AR-69 "Golem" Assault Rifle

Almost a hundred thousand years ago, the AR-69 became the standard for Taeski-based assault rifles, displacing the prior model of the AR-32. Although it is the heaviest model in service, the AR-69 makes up for its twenty-five pound weight with sheer, unrelenting power. The thirty-round clip size is one of the largest on the standard market, barring heavy weapons.

Whereas the AR-32 and its predecessor, the AR-20, were drum-fed using S-Class ammunitions, the AR-69 was the first of the assault rifles to introduce C-Class ammunitions, meaning the wielder could carry more clips with less weight. The drawback was a reduction in stopping power, but a gain in weapon stability. This tradeoff made the AR-69 ideal for long-range scouting missions, assault detail and guard duty.

The three weapon hardpoints allow for a variety of augments and enhancements, but the most common configurations include a long barrel for increased accuracy, a scope for targeting and the possible addition of a flashlight. This allows the AR-69 to be used both as a fully automatic assault rifle or as a semi-automatic battle rifle if the need arises. This versatility has even led to the AR-69 being commissioned by other races, most notably splinter detachments of Clan Umarak or the Alintean Legion of Twilight.