Backup Weapons

Black Python

A handgun that makes a statement. Flashy and powerful, the mighty Black Python rarely needs a follow-up shot.

To operate,

1. Insert a magazine into the grip
2. Pull back on the slide to chamber a round
3. Aim and fire by pressing the trigger
4. Eject the empty magazine by pressing down/B and insert a new one

Other notes:

• The Black Python has an integrated laser unit that automatically turns on when the weapon is held

Dead Star

Powered by strange purple shards from a parallel dimension, the Dead Star is theorized to create tiny supernovas when its projectiles impact things.

To operate,

1. Insert a power cell into the weapon's frame
2. Aim and fire by pressing the trigger
3. When the magazine is empty, press down/B to eject it or grab it out yourself

Other notes:

• The Dead Star has no charging handle or bolt to manipulate, nor can it store a round in its chamber

Executioner

A large-caliber revolver with an expanded cylinder. Do ya feel lucky, punk?

To operate,

1. Press B/left to open the cylinder
2. Insert individual rounds or a speedloader into the cylinder
3. Close the cylinder by grabbing it or flicking it
4. Aim and fire by pressing the trigger (A/down cocks the hammer for a lighter pull)
5. When the cylinder is empty, open it and flick backwards or hit the ejector to empty it for reloading

Exterminator

An experimental break-action energy revolver, the aptly-named Exterminator puts the extreme power of a laser-railgun in your pocket.

To operate,

1. Press up/B to break the weapon open
2. Insert a cell into the weapon's frame
3. Close the gun with your offhand or a flick
4. Aim and fire by pressing the trigger

Other notes:

• The Exterminator has no charging handle or bolt to manipulate, nor can it store a round in its chamber

Fast Death

So named for its ability to spray lead, the Fast Death is a stocked machine pistol that fires exclusively in 4-round bursts.

To operate,

1. Insert a magazine into the grip
2. Pull back on the slide to chamber a round
3. Aim and fire by pressing the trigger
4. Eject the empty magazine by pressing down/B and insert a new one

Hitman Pistol

The preferred sidearm of assassins everywhere, this laser-sighted pistol is quick and accurate, especially when paired with its suppressor.

To operate,

1. Insert a magazine into the grip
2. Pull back on the slide to chamber a round
3. Aim and fire by pressing the trigger
4. Eject the empty magazine by pressing down/B and insert a new one

Other notes:

• The Hitman Pistol has an integrated laser unit that automatically turns on when the weapon is held

Old Comrade

*The relic of a time before detachable magazines, the Old Comrade (in all its vintage) can pack a punch."

To operate,

1. Place a 12-round clip on top of the weapon's bolt; if it is not open, it will pop open automatically
2. Grab the clip and press down on it to load rounds into the gun
3. Push forwards on the bolt to eject the clip and chamber a round or grab the clip and toss it away
4. Aim and fire by pressing the trigger

Old Revolver

An aging sixgun, this old dog still gets the job done. As long as that job is killing, of course.

To operate,

1. Press B/left to open the cylinder
2. Insert individual rounds or a speedloader into the cylinder
3. Close the cylinder by grabbing it or flicking it
4. Aim and fire by pressing the trigger (A/down cocks the hammer for a lighter pull)
5. When the cylinder is empty, open it and flick backwards or hit the ejector to empty it for reloading

Pixel Gun

Given to every new pixelgunner at the start of their journey, the humble Pixel Gun is a no-nonsense choice for almost any situation. Just don't expect the best performance.

To operate,

1. Insert a magazine into the grip
2. Pull back on the slide to chamber a round
3. Aim and fire by pressing the trigger
4. Eject the empty magazine by pressing down/B and insert a new one

Shotgun Pistol

An extremely short and unwieldy "handgun", at least in the sense that you hold it in your hand and it's a gun. Great for spraying buckshot at enemies but not great at actually damaging things (due to its extremely short barrel).

To operate,

1. Insert a magazine into the bottom of the weapon
2. Pull the charging handle on the left side of the frame to chamber a shell
3. Aim and fire by pressing the trigger
4. When the magazine is empty, press B/down to eject the magazine

Other notes:

• Best utilized alongside a barrel extension

Sparkly Blaster

Originally developed as an automatic garlic press, copious amounts of high voltage allowed the Sparkly Blaster's true calling as a rapid-firing splash damage weapon to shine.

To operate,

Steam Revolver

A six-shot revolver modified by a crafty steampunker to feature a savage collection of sharp bits under the barrel. Be careful!

To operate,

1. Press B/left to open the cylinder
2. Insert individual rounds or a speedloader into the cylinder
3. Close the cylinder by grabbing it or flicking it
4. Aim and fire by pressing the trigger (A/down cocks the hammer for a lighter pull)
5. When the cylinder is empty, open it and flick backwards or hit the ejector to empty it for reloading

Other notes:

• Hit things with the spiky bits to deal lots of melee damage!

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