reticule. The standard issue sight for smartgunners is a modified [[Ocular Head Up Display]] with an exogenic sensor and titanium nano-mesh cover over both lenses to prevent damage to the sight, either by shrapnel or direct fire.

	===Ammunition Backpack===		===Ammunition Backpack===