Capella-Paragon Inc. (CPI) — Valkyrie 15mm Pistol

• Manufacturer / Origin: Capella-Paragon Inc., Valles Marineris City, Mars — Small Arms & Personal Defense Division
• Model: Valkyrie (CPI-V15) — heavy-frame caseless defensive sidearm, civilian, military and security markets
• Role: Large-caliber semi-automatic sidearm for close-to-medium engagements; favored by uniformed armed forces, security details, off-world VIP protection units, and some private military contractors for its intimidating presence and stopping power

Core High-Level Specs

• Caliber: 15 mm (caseless)
• Action: Semi-automatic (single-shot per trigger pull) — no burst/full-auto option
• Magazine capacity: 10 rounds (special extended mags exist in grey markets but are not standard and may be unreliable)
• Size / footprint: heavy, large frame pistol
• Weight: ~1.05–1.25 kg (empty) (compacted alloys and CPI chassis engineering reduce mass while retaining a heavy, visual profile)
• Length: ~240–270 mm overall
• Finish: CPI matte ceramic-coating with optional anodized trim colors; standard corporate markings and serial plate

Systems & Features

• Caseless ammunition compatibility: Factory-designed for CPI 15 mm caseless rounds (logistics & supply chain details available in MSI/Talon datasheets).
• Neural / interface: Factory units are DNA-locked to a single authorized user for safety and theft deterrence. Adi’s Valkyrie has had the DNA lock illegally removed and instead uses a secure neural-net unlock bound to her personal lace — this is a high-risk, unauthorized mod.
• User interface: HUD integration for Adi — round count, fail flags, dynamic aiming assist overlay available via neural link (toggleable).
• Recoil & ergonomics: Advanced recoil buffer elements and contoured grip (CPI signature ergonomic sculpt) designed to tame the impulse of a large 15 mm round.
• Safety: Block-mode safe, magazine disconnect, and a mechanical drop safety are standard. (In-field modifications to these safeties exist in the gray market. Adi's pistol has only the block-mode safety controlled by her neural net.)
• Modules / rails: One MIL-style short rail for optic or rangefinder module; rear mounting for close neural handshake module (factory option).
• Weapon ID / telemetry: Factory units ship with an embedded trace token (for registered sales). Black-market “clean” Valkyries often have this scrambled or physically removed (illicit service). Adi's is a black market "clean" pistol.

Weight & Handling

• Empty weight: ~1.05–1.25 kg
• Loaded weight (10 rounds): add ~3.5–5.0 g/round; total ~1.09–1.30 kg
• Balance: Front-heavy profile; CPI’s tapered barrel and chassis keep muzzle rise manageable for users with strength or augmentations (Adi’s enhanced grip and reinforced wrists make the Valkyrie feel “right” to her).

Market Pricing

(Ranges reflect new retail, gray market, and black-market cleaned/modified variants across Mars/Chendiuria/Outer Colonies.)

• Factory new (registered, CPI dealer, Valles Marineris authorized sale): 85,000—115,000 cr
• Gray-market (de-registered, brokered, minor cosmetic mods): 55,000—95,000 cr
• Illicit / cleaned / de-serialized (DNA lock removed, neural net unlock installed, anti-forensics): 120,000—300,000 cr (high risk premium for “clean” units; price varies with scrub level)
• Rental / short hire (illicit broker, 24-hour): 3,500—15,000 cr (weapon + operator/escort)
• Magazine (factory 10-round): 120—550 cr each (legit vs black-market supply premium)
• Service / illegal neural conversion: : 10,000—45,000 cr (price varies by tech and operator)

Reliability & Failure Modes

• Common quirks: Caseless rounds are sensitive to extreme heat and poor storage; Valkyrie’s chamber tolerances are tight for performance and may develop stovepipes or feed issues on poor ammo lots (good CPI ammo recommended).
• Maintenance: CPI recommends certified maintenance every 2,000 rounds. Black-market owners often skip, raising jam risk.
• Environmental sensitivity: Sand, fine particulate, and corrosive atmospheres (acidic vents, some off-world dusts) accelerate wear if not regularly serviced.
• Tamper effects: Removing DNA locks and installing custom neural unlocks can leave subtle telemetry traces that BuCol or CPI warranty agents can detect.

Legal & Social Context

• Legality: In many jurisdictions Valkyries are legal when sold through CPI channels and registered to a single owner. DNA locking is a legal requirement in high-security zones. Removing the lock or buying unregistered units is a felony in some BuCol territories, especially on Mars. In the Outer Colonies owning an unregistered Valkyrie depends on the laws of the colony.
• Status symbol: The Valkyrie’s heavy, brutal silhouette doubles as a status and intimidation marker among certain private security details and corporate collectors. In slum districts it shows a willingness to spend or kill to be unseen.
• Cultural stigma: Some veteran units sneer at large handguns as “guttersmith toys” — too loud and blunt for refined fighting — while respecting the stopping power.