DEATHBUNNY FANFICTION GLOSSARY

AKM w/ BG-15 Grenade Launcher: Rough equivalent of the US M203 or German HK79. This is a single shot muzzle loaded 40mm grenade launcher that can be fitted to any AK-series rifle and the AN-94. The BG-15, GP-25, GP-30 are all basically the same weapon.

AK Bayonet: Can be fitted to most AK's. In combination with it's sheath, acts as a wire-cutter.

AK, Generic: This is the design Stargate seems to be using as a substitute for all other full-sized AK-varaints. Note the muzzle device, or lack thereof, and wooden furniture... (Seen in Stargate SG-1, in "The Tomb" and "Desperate Measures." )

AK-74M: This is the current issue Russian assualt rifle, equivalent to the M16-series. It replaced the venerable AK-47 and AKM in Russian service beginning in 1974 and is slowly being supplemented in Russian service by the AN-94. This is a variant of the earlier AK's (Avtomat Kalashnikova) using a round similar to the older 7.62 x 39mm necked down to 5.45mm for a higher velocity. Also different is the much larger muzzle brake used to help in controlling recoil while firing automatically, though it diverts muzzle gases sideways... The rifles' magazines are of a 30-round laminated steel and plastic design, often found in orangish-brown colors. Unlike most Western designs, the AK-series of weapons use a safety/selector that moves from "Safe" to "Automatic" and then "Semi-automatic". It also does this with a relatively loud mechanical noise called "AK-clack"... The rifles sights are not intended to be zeroed in the field and require a special tool to adjust, although the rear sight is adjustable for range. (Probably seen in the beginning of Desperate Measures where the Jaffa is stolen from the Russians.)

AKS-74U "Krinkov": This is a short barreled version of the Russian AK-74 with a skelotonized left-folding stock. This weapon is what the Zastava M85 was derived from. It uses the same plastic magazines and 5.45 x 39mm ammunition as the AK-74-series rifles. The bell-shaped item at the end of the barrel is a flash hider because the shortened barrel doesn't allow as much of the propellant to be burned as the normal length barrel of the rifle. This weapon is commonly found in use be Russian special operations troops. (Not seen in Stargate SG-1, shown for comparison to the Zastava M85)

AN-94 "Abakan": The planned replacement for the AK-74 series, this weapon is unusual in the fact that it uses a "counter-recoil" system whereby the first two rounds of a burst (fired at 1800rpm cyclic) are fired before the weapon begins to move from the first shots recoil. After the first two, the cyclic drops to 600rpm. This system, in addition to the further refined muzzle brake, make this rifle very easy to control on automatic. It's also unusual because the magazine (it can use the AK-74 magazines and a newer, four-column type of 60-rounds) is canted to the right to avoid interfering with the counter-recoil system. Unlike the previous AK's, this weapon can be set for "Automatic", "2-round burst","Semiautomatic" and "Safe". When fired on "2-round burst", it sounds as if only one round was fired. The stock folds to the right. The barrel reciprocates when firing as part of the recoil system. Furniture is black plastic. (Not seen in Stargate SG-1, shown for comparison to the AK-74M and the Yugoslavian models in "The Tomb")

Bizon-2 SMG: Russian 9mm Makarov submachinegun using a 64-round aluminum helical magazine (drum-like magazine with rounds feeding in a screw-like pattern). Operates similar to the AK-74M and can be fitted with sound or flash suppressors and muzzle brakes. Fitted with a side-folding stock. Fires at 650-700rpm depending on ammunition used. Maximum effective range of roughly 100m. In use by Russian law enforcement and counter-terrorist units. Also in possible use by Russian Special Operations troops... Can be concealed relatively easily, is very controllable, reliable, and accurate. Safety is stock AK (Safe -> Auto -> Semiauto.) Rough equivalent to the MP5 in Russian service. Can also be had in 9mm Parabellum, .380ACP/9mm Kurz, and 7.62mm Tokarev. (Not seen in Stargate SG-1, real world Russian.)

