TKB-408 — The Alien Ancestor
In the 1946 trials, while Kuzmichev and Bulkin were perfecting the traditional rifle layout, German Korobov was looking a century into the future. The **TKB-408** was the result—one of the world’s first bullpup assault rifles, a design so radical it was practically alien to the Soviet high command.
Built to chamber the powerful **7.62×41mm** cartridge, the TKB-408 moved the action behind the trigger. This allowed for a full-length rifle barrel in a carbine-sized frame, promising the range of a battle rifle with the maneuverability needed for tight urban corridors or dense forests. However, its avant-garde nature and the limitations of 1940s ergonomics led to its rejection in favor of more "conventional" designs.
On the Rim, the TKB-408 finds its true home. For colonists who fight in the cramped ruins of ancient complexes or deep inside mountain bases, this weapon offers the punch of a heavy prototype without the unwieldy length of a standard AK. It is a masterpiece of compact engineering, resurrected for a new era of warfare.
The future arrived in 1946. It just took a trip to the Rim to be recognized.
~wololooo
⚙ Features
- Adds the TKB-408, Korobov's legendary experimental bullpup.
- Chambered in the heavy 7.62×41mm cartridge (Retains the high stopping power of the prototype series).
- Bullpup Advantage: Exceptional handling in close quarters. Lower "Weapon Sway" and faster aim time compared to the AK-44.
- Compact Power: Offers a full-length barrel's muzzle velocity and range within a much smaller frame.
- Experimental Ergonomics: A slightly longer reload time than conventional rifles, reflecting its unique magazine placement.
- Integrated into the Soviet Rifle Research tech tree.
✅ Requirements
This mod requires the following mods to function:
⚠️ Note: The TKB-408 is a radical offshoot of the AK-44's research path. You must understand the master's prototype before mastering the bullpup.
🔄 Compatibility
- Compatible with RimWorld 1.5 / 1.6+
- Pure XML mod (No Harmony or C#; performance-friendly)
- Safe to add or remove mid-save.
- Combat Extended: Not natively supported yet.
⭐ Credits & Support
- Mod, XML, balance, and lore by wololooo
- Based on German Korobov's real-world 1946 competition entry.
- Lore texts refined with AI editing for a professional, immersive feel.
If this bullpup saves your skin during a bug hive infestation, please Rate and Favorite!
📦 Load Order
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Core
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Soviet Rifle Research Tab by Wololooo
AK-44 — A Master’s Prototype by Wololooo
TKB-408 — The Alien Ancestor by Wololooo
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Since english is not my mother tongue the lore texts, descriptions and other texts are editted and enchanced by some ai models.
