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22.56% Steel Waste / Chapter 160: Gun Runners is EXPENSIVE!

Chapitre 160: Gun Runners is EXPENSIVE!

The Vendertron goes on to catalogue every weapon the Gun Runners currently have in stock. It's unfortunate Afton isn't able to check them via his Pipboy, but Karl and Boone would be able to tell him what weapons are good or not.

[silenced .22 pistol]

Weight : 3

Value : 100

[varmint rifle]

Weight : 5.5

Value : 95

[9mm pistol]

Weight : 1.5

Value : 110

[.357 Magnum revolver]

Weight : 2

Value : 120

[single shotgun]

Weight : 7

Value : 185

[10mm pistol]

Weight : 3

Value : 760

[9mm SMG]

Weight : 4

Value : 860

[cowboy repeater]

Weight : 5

Value : 810

[service rifle]

Weight : 8.5

Value : 550

[caravan shotgun]

Weight : 3

Value : 685

[.44 Magnum revolver]

Weight : 3.5

Value : 2600

[lever-action shotgun]

Weigh : 3

Value : 2100

[silenced .22 SMG]

Weight : 8

Value : 1950

[10mm SMG]

Weight : 5

Value : 2470

[hunting rifle]

Weight : 6

Value : 2300

[sawed-off shotgun]

Weight : 4

Value : 2000

[trail carbine]

Weight : 5.5

Value : 3000

[hunting revolver]

Weight : 4

Value : 3600

[assault carbine]

Weight : 6

Value : 4100

[sniper rifle]

Weight : 8

Value : 4200

[hunting shotgun]

Weight : 7.5

Value : 4000

[12.7mm pistol]

Weight : 3.5

Value : 4100

[riot shotgun]

Weight : 5

Value : 5700

[12.7mm submachine gun]

Weight : 5

Value : 5300

[marksman carbine]

Weight : 6

Value : 5300

[minigun]

Weight : 25

Value : 5700

[light machine gun]

Weight : 15

Value : 5400

[brush gun]

Weight : 5

Value : 5000

[anti-materiel rifle]

Weight : 20

Value : 5800

The prices differ greatly for what Afton used to selling weapons at... Though, he usually only sold junk weapons that were a strong breeze away from falling apart. There were also some unique weapons being sold, but Afton felt his stomach turn at hearing their prices...

[bozar]

Weight : 15

Value : 21000

[medicine stick]

Weight : 5.5

Value : 21000

Yeah, after the group had sold off all the chems, weapons, and other loot. Afton only had around 11550 caps... His entire net worth wouldn't be able to purchase one of those unique weapons, so, he obviously wouldn't try to purchase one... Maybe he would in future when he was rolling in caps, but as of now he was stuck with the 'mundane' weapons.

Though, even the 'mundane' weaponry being sold wasn't anything to scoff at. They were literally selling miniguns and anti-material rifles. Afton was like a kid in a candy shop, he as salivating at the thought of being able to use them.

In the past, he wasn't really that interested in ballistic weapons, but after maxing out his Guns skill he found that he was able to appreciate those kinds of weapons just as much as energy ones. He was so used to crappy guns that'd been forgotten after the Great war, but now he was presented with brand-spanking-new guns?

Karl upon noticing Afton's adoring gaze nudges him with an elbow. "You there kid? Remember that we're looking for that friend of yours, unless you have NCR identification you ain't getting into the strip without a minimum of 2000 caps."

Afton somehow manages to pry his focus away from the weaponry on display and glances to Karl, "Ah... you're right..." he mutters, having almost forgotten that Veronica might be in the New Vegas strip with Tamia.

"Didn't you want to check out those Implants as well?" Karl continues, causing Afton's face to scrunch up as if he was facing the most difficult choice of his life.

Afton sends a pitiable look at Karl, "Did you have to remind me?" he mutters, thinking about what they'd actually be needing in the future... Sure, Afton could just go ahead and buy a minigun, but would he actually be able to use it? More importantly, would it suit his combat style?

The answer would be no. While he was strong enough to wield it, he'd be a sitting duck, a glass cannon waiting to be buried in enemy gunfire.

After a couple moments of thinking, Afton remembered that he did want to take care of the Deathclaws in Quarry Junction. For that, he'd probably need an Anti-Material rifle... That would cost most of his caps there and then, and that wasn't even mentioning the cost of .50 calibre ammunition.

.50 calibre round cost 6 caps each, and weigh 0.25lbs...

Karl would try and barter to reduce the price, but you can't really barter with a machine can you? This is most likely one of the main reasons the Gun Runners use the Vendertron to sell goods.

Afton reluctantly pays up 6000 caps for an anti-material rifle and some ammunition, he also made sure to buy a couple explosive .50 calibre rounds.

The gun slides out from a slot under the bulletproof glass, the bullets he'd purchased all unceremoniously clattering the ground... Afton just gives the Vendertron a dirty look before slowly gathering all the bullets back up.

Once done, he examines the Anti-Material rifle with his Pipboy to get an accurate idea at how strong it is.

[Anti-Material rifle]

DMG : 110

Crit dmg : 110

Crit mult : 1x

Strength req : 8

Weight : 20

Value : 5600

Afton nods to himself at the gun, it's definitely worth the price... If he added the damage of the explosive bullets then he'd be getting around 200 DMG... Hopefully its enough to one-shot a Deathclaw.

