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Gladius Industries
Gladius Industries (sometimes abbreviated to GI) are a Martian weapons company that made a wide variety of weapons for military use and export. They were one of the largest providers of arms to the Vanguard and later the Orion Arm.
The company motto is "in pace, ut sapiens, aptarit idonea bello" which translates from Latin to 'In peace, like a wise man, he appropriately prepares for war'.
Weaponry
Pistols
The Legate VII
The Legate series of projectile pistols are easily the most popular and well known Gladius Industries product. Renowned for being reliable, sturdy and easy to fix they were one of the main side arms used by the Vanguard in the Normalverse.
The Legate VII is the culmination of years of experience designing stable weaponry for hot and dry environments. Though it bears resemblance to the earlier models, specifically LII and LIII, it's internals have been lifted from it's direct predecessor with the addition of a compartment in the handle big enough to fit a small cleaning kit or laser attachment.
Suggested Builds: Slug Pistol
Shotguns
Caligula 12 Gauge
The Caligula 12 Gauge Shotgun is a mid-range pump-action shotgun designed for Vanguard shock troopers during the Kretonian invasion.
It's legacy is that of it's extremely long use-span, capable of firing 45K rounds with minimal maintenance and almost no part replacement required. As with many of Gladius Industries range of weaponry, it is notably heavier than the average shotgun.
Suggested Builds: Scatter Rifle
Assault Rifles
The Centurion
The Centurion was designed to replace the please insert weapon as the brute force Assault Rifle of the Martian military.
Suggested Builds: Slug Rifle
The Nero III
The Nero range of Pulse Assault Rifles represented the Martian companies first venture into weaponry outside of the traditional projectiles. The Nero III was a cheap to produce gun that sold well and was used by Martian home forces and independent operatives.
Suggested Builds: Pulse Rifle
The Nero V
The Nero V was a much more expensive Pulse Battle Rifle with a better accuracy but lower rate of fire.
Suggested Builds: Pulse Rifle
Sniper Rifles
Victis Honor
The Victis Honor Advanced Sniper Rifle was the last weapon to be formally adopted into the Vanguard military force and one of the last guns produced by Gladius Industries. It was, unlike the majority of their other products, a one-off design prompted by the need for a high-powered sniper rifle that could be produced on Mars.
Suggested Builds: Pulse Rifle + Telescopic Sight
Heavy Weaponry
The Brute
A grenade launcher. Specifically designed to combat large enemies such as Zangali.
Suggested Build: Grenade Rifle