ASG Hirsch

Automatic ShotGun Hirsch.
ASG Hirsch.
Type	Automatic shotgun.
Place of origin	The Empire of Common Territories .
Service history
In service	2010-Present.
Used by	TECT Armed Forces.
Production history
Designer	Wolf Armaments.
Designed	2009.
Manufacturer	Wolf Armaments.
Unit cost	$1,800 NSD.
Produced	2010-Present.
No. built	N/A.
Variants	Hirsch-20, Hirsch-.410.
Specifications
Weight	3.6 kg. empty.
Length	764 mm. stock extended, 757 mm. stock retracted.
Barrel length	430 mm.
Cartridge	12-gauge.
Action	Gas-operated, short stroke operation (Piston Actuation).
Rate of fire	300-350 rpm.
Muzzle velocity	400 m/s.
Effective firing range	100 m.
Maximum firing range	200 m.
Feed system	Detachable box magazine or drum magazine: 10 rounds (standard). 30 round drum.
Sights	Fixed iron, selection of optics.

The Automatic ShotGun 'Hirsch' is an automatic 12-guage shotgun patterned off of the AR Scorpion; it is designed and manufactured by Wolf Armaments. It is named after the common species of deer located throughout TECT - Hirsch literally meaning deer in German. Citing the need for a modern shotgun system - the TECT Armed Forces put in a bid for an automatic shotgun system over the common pump-action variation of shotguns. While other companies put in offers and design ideas, Wolf Armaments was eventually chosen to produce the shotgun because it offered to produce a "shotgun brother" to the AR Scorpion assault rifle. The idea is is that the familiar system would be easier to manage and maintain rather then introducing an entirely new weapon system.

Largely similar to its inspiration, the Hirsch shares very similar features with the AR Scorpion. It relies on the same operation, a gas-operated, short stroke operation, a similar feed and ejection system, a top rail system for attachments, and other similar body builds. Even with the short stroke operation, recoil is still significant like with most shotguns - although the affect is lessened with the help of a recoil buffer built into the operation. The major differences begin with the new handguard and barrel construction; the modified smoothbore barrel is thicker then most similar shotgun barrels and is shorter then most as well. A majority of the parts making up the Hirsch can be interchangeable with the AR Scorpion, adding to its upkeep factor. The selective fire allows for full-automatic fire, single-shot, or the safety setting.

The Hirsch was first introduced to the Imperial Army's Military Police branch to serve with officers on bases, in combat zones, and for security duties around the world. The Royal Guard's Guardsmen branch also received a large test batch to serve in security detail with VP's and at embassies. The overwhelming positive reviews reassured commanders who then placed orders to fill inventories for troops. By 2014, all military police, special forces (where applicable), and every branch's stockpile had the Hirsch in inventory. In the same year the Hirsch was released for civilian purchases and foreign sales; police forces around the country, including federal police, took huge interest in the shotgun for riot control and additional firepower. Civilian purchases in TECT, however, require a special license because of the nature of the weapon. By October 2015, most major police forces and government police forces had large inventories of the Hirsch. Variants include a model that fires .410 shells and a model that fires 20-guage shells - magazine size increases slightly accordingly.

Simunition Conversion

Conversion kits are available for all models of the ASG Hirsch; they include a bolt carrier (partly colored blue to distinguish it), blank-firing adapter for firing blanks, and an upper receiver colored blue to distinguish it for its practice use. The standard kit will also include a laser transmitter for laser combat systems to use; such systems would include individual soldiers carrying small laser receivers scattered over their bodies, which detect when the soldier has been illuminated by a firearm's laser. Each laser transmitter would be set to mimic the effective range and potential damage of the weapon on which it is used. Depending on how complex the laser combat system is, trainers can retrieve immediate results and statistics compiled by the system; such examples include readings that give medics a digital readout to determine which first aid method to practice and probability readouts. Using the conversion kit, the ASG Hirsch can seamlessly integrate into these laser combat systems.