Augmented Tech and Combo Weapons = Magic? (part 3)

Combo weapons enhance existing firearms with the features of other firearms, but Augmented Technology goes beyond that. Finding an augmented weapon or piece of armor is rare—they cannot be purchased in stores, and their owners are unwilling to part with them. However, as a member of the Union Guard, you may confiscate an augmented item after defeating its owner. The GM should be careful not to place NPC's with augmented items against the players unless he is willing to allow the players to have those items, should they defeat the NPC's. Details of every available augment are included in the Mission Controller's Guide.

Here are two examples of augments that you might find on firearms weapons:

Assassin: Grants the “Headshot” talent while using this weapon.

Blasting: Weapon deals 1 less point of damage, but on a successful attack, the target is pushed 2 squares away from the user and knocked prone.

Examples of augments found on Simple Weapons:

Armor Shredding: Doubles the degradation rate of armor when damage is applied.

Linked: You cannot be disarmed when using this weapon