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EGA Type 95 “Helix” CQCS (Close Quarters Combat System)
”Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better…”

EGA T95 H-CQCS PDW Prototype demonstrating a magazine change Next Generation Weapon System
EGA T95 H-PDW

Real-World Counterpart/Comparison:
- AAC “Honey Badger” .300 Blackout PDW
- Bizon (Buffalo) SMG (helical magazine)
Name: Empire General Assembly Type 95 “Helix” Personal Defensive Weapon
Nicknames:
Designation:
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- EGA T95 H-PDW Mod 1 [Traditional Configuration]
- EGA T95 H-PDW Mod 2 [Bullpup Configuration]
Availability: Restricted - Government Contracts and Registered PMCs
Operator:
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- EGA T95 PDW Mod 1 [Traditional Configuration] - Krogan Empire Imperial Internal Affairs
- EGA T95 PDW Mod 2 [Bullpup Configuration] - Krogan Empire Shadow Stalkers Special Forces Division
Manufacturer: Empire General Assembly, Virmire
Year Constructed:
- 01-2202 (Conceptualization and Rapid Prototyping)
- 06-2202 (Production Prototyping and Testing)
- 08-2202 (Mod 1 and Mod 2 Final Prototypes Approved for Field Testing)
- 02-2203 (Mod 1 and Mod 2 Production Contract Approved)
- 04-2203 (Mass Production Underway)
Classification: Personal Defense Weapon (PDW)
Ammo Capacity:
- 1 x Ten (10) Thermal Clip Helical Magazine
- 10 rounds per thermal clip = 100 rounds per helical magazine
Operation:
- Proprietary Magnetic Magazine Carrier Tension (MMCT)
- Rather than rely on archaic, traditional means of tension-based loading through the use of compressed springs that are prone to failure, the unique design of the Helix weapon system’s magazine focuses on the reliability and repeatability of magnetic carrier tension.
- Thermal clips, being composed of various metallic alloys, are typically attracted by magnetic forces. A strong enough magnetic attraction temporarily adheres the thermal clips uniformly to the helical magazine’s drive core running the length of the unit.
- The magazine, in essence, turns like a screw or auger, feeding the fresh thermal clips with each cycle, controlled by the onboard computer of the firearm. The feed lips of the helical magazine demagnetize the thermal clip as it passes through, allowing it to be loaded into battery and chambered without incident.
- In the incident that there is a failure to feed due to a jam and the firearm cannot automatically clear it, manually turning the auger/screw will push the jammed thermal clip out of battery and successfully load the next thermal clip.
- To reload empty helical magazines, one simply needs to load thermal clips through the feed lips and turn the auger/screw manually until the magazine is full. Helical magazine size depends on the number of thermal clips that can be held.
- At the moment, all long arms (two-handed weapons) utilize a standard ten (10) thermal clip capacity helical magazine and handguns (one-handed weapons) utilize a standard five (5) thermal clip capacity helical magazine. Thermal efficiency is determined by weapon operation.
- Proprietary Auto Loading/Auto Ejection System - (ALAES)
- The weapon is empty and clear (no magazine, no thermal clip in battery or chambered)
- A full helical magazine is inserted into the weapon and locked into place, chamber clear.
- The charging button is depressed, cycling the weapon to load the first thermal clip into battery
- The chamber closes, locking the thermal clip in place, the weapon is “hot” and ready to fire.
- The weapon is fired, expanding the thermal clip’s monitored integrity via onboard software and sensors.
- The thermal clip is expended, the chamber cycles open.
- The extractor engages.
- The spent thermal clip automatically ejects directly downwards through the ejection well in front of the trigger assembly, away from the operator’s hands and attention to not distract.
- Magnetic Magazine Carrier Tension (MMCT) cycles the next thermal clip from the helical magazine into battery.
- The chamber closes, locking the next thermal clip in place, ready for continued operation.
- In the event of a feeding failure or overheating of the weapon, a button on the rear of the upper receiver can be engaged to manually cycle to the next thermal clip.