Dragonuv SVDS: Updated Russian sniper rifle. It uses a special variant of the 7.62x54Rmm Rimmed round. The PSO-1 Scope is calibrated to this round and can also detect active infrared sources. Usually issued with a 4-cel ammunition pouch. Unlike the AK's, the bolt stays to the rear after firing the last round is fired. The stock folds to the right.

Dragonuv SVD: Russian sniper rifle. It is fitted with a bayonet, which is odd for a sniper rifle, and uses a special variant of the 7.62x54Rmm Rimmed round. The PSO-1 Scope is calibrated to this round and can also detect active infrared sources. Usually issued with a 4-cel ammunition pouch. Unlike the AK's, the bolt stays to the rear after firing the last round is fired. (Seen in "Metamorphosis".)

Intar: This is the name of Goa'uld non-lethal training weapons. What is unclear is whether it is a generic term or specifically the energy weapons in the form of MP5's and Staff Weapons used in "Rules of Engagement". Crystal powered, the weapons function similarly to the weapons emulated and have adjustable power settings that appear to range from painful to complete unconciousness. A further development seems to be a magazine replacement for the M9 pistol that allows the standard weapon to be used as an intar and, by replacing the magazine, as a standard sidearm or possibly just a blank-firing pistol that can fool those familiar with an actual M9. Identified by red crystals in the base of the pistol grip or the magazine replacement. In the MP5 version, they appear to be incapable of automatic fire. (Seen in "Rules of Engagement" and "Proving Ground".)

PKM: Russian general purpose machinegun (GPMG) that is a rough equivalent to the American M60 or the FN MAG/M240/L7A2 types. Compared to the M60, the PK-series is easier to handle during firing, easier to care for, and lighter. The 7.62x54R is a more powerful cartridge than the US 7.62x51 with a slightly shorter effective range. (Seen in "Metamorphosis".)

PM Makarov: Standard Russian issue pistol. A semi-automatic, double-action pistol similar to the M9 Berretta in operation except the safety/decock functions when pushed up and the magazine release is in the butt (bottom of the grip). This pistol is roughly at the extreme limit of a "pocket pistol" and is issued to crew-served weapon crewmen, drivers, senior officers, aviators, law enforcement personnel, and others who have a personal defense requirement and for which a submachinegun would be innappropriate for. It uses an 8-round single column magazine with two generally issued (numbered "1" and "2") for each pistol. Ammunition comes packed 16/small cardboard box. The round (9mm Makarov or 9 x 18mm Makarov) bridges the gap between 9mm Parabellum (9 x 19mm NATO) and the less powerful 9mm Kurz/.380 ACP (9 x 17mm) (a common European police round). In an emergency, the .380 can be fired in a Makarov with significant loss to the weapon's usually excellent accuracy. The reverse is not true and can be very dangerous. (Not positively seen in Stargate SG-1, though the Holsters worn by the Russian SG-Team in "The Tomb" are for this pistol...)

RGD-5 Defenseive Hand Grenade: Manufactured by Russia and China, this is a defensive fragmentation grenade using 3-4 second delay fuze actuated by pulling the pin and releasing the safety lever. (Not seen in SG-1).

RPK-74: This is the current issue Russian squad automatic, equivalent to the M249. It replaced the AKM-variant RPK in Russian service beginning in 1980. It uses the AK74's magazines of 30-round laminated steel and plastic design, often found in orangish-brown colors, or a larger 40-round model. Unlike most Western designs, the AK-series of weapons use a safety/selector that moves from "Safe" to "Automatic" and then "Semi-automatic". It also does this with a relatively loud mechanical noise called "AK-clack"... It uses a smaller muzzle brake than the rifle and a foldable bipod. The weapon's sights are not intended to be zeroed in the field and require a special tool to adjust, although the rear sight is adjustable for range. (Not seen so far.)

Saiga 12K: Russian shotgun. (Not seen in SG-1).

Zastava M85: Yugoslavian compact assault rifle in 5.56mm NATO used by the Russian Stargate Team in the Tomb. Fitted with an optic and coaxial flashlights (Which appear to be taped on!).