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Lapua Magnum Mk.338 Round

weapon
🌍 Earth Survivors Earth Technology Modern Ammunition USMC
Item Type weapon

Whispers say shots from this round strike with unholy precision, as if guided by ghosts beyond mortal sight.

Load
1
Effects
  • Extreme long-range accuracy beyond normal sight
  • Exceptional penetration with anti-materiel capability
  • Reliable precision fire under adverse conditions
Description

The .338 Lapua Magnum is a high-powered bottleneck centerfire rifle cartridge engineered for exceptional long-range accuracy, deep penetration, and consistent ballistic performance. Combining a precision brass case, carefully measured smokeless propellant, match-grade projectile, and reliable primer, it delivers outstanding accuracy at distances exceeding 1,500 meters in the hands of a skilled marksman. Unlike standard infantry cartridges, the .338 Lapua Magnum was designed specifically for precision engagements where first-round accuracy is critical. Its high ballistic coefficient allows it to retain velocity and energy over remarkable distances while resisting wind drift far better than conventional rifle ammunition. To the people of this world, weapons chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum appear capable of striking from beyond the limits of human sight, leading many to believe the shooter possesses supernatural perception or divine guidance rather than exceptional engineering and marksmanship.

Hook

Whispers say shots from this round strike with unholy precision, as if guided by ghosts beyond mortal sight.

Origin

The .338 Lapua Magnum was originally developed on Earth for military long-range precision shooting and anti-personnel operations beyond one thousand meters. It entered this world alongside the Earth Survivors during the catastrophic dimensional event. Existing ammunition was recovered from Earth Survivor caches, while the knowledge required to reload and eventually manufacture new cartridges survives through Hospital Corpsman John Statt, Lieutenant Shizuku Yaegashi, and Staff Sergeant Kaori Shirasaki. Though initial supplies are limited, advances in metallurgy, chemistry, precision machining, and industrial manufacturing may eventually allow local production. A legendary precision cartridge capable of striking enemies at distances most archers, mages, and soldiers believe impossible.

GM Notes

Primary long-range precision cartridge used by Lieutenant Shizuku Yaegashi.
Also employed by Hospital Corpsman John Statt when extreme-range precision or anti-materiel fire is required.
Earth Technology developed for military precision shooting beyond conventional engagement distances.
Designed to engage personnel, monsters, and hardened targets at distances exceeding one thousand meters.
Exceptionally accurate with outstanding energy retention and penetration over extreme ranges.
Uses Modern Ammunition and can eventually be reloaded or manufactured as technology advances.
Closely associated with the Earth Survivors' long-range precision capabilities.

Created with Town Scryer for Blades in the Dark

by John