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[Mecha3]

Someone With Mass wrote...

Mecha3 wrote...

Hey where's the Blackstorm in that heavy weapons list? I love my little black hole making cannon of terror and death. Please tell me it's still in.

Well, there's a new description for it.

The Blackstorm Gravitational Singularity Projector is the brainchild of weapon designer Eli Wegner, one of the few humans who earned the privilege of serving with asari commando units. Overawed with how the asari could create biotic singularities to pull opponents out from behind cover, he was determined to duplicate the feat technologically. 
Wegner's team created a weapon that could elevate target particles of matter to near-infinite mass, creating a gravitational singularity and drawing nearby objects inward for a short time. The rapidly-increasing gravity rips the target apart as it pulls the enemy closer to the singularity's center. When the mass effect field destabilizes and suddenly returns to normal mass, the result is explosive, and inflicts additional trauma on the enemy.
The weapon almost didn't happen. Early designs were dangerously unstable: the science for creating a hyper-dense mass effect field was well established, but projecting it at an adjustable range proved elusive. It was only after six years of development that the weapon finally qualified for Systems Alliance AIHW (Advanced Individual Heavy Weapon) trials. By that time, the singularity projector was rugged, reliable, and easy to use and repair. It immediately went to field tests in a small-scale desert war on Earth where the weapon terrified opponents who had never seen its effects before. The swirling sand and dust sucking soldiers into its center served as the centerpiece of many propaganda videos. In the resulting media coverage, the Wegner Arms M-490 GSP became known by its simpler nickname, the "black hole gun." His dream finally a reality, Wegner personally altered its name to the more marketable "Blackstorm."
Special Research: M-490 Blackstorm

It's probably in there somewhere.

Thank you sir! 

[Someone With Mass]

Ha, I found the description of the omni-blade as well.

Although melee-combat applications for the omni-tool are almost as old as the device itself, the feature was largely unused prior to the Reaper invasion. The need to take on multiple husks in close quarters forced the Alliance to develop ways to enhance the tool’s offensive capability.
The most common melee design is the “omni-blade,” a disposable silicon-carbide weapon flash-forged by the tool’s mini-fabricator. The transparent, nearly diamond-hard blade is created and suspended in a mass effect field safely away from the user’s skin. Warning lights illuminate the field so the searing-hot blade only burns what it is intended to: the opponent.
More technically-adept soldiers frequently modify their omni-tools to maximize stopping power through electrical, kinetic, or thermal energy. Some troops integrate the weapon with their kinetic barriers, transforming the omni-tool into a wrist-mounted bludgeon; others fabricate flammable gases, held in place by a mass effect field and ignited upon impact. All prove deadly surprises for opponents who expect a disarmed Alliance warrior.

[PnXMarcin1PL]

Someone With Mass wrote...

Ha, I found the description of the omni-blade as well.

Although melee-combat applications for the omni-tool are almost as old as the device itself, the feature was largely unused prior to the Reaper invasion. The need to take on multiple husks in close quarters forced the Alliance to develop ways to enhance the tool’s offensive capability.
The most common melee design is the “omni-blade,” a disposable silicon-carbide weapon flash-forged by the tool’s mini-fabricator. The transparent, nearly diamond-hard blade is created and suspended in a mass effect field safely away from the user’s skin. Warning lights illuminate the field so the searing-hot blade only burns what it is intended to: the opponent.
More technically-adept soldiers frequently modify their omni-tools to maximize stopping power through electrical, kinetic, or thermal energy. Some troops integrate the weapon with their kinetic barriers, transforming the omni-tool into a wrist-mounted bludgeon; others fabricate flammable gases, held in place by a mass effect field and ignited upon impact. All prove deadly surprises for opponents who expect a disarmed Alliance warrior.

sounds sweet!!

[Someone With Mass]

I hope people can stop bit*hing about it now and stop saying "DURRR, IT'S MADE OUT OF LIGHT" all the damn time.

[kregano]

Any more interesting nuggets of info? It sounds like the heavy weapons get codex entries at least, while the regular guns get their usual blurb to help you choose.

[PnXMarcin1PL]

Someone With Mass wrote...

I hope people can stop bit*hing about it now and stop saying "DURRR, IT'S MADE OUT OF LIGHT" all the damn time.

tbh it never mattered to me.

[Jog0907]

Many of these weapons seem to be used as a preorder bonus, not a problem as long as we can get them trough other means.

[kregano]

Jog0907 wrote...

Many of these weapons seem to be used as a preorder bonus, not a problem as long as we can get them trough other means.

Only the Argus and Valkyrie. The rest of the N7 guns can be obtained through the Collector's edition (and hopefully later through DLC). The Blackstorm was an ME2 preorder bonus, so I wouldn't be surprised if it was either included on the disc or they have it as a day one DLC for everyone who didn't get it with ME2.

[Someone With Mass]

kregano wrote...
The Blackstorm was an ME2 preorder bonus, so I wouldn't be surprised if it was either included on the disc or they have it as a day one DLC for everyone who didn't get it with ME2.

Well, judging by its description, it's a research weapon like the Cain was in ME2.

[TexasToast712]

N7 Eagle <3<3<3<3 Who doesn't love a gun named and based after the Desert Eagle?!

[PnXMarcin1PL]

Someone With Mass wrote...

kregano wrote...
The Blackstorm was an ME2 preorder bonus, so I wouldn't be surprised if it was either included on the disc or they have it as a day one DLC for everyone who didn't get it with ME2.

