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The '''air rifle''' was a prototype ranged weapon utilized by the [[Assassins|Assassin]]-turned-[[Templars|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]], during the 18th century. | The '''air rifle''' was a prototype ranged weapon utilized by the [[Assassins|Assassin]]-turned-[[Templars|Templar]] [[Shay Cormac]], during the 18th century. | ||
A prototype weapon developed by the Templars, | A prototype weapon developed by the Templars,there can be a possibility that Benjamin Franklin must had made it.The air rifle propelled projectiles by means of compressed air, in contrast to widespread flintlock pistols and muskets, which used a propellant charge. While incapable of firing bullets as other [[firearms]], it was used as a diversionary weapon, capable of firing a variety of [[Poison darts|darts]], similar to the [[Blowpipe|blowpipes]] utilized by Assassins. | ||
In 1756, Shay outfitted the rifle with the prototype [[Bombs|grenade]] launcher constructed by [[Benjamin Franklin]], which allowed the weapon to fire several types of grenades, including shrapnel, sleep and berserk ones. | In 1756, Shay outfitted the rifle with the prototype [[Bombs|grenade]] launcher constructed by [[Benjamin Franklin]], which allowed the weapon to fire several types of grenades, including shrapnel, sleep and berserk ones. | ||
Revision as of 07:24, 25 December 2015
The air rifle was a prototype ranged weapon utilized by the Assassin-turned-Templar Shay Cormac, during the 18th century.
A prototype weapon developed by the Templars,there can be a possibility that Benjamin Franklin must had made it.The air rifle propelled projectiles by means of compressed air, in contrast to widespread flintlock pistols and muskets, which used a propellant charge. While incapable of firing bullets as other firearms, it was used as a diversionary weapon, capable of firing a variety of darts, similar to the blowpipes utilized by Assassins.
In 1756, Shay outfitted the rifle with the prototype grenade launcher constructed by Benjamin Franklin, which allowed the weapon to fire several types of grenades, including shrapnel, sleep and berserk ones.
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Shay uncovering the rifle aboard a Templar ship -
Shay carrying the air rifle on his back -
Shay aiming at a Stalker -
Shay firing a shrapnel grenade
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