Fowler Pattern Surveyor Carbine

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Dimensions were derived from a firearm and scaled down to 1:56. This is a little small for Bolt Action troops, but far too small for Warhammer 40k. the Fowler Pattern Survey Carbine was built on contract for Rogue Traders to provide an advanced auspex that wouldn't hinder the operators ability to fight back, and required no bionic augmentation. Starting with the internals from a heavy laspistol, a carbine frame was built with Plasfibre to support full size lasrifle batteries. A large electronic camera with viewer was built onto the top of the frame, capable of seeing in multi-spectral, thermal, and low light modes. These can be electronically magnified 1, 4, or 8 times. Fixed iron sights were added on top for optic failures. On the operators top right a weapons light was added, and below that is a laser range finder, aiming laser, and laser illuminator. On the operators left hand side is a flip out panel, on the front is a low power radar sensor that actively detects physical objects up to 15 meters in a 120° cone in front of the sensor. On the inside of the panel is a larger screen that can show the feed from whatever sensor is selected and basic environmental data. Originally built for Rogue Traders themselves, it was found to be too weak and too bulky for their use for combat. More units were ordered to be issued to scholars who could better understand the Advanced Auspex and could support them on their adventures. Several units have made their way down to Guardsmen and Arms man detachments working in Rogue Trader fleets. The units originally meant to find treasures on space hulks and conquered ships, the units were found to be invaluable in detecting enemies with active camouflage. They are also highly sought after by un-augmented scholars on expeditions. Named after American cartographer Thaddeus Mortimer Fowler.