He looks at the other weapons available but shakes his head, Lucky, That Gun, his Sawed-Off shotgun, and his Anti-Material rifle would be enough for now. If he lugged around any more weapons people might mistake him as a merchant.

The Gun Runners were selling armour too, but Afton's Recon Armour was good enough for now. He also needed to save some caps to get some Implants from Doctor Usanagi... Hopefully, he'd be rewarded with a Perk. Otherwise he'd be feeling kind of stupid... Not that having 10 Agility would be a bad thing, it's just that its probably not the optimal thing he could've been spending his stat points, caps, and time on.

Afton slings the Anti-Material rifle on his back, grimacing slightly at the weight before stepping back and sitting on Dirt-Bird while the other's buy what they need.


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Chapitre 161: Slaving Away

Boone was the first to step back, the man hadn't been with him and Karl for as long, meaning he didn't have as many caps to throw around for equipment. After a couple moments he hefted another Anti-Material rifle onto his shoulder and stepped towards Afton.

"Figured I'd need this, can't imagine your plans'll be pretty... Best to bring the biggest guns I can carry." he states.

Afton nods, "Yeah, your hunting rifle probably isn't going to do much against Deathclaws." he says semi-sarcastically.

Boone would probably find it difficult to lug both his rifles around... He wasn't a freak of nature like Afton who had more than enough strength to spare. The man wouldn't be able to use it without propping it on something first due to its sheer amount of weight.

Karl spends more than anyone else looking at what to purchase, eventually coming away from the Vendertron with some green-camouflaged combat armour, as well as a Light Machine Gun.

Combat armour is essentially the most effective attempt at combining defence and mobility. It's mainly used by rich factions who can't afford or find Power Armour. Karl had gotten the cheapest and lightest one available, the more expensive reinforced ones would limit his movement far too much for his liking. Plus, he wouldn't be able to afford a good weapon if he went that route.

The Light Machine Gun itself was a heavy but powerful weapon, it was the miniguns little brother in that it functioned the same but without crippling the user's movement.

Karl puts the combat armour on over his dirty white t-shirt and jeans, afterwards hefting the Light Machine Gun over his shoulder. "Heh, I pity the fool who tries to mess with us now." he jokes while popping his stetson cowboy hat back on.

Afton just raises a brow at him, "You got any more caps after buying all that?"

Karl smirks and reaches into his pocket, rifling around for a moment before pulling out around 100 caps.

...

Afton sighs, he'd be annoyed if they didn't already have a job ready for them. He and Boone would be forced to chip in for Karls meals if he was truly skint. "Alright, let's get back to Captain Parker and see what we can do for him. Maybe we'll be able to put our new guns to use while we're at it."

With the group now kitted out with new weaponry, they start up Dirt-Bird and leave a trail of dust as they backtrack to Captain Parkers location. Isaac who'd been working a the loading bench while this happened coughed and spluttered while inwardly cursing them for it, the man not liking the prank one bit.

It didn't take long for the group to get back to where they'd initially met the Captain. Now though they were able to see where he was actually in charge of. It was called the Aerotech Office Park, neither Boone nor Karl had any idea what it was supposed to be, only that it hadn't existed a couple years prior.

It was a large walled off settlement with one tiny door that led inside, there weren't any guards around either which meant that this either wasn't a military outpost, or wasn't properly funded. Regardless, Afton left the bike outside the door as the group entered inside... He was sure there wouldn't be anyone stupid enough to try and steal it... But if there was? It wasn't his problem.

Inside the group were greeted by a large fountain that was no longer pumping water in the middle of the area. It was surrounded entirely by what looked like residential buildings, but judging by the state of the nearby people, it was more likely to be a refugee camp... That'd also explain the lack of guards, as well as the fact not many people seemed to be bothered by the missing people.

Sitting next to the fountain was Captain Parker, the man had his head in his hands and a bottle of whisky placed on the floor in front of him. Clearly, he was still infuriated by his inability to protect the residents of this place.

"Captain Parker?" Afton greets, the new weapon making him quite the intimidating sight, and that's not even mentioning the two other heavily armed men beside him.

The Captain looks up as he hears Afton's voice, his cheeks were slightly red indicating that he was probably inebriated. "Hmm? Oh, the other Parker huh?"

Afton just nods and continues as if the man wasn't drunk, "We're here to find those missing people... The job is still open, right?"

Parker just waves his hand, "Yeah, yeah, like anyone gives a shit about some refugee's going missing. I'll pay you what I can if you manage to find them, don't count on it being much though, the refugees have fuck all and its the same with me... NCR's too busy with the Legion to fund this place."

"Any leads on where to start? It'd speed up the process if we weren't forced to go walking around New Vegas like headless chickens."

Parker slowly nods, "Yeah... I asked around a bit earlier and everything seemed to have one thing in common, they were dealing with Saint James and his partner Dermot. I'd go down there and ask 'em myself, but this is my station and I'll be damned if I let any more people go missing."

Afton nods, "Where can we find those two?"

"Last I heard they were up in Westside... A tip before you go, don't go guns blazing otherwise you might wind up killing innocent men, either find evidence and bring it to me, or get them to admit it." he warns, somehow becoming serious through his drunken state.

Karl nods at the man, "Don't worry, we ain't murderers, just killers. We'll find the men responsible for this and get back the missing families if we're able."

The group bid one last goodbye to the man as they leave the Aerotech Office Park.


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