Is that an ACR, or are you just happy to see me...
The Venerable ACR The ACR is the most recognized and recognizable slugthrower of the Imperium, however its description and capabilities have differed considerably in various editions and formats. So what is an ACR and where does the term come from? ACR, or Advanced Combat Rifle is a term used primarily to designate the newest advanced slugthrower in any military arsenal. Since the M-16 was introduced there have been several. OICW, AAI, HK-G11, Steyr AUG, M-4, and the M-8 were all parts of or referred to as the ACR or an ACR at some point. There were others too. The original idea was, after Vietnam the US armed forces wanted to double the effectiveness of the average soldier. That program failed and was terminated in the late 80s, but the term stuck. Marc and company liked the term and used it. In Traveller it has generally considered to be a blanket term that means some version of a battle rifle with best in class capabilities. The Imperium buys hundreds of billions at a whac...