<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 20pt;"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Known Hostiles</span></strong></span><br/><br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Corporate Mercenaries</span></strong></span><br/><div class="floatleft">(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs37/i/2008/283/1/6/Hyperdyne_Contractor_by_ChainsawDroid.jpg)</div><strong><span class="bbc_u">Equipment Analysis</span></strong><br/><strong>M41L Pulse Carbine: (http://www.rps.net/NE/SShots/PulseRifleConcept.jpg)</strong><br/><strong>Description:</strong>Weapon appears to be based on the standard USMC M41A, making use of the same action and basic internal structure. The weapon has been proven to be capable of firing in semi-automatic and full auto modes. Scanning indicates that this new weapon has vastly fewer moving internal parts, has been stripped of its recoil dampener, the barrel appears to have been shortened and several other non-essential features have been removed. It fires a non-standard anti-personal round, instead of the standard armor piercing round of the M41A. All of these differences seem to add up to a weapon that fires a lighter round at a much higher rate seemingly with the intention of making it more useful against large groups of light infantry. It is astoundingly light compared to the M41A and even simpler to maintain and use. While none of the M41L have been seen sporting attached grenade launchers or flame units it can be theorized that, given the M41L's possession of the required hook up slots,  these items would be able to be used with the Pulse Carbine.<br/><strong>Effect:</strong>+2 Ranged Attack X2(see notes),  -1 Accuracy, +2 Agility,<br/><strong>Requirements:</strong>Pre-Equipment Intelligence stat of 4 or higher, Cannot have more than two 'Rifle' style weapons at one time.<br/><strong>Notes:</strong>The increased firing rate of the M41L means that literally twice as many rounds can be fired in the same space of time as the M41A, this means that any characters using the M41L are counted as making two ranged attacks per turn rather than 1. These attacks may be made against the same target or against two separate targets. Both the flame and Grenade attachments can be transferred from the M41A to the M41L<br/><strong>M37X Experimental Shotgun (http://th01.deviantart.com/fs15/300W/f/2007/006/5/a/Plasma_Rifle_2_by_ivangraphics.jpg)</strong><br/><strong>Description:</strong>The M37X is a fully automatic shotgun, designed for use in close quarters and urban settings, it appears to be made to mirror the M33 in shape and operation. Perhaps to prove easily adoptable by any force in the process of using M33's. It's compact size offers a great amount of punching power while remaining extremely compact and manageable. Though the similarities in it's capabilities and those of the M33 seem to end there. The M37 boast a laser sight similar to the sight used in the M240's Range Reactive Nozzle system. Scans of the weapons internal structure suggest that it is capable of altering the spread of projectiles launched from its barrel with regards to the range of its target. In addition an internal power source can be detected, this combined with the given data on the weapon's effectiveness against personnel armor indicates that the rounds are somehow 'charged' before exiting the weapon, in addition to this analyzed recordings of the weapon being fired seem to indicate an extremely low recoil or possibly even the lack of one entirely.<br/><strong>Effects:</strong>+5 Attack<br/><strong>Requirements:</strong>Pre-Equipment Intelligence stat of 6 or higher, Pre-Equipment Attack stat of 3 or higher, Cannot have more than two 'Rifle' style weapons at one time<br/><strong>"Hazmat" Armor(Pictured)</strong><br/><strong>Description:</strong>Made of an insulating material the "Hazmat" Armor appears to be designed to mask it's wearer's heat signature while allowing for a previously unthinkable level of combat readiness. The suit appears to be made from a high-density Kevlar weave, along with several other materials making it resistant to most forms of chemical, and flame damage.  The unit's "backpack" requires further analyzation but is suspected to provide life support within the suit's sealed environment. Logic dictates that such a suit's advantages, such as the confusion of the M56 Smart Gun's infra-red auto targeting system would be at least somewhat offset by the increased weight placed on the soldiers back by the suit and its support components, the apparent lack of supporting servojoints such as those in the M119 Ape Suit indicates that this suit is either intended for a different combat role such as forward scouting or is simply an inferior design.<br/><br/><strong>Classification:</strong>Haz-mat Mercenaries<br/><strong>Species:</strong>Human<br/><strong>Affiliation:</strong>Chigusa Corporation (Suspected)<br/><strong>Threat Level:</strong>Moderate<br/><strong>Physical Analysis:</strong>Homo Sapiens the only living species in the Homo genus of bipedal primates in Hominidae, the great ape family. Humans have a highly developed brain, capable of abstract reasoning, language, introspection, and problem solving. This mental capability, combined with an erect body carriage that frees the hands for manipulating objects, has allowed humans to make far greater use of tools than any other living species on Earth. Other higher-level thought processes of humans, such as self-awareness, rationality and sapience, are considered to be defining features of what constitutes a "person." These specific mercenaries appear to be in the employ of the Chigusa Corporation, a major competitor of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation. This is evidenced by the appearance of Chigusa Corporation emblems on  the weapons and armor worn by the Haz-mat Mercenaries. Though it should be noted that this assumption has not been proven and could very well turn out to be a ruse meant to implicate the Chigusa Corporation.