What's the story with SMGs? The wiki lists something called a "cybrpunk cowboy smg". Does anyone know what that is exactly?
It's a weird rectangular shaped SMG. It was only seen in one magazine preview, but you won't see pics of it here or on the wiki because there's no scans allowed.
Its an anti-material rifle. Can pierce a light tanks armor. Im only guessing its a .50 cal, so it's got some nasty kick and its a futuristic model probably since pre-war was around 2077(forget actual year) so its probably even stronger than our standard rifle that we have today. Which i've read if fired at someone anything within 6-8 inches of the bullet will be torn off. For instance if it passes someones neck lets say 2 inches off it would probably take the head with it because of the velocity and power. Though for this weapon to need an eight for strength, I have to admit seems far fetched, maybe a five or something; that seems more appropriate.
8 strength to use at maximum efficiency. First off, the weapon is pretty heavy, so to shoulder it and hold it steady is difficult for someone who isn't strong anyway. It's meant to be fired from prone position, but since we can't go prone here that's a no go. Also, it has significant recoil. I saw that when they shot it the guy was blasted back by the recoil- I'd imagine that effect is reduced by a higher strength.
But as for the effects of hitting a target, a .50 BMG rifle is powerful, but it's not going to create a vortex of doom that rips people apart. It's not going to kill anyone unless it hits. A .50 BMG bullet flying past your head won't cause it to explode. :laugh: