Originally Posted by Prince Charon (Post 2363902)

Basically, taking the generic weapons and other gear from GURPS Ultra-Tech and related books (or websites like Pizard's equipment page), and creating specific named variants, as GURPS Cyberworld did.

For example:

Banana Republic BR-25 Wasp Mini-Defender

When laser weapons enthusiasts discuss clothing retailer Banana Republic's failed attempt to break into the budget energy weapons market, the Wasp Mini-Defender is almost inevitably brought up. A smaller variant of the company's BR-30 Hornet Defense Pistol released at the same time, the Wasp was seen as even less reliable or accurate than even that weapon. The poor sales lead to further and further reductions in price, before production was discontinued and the remaining stocks were sold at auction (where they didn't do well, even in bulk). Since it's introduction, it and the BR-30 have seen far more use in robberies than for self defense.

(Statwise, start with the TL10 Holdout Laser (Ultra-Tech p115), but reduce Acc to 0, Cost to around $150, and give it a Malf. number of 15 (individual weapons may vary, as quality control was also an issue; energy flow problems that reduce damage or armor divisor are also common); weapon quality is cheap. The Hornet is similar, being a cheap-quality (and cost) variant of the TL10 Laser Pistol on the same page.)

Originally Posted by Þorkell (Post 2364035)

You could also use existing brands. There's no reason to suspect that arms companies that are around now all cease to be around. I mean, Beretta has been around since 1526 so what's another few decades or centuries there?

Originally Posted by Þorkell (Post 2364035)

You could also use existing brands. There's no reason to suspect that arms companies that are around now all cease to be around. I mean, Beretta has been around since 1526 so what's another few decades or centuries there?

Originally Posted by RyanW (Post 2364041)

To fit the Cyperpunk style, Beretta is most likely a wholly owned subsidiary of a megacorp.

Originally Posted by Þorkell (Post 2364035)

You could also use existing brands. There's no reason to suspect that arms companies that are around now all cease to be around. I mean, Beretta has been around since 1526 so what's another few decades or centuries there?

Originally Posted by Phantasm (Post 2364080)

I use Smith & Wesson, H&K, Kalishnakov, and Colt for lasers, sonic weapons, and blasters in my space opera setting. Mind, my Smith & Wesson have branded their blaster line as "Sith & Wesson" due to various factors. ;)