Building on the same receiver group as the PKM, Barsook retains it Kalashnikov pattern gas-operated rotary bolt operating mechanism. It retains the 650 rounds per minute cyclic rate of fire, effectively cover 1500m of firing range.
Building on the same receiver group as the PKM, Barsook retains it Kalashnikov pattern gas-operated rotary bolt operating mechanism. It retains the 650 rounds per minute cyclic rate of fire, effectively cover 1500m of firing range.
Barsook's most distinct addition is the newly designed barrel and a notably large muzzle brake. Newly designed barrel is partially fluted to save weight and improve heat dissipation, it can be removed for maintenance and inspection but it cannot be refitted in combat situation like a quick-change barrel. The large muzzle break serves to dissipate flash and sound, also able to improve accuracy, in specific terrain, Barsook's gunshots cannot be heard from a 400-600 metres distance.
Barsook's most distinct addition is the newly designed barrel and a notably large muzzle brake. Newly designed barrel is partially fluted to save weight and improve heat dissipation, it can be removed for maintenance and inspection but it cannot be refitted in combat situation like a quick-change barrel. The large muzzle brake serves to dissipate flash and sound, also able to improve accuracy, in specific terrain, Barsook's gunshots cannot be heard from a 400-600 metres distance.
Other minor modifications include a small polymer forearm guard, the integrated bipod is fitted on the barrel instead of on the gas tube. Majority of the designs are still patterned after the PKM, fed with non disintegrating belts housing the 7.62x54mmR cartridge on the right side, advertised as LMG, Barsook can fit the 100-round clip-on belt boxes on the bottom of the gun. Barsook can also accept all standard PKM issue accessories, including tripod mount. If needed, the muzzle brake can be removed to fit a suppressor.
Other minor modifications include a small polymer forearm guard, the integrated bipod is fitted on the barrel instead of on the gas tube. Majority of the designs are still patterned after the PKM, fed with non disintegrating belts housing the 7.62x54mmR cartridge on the right side, being advertised as mobile firing LMG, Barsook is issued with the 100-round clip-on belt boxes that fits on the bottom of the gun. Barsook can also accept all standard PKM issue accessories, including tripod mount. If needed, the muzzle brake can be removed to fit a suppressor.
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950 had suspicions that she is going to slack off at the internet cafe again, together with Thunder, the two went to ambush AEK at the internet cafe. After 2 hours of waiting, AEK finally showed up, she sat down at a data terminal and connected herself to a simulation space. 10 minutes after the connection establishment, 950 moved in to see what AEK is really up to. Sneaking up behind AEK's chair, 950 only discovered that AEK isn't conscious, evident from the lack of response from poking and pinching, her Digi-mind was sent into an Atlas space. Determined to find out what AEK is really up to during her spare times, 950 dragged Thunder with her to enter the Atlas space, initially having difficulties adjusting to this without any form of electronic warfare training, the two manage to adapt to the settings moments later.
950 had suspicions that she is going to slack off at the internet cafe again, together with Thunder, the two went to ambush AEK at the internet cafe. After 2 hours of waiting, AEK finally showed up, she sat down at a data terminal and connected herself to a simulation space. 10 minutes after the connection establishment, 950 moved in to see what AEK is really up to. Sneaking up behind AEK's chair, 950 only discovered that AEK isn't conscious, evident from the lack of response from poking and pinching, her Digi-mind was sent into an Atlas space. Determined to find out what AEK is really up to during her spare times, 950 dragged Thunder with her to enter the Atlas space, initially having difficulties adjusting to this without any form of electronic warfare training, the two manage to adapt to the settings moments later.
The two entered the Atlas space, an alternative reality of a lively and colourful city full of fairies. The city is not however without problems, Sangvis Ferri is also present in the city, they actively kidnap fairies and rob them of their memories, the fairies without any memories are turned into rogue programs. Reunited with the rest of K2's squadron, they followed traces in hope to lead them to AEK, the squadron arrived at a graveyard. Soon came under attack by rogue programs, the group gathered together and fought them off. Towards the end of the fight 950 discovered what AEK truly does during her free times when she was about to kill the two remaining rogue programs, AEK stopped 950, she gave the rogue programs their missing piece that contains their memories, in a flash of light the rogue programs returned to their normal form, Sehra & Nina.
AEK explained that those two are her friends, they were just kidnapped by Sangvis Ferri and had their memories stolen, AEK promised to save them.
The AEK-999 'Barsook' (Badger) is a modernized version of the PKM machinegun, design focus was a MG unit capable of sustained automatic firing without having a quick-change barrel and better suited for assault operations where it could be fired from the hip or from the integral bipod. Designed and produced in Kovrov Machinebuilding Plant, entered trials for military service but lost against TsNIITochMash's PKP Pecheneg, Barsook is no longer in production but a small batch of Barsook made prior to production cessation are in service with the Russian MVD troops.
