User:Sev40/CM393 Marksman Carbine

"Sniper-Carbines aren't pretty, or the highest-performing gear we've got, but its better than the old 'S70s we used to field. All you can hear is a tiny snip as you hit your targets, then a loud thud as their sidearm falls from their loosened hands. Just be careful about the gun's kick; if you're not careful it can easily give you a bloody nose."

- A police sniper on the CM393's capabilities.

The Civil Model-393 Heavy Precision Carbine, shortened to CM393 Marksman Carbine and simply dubbed the "Sniper-Carbine", is a distant variant to the for Police Departments on human colony worlds. Though the basic workings are the same as the DMR, it has a number of "additions" to better suit the needs of its owners, where the ability to quickly change and adapt to changing circumstances are better appreciated. They are given out as standard-issue to police snipers and even found regular use in SWAT teams. Ironically, as the war progressed, many CM393s have found their way into the criminal black-market, stockpiling them for the inevitable uprising that occurred after the Human-Covenant War.

Description
The CM393 operates very similarly to the DMR; it is a gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed bullpup rifle. Physically, the weapon is smaller, if longer, than its distant cousin, and is significantly lighter than smaller weapons despite its appearance. As the weapon wasn't expected to be carried by, it was downscaled to allow it fell more comfortable in the hands of a regular human being. Much of the weapon's length was taken up by a long barrel, which was to allow for increased accuracy, though it was extended further by a silencer to make the weapon quieter. In replace of the scope and much of the lower fore section, two tactical rails allows it to carry mission-specific modules to increase its effectiveness. Finally, a small LED screen displays the ammunition left in the magazine, as well as a small icon which shows what type of ammunition is being used.

Internally, however, the CM393 is inferior to its cousin. Its emphasis on being smaller, lighter and cheaper has led to a majority of its electrical systems being removed. As a result, as well as a lack of smart-link compatibility or a large battery, the weapon's recoil-dampening features have been removed. As well, the weapon can only fire in a near-automatic mode if the user pulls down the trigger each time for each bullet. Lastly, and perhaps its greatest disadvantage, is that the weapon isn't reinforced very well; should it experience a hard fall or fall into mud, there is a good chance it will jam or malfunction, making it unreliable in anything other than urban environments.

What the CM393 lacks in reliability, it makes for in sheer customisation opportunities. Its shell is tested to be able to hold magnetic modules, which can feature red-light sights, flashlights and sensors such as heartbeat monitors. Its tactical rails can and will hold scopes, and can even carry heavier ordnance such as gas grenades. Should its precision rounds be deemed unnecessary, the CM393 can fire two alternate rounds; the more closer-range, and more commonly the Whistle Darts for when suspects need to be brought in alive. Because of this, many officers make it a welcoming addition to their loadouts.

Variants

 * CM393/c: A dedicated civilian model, the 'c' variety was designed to complement civilian recreational sports such as hunting. It was smaller size and weight and lighter round compatibility made it a cheap, if dangerous, hunting rifle. It also proved to be popular with farmers on remote colonies to chase away pests.
 * CM393/h: A far heavier variant, the CM393/b is a better-reinforced variant created in response to the fall in sales to clients in the . Here, the CM393's fragility meant it couldn't handle the rugged terrain that was plentiful in police units in the Outer Colonies. Though more expensive, the CM393/b's harder shell, temperature-control unit, liquid-proof seal and more reliable components made it not only suited to remote police stations, but also for military HAZOP operations.