Rate of Fire: Select Fire (Safe-Semi-Burst-Auto)
- Semi-Automatic: 120 RPM
- Burst: Programmable from 2-Round up to 6-Round Bursts, cyclic rate locked
- Automatic: 650 RPM
Modular Casing:
- Yes - Compatible with combat armor magnetic locks (Heavy Pistol, SMG, and AR)
Range:
- Effective Range: 25m - 150m
- Maximum Range: 250m
Advantages:
- Lightweight
- Compact
- High Magazine Capacity
- Balanced with Low Felt Recoil = Little to No Muzzle Climb During Sustained Firing
- AR Firepower in SMG Sized Package
Disadvantages:
- Increased weight/bulk with the use of helical magazines
- Manual cycling of helical magazine required in the event of a failure to feed
- Increased reload times with helical magazine changes
- Proprietary Design and Complexity Require EGA Certified Technicians for Service and Repair
Production Cost:
- EGA T95 H-PDW Mod 1 - 65,700 cR (Galactic Standard Credits)
- EGA T95 H-PDW Mod 2 - 72,500 cR (Galactic Standard Credits)
Manufacturers’ Suggested Retail Price (MSRP):
- EGA T95 H-CQCS PDW Mod 1 - 72,500 cR (Galactic Standard Credits)
- EGA T95 H-CQCS PDW Mod 2 - 80,000 cR (Galactic Standard Credits)
Description:
The EGA Type 94 Mod 2 HAWS had cemented its position as a popular military firearm in the galaxy, eclipsing its competition in nearly every possible aspect of design. Citadel Security, impressed with its proven track record and adaptability, purchased the T94 to replace their hodgepodge of mismatched weapons through cost-effective standardization efforts; the Blue Suns had also purchased the T94 for a new, standard arsenal of a well proven and highly reliable weapon system.
Despite the high praise the T94 had received since the defeat of the Reapers, the weapon system was not without its drawbacks. To krogan, its initial proposed operators, the hefty weight and felt recoil weren’t a noticeable bother. To aliens of all walks of life, on the other hand, many shied away from the Type 94 Mod 2 HAWS despite its legacy and proven battle record. Carrying the weapon system for extended periods of time, such as foot patrols and sentry duty, proved exhausting. Adding that to actual operation of the weapon among smaller species, fatigue and the jarring recoil felt endangered its life as an export military-grade weapon.
Erineos Republic had expressed some mild interest in the HAWS, especially the Model 2, if it could be tailor made. A primary concern to non-krogan operators was the length, weight, and complexity of the HAWS. Adaptive and reliable, it was still outside of many’s budget as a service weapon. Weaponmaster Kolvant Garoth developed two prototype SMGs retaining as much of the original HAWS design as possible while focusing on cost-cutting and simplifiying, one with a standard magazine configuration like the Krogan HAWS, another with a helical magazine design. A battery of tests at EGA’s range resulted in the selection of the helical style and several other variants meant. The designs met the Imperial Army’s rigorous requirements for a service weapon that was lightweight and compact for close-quarters combat without sacrificing firepower in terms of rate-of-fire, penetration, and knockdown power.
The Type 95, as dubbed by Garoth, would see service as a cost-effective alternative to Imperial Internal Affairs as a service weapon. The Shadow Stalkers Special Forces Division, however, were not wholeheartedly impressed with the ballistics of the traditional pattern of the Type 95. SS-SFD operatives often required full-length armaments for medium-to-long range engagements. Liking the ergonomics offered by the Type 95, a second prototype came to be to meet the specifications of the krogan special forces units. The result was all the Type 95 had to offer, but in the bullpup configuration, allowing for the use of a full-length barrel while maintaining a compact, lightweight package.
