======VN-99C 'Cobalt-C' Coil Carbine======
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The carbine or 'compact' variant of the Cobalt weapon family, it is a dual mode heavy caliber coil gun system intended for service either with boot infantry units or with the flick of a switch service with power armor or exosuits via the rifles alternate output mode. While trading the increased weight of such a weapon and the reduced ability due to having to operate as a regular infantry weapon (IE the weight cannot exceed what a man can carry) it still employs a large caliber projectile and allows those employing it to only have to stock one weapon system. The Cobalt-C features a very effective electromagnetic coil system to serve as the primary means of firing its projectiles, as stated previously these are large 13.5 mm EM rounds. Primarily intended to stop targets with one or two hits the weapon is non-the less capable of controlled low RPM automatic fire. What makes the weapon and the cobalt family of systems unique is a easily changed barrel system allowing for the installation of a very effective sound neutralizing barrel shroud reducing the noise impulse of the weapon down to something akin to a human cough.

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===== Weapon Data and Information =====
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==== Information and Statistics ====
  ***Initial Production Date**\\ 00834 N.C.C.
  ***Used By**\\ Colonial Pact Military, Civil, Security, and Private Interests
  ***Manufacturer**\\ Ostikov Armaments Plant No. 265
  ***Designation Index**\\ 62A1-834-MC
  ***Role/Purpose**\\ Heavy Round, Compact, Exo-Suit or Infantry Carbine
==== Performance and Dimensions ====
  ***Length**\\ 720 mm
  ***Weight**\\ 3.25 kg (Unloaded)\\ 4.15 kg (Loaded)
  ***Cartridge**\\ 13.5×48 mm Electromagnetic Semi-Saboted Caseless Cartridge (ESSCC)
  ***Weapon Action**\\ Dual-Mode Electromagnetic Coil Acceleration System with Recoil Counter Weight
  ***Rate of Fire/Firing Modes**
    *Semi-Automatic 
    *950 RPM (Burst)
    *450 RPM (Automatic)
  ***Muzzle Velocity**\\ 830 M/S (Infantry Use Mode)\\ 2,345 M/S (Power Armor Use Mode)
  ***Feed System**\\ 35-Round double stack semi-motorized magazine.
  ***Effective Range (Infantry Mode)**\\ 550 m (One Standard Atmosphere)\\ 1,500 m (Vacuum)
  ***Effective Range (PA Mode)**\\ 3,500 m (One Standard Atmosphere)\\ Practically Unlimited Pending Local Gravitational Conditions (Vacuum)
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==== Weapon Mechanisms ====
  ***Linear Counter Recoil System**\\ An inbuilt moving counterweight to reduce the force of the weapon's recoil on the user, it is powered and operated by the same system that gives the rifle its electromagnetic boost.
  ***Weapon Attachment Rails**\\ There two rail attachment systems on the Cobalt-C, the first being one below the barrel and mostly intended for foregrips or additional illumination or laser devices. The second being the on characteristic 'flat top' rail mount on top of the weapon. Both employ contact digital link systems.
  ***[[colonial_pact:technologies:standard_pact_armor_configuration#sv90_standard_lightweight_shielding|SV90 Standard Lightweight Shielding]]**\\ SV90 type applique is used on the inside of the carbines's frame to act as a dampener against exotic particles and waveforms which may damage the weapon's operating mechanisms.
  ***Sighting System**\\ The rifle features a flat top rail system to allow for the mounting for a wide variety of systems and optics. It also features red tritium coated ring type iron sights for rapid acquisition of targets in combat situations, these are adjustable. 
  ***Ejection Port**\\ Normally not needed for the carbine's operation due to it being a caseless system (the case being a EM sabot ejected from the barrel) if a jam or failure to fire occurs or the weapon needs to be cleared the user can press a switch at the rear of the port and then pull back on the charging handle to either eject the defective round or gain access to the firing chamber. 
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==== Weapon Interfaces ====
  *[[colonial_pact:technologies:systems:common_power_and_digital_link]]
  ***Firing Selector**\\ The manual method of switching the carbine's firing mode is via a four position switch on the left of the rifle's frame forward of the trigger. The weapon's firing mode can be changed on the fly via the weapon's Common Power and Digital Link system if the user has the proper equipment or cybernetic implants. 
  ***Folding Stock**\\ The Cobalt-C features a stock that can be folded along the length of the weapon (the left side specifically) in a such a way that the weapon can still be operated.
  ***Weapon Charging Mechanism**\\ The carbine employs a non reciprocating charging handle on the right side of the weapon's frame. 
  ***Weapon Status Displays**\\ There are two hardened weapon status displays on the rifle, a general one displaying weapon power status and remaining ammunition on both sides of the rifle slightly above and forward of the trigger.
  ***Magazine Release**\\ Located just forward and below the trigger guard, when depressed it releases the magazine in a drop free manner. 
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===== Weapon Attachments and Sales Information =====
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==== Sales and Issue Information ====
===Primary Sales Package===
  ***VN-99C 'Cobalt-C' Coil Carbine -** 520 [[colonial_pact:currency#pact_national_colonial_credit_cc|CC]]\\ (Included Kit with polymer packing case.)
    *4x 35-Round Box Magazines
    *Sound Suppressor/Sonic Neutralizing Barrel System
    *Single Point Sling
    *Repair/Spare Parts Kit
    *Tuning Kit
===Additional Items and Replacement Parts===
  ***75-Round Box Magazine -** 7.5 CC
  ***Sound Suppressor/Sonic Neutralizing Barrel System -** 35 CC\\ //A total barrel change, reduces noise impulse by up to 95%//
  ***Single Point Sling -** 5 CC
  ***Repair/Spare Parts Kit -** 45 CC\\ //A general kit of common parts that may fail and the tools to repair the weapon to a functional level.//
  ***Tuning Kit -** 20 CC\\ //A electronics kit to tune the weapon's various electronic components.//
  ***Heavy Barrel Kit -** 50 CC\\ //A barrel system for reducing the initial muzzle rise of the weapon, increasing accuracy. However sustained automatic fire will have a heavy recoil impulse.//
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==== Weapon Attachments ====
=== Additions ===
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