Apex Mobile Point Defense System

The APEX Mobile Point Defense System, based on the Phalanx automated weapons system of the U.S. Navy, is a movable light machinegun, capable of defending a secure area by itself, or under the direction of a remote operator.

Most corporate aerodyne pads and rooftops are defended by larger and more expensive version; however, this puts maximum point defense control in the hands of even the smallest business or homeowner.

It only weighs 20kg, allowing it to be carried to new locations easily. The upper of the APEX dome houses four computer-controlled motion sensors with an effective range of 200 meters. When a target moves across the sensor's 360-degree field of fire, the central mini-gun tracks the target, adjusts for movement, and fires. Sensors can be set for a specific target size, from that of a small rodent up to a large vehicle.

A hand-held controller allows the operator to activate the APEX from as far away as 1000 meters; the controller can also be used to activate individual APEX units by location (each one is assigned a number and frequency) or to deactivate specific units, allowing the operator to enter at will.

The APEX unit is self-powered, with a battery life of 50 hours; this may be extended by linking a solar panel to the unit. The internal drum magazine holds 400 rounds of 9mm Long Caseless ammunition. An automatic shut-off will disable the weapon in the event of a jam, signaling the operator through the remote control.

The APEX has an SDP of 20, and an SPP rating of 5. To determine hits, roll percentage for each target in range, then roll 1d10 for number of hits on each. Add 10% to hit percentage if target is moving at half speed or less.

Source

 * Blackhand's Street Weapons 2020, p.6