Variants
Like the Type 94, the Type 95 has many variants. The Mod 1 uses a classic rifle style with the magazine in the front of the weapon. The Mod 2 utilizes a bullpup configuration and was developed exclusively for the special forces community. Freeing up the HAWS for Imperial Army and Imperial Navy use, as well as approved export sales, paved the way for Imperial Internal Affairs and the Shadow Stalkers to have a comparable weapon system at a fraction of the cost. Standardization and interchangeability of components of both platforms for their uses reduces expenses considerably. Efforts were made to share as many internal components with the HAWS as possible for the same reason.
EGA T95 H-CAR EGA T95 H-CAR
Real-world Counterpart/Comparison:
- Colt M4A1 Carbine [Mod 1]
- IMI TAR-21 “Tavor” [Mod 2]
Name: Empire General Assembly Type 95 Helix Close Assault Rifle Nicknames:Designation:
- EGA T95 H-CAR Mod 1 [Traditional Configuration]
- EGA T95 H-CAR Mod 2 [Bullpup Configuration]
Availability: Restricted - Government Contract and Registered PMCs Operator:
- EGA T95 H-CAR Mod 1 - Krogan Empire Imperial Internal Affairs
- EGA T95 H-CAR Mod 2 - Krogan Empire Shadow Stalkers Special Forces Division
Classification: DMR/Assault Rifle Ammo Capacity:
- 1 x Ten (10) Thermal Clip Helical Magazine
- 8 rounds per thermal clip = 80 rounds per helical magazine
Operation:
- Proprietary Auto Loading/Ejection System
- The spent thermal clip automatically ejects directly downwards through the ejection well.
- Magnetic Magazine Carrier Tension (MMCT) cycles the next thermal clip from the helical magazine into battery. No inconsistent springs to wear out to be found here.
- The chamber engages, securing the fresh thermal clip, ready for continued operation.
- When the thermal clip is expended, the bolt locks back, ejecting the spent thermal clip downward.
- The MMCT engages, driving the next thermal clip into battery, completing the cycle.
- In the event of a feeding failure or overheating of the weapon, a button on the rear of the upper receiver can be engaged to manually cycle to the next thermal clip.
Firing Rate: Select Fire (Safe-Semi-Burst-Auto)
- Semi-Automatic: 120 RPM
- Burst: Programmable from 2-Round up to 8-Round Burst, cyclic rate locked
- Automatic: 650 RPM
Modular Casing:
- Yes - Compatible with combat armor magnetic locks (AR)
Range:
- Effective Range: 50 - 500 meters
- Maximum Range: 850 meters
Advantages:
- Lightweight
- Compact
- High Magazine Capacity
Disadvantages
- Increased weight/bulk with the use of helical magazines
- Manual cycling of helical magazine required in the event of a failure to feed
- Increased reload times with helical magazine changes
- Proprietary Design and Complexity Require EGA Certified Technicians for Service and Repair
Production Cost:Manufacturers’ Suggested Retail Price (MSRP):
- 72,500 cR (Galactic Standard Credits)
Description:
EGA T95 H-CSG EGA T95 H-CSG
Real-world Counterpart/Comparison:Daewoo USAS-12/Atchinson AA-12 Name: Empire General Assembly Type 95 Helix Combat Shotgun Nicknames: Designation:
- EGA T95 H-CSG Mod 1 [Traditional Configuration]
- EGA T95 H-CSG Mod 2 [Bullpup Configuration]
Availability: Restricted - Government Contract and Registered PMCs Operator:
- EGA T95 H-CAR Mod 1 - Krogan Empire Imperial Internal Affairs
- EGA T95 H-CAR Mod 2 - Krogan Empire Shadow Stalkers Special Forces Division
Year Constructed: 04-2202 Classification: Assault Shotgun Ammo Capacity:
- 1 x Ten (10) Thermal Clip Helical Magazine
