[Affinity] Staris J7I 'Keshtan' SMG (Remake) by MikePrivalis on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

This artwork depicts a weapon which is a part of my sci-fi world's lore. Do not copy the design, use it in your own artworks, or claim it as your own!
Lore and Description:
J7I "Keshtan" is a submachine gun/personal defense weapon produced by Staris. It is a fairly compact and light weapon, made of advanced materials and composites. The weapon fires 9.6 × 24 mm rounds from a 32-round magazine using an especially powerful propellant. Because of this, the bottom part of the cartidges is made of steel instead of brass to withstand the increased pressure. This solution allows the rounds to be more powerful and have a greater bullet velocity and range than standard pistol cartridges, however, it also notably increases the recoil of the weapon. Because of that, a fairly large muzzle brake and a stock unusually rigid for an SMG are used in its design.

The weapon is usually used by special forces, law enforcement units and vehicle crews. A unique acessory designed specifically for this gun is a targeting unit with a built in 2× magnification optic, a laser rangefinder and an interface which can be wirelessly connected to a smart helmet, which is a common equpment of Istarian vehicle crews and specialized units. The targeting unit then displays useful information on the helmet's visor and projects a crosshair directly into the soldier's line of sight, which can even compensate for target's movement. This feature allows the weapon to be fired accurately from the hip or from behind cover. The optical sight can also be used as a regular optical sight, if desired. In case the targeting unit breaks or runs out of battery, a very simple backup iron sight on the top of it can be used until it can be repaired/replaced.

Inspiration and Background Information:
Although I altered the original design beyond recognition, TKI-20 Shingen, a "smart SMG" from Cyberpunk 2077 was my main source of inspiration. It is most evident by the grip and trigger section, the hexagonal cross-section of the main body, the vertical foregrip and the general shape of the targeting unit. Instead of its unusual P90-like magazine in the back of the weapon, I gave this weapon a proper buttstock and moved the magazine to where it would most likely be on a conventional SMG. I also replaced the original muzzle device. Overall, my design is more conventional and probably would be more functional, however, it is less concealable.

Used Software: Affinity Designer

This is a redesign of my earlier concept, which you can find HERE.

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