Weapon Mounts

Weapon Mounts (TL9)

These are modular weapons installations attached to a cyborg's body. Each can mount a single weapon that weighs no more than the recipient's Basic Lift. Mounted weapons cost cash – not points – and their weight counts as encumbrance.

A mounted weapon is plugged-in, not built-in. The user can swap it for another weapon with a suitable interface. It takes five seconds to mount or remove a weapon.

Concealing a weapon mount is similar to hiding a firearm of similar bulk. A Bulk -5 rifle built into one's arm will have a protruding muzzle, while a Bulk -1 holdout pistol may have only a tiny gun-port built into the user's palm.

All mounted weapons can be detected by searches. Enemies or the authorities can unplug and confiscate them, just like carried weapons.

Bionic Arm or Hand Mount (TL9)

This is a weapon mount built into an existing bionic arm or hand. It may be mounted above or below the arm, or fire out through the palm. The weapon's weight may not exceed Basic Lift if in an arm, or half of Basic Lift if in a hand.

Statistics: Extra Arm (Weapon Mount, -80%) [2].

Availability: Minor procedure. $100/lb. of weapon weight. LC of weapon.

Heavy Weapon Arm (TL9)

This weapon mount replaces the user's arm with a socket joint and a hardpoint for attaching a weapon, usually rifle-sized. The mounted weapon must weigh equal to or less than the user's Basic Lift.

Statistics: To replace one arm with a weapon mount, take Extra Arm (Weapon Mount, -80%) [2] and One Arm [-20]. -18 points.

Availability: Minor procedure. $100/lb. of weapon weight. LC of weapon.