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Robotech M473 "Econo-Rifle"

(A Tribute build to Robbe, a source of inspiration and encouragement. This group wouldn't be the same without you, bro)

 

As technology advanced, resulting in mechanization and automation revolutionizing an increasingly large portion of daily life, it was inevitable that this would also have ramifications upon the modern battlefield.

Drones, AI driven troop transports, and Exoskeleton Power Suits filled the battlefield, and contrary to many expectations, the human factor was increased rather than decreased. Technology claimed to supplant training, and masses of minimally trained troops could be fielded with relative ease and speed. In order to accommodate what was becoming the modern age's pike-man infantry, the industry behind a large portion of Exoskeleton Militarization also started mass producing fire arms to accompany their Battle Suits. The M473, nicknamed "Econo-Rifle" by troops, was the primary result of this endeavor.

 

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Uploaded on June 9, 2015