Pulsed Columnar Globule Projector (PCGP), World Guide (Technical) (Patreon)

Pulse Column Globule Projector (PCGP)

Despite it's exotic sounding name, the pulse column globule projector is simply the fully modern Feyli Imperial version of the traditional paint ball gun. Rather than projecting a tiny ball containing liquid using nothing but simple gas pressure, the PCGP uses pulsed force fields to create a low grade vacuum in a column extending from the front of the barrel out to between 20 to 80 meters, depending on the specific model. This vacuum is insufficient to cause physical harm in and of itself, rather acting as a guide for the balls of gelatinous fluid fired by the device. This increases both total range and short range accuracy to a degree where such weapons are viable as genuinely non-lethal 'annoyance' and 'marking' devices for law enforcement and military use, as well as making civilian paint-ball entertainment activity even safer than it already was.

The vacuum created by a PCGP generally feels like a light tingly kiss when it comes into contact with skin. Extended exposure may lead to a temporary flush mark on the skin, but it otherwise quite harmless. Guided by this vacuum path, gelatinous projectiles will strike with varying degrees of force depending on the device. For civilian entertainment and most other purposes these projectiles generally strike with insufficient force to cause more than a sharp slapping sound and a very temporary flush mark, their range and accuracy largely dependent on the vacuum guide rather than the force put behind the projectile. Combat PCGPs, generally used to warn off civilians who are at risk of blundering into a line of fire, or to paint mark suspect non-combat targets for later investigation, strike with more force, and can leave minor bruises. The more advanced targeting systems on these weapons help guarantee against potentially injurious face or similar shots.

The most notable use of PCGPs in recent times is in the arenas of the Biogel Games. Based on weapons developed for the security forces of Vixanti/Gelitech, these weapons fire gelatinous globs or guided liquid sprays of reactive or ultra-reactive biogel, in order to knock out opposing biogel wearing gelfighters by turning them into gummies or puddles of liquid biogel respectively.

PCGPs come in forms imitating more traditional projectile firing and energy weapons. The following table lists the types and their availability (Civ: Civilian, BG: Biogel Games, LE: Civilian Law Enforcement, M: Military).

Type             Civ   BG  LE M

• Pistol       X X X X
• Semi-Auto Rifle       X X X
• SMG       X X X X
• Civ Auto Rifle       X X X
• Assault Rifle X X
• Sniper Rifle X X X X
• LMG                                X X X
• HMG                        X X
• Spray Thrower        X X X
• Blob Launcher        X X X
• Cannon        X X

The cost of typical civilian PCGP types are rather high relative to gas-powered paint ball weapons. This is largely owing to the miniaturized technology involved, as well as the need for very high capacity batteries to allow for extended firing.

Civilian Price for applicable PCGP types are as follows:

• Pistol          ¢250
• Semi-Auto Rifle  ¢900
• SMG          ¢1,500
• Civ Auto Rifle  ¢1,500
• Sniper Rifle  ¢1,750
• Washable Marking Gel                               ¢20/liter
• Permanent Marking Gel                                ¢20/liter
• Non-Marking Deterrent Projectile Gel ¢85/liter