====== RBM-990 'Raza' Compact Chem-Linear Carbine ======
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The RBM-990 Carbine or 'Raza' Carbine is an 8mm binary stage chem-linear weapon system employing an 8mm semi-cased cartridge. It is an air cooled, magazine fed, electrically operated selective fire bullpup weapon that feeds from a motorized 75-round box magazine. It is intended as a short to medium range weapon due to its relatively short length and is primarily used by personnel in secondary roles or by special operations troops needing a compact weapon. However in overall selection it tends to be a secondary weapon as the Kist family of rifles and carbines are the primary issued systems of the Colonial Pact. 

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===== Weapon Data and Information =====
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==== Information and Statistics ====
  ***Initial Production Date**\\ 00842 N.C.C.
  ***Used By**\\ Colonial Pact Military, Civil, Security, and Private Interests
  ***Manufacturer**\\ Dyer Special Applications - Light Armaments Division
  ***Designation Index**\\ 
  ***Role/Purpose**\\ High Capacity, Lightweight, Compact Carbine
==== Performance and Dimensions ====
  ***Length**\\ 680 mm
  ***Weight**\\ 2.87 Kg (Unloaded)\\ 3.50 Kg (Loaded)
  ***Cartridge**\\ [[junk_drawer:colonial_pact:ammunition:8x60mm|8x60mm SSALPC]]
  ***Weapon Action**\\ Dual-Mode Electrochemical Asynchronous Linear System with Recoil Counter Weight
  ***Rate of Fire/Firing Modes**
    *Semi-Automatic 
    *2,450 RPM (Burst)
    *950 RPM (Automatic)
  ***Muzzle Velocity**\\ 1,075 m/s (3,526 Fps)
  ***Feed System**\\ Motorized 75-Round Box Magazine
  ***Effective Range**\\ 350 m (One Standard Atmosphere)\\ 2.5 Km (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 Raza, the first being one below the barrel this one being somewhat small and only intended for weapon light or laser systems and the second being the on characteristic 'flat top' rail mount on top of the weapon. Both employ contact digital link systems.
  ***[[colonial_pact:technologies:bzm-89_cmpc_common_micro_power_cell]]**\\ The Raza employs a BZM-89 power cell located inside the pistol grip to provide a source of power for the rifle's on board computer and miscellaneous systems, primary power for the weapon's linear accelerator is provided via the magazine's battery. Replacing the battery is as simple as unscrewing the spent device and screwing in a new one, much like a lightbulb. 
  ***[[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 however it lacks any kind of iron sights. Instead if a user has the right personal hardware suite or cybernetics it produces a standard augmented reality sight. 
  ***Ejection Port**\\ Normally not needed for the carbine's operation due to it being a semi-cased 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 down on this port and slide it open to access the firing chamber. When open the user need only cycle the bolt to eject the round currently in 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 inside of the rifle's handguard 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. 
  ***Adjustable Stock**\\ The stock pad of the Raza can be adjusted via a push button mechanism that allows the large solid piece which links into the weapons recoil reduction system to move forward or backwards, allowing the user to find the optimum distance for the operation of their weapon.
  ***Weapon Charging Mechanism**\\ The carbine employs an ambidextrous non reciprocating charging handle that can be moved to either side of the weapon's frame. When not in use the handle folds down flush against the frame in order to reduce its profile and or the risk of snagging. 
  ***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 behind the thumbhole of the carbine, it is a pull down latch that will drop the magazine free of the weapon when pulled straight down at least one inch. It is located on both sides of the magazine and only requires one to be pulled in order to drop the magazine. 
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===== Weapon Attachments and Sales Information =====
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==== Sales and Issue Information ====
===Primary Sales Package===
  ***RBM-990A Compact Chem-Linear Carbine -** 420 [[colonial_pact:currency#pact_national_colonial_credit_cc|CC]]\\ (Included Kit with polymer packing case.)
    *4x 75-Round Box Magazines
    *VBK-29 Red Dot Smart Sight
    *Sound Suppressor/Sonic Neutralizer
    *Thigh Holster
    *Single Point Sling
    *Repair/Spare Parts Kit
    *Tuning Kit
===Additional Items and Replacement Parts===
  ***75-Round Box Magazine -** 7.5 CC
  ***Sonic Suppressor/Neutralizer -** 35 CC\\ //Clamp on, reduces noise impulse by up to 95%//
  ***Thigh Holster -** 15 CC
  ***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 ===
=== Addon Weapon Systems ===
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