A standard Long-Las pattern employed by the Imperial Guard Sharpshooters of the Astra Militarum.
The Long-Las, originally known as the Sniper Variant Lasgun, is a specially modified version of the standard Imperial lasgun that possesses increased range and accuracy that is favoured by Imperial Guard Sharpshooters.
Such weapons are only ever issued to those guardsmen of the Astra Militarum who have displayed a flair for marksmanship, stealth operations and scout movement, for such weapons are difficult to produce and require more training and intelligence to utilise properly.
A Long-Las is a modified standard pattern Lasgun with an XC 52/3 strengthened barrel, which is both longer and thinner than the usual model. The strengthened barrel allows for increased range and greater accuracy.
The rifle does not have a charge setting slider, instead employing specialised ammunition known as a "hotshot power pack." A hotshot power pack is a high-power energy magazine with liquid metal batteries that fires fewer blasts, though a single power pack is good for approximately twenty shots. However, the hotshot power pack compensates for this by providing the weapon with a greater lethality index.
Due to the increased power of the shot of the Long-Las, the stress on the barrel is considerable and the resultant metal fatigue means that a sniper needs to replace the barrel with greater frequency than they would that of a standard pattern lasgun.
A long flash suppressor fitted to the gun muzzle ensures that the telltale flashes of the Long-Las' shots does not betray the sniper's position, though standard practice remains to relocate after each shot. The firing of the Long-Las variant is also quieter than a standard pattern lasgun, which is another advantage for a sniper.
Notable Users[]
- Mad Larkin - A trooper of the Tanith First-and-Only.
- Maxim Sorel - A trooper of the Valhallan 597th Regiment.
- Belagg Grakk - Grakk was a defender of Kasr Myrak on Cadia before its destruction during the 13th Black Crusade.
See Also[]
Sources[]
- Imperial Munitorum Manual by Graham McNeill, pg. 61
- Rogue Trader Rulebook (RPG), pg. 120
- For the Emperor (Novel) by Sandy Mitchell, Ch. 2, pg. 58
- First and Only (Novel) by Dan Abnett
- Cadia Stands (Novel) by Justin D. Hill