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Sidearm
Helix DirectorateA squared service pistol with a heavy reciprocating slide. The deliberate cycle delivers a firm single shot and makes the reset easy to hear in a quiet corridor.
Operating principle
A squared service pistol with a heavy reciprocating slide. The deliberate cycle delivers a firm single shot and makes the reset easy to hear in a quiet corridor.
Modification choices
Choose a clear sight for fast presentation or a small optic for measured follow-up shots. A grip sleeve improves control. An extended magazine adds weight and lengthens the draw.
Engagement doctrine
Draw the sidearm when a primary reload would expose you. It suits every mode as insurance, not a reason to abandon cover. In PvE, save scarce primary ammunition on isolated light targets.
Strengths, limits & counters
Useful reach for a backup, but a slow recovery after a miss. Change direction between shots and close behind cover.
Reading the specifications
Damage is one unarmored torso hit at close range; a burst rifle reports one projectile, not an entire burst. Rate is nominal cycling speed; burst pauses, charging, cooling and reloads reduce sustained output. Capacity counts projectiles, shells or charges per load. Range describes the intended engagement distance. Recoil is a 0–100 control-demand index: lower is steadier, not weaker.
Operators & modes
Recommended operators: ROOK, LEDGER, VECTOR. The displayed range is 45 metres in this fictional design. Treat it as a planning guide: sightlines, armor and movement still decide the encounter.