Building on the same receiver group as the PKM, Barsook retains it Kalashnikov pattern gas-operated rotary bolt operating mechanism. It retains the 650 rounds per minute cyclic rate of fire, effectively cover 1500m of firing range.
Barsook's most distinct addition is the newly designed barrel and a notably large muzzle brake. Newly designed barrel is partially fluted to save weight and improve heat dissipation, it can be removed for maintenance and inspection but it cannot be refitted in combat situation like a quick-change barrel. The large muzzle brake serves to dissipate flash and sound, also able to improve accuracy, in specific terrain, Barsook's gunshots cannot be heard from a 400-600 metres distance.
Other minor modifications include a small polymer forearm guard, the integrated bipod is fitted on the barrel instead of on the gas tube. Majority of the designs are still patterned after the PKM, fed with non disintegrating belts housing the 7.62x54mmR cartridge on the right side, being advertised as mobile firing LMG, Barsook is issued with the 100-round clip-on belt boxes that fits on the bottom of the gun. Barsook can also accept all standard PKM issue accessories, including tripod mount. If needed, the muzzle brake can be removed to fit a suppressor.
Character Info
Design
Another short loli type MG T-doll, AEK measures no higher than 130cm of body height when using the weapon as a scale reference and assuming it is drawn to size, meaning her body high to be similar to MG MG4MG4MG4's.
As T-doll with some degree of manly coolness, AEK was chosen as part of the Princes' Frontline group, as one of the motorbike riders (The other one is RF PzB 39PzB 39PzB 39). The "Prince Charming" on her "Modern Japanese Racing Horse" has captured the heart of many Commanders with her long overcoat, fashionable headphones and her Akira style motorbike dismounting pose.
The artist RAN comment that he/she was contacted by certain fashion industry personals expressing their desire to produce AEK's black/green overcoat and supply it to the real life market. RAN produced a outfit sketch and posted it on his/her weibo page here. But unfortunately due to unnameable reasons, AEK's overcoat did not enter production.
While neither MICA or RAN have revealed anything about the AEK's bike model, many player would have suggested that it is either based on the Suzuki GSXR 1000 or the Honda CBR250RR by looking at the physical appearance.
Personality
AEK is a T-doll who runs on her wits, much of her actions are done based on her taking chances rather than carefully calculated plans. She gets combat style inspiration from the fast beat music collection she owns.
As revealed by quotations, official character descriptions and story interactions, AEK's hobby is listening to music. As revealed by the rider outfit and the collaboration event Glory Day, she is also a peerless motorbike rider, with a desecrated driver license. A nickname she gained during the Glory Day was "Black Rider", due to her dark coloured outfit and the dark themed motorbike.
Being a product derived from PKM, as the direct descendant of MG PKPKPK and possibly as MG PKPPKPPKP's sister. However nothing of this is mentioned or suggested in the game, AEK's quotations/story involvements does not mention anything about the other PK derivative T-dolls.
In-Game
AEK features a hunting impulse skill, it is however more effective during nocturnal combat. It provides both damage and accuracy buff as well as guaranteed critical hit while the skill is active at night, but provides no damage bonus and reduced accuracy bonus when activated during the day, the guaranteed critical hit effect still persists at day.
Story Involvement
AEK is one of the five T-dolls who represented Girls Frontline during the DJMax: Respect collaboration event: Glory Day, as a support character, she had interaction with the event. AEK's costumes Peerless Yakuza Rider described her side story interactions with the Commander during the 2017's Opera Princes.
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K2 was given the T-doll Command Protocol and her squadron is now being stationed in a city ruin away from the front line, their daily lives consist of eating, combat simulations, command reports and sleeping. Her story interaction began when 950 and Thunder arriving at an old internet cafe in the abandoned city, 950 as the vice-captain wishes to keep everybody in shape since they have been away from the front line for such a long time, she thought that AEK slacks off at the internet cafe during her spare times instead of studying. When questioned about this, AEK claimed that she was actually studying from old human history and was not slacking off, 950 does not believe her, and threatens to check her internet history, the two stared at each other in silence in front of the internet cafe. The stalemate was broken when an alarm was raised in the base, the group hurried to the command room to check up with their squadron leader K2.
The alarm is used to warn the garrison when Ferri units are close, but this time the Ferri units are not exactly close, K2 briefs the squadron. Scout units reports a Ferri logistic convoy is passing by the city, despite being stationed in the city, K2's squadron did not receive any orders from the HQ regarding whether they need to engage this convoy or not. K2 holds a vote between the squad members whether to engage or not, AEK suggests wait for more reports from the scouts, but with K2, 950 and Thunder voted to strike, the squad departs to engage this convoy. Since it was a logistic convoy, even T-dolls who haven't fired a single shot for weeks made short work of them. After making a short complain regarding the Ferri being too weak and lack of excitement, AEK returned to the city ruins.
