SVT-38 by Wololooo
Recovered from the data remnants of a decaying pre-Fall maintenance drone, the SVT-38 is a rare glimpse into Old Earth’s earliest experiments with semi-automatic fire — a weapon forged in the chaos before Earth’s final war truly began.
Originally developed in the late 1930s by Soviet engineer Fedor Tokarev, the SVT-38 was an ambitious semi-automatic battle rifle chambered in 7.62×54mmR — a full-power cartridge known for its devastating recoil. It was meant to modernize infantry firepower but suffered from fragile construction and poor battlefield endurance. Its promise faded as quickly as it emerged.
Now, centuries later, long after Earth’s silence, a damaged schematic was salvaged on the Rim. Painstakingly rebuilt by desperate hands, the SVT-38 walks once more — temperamental, heavy, but undeniably powerful.
A flawed ancestor. A soldier’s dream turned myth. Real again — because survival remembers.
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⚙ Features
Adds the SVT-38, a full-power semi-automatic battle rifle with deep historical roots
High damage per shot and strong range, but slower rate of fire and low durability
Balanced for mid-tech colonies who seek punch over polish
Integrated into the Soviet Rifle Research tech tree
Unique RimWorld-style lore and weapon flavor
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✅ Requirements
Soviet Rifle Research Tab by Wololooo
Load this mod after both in your load order
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🔄 Compatibility
Compatible with RimWorld 1.5 / 1.6+
XML-only (no Harmony or C#)
Safe to add or remove mid-save
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⭐ Credits & Support
Mod, XML, balance, and lore by Wololooo
Inspired by real-world history, reimagined through the forgotten dust of RimWorld’s fringe
Lore editing assisted by AI models — English isn’t my first language
If you enjoy the mod, rate and favorite! Feedback is always welcome.
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