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Weaponry

The world of The Technosexual is far from a peaceful one, amazingly weapons technology has progressed at a relative snails pace compared to the speed of cybernetics research.
Most weapons platforms are traditional weapons mounted to more advanced delivery systems. Some advancements have been made however, but you'll find most individuals and organisations opting for traditional gun-powder operated projectile weaponry.

Projectile Weaponry

"Guns"

Ranging from handguns, shotguns and SMGs all the way up to drone mounted and high-calibre vehicle mounted firearms, launching a chunk of lead at super sonic speeds with the aid of an explosion has been the preferred method of attacking your foe for hundreds of years.
Globally, governments effectively gave up on firearms control after several nasty conflicts resulted in weapons flooding the consumer markets. They still try though, and certain types of weapon are still considered "illegal", where that line is differs from nation to nation, and situation to situation...
"I have yet to meet person that can outsmart bullet." -Unknown NEEB Mercenary

Gauss/Coil Guns

A coilgun uses a series of electromagnetic coils lining its barrel to launch a ferromagnetic projectile at super or even hypersonic speeds. Not commonly seen but enjoyed by some. Usually in rifle format, rarely in handgun format, the recoil can be nasty and often requires the touch of an augment to properly handle.
Their stopping power is near unparalleled, they do have a few notable drawbacks including charge time, firing lag, and the fact that a trained ear can hear the signature "coil whine" from a pre-charged weapon.
Development of the coilgun advanced rapidly after the introduction of advanced military grade cybernetic parts and armoured exosuits. Traditional small arms started to struggle...

Railguns

The "big brother" of the coilgun, these beasts are found mounted to vehicles more often than not and are capable of launching very large projectiles very long distances.
Very rarely found mounted to exosuits or as ultra-long-range sniper rifles.
Attempting to fire a railgun from the hip will result in the user breaking both arms and whatever was directly behind them for several meters.

Self Propelled Projectiles

Missiles, Rockets, Torpedos, little beats a large explosive payload propelled by a rocket motor for destructive potential from a single user weapons platform.
Rocket motor technology has come on leaps and bounds resulting in highly efficient and incredibly powerful motors launching large payloads long distances with ease.
The explosive potential of payloads has also increased...

Energy Weapons

Stun Gun/Electric Prod

Stunguns are simple devices. Two metalic probes pressed against or launched int a target resulting in a high-energy capacitor discharging into them at an extremely high frequency.
For organics this will often disable most muscle groups, temporarily incapacitating the targets.
For cyborgs, particularly more heavily augmented ones "Stun" weapons can burn out circuits and disrupt control software causing more serious damage to the target.
Usage of electic stun weapons against cyborgs is considered a hate crime in most nations. Given the difficulty of determining if someone is organic or cybernetic at a glance these days the sale and usage of electic stun weapons has sharply declined.