- 3 rounds per thermal clip = 30 rounds per helical magazine
Firing Rate: Select Fire (Safe-Semi-Automatic)
- Semi-Automatic: 120 RPM
- Automatic: 450 RPM
Modular Casing:
- Yes - Compatible with combat armor magnetic locks (AR, Shotgun)
Range:[*]Effective Range: 5 - 100 Meters [*]Maximum Range: 300 Meters Advantages:
- Lightweight
- Compact
- Negligible Muzzle Climb During Sustained Firing
- Little Felt Recoil
- High Magazine Capacity
Disadvantages
- Increased weight/bulk with the use of helical magazines
- Manual cycling of helical magazine required in the event of a failure to feed
- Increased reload times with helical magazine changes
- Proprietary Design and Complexity Require EGA Certified Technicians for Service and Repair
Production Cost:
- EGA T95 H-CSG Mod 1 - 65,000 cR (Galactic Standard Credit)
- EGA T95 H-CSG Mod 2 - 87,500 cR (Galactic Standard Credit)
Manufacturers’ Suggested Retail Price (MSRP):
- EGA T95 H-CSG Mod 1 - 72,000 cR (Galactic Standard Credit)
- EGA T95 H-CSG Mod 2 - 94,500 cR (Galactic Standard Credit)
Description:
EGA T95 H-SR EGA T95 H-SR
Real-World Comparison/Counterpart:Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Magnum .338 Lapua (Knockdown power) Heckler and Koch PSG-1 Name: Empire General Assembly Type 95 Helix Sniper Rifle Nicknames: Designation:
- EGA T95 H-SR Mod 1 [Traditional Configuration]
- EGA T95 H-SR Mod 2 [Bullpup Configuration]
Availability: Restricted - Government Contracts and Registered PMCs Classification: Anti-Personnel Sniper Rifle Ammo Capacity:
- 1 x Ten (10) Thermal Clip Helical Magazine
- 2 rounds per thermal clip = 20 rounds per helical magazine
Firing Rate: Select Fire (Safe-Semi) Modular Casing: Yes - Compatible with combat armor magnetic locks (AR, Sniper Rifle) Range:
- Effective Range: 75 - 1200 meters
- Maximum Range: 3500 meters
Advantages:
- Lightweight
- Compact
- High Magazine Capacity for a high-power rifle
Disadvantages:
- Increased weight/bulk with the use of helical magazines
- Manual cycling of helical magazine required in the event of a failure to feed
- Increased reload times with helical magazine changes
- Proprietary Design and Complexity Require EGA Certified Technicians for Service and Repair
Production Cost:Manufacturers’ Suggested Retail Price (MSRP): 95,000 cR (Galactic Standard Credit) Description:
EGA T95 H-LMG EGA T95 H-LMG
Real-World Comparison/Counterpart:M60 LMG (RoF and Ballistics) L86 LSW (Ergonomics) Name: Empire General Assembly Type 95 Helix Lightweight Machine Gun Nicknames: Designation:
- EGA T95 H-LMG Mod 1 [Traditional Configuration]
- EGA T95 H-LMG Mod 2 [Bullpup Configuration]
Availability: Restricted - Government Contracts and Registered PMCs Operator:
- EGA T95 H-CAR Mod 1 - Krogan Empire Imperial Internal Affairs
- EGA T95 H-CAR Mod 2 - Krogan Empire Shadow Stalkers Special Forces Division
Classification: Light Machine Gun Ammo Capacity:
- EGA T95 H-LMG Mod 1
- 1 x Ten (10) Thermal Clip Helical Magazine
- 15 rounds per thermal clip = 150 rounds per helical magazine
- EGA T95 H-LMG Mod 2
- 1 x Thirty (30) Thermal Clip Drum Magazine
- 25 rounds per thermal clip = 750 rounds per drum magazine
Firing Rate: Select Fire (Safe-Burst-Auto)
- Burst: Programmable from 2-Round up to 8-Round Bursts, cyclic rate locked
- Automatic: 650 RPM
Modular Casing:
- Yes - Compatible with combat armor magnetic locks (AR, Heavy Weapon)
Range:
- Effective Range: 25 - 250 meters
- Maximum Range: 600 meters
Advantages:
- Lightweight
- Compact
- Negligible Muzzle Climb
- Controllable Recoil
- Extremely High Magazine Capacity
