Fowler Pattern Surveyor Carbine

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Dimensions derived from a firearm were scaled down to 1:56, making them a bit too small for Bolt Action troops but far too small for Warhammer 40k. The Fowler Pattern Survey Carbine was built on contract for Rogue Traders to provide an advanced auspex that wouldn't hinder the operators' ability to fight back and required no bionic augmentation. Starting with internals from a heavy laspistol, a carbine frame was built using Plasfibre to support full-size lasrifle batteries. A large electronic camera with viewer was mounted on top of the frame, capable of seeing in multi-spectral, thermal, and low-light modes that can be electronically magnified 1, 4, or 8 times. Fixed iron sights were added on top for optic failures. On the operator's right hand side, a weapons light was installed, and below it is a laser range finder, aiming laser, and laser illuminator. On the operator's left-hand side is a flip-out panel with a low-power radar sensor on the front that actively detects physical objects up to 15 meters in a 120° cone in front of the sensor. Inside the panel is a larger screen showing the feed from whatever sensor is selected and basic environmental data. Originally built for Rogue Traders themselves, it was found too weak and too bulky for their use in combat. More units were ordered to be issued to scholars who could better understand the Advanced Auspex and support them on their adventures. Several units have made their way down to Guardsmen and Arms man detachments working in Rogue Trader fleets. The units originally meant to find treasures on space hulks and conquered ships are now invaluable in detecting enemies with active camouflage. They are also highly sought after by un-augmented scholars on expeditions. Named after American cartographer Thaddeus Mortimer Fowler.