Arasaka HJSH-18 Masamune

The HJSH-18 Masamune (Japanese: 正宗) is a Power Assault Rifle manufactured by Arasaka in.

Characteristics
Based on the Nowaki from the early 21st century, the Masamune is a high-quality assault rifle designed in the 2050s. Like its predecessor, it fires exclusively in highly accurate, three-round bursts. The weapon has a 24-round magazine with an average reload time. In the lore, the Masumane is waterproof and can be used underwater.

It is possible to install a Scope and Muzzle attachment.

Acquisition

 * Can be purchased from:
 * Weapon Vendor in Japantown
 * Weapon Vendor in Downtown (Neon Variant)
 * Sophia Dupont at EBM Petrochem Stadium, Dogtown
 * Leon Watson at Longshore Stacks, Dogtown
 * Crafting Spec can be purchased starting at level 17 from:
 * Weapon Vendor in Japantown

Crafting
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Trivia

 * The name of the weapon can be a reference to one of the following:
 * Japan's greatest swordsmith Gorō Nyūdō Masamune.
 * Daimyō Masamune Date, a leader and legendary samurai from the sengoku period, (many of the Arasaka weapons are seemingly named after Japanese daimyōs).
 * Mangaka Masamune Shirow, creator of the Ghost in the Shell franchise.