Fiction:X8-95

The X8-95 is a recent Drodoian assault rifle designed to replace the then-aging X8-45. The firearm was first issued in 2795 and has seen minor improvements and tweaks in the form of "Marks". The current mark is mark two; Instated to deal with a reliability problem with the mk. 1's bolt.

History
The X8-95 project was first initiated in 2786 to replace the then-aging X8-45, which had since shown its age during the the Crisis; A turbulent time in Drodo history spanning from the the 2750's to the 2780's. The X8-95, alongside other firearms such as the Berak M87 where included and major parts of the military reforms of the 2790's, which included new ship designs, restructuring of the ranks, and so on.

Statistics
The weapon fires the versitile 5.56x45mm intermediate cartridge, and is well known for its excellent reliability (especially for the mk. II) and armour penetration; granted by its use of a very powerful, non-gunpowder propellant and different cartridges. Included with it is both a sword bayonet and a shorter bayonet. The weapon has the ability to be used in most environments, including space. In all, the weapon is a statment of Drodo gunsmithing and engineering.