RE: [Epic] marine chapters (was: Orks with LandRaiders)

From: Miller, Chris <CMiller_at_...>
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 16:52:47 -0500

>> Space Marines spend 100% of their life in training or in war. Why in the
>> hell do they only shoot to 48 meters?
>
>I think it must be because they use those silly little rapid-fire
>machine-pistols rather than a real weapon with a real barrel. Of course,
>this
>still doesn't explain why the Guard (with a much more sensible weapon) can't
>shoot any further. I guess that old law of power depreciating with the
>square of the distance kicks in really fast with a lasgun.
>
>Cripes! Can't anyone use a good, old-fashioned rifle in the 41st millenium?
>
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>Allen (The Q&A guy)
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Yes, but it's restricted tech (too effective) so only the Vindicare
temple is
authorized to use it...

Chris Miller
Received on Wed Sep 03 1997 - 21:52:47 UTC