SIVA M8

The SIVA M8 is a rifle template developed by SIVA Weapon Systems for the United Coalition for a Better Future (UCBF) as the replacement for the M21 Rifle, developed by their competitor, Colt Manufacturing Company. It follows a standard Armalite design, and is often considered one of the most common semi-automatic rifles in the world, besides the AK-50.

Design
Essentially based off of the M21 Rifle, the SIVA M8 was made with three things in minds; higher caliber, more customization, and higher quality material. To achieve these goals, the designers at SIVA Weapon Systems decided to change replace the M21's 5.56x39 caliber with a larger 7.62x39 chambering, and added more Piccatiny rails along the barrel.

The final product has an outer frame made almost entirely of plasteel polymer, which was not only less expensive, but more durable against mud, dirt, and dust.

The only shortcoming of the M8 was it's grip placement, which many found to be too far forward on the rifle. However, this barely affected sales, as it very quickly became one of the best selling rifles, internationally (both legally and illegally).

SIVA M8-AR
The "default" variant of the M8, the M8-AR is the standard assault rifle variant. Often used with a 20 or 30 round box magazine, this variant has an comfortably average rate of fire and round velocity.

SIVA M8-BR
With a longer barrel than the other variants of the M8, the M8-BR is the variant used for long ranged targets. The only variant with a burst fire mode, the M8-BR is often utilized with a sight to provide better accuracy. It is seen commonly among the Coalition.

SIVA M8-CR
Made for closer-ranged combat, the M8-CR is the carbine variant. It usually sees use among scouts and recon teams, as it has a shorter frame and barrel.

SIVA M8-AR

 * Weight: 8 lbs
 * Damage: 9 (2d8) piercing
 * Action: Semi-automatic, automatic
 * Ammunition: 20 (7.62x39mm)
 * Range: 30/360 ft.
 * Attachment Rails
 * Sight (Long)
 * Frame
 * Barrel
 * Stock
 * Front Rail (Medium)
 * Underbarrel (Long)
 * Muzzle

SIVA M8-BR

 * Weight: 8 lbs
 * Damage: 9 (2d8) piercing
 * Action: Semi-automatic, 3-round burst, automatic
 * Ammunition: 20 (7.62x39mm)
 * Range: 30/440 ft.
 * Attachment Rails
 * Sight (Long)
 * Frame
 * Barrel
 * Stock
 * Front Rail (Medium)
 * Underbarrel (Long)
 * Muzzle

SIVA M8-CR

 * Weight: 7 lbs
 * Damage: 8 (2d6 + 1) piercing
 * Action: Semi-automatic, automatic
 * Ammunition: 30 (7.62x39mm)
 * Range: 30/360 ft.
 * Attachment Rails
 * Sight (Medium)
 * Frame
 * Barrel
 * Stock
 * Front Rail (Small)
 * Underbarrel (Long)
 * Muzzle

Trivia

 * The SIVA M8 is one of most commonly purchased high-power weapon among the Coalition, even among civilians. While various regulations exist, many people would like to see it out of the hands of those without proper training.