AVS-36 by Wololooo
Recovered from the corrupted memory core of a ruined orbital relay, the AVS-36 is one of Old Earth’s earliest attempts at automatic infantry fire — a bold step forward that stumbled before it could run.
First developed in the 1930s by Soviet engineer Sergei Simonov, the AVS-36 was a select-fire rifle chambered in the punishing 7.62×54mmR cartridge. It aimed to combine the power of a machine gun with the portability of a rifle — but the world wasn’t ready. Fragile internals, brutal recoil, and unreliable performance doomed it to early obscurity.
Centuries later, buried schematics resurfaced on the Rim. Now rebuilt from rust and memory, the AVS-36 fires once more — flawed, powerful, and unmistakably human.
A weapon ahead of its time. A relic from a broken world. Dangerous, rare, and reborn.
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⚙ Features
Adds the AVS-36, an early automatic rifle with severe recoil and limited reliability
High damage per shot but poor sustained fire — ideal for burst ambushes, not long fights
Designed for low-tech or early-colony use, where firepower matters more than finesse
Integrated into the Soviet Rifle Research tech tree
Unique description and RimWorld-style lore included
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✅ Requirements
- Soviet Rifle Research Tab by Wololooo
Load this mod after the Research Tab and Fedorov Avtomat 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, balance, XML, and writing by Wololooo
Based on real-world history, reimagined through RimWorld's mythic future
Some texts enhanced with AI to refine lore and grammar — I’m not a native English speaker, after all
If you enjoy the mod, rate and favorite! Feedback and suggestions are always welcome.