- Capable of sustained fire for well over 60 seconds
Disadvantages:
- Increased weight/bulk with the use of helical/drum magazines
- Manual cycling of helical/drum magazine required in the event of a failure to feed
- Increased reload times with helical/drum magazine changes
- Proprietary Design and Complexity Require EGA Certified Technicians for Service and Repair
Production Cost:
- EGA T95 H-LMG Mod 1 - 75,000 cR (Galactic Standard Credit)
- EGA T95 H-LMG Mod 2 - 84,000 cR (Galactic Standard Credit)
Manufacturers’ Suggested Retail Price (MSRP):
- EGA T95 H-LMG Mod 1 - 82,000 cR (Galactic Standard Credit)
- EGA T95 H-LMG Mod 2 - 89,500 cR (Galactic Standard Credit)
Description:
EGA T95 H-HP/H-HPC EGA T95 H-HP/H-HPC

EGA T95 H-HP Pistol and CarbineReal-World Comparison/Counterpart:
- FN Five-seveN [Pistol]
- FN PS90 [Pistol Carbine]
Name:
- Empire General Assembly Type 95 Helix Heavy Pistol
- Empire General Assembly Type 95 Helix Heavy Pistol Carbine
Nicknames: Designation:
- EGA T95 H-HP [Pistol]
- EGA T95 H-HPC [Pistol Carbine]
Availability: Open Circulation Classification:
- EGA T95 H-HP - Pistol
- EGA T95 H-HPC - (Pistol Carbine)
Ammo Capacity:
- 1 x Five (5) Thermal Clip Capacity Helical Magazine
- 15 Rounds per Thermal Clip = 75 Rounds per helical magazine
Firing Rate: Safe-Semi (Auto locked with this module) Modular Casing: Yes - Compatible with combat armor magnetic locks (Heavy Pistol, SMG, and Shotgun) Range:
- Effective Range: 5 - 100 meters (5 - 250 meters)
- Maximum Range: 250 meters (450 meters)
Advantages:
- Lightweight
- Compact
- Longer barrel than most traditional heavy pistols = longer acceleration rails = higher velocity
- Largest ammunition capacity of any heavy pistol currently on the market.
- The addition of a stock and longer barrel increase the effective range and firepower
Disadvantages:
- Increased weight/bulk with the use of helical magazines
- Manual cycling of helical magazine required in the event of a failure to feed
- Increased reload times with helical magazine changes
- Proprietary Design and Complexity Require EGA Certified Technicians for Service and Repair
Production Cost:
- EGA T95 H-HP [Pistol] - 34,900 cR (Galactic Standard Credit)
- EGA T95 H-HPC [Pistol Carbine] - 39,500 cR (Galactic Standard Credit)
Manufacturers’ Suggested Retail Price (MSRP):
- EGA T95 H-HP [Pistol] - 40,000 cR (Galactic Standard Credit)
- EGA T95 H-HPC [Pistol Carbine] - 46,500 cR (Galactic Standard Credit)
Description:The pistol was the toughest feat of engineering for the T95 platform. Despite testing of various designs, there was no practical way to have a Mod 1 and Mod 2 Pistol due to the complexity of the helical magazine system. It was at the suggestion of an Erineos Republic Commando consulting on the project that the Mod 1 platform be dropped for pistols entirely. Garoth agreed and the Pistol and Pistol Carbine were devoted to the Mod 2 Bullpup platform. Not only did this simplify matters but still resulted in a weapon that special forces operators could use with their Mod 1 base receivers. In doing so, the T95 H-HP maintained its proven, proprietary design of a bullpup configuration fed by a helical magazine inserted from the rear. The configuration allowed for a longer barrel in comparison to traditionally-configured contemporaries such as the Carnifex and Predator. The end result was a heavy pistol with the size and weight of a Predator matching and even exceeding the likes of the Carnifex in terms of knockdown power. A smaller pistol with a bigger punch.
