OT-S9 SVU

The OT-S9 SVU is Torkachev Systemy Oruzhiya's bullpup sniper rifle configuration of the Petrov SVD. The SVU was developed to meet the needs of the Spetsnaz and KGB, but has found use in many other UNSR military forces.

The OT-S9 SVU is very popular among the black market, as it is easy to pack up and conceal, and is not overly expensive. Illegal arms dealing organizations, such as Nightshade, have claimed it to be one of the most purchased high-power firearms in the world. In addition to it's accessibility, the OT-S9 SVU's opportunities for customization have increased it's popularity significantly since it's production.

Design
Based off of the Dragunov SVU, developed in 1994, the OT-S9 SVU's design took many ideas from the Kalashnikov Petrov SVD. Examples include the barrel design, grip and trigger, and the attachment rail locations.

Being a bullpup rifle, the SVU's magazine is location behind the shooter's hand. This balances the rifle out when in a stationary position, but has proven to slow down reload times, as the shooter has to take his hand out from under the barrel to empty the chamber.

The OT-S9 SVU, unlike it's predecessors, does not have an enclosed muzzle brake. For this reason, the weapon has quite a deal of blowback when fired, since recoil is generally only reduced by 15% - 20%.

OT-S9 SVU
The default version of the OT-S9, the SVU variant is specifically made to pierce through infantry targets from a medium-to-long range. It has a generally compact frame, and can be disassembled in very quickly.

OT-S90 SVN
Modified to fire .300 Torkachev HiPower rounds, the OT-S90 SVN is an anti-armor variant of the SVU with a longer barrel and frame. Often used with a bipod, this variant is specifically made to pierce through metal and ceramic plating, and is known to absolutely tear apart plasteel and carbon fiber polymer.

OT-S9 SVU

 * Weight: 9 lbs
 * Damage: 12 (2d10+ 1) piercing
 * Action: Semi-automatic
 * Ammunition: 12 (7.62x54mm)
 * Range: 30/800 ft.
 * Attachment Rails
 * Sight (Long)
 * Frame
 * Barrel
 * Front Rail (Small)
 * Underbarrel (Medium)
 * Muzzle

OT-S90 SVN

 * Weight: 15 lbs
 * Damage: 15 (3d8 + 1) piercing
 * Action: Semi-automatic
 * Ammunition: 12 (.300 Torkachev HiPower)
 * Range: 30/800 ft.
 * Attachment Rails
 * Sight (Long)
 * Frame
 * Barrel
 * Stock
 * Front Rail (Medium)
 * Underbarrel (Long)
 * Muzzle

Trivia

 * The OT-S9 SVU is often considered the most deadly sniper rifle of the Long War, as it is the weapon of choice for most UNSR marksmen.