Well, judging by its description, it's a research weapon like the Cain was in ME2.

yeah, too bad i had to aquire dlc-exclusive stuff from different sources. at least im feeling good for buying most of dlc packs avaiable for everyone

[Thargorichiban]

Yeah, I doubt they would make the previous DLC weapons/armor only available to those who had them in ME2.

I imagine that would create a riot on these boards.

[Someone With Mass]

TexasToast712 wrote...

N7 Eagle <3<3<3<3 Who doesn't love a gun named and based after the Desert Eagle?!

I'm going with the Arc pistol, thank you.

[TexasToast712]

Someone With Mass wrote...

TexasToast712 wrote...

N7 Eagle <3<3<3<3 Who doesn't love a gun named and based after the Desert Eagle?!

I'm going with the Arc pistol, thank you.

Yea, have fun with your taser there buddy. I prefer to blow huge holes in the people trying to kill me.

[Someone With Mass]

TexasToast712 wrote...
Yea, have fun with your taser there buddy. I prefer to blow huge holes in the people trying to kill me.

I can do that even better with the geth minigun, thank you.

[Someone With Mass]

lightsnow13 wrote...

Is there a description of the valkyrie?

Yep. And one for the Argus.

M-55 Argus
Precise, high-powered rifle that uses burst-fire.
The Argus is a high-powered rifle favored by senior C-Sec officers. Its accuracy allows them to control the battlefield with deadly precision, and firing bursts ensures ammunition conservation during lengthy conflicts. Other law-enforcement agencies across the galaxy are adopting the Carbine as their standard rifle, as much for its intimidation factor as its suppression power.

N7 Valkyrie
High-powered upgrade of the Avenger rifle. Excellent accuracy and rate of damage.
After the carnage of the Battle of the Citadel, Alliance officers commissioned an upgraded rifle for their ground forces. Improving on the popular Avenger design, the Valkyrie is now standard issue for new recruits. Exceptionally well-crafted, accurate, and packing ample firepower, the rifle is a hot black-market item on the rare occasion it surfaces.

[TexasToast712]

Someone With Mass wrote...

TexasToast712 wrote...
Yea, have fun with your taser there buddy. I prefer to blow huge holes in the people trying to kill me.

I can do that even better with the geth minigun, thank you.

1 big ass hole > 100 tiny holes

[Kasen]

Someone With Mass wrote...

lightsnow13 wrote...

Is there a description of the valkyrie?

Yep. And one for the Argus.

M-55 Argus
Precise, high-powered rifle that uses burst-fire.
The Argus is a high-powered rifle favored by senior C-Sec officers. Its accuracy allows them to control the battlefield with deadly precision, and firing bursts ensures ammunition conservation during lengthy conflicts. Other law-enforcement agencies across the galaxy are adopting the Carbine as their standard rifle, as much for its intimidation factor as its suppression power.

N7 Valkyrie
High-powered upgrade of the Avenger rifle. Excellent accuracy and rate of damage.
After the carnage of the Battle of the Citadel, Alliance officers commissioned an upgraded rifle for their ground forces. Improving on the popular Avenger design, the Valkyrie is now standard issue for new recruits. Exceptionally well-crafted, accurate, and packing ample firepower, the rifle is a hot black-market item on the rare occasion it surfaces.

Kind of funny actually, I'd have expected the Valkyrie to be too good for "standard issue." I mean, it's got N7 written all over it... I'm probably just reading too much into it.

[Someone With Mass]

Kasen13 wrote...

Kind of funny actually, I'd have expected the Valkyrie to be too good for "standard issue." I mean, it's got N7 written all over it... I'm probably just reading too much into it.

It could be something that's a WIP.

The Valkyrie is based on the Falcon and not the Avenger, after all. Just like how the Valiant is not based on the Mattock.

[jamesp81]

I do hope that the N7 Eagle wasn't really named for the Desert Eagle.

The Desert Eagle is the most idiot-fabulous modern handgun in production. People see it in the movies and think it's cool, when the reality is far less impressive.

The real item is overly large and bulky. It's fairly unique for a pistol in that it's gas operated, but the mechanism is known to be finicky and often will jam if it doesn't like the particular brand of ammo you're using.

There is no application for which it's practically useful. The only thing that it comes close to being good for is for those who like handgun hunt wild pigs. Other than that, it's just for grins. That's fine, by the way, but everybody thinks it's something awesome and special when it isn't. The round that it's most known for is the .50 Action Express, which sounds imposing because it's 50 caliber. In truth, it's performance is virtually identical to 44 magnum, and a 44 magnum revolver handles much better and is far more reliable.

[jamesp81]

Stardusk78 wrote...

Someone With Mass wrote...

Stardusk78 wrote...

I think melee builds, depending on class will become a serious option with all these weapon mods as well.

I already asked but do you know if you can swap your heavy weapon slot for a normal weapon slot?

Well, it's more about weight than slots (any class can have up to five weapons, but all of them except the Soldier will suffer from some sort of punishment for it), so sure.

So some weapons will be lighter? I imagine shotguns and sniper rifles will be very heavy, pistols and smgs lighter...hmm, guess we have to at least wait for the demo. When is the demo coming out again?

In truth, shotguns should be fairly light.  Modern ones usually are as compared to rifles.

[Seeker Sparrow]

More shotguns and more alien-made weapons are what stick out the most for me, I've got to wonder if all these weapons make it into the game or some are just upgraded/higher level versions of others (like the ME1 system)?