PLX-9 “CAVERNSTRIKE” PLASMA RIFLE

Adaptive Infantry Weapon — Model 9A2
Compact, silent, and made for the tunnels beneath Mars.

Overview

The PLX-9 “CavernStrike” is a compact, high-output plasma rifle engineered for low-light, confined, and zero-G environments — the perfect weapon for subterranean operations across Mars. Its magnetically contained plasma bolts deliver devastating stopping power while minimizing recoil and visual signature, letting strike teams move and fight without lighting up a cavern.

Designed for the Martian Subterranean Infantry Corps and private security contractors operating in lava tubes, ice vaults, and underground mines, the PLX-9 blends rugged battlefield ergonomics with advanced targeting and environmental adaptation systems. Troops who run the dark call it the “Glowstick” for the rifle’s faint blue barrel hum when standing by.

Key Features

  • Compact form factor for confined corridors and rapid maneuvering.

  • AI-assisted targeting that predicts movement in tight spaces when linked to combat visors.

  • Adaptive plasma bolts: ionization adjusts mid-flight for soft-splash vs. hardened anti-armor effects.

  • Stealth Mode with ignition dampener — muzzle flash and heat signature reduced by ~70%.

  • Environmental adaptation automatically compensates for Mars’ thin, CO₂-heavy atmosphere and low temperatures.

  • Quick-swap power cells and modular mag-rail mounting for accessories and drones.

Technical specifications (Model 9A2)

These are field-readable baseline specs. Units and values recorded from MDI technical sheets.

  • Length: 820 mm (collapsed) / 1010 mm (stock extended)

  • Weight: 3.8 kg (unloaded)

  • Power source: Removable Plasma Cell — 9.6 MJ rated

  • Effective Range: 5–180 meters (optimal in confined environments)

  • Bolt Velocity: Variable; up to 1,200 m/s equivalent (magnetic containment adjusted)

  • Fire Modes: SEMI / BURST (3-bolt) / AUTO / ANTI-ARMOR PULSE

  • Cooling: Integrated hex-matrix heat sink with auto vents (auto-cycle every 50 shots)

  • Signature Reduction: Stealth ignition dampener reduces visible & IR signature by ~70%

  • Materials: Carbon-ceramic alloy chassis, anti-static grips, reinforced mag-rail

  • Interface: Thumbprint ID pad, HUD link for AI targeting, firmware updates via secure uplink

Design notes

Ergonomics — Carbon-ceramic exoshell, anti-static pistol grip sized for pressurized gloves and exo-suit use. Stock geometry designed to lock against bulk armor.

AI-Assisted Targeting — When paired with combat visors, the PLX-9’s targeting node predicts short-range movement and continuously tweaks bolt ionization and containment to improve hit probability in chaotic, confined fights.

Plasma Bolt Behavior — Bolts can bloom into a “soft splash” on organic targets to reduce over-penetration, or tighten into a dense spear against armor. The ANTI-ARMOR PULSE is a concentrated, high-energy shot intended for powered suits and hardened targets.

Stealth Mode — The ignition dampener muffles muzzle flash and masks heat for covert patrols; use conservatively — reduced visible signature comes at a modest energy cost and slightly lower bolt density.

Environmental Adaptation — Firmware constantly samples ambient pressure and gas composition to adjust containment fields, combating plasma dissipation in thin Martian air or carbon-dioxide rich pockets.

Scroll to Top