EGA T95 H-HPOP EGA Type 95 Helix Operator Pistol

Example of a “stock” EGA T95 H-HPOP “Operator” Heavy PistolReal-World Comparison/Counterpart:H&K USP Mk23 SOCOM (High standard of quality + Special Forces purpose) Colt 1911 “Operator” (Purpose built for niche market) Name: Empire General Assembly Type 95 Helix Heavy “Operator” Pistol Nicknames: Designation: EGA T95 H-HPOP Availability: Restricted - Government Contracts and Registered PMCs Operator: Krogan Empire Shadow Stalkers Special Forces Division (SS-SFD) Classification: Suppressed [Integral] Heavy Pistol Ammo Capacity:
- 1 x Five (5) Thermal Clip Capacity Helical Magazine
- 15 Rounds per Thermal Clip = 75 Rounds per helical magazine
Firing Rate:Safe-Semi (Auto locked with this module) Modular Casing: Yes - Compatible with combat armor magnetic locks (Heavy Pistol, SMG, Shotgun) Range:
- Effective Range: 5 - 150 meters
- Maximum Range: 350 meters
Advantages:
- Lightweight
- Compact
- Custom/Tailor-made to customer specifications (Balancing, Ergonomics, Materials, etc…)
- Magnetic roller tension trigger assembly for soft, smooth, and adjustable trigger travel
- Lifetime Warranty and Discounted Parts/Labor
- Largest ammunition capacity for any heavy pistol currently on the market
Disadvantages:
- Prohibitively expensive for mass production/large orders
- Long turnaround time on custom orders and repairs due to high demand
- Requires the use of helical magazine, increasing bulk/weight of operation equipment
- Subsonic operation significantly reduces performance against hard/protected targets
- Proprietary Design and Complexity Require EGA Certified Technicians for Service and Repair
Production Cost: 250,000 cR (Galactic Standard Credit) Manufacturers’ Suggested Retail Price (MSRP): 375,000 cR (Galactic Standard Credit) Description:The "Operator" variant of the Helix Heavy Pistol was custom-tailored to suit the very specific needs and skills of special forces operators. Soldiers in highly-specialized areas of operation with very strignet rules of engagement and high-stakes missions have often made use of personal armaments specifically designed and altered around their personal preferences. Each operator is defined by their armament and their effectiveness with it. The Helix Operator is no different. Helix Operators begin life as a standard Helix Heavy Pistol. All units are inspected to meet quality specifications, but those that meet near-nominal production standards are separated from the mass-produced units. These units are then prepared for additional processing and machining. In a process that can be summarized as "trimming the fat", all components are machined and shave off additional weight without compromising structural integrity. Counterbalance weights are secured to the frame, providing a balanced platform to fire from. With proper shooting form, the Helix Operator's recoil is soft and controllable, quickly putting the sights back on target for follow-up shots. The lightened parts are put several material hardening processes, then finished with corrosion and scratch-resistant coating on all moving and non-moving parts. One of the most unique features of the Operator model is the integral suppressed barrel. Other traditionally-configured competitors with the same type of barrel do perform well and prove there is a market. However, they fall into the same disadvantage of having a rather long firearm overall. The bullpup-configuration of the Helix Operator, however, negates this penalty by benefiting from the receiver being placed behind the trigger assembly. Once Helix Operators enter final assembly and labeled as "stock" inventory, customer inquiries will put the finishing touches on sold product. An approved customer is compensated for travel, coming to the EGA factory in person on Virmire to add their personal touch to their new addition to their arsenal. elements such as custom-molded ergonomic grips, biometric identification, and even custom engraving/detailing/ and finishes to reflect the customer's personal preferences and unique touches.
Mucho credit to RC for aiding in the creation of this fantastic line of weapons. Krogan are masters of war, gotta protect dat title :B
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