Exotic Strand Trace Rifle - Metropolis Banshee: “Uh Guardian you wanna meet me at my workshop? I got Sloan here and she has a few questions about this weapon you found.” The Guardian entered the back door of Banshees workshop. The room was filled with ammunition crates, sealed packages of new Omolon and Hakkë deliveries. An assortment of weapon frames, random scopes and other attachments were scattered across the floor and shelves. The familiar stench of gunpowder and metal filled the air. Commander Sloan stood off to the left, ceremoniously on guard. She nodded and called out to the guardian, acknowledging their presence. Her eyes were hard, something they did moments before she entered combat. Banshee stood to the right hunched over a workbench. On it stood a weapon stand that held Metropolis. Banshee flipped on a couple lights that revealed the area where he stood, which also displayed Metropolis’ beauty. The deep metallic orange and red glistened in the light. The bright green accent and indicator lights flickered on and pulsated as if to make its presence known. Banshee silently muttered incoherently to himself, voicing his inner thoughts about Metropolis’ exquisite design. Banshee: “Over here guardian…this weapon you found on your recent deep dive mission has raised some concerns.” Ghost appeared to establish himself into the conversation. “What kind of concerns?” Ghost wondered. Sloan snapped to and said, “I have encountered technology like this. At the peak of the golden age, weapons and armour including the power suit that I wore were conceived. Many of these creations were only prototypes and were lost during the collapse. However, this weapon—Sloan points to metropolis—I believe whoever made this, advanced it passed prototype phase and into final development. I think it was done in secret and hidden deep down in the depths of Titan. Now, the power suit I wore and this ‘Metropolis weapon’ have striking similarities. The overall colour, design, even materials used, are unique and yet very similar. Sloan keeps her distance but meticulously looks Metropolis over, then continues, ..”from what I can tell they both seem very [i]intuitive[/i]. But need I remind you that the power suit, though [i]brilliant[/i] and [i]effective[/i], it attached and fused itself to my body..it contorted and broke me. It was excruciating to say the least.” Sloan took a breath and finished with, “I fear this Metropolis may bring the same fate to whoever wields it.” Ghost: “We are sorry that happened to you Sloan.” Ghost said reassuringly. “Are you concerned that this weapon may be harmful for the user?” Sloan: “In short, yes.” Ghost: “Are there any more details we can uncover from Metropolis? Is there a way to compare the two? Analyze them and confirm if Metropolis is dangerous?” Sloan: “Sadly, no. The armour was lost when I ripped myself out of it, literally.” Banshee: “I’ve run some tests, and looked through its weapon logs..but uh no known users, or maker. I reckon that…Banshee paused, lost in thought, then continued, well anyway….” The Guardian aided banshee in his abandoned thought: “No records, no data.” Banshee: “Right, no records, no data, there’s nothing here..” Sloan: “I say the best course of action is further study, analysis and supervision. Place it under vanguards banned weapons policy, along side Red Death and others like it, until we know more.” Ghost hummed to the guardian and they nodded together in agreement. Ghost: “We agree. You have our support Commander. That would be a great idea…” A golden age jingle tuned to life, a loading sound began to play. A smooth, robotic but familiar voice said, “Metropolis version.0.0.0.1p Weapon Diagnostic complete Firmware update complete Weapon damage archetype, updated. Strand selected Vocal recognition system operational Weapon kill tracker online User hud interface fully operational Combat Ready Status: 100% combat ready Weapon logs updated Main weapon user updated.” Metropolis dinged to signify all preliminary diagnostics were complete. “Yes, intuitive, brilliant and effective.” Metropolis said in a robotic impression of Ghost. Banshee accepting all that just happened, “Very intuitive…hmm..well guardian, looks like you are the main user now.” “It says here—Banshee leaned closer to his monitor—that the former user and maker was someone named.. Aran S. Sakamoto”… Name: Metropolis Tagline: Intuitive, Brilliant and Effective. Strand Heavy Trace Rifle Intrinsic Perk: Equipping grapple grenades grants 3 charges. However, the grapple length is much shorter. Weapon takedowns generate grenade energy. Weapon Perks Strand Bomb: Sustained fire stores energy for a homing strand bomb which spawn theadlings after detection.(Performs like Nova Bomb). Strand Clap: Slide and melee to unleash a concussive strand blast that unravels enemies. (Similar to thunderclap) Catalyst: Multi kills have a chance to refill ability energy. Chance to drop heavy ammo.