<br/><strong>Final Determination:</strong>Subjects Are Mercenaries wielding experimental weaponry. Further investigation required to determine source of said weaponry.<br/><strong>Combat Suggestions:</strong>Aiming for normal human vital zones should prove as effective as fighting any 'normal' human enemies.<br/><br/><br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Unknown Life-forms </span></strong></span><br/><div class="floatleft">(http://www.hit.ro/lib/uploads/image/an_2009/luna_05/zi_21/aliens_vs_predator_pcps3xbox360_seg_artwork_02_-_predator.jpg)</div><strong>Sentient Xeno-Aggressor</strong><br/>Classification:Xeno-Aggressor<br/>Species: Unknown<br/>Affiliation: Unknown<br/>Threat Level: Extreme<br/>Physical Analysis: Appearance suggests the subject is of some form of sentient extraterrestrial species. It appears bipedal and humanoid in form, though is physically distinguishable from humans by its greater height. Evidence suggests a body that is much stronger and more durable than humans. The subject has been show to be capable of surviving intense flames, multiple gunshot wounds, and  capable of outmatching a conditioned adult human male in physical power. Subject also seems to have a very strong lower body due to its apparent ability to jump several times it's height. It also seems possess a technology far beyond any known human artifice.<br/><strong>Final Determination: </strong>Determination Pending -Requires More Information-<br/><strong>Combat Suggestion:</strong>Use EXTREME caution. Avoid close combat situations. No weaknesses displayed as of yet.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong><span class="bbc_u">Equipment Analysis</span></strong><br/><strong>Unknown Energy Weapon (http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100211001704/avp/images/4/45/PredatorHairDryerGun-1-1-.jpg)</strong><br/><strong>Description:</strong>Appears to be a long range energy projector which is mounted on the creature's shoulder and capable of firing armor-penetrating bolts of energy at it's user's target. Moreover the weapon's bolts have been witnessed to explode on contact, in a burst shrapnel that damages other targets near the point of impact. The weapon shows no signs of manual manipulation and it's targeting system is possibly controlled via some form of targeting computer similar to those used in the M56 Smartgun. It also possesses a Laser Sight consisting of three small red dots forming the corners of a triangle which indicates where the bolt will impact. Analysis of the bolt's energy readings indicates the strong possibility that this weapon may easily be capable of proving more than a match for nearly all forms of body armor currently used by the USMC.<br/><strong>Combat Staff (http://images.wikia.com/avp/images/3/3e/Predators-combi-stick.jpg)</strong><br/><strong>Description:</strong>A telescopic weapon that appears to only be extended to its full length when used in combat. It appears to made of an as of yet unknown material. Judging by the creature's moments with the staff, the weapon is believed to be light but also extremely strong and durable.  It does not appear to have any bladed areas and seems to be focused on delivering traumatic levels of blunt force onto its target.<br/><strong>Net Launcher</strong><br/><strong>Description:</strong>This weapon appears to be some form of projectile weapon. Rather than firing traditional slugs, or bullets the device fires a net which will wrap around it's target and then tighten automatically. It is assumed that the device is meant to incapacitate it's foe rather than kill them outright. The net's constriction power is extremely formidable, having been seen to be capable of quickly overpowering the servos of the M119 Ape Suit. Any USMC personnel caught in this net are advised to break out of it as soon as possible given that it is not known if the weapon has a 'kill' setting.<br/><strong>Adaptive Camouflage</strong><br/><strong>Description:</strong>Appears to be some form of self concealment system. Data from the field suggest that it is near flawless in its ability to hide its user from the visible human spectrum, though it is incapable of defeating the standard USMC motion detector.<br/><strong><span class="bbc_u">Unknown Disc Weapon (http://images.wikia.com/avp/images/e/e0/Predator_smart_disc.jpg)</span></strong><br/>The device is an extremely sharp circular weapon that is thrown like a discus and returns to the user like a boomerang. This weapon has proven to be extremely powerful,  and has shown itself to be capable of cutting through a combat level synthetic with no apparent trouble or slowing. It also appears to be guided by some means in order to allow it to hit its target even if said target has changed position. The extent of this device's cutting and homing abilities are unknown. All USMC personnel are cautioned to use great care when avoiding this device.<br/>