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The EM-10A1 is the result of the XEMR program, a competition intended to create an affordable mass produced electromagnetic rifle for the U.S. Army, in 2045. The EM-10A1 features a number of cost saving measures including a seamless 3D printed frame and lower power capacitors in greater numbers. The design also sought to share as much commonality with current gen service rifles as possible so as to reduce the need for retraining, even going so far as to emulate the firing mechanism. The result was an EM weapon that cost only 12% more to produce than a traditional service rifle and whose maintenance could be performed in the field by its user, a major weakness of previous EM weapons which required skilled technicians to service.

Unlike all EMRs before it, which used external batteries that would often be carried and inserted like magazines, the EM-10 used an internal power-pack. The system would be charged when not in use and boot up automatically when removed from its dock. It had an idle time of around 48 hours and could fire between 80 to 100 rounds before need a recharge. This was deemed acceptable this was already more ammunition than the average soldier could carry. If needed there was also a portable "fast charger" in form of a backpack that could rapidly charge 10 rifles up to 60% capacity in just under 3 minuets. It was envisioned that a squad of soldiers using the EM-10 would have at least 2 charge packs per 10 rifles to keep them combat effective in extended engagements.

The EM-10 "Predator" fired 7.7mm armature SABOT at 4,000 feet per second, or just over mach 3.5. The advantage of armature rounds, rather than traditional SABOT, was greater accuracy and reduced fall off at long ranges. At the major disadvantage of larger round size, the EM-10's standard magazine only carried 10 rounds. While the weapon was capable of fully automatic fire at 500 rounds per minute the small mag size meant it was almost always fired semi-auto. However, the incredible accuracy, power and penetration of the round meant that the weapon could reasonably be used to shoot to kill at incredible ranges. Even an average soldier could place accurate rounds at ranges in excess of 1,000 yards, thanks in no small part to the Predator's built in IR sight with up to 4.5x zoom and automatic calibration. The EM-10A1 was quickly adopted and while the small ammo capacity remained an issue until the A3 variant it was largely successful.

Description

The EM-10A1 is the result of the XEMR program, a competition intended to create an affordable mass produced electromagnetic rifle for the U.S. Army, in 2045. The EM-10A1 features a number of cost saving measures including a seamless 3D printed frame and lower power capacitors in greater numbers. The design also sought to share as much commonality with current gen service rifles as possible so as to reduce the need for retraining, even going so far as to emulate the firing mechanism. The result was an EM weapon that cost only 12% more to produce than a traditional service rifle and whose maintenance could be performed in the field by its user, a major weakness of previous EM weapons which required skilled technicians to service.

Unlike all EMRs before it, which used external batteries that would often be carried and inserted like magazines, the EM-10 used an internal power-pack. The system would be charged when not in use and boot up automatically when removed from its dock. It had an idle time of around 48 hours and could fire between 80 to 100 rounds before need a recharge. This was deemed acceptable this was already more ammunition than the average soldier could carry. If needed there was also a portable "fast charger" in form of a backpack that could rapidly charge 10 rifles up to 60% capacity in just under 3 minuets. It was envisioned that a squad of soldiers using the EM-10 would have at least 2 charge packs per 10 rifles to keep them combat effective in extended engagements.

The EM-10 "Predator" fired 7.7mm armature SABOT at 4,000 feet per second, or just over mach 3.5. The advantage of armature rounds, rather than traditional SABOT, was greater accuracy and reduced fall off at long ranges. At the major disadvantage of larger round size, the EM-10's standard magazine only carried 10 rounds. While the weapon was capable of fully automatic fire at 500 rounds per minute the small mag size meant it was almost always fired semi-auto. However, the incredible accuracy, power and penetration of the round meant that the weapon could reasonably be used to shoot to kill at incredible ranges. Even an average soldier could place accurate rounds at ranges in excess of 1,000 yards, thanks in no small part to the Predator's built in IR sight with up to 4.5x zoom and automatic calibration. The EM-10A1 was quickly adopted and while the small ammo capacity remained an issue until the A3 variant it was largely successful.