950 had suspicions that she is going to slack off at the internet cafe again, together with Thunder, the two went to ambush AEK at the internet cafe. After 2 hours of waiting, AEK finally showed up, she sat down at a data terminal and connected herself to a simulation space. 10 minutes after the connection establishment, 950 moved in to see what AEK is really up to. Sneaking up behind AEK's chair, 950 only discovered that AEK isn't conscious, evident from the lack of response from poking and pinching, her Digi-mind was sent into an Atlas space. Determined to find out what AEK is really up to during her spare times, 950 dragged Thunder with her to enter the Atlas space, initially having difficulties adjusting to this without any form of electronic warfare training, the two manage to adapt to the settings moments later.
The two entered the Atlas space, an alternative reality of a lively and colourful city full of fairies. The city is not however without problems, Sangvis Ferri is also present in the city, they actively kidnap fairies and rob them of their memories, the fairies without any memories are turned into rogue programs. Reunited with the rest of K2's squadron, they followed traces in hope to lead them to AEK, the squadron arrived at a graveyard. Soon came under attack by rogue programs, the group gathered together and fought them off. Towards the end of the fight 950 discovered what AEK truly does during her free times when she was about to kill the two remaining rogue programs, AEK stopped 950, she gave the rogue programs their missing piece that contains their memories, in a flash of light the rogue programs returned to their normal form, Sehra & Nina.
AEK explained that those two are her friends, they were just kidnapped by Sangvis Ferri and had their memories stolen, AEK promised to save them.
Costume story: Peerless Yakuza Rider
AEK appeared in a rather early stage of the Princes' Frontline event, she met the Commander on the morning before the Commander departed to the theatre.
Early in the morning, the Commander was waiting for the "carriage" to the theatre where Phantom of the Opera was screened, a humanoid figure appeared, pushing a modern looking motorbike and approached the Commander. "Mornin' Sir", said the humanoid figure, wearing a hooded long overcoat, the hood covered up most of her face. The Commander examined the figure, judging by the body height, colour combination and mostly the decal pattern on the overcoat, the Commander identify the T-doll. "Ahh, it's... AEK?", "You still haven't remembered my name Sir?!", "Ohh no, your outfit is rather special today, took me a while to realise."
AEK explained that she is about to go out for a ride during her hard-earned break time, she expressed that her usual outfits are not exactly ideal for bike riding. The Commander commented on both AEK's motorbike and her outfit, expressing how modern, peculiar, "cool" they looked, AEK replied that she is all about cool, the outfit was handpicked and she did mechanical works on her motorbike personally. Suddenly remembered the screenplay was arranged today, AEK offers the Commander a lift to the theatre. The Commander declined the offer, claiming a vehicle was already arranged for this event. AEK brushed the bike seat with slight disappointment, "Not today, but maybe next time." said the Commander, "Alright, both me and this kid here are looking forward to it.", with this AEK dashed off on her bike.
"Hmmm... Lets try these new rhymes next time we go on a ride."
One hour later, the not so lucky Commander found him/herself stuck in a traffic jam, "Can't believe I'm caught in a traffic jam at a time like this... If this keeps up I won't make it to the theatre on time!". To relief stress and get some fresh air, the Commander rolled down the window, a familiar humanoid figure on a modern looking motorbike slipped through the traffic and approached again. "What a fateful reunion Commander!", AEK explained that she was passing by on the opposite lane, she saw the Commander's car being stuck in traffic, her instincts told her that the Commander need a helping hand and so she came. "Good timing, can you give me a ride to the theatre?", "Of course Sir, saddle up!".
AEK's bike slipped through the congested traffic with ease, the Commander checked the time and the location, saying that the play starts in 40 minutes, and there is still half an hour of distance to cover, should be able to make it on time for the play. AEK remarks: "Commander, the type of concert you are going to attend doesn't exactly match my style, but I know that you have to take time and ready yourself before heading to that kind of concert, only then you can fully enjoy it.", the Commander is confused by AEK's words, "The real show is about to begin Commander, do hang tight.", AEK's voice is dampened by the loud Rock Music now blasting out the bike's rear speakers. "What? What's going on, what did you say...". Before the Commander can finish, AEK stood on the gas, the engine produced a mighty roar while the bike accelerated like a space rocket. The Commander hung onto AEK in panic to avoid being launched off.
About 15 minutes later, "We're here Sir/Ma'am. What did you think about my style of music? Woah hey, you look like you're about to pass out!". The Commander took a moment to catch his/her breath, claiming that it is too exciting. "The perfect music leaves a deep impression on people right? I got places to be Sir, I look forward to the next time we ride together, I will prepare something more exciting then!", it took a moment for the Commander to realise what AEK meant and remember the previous promise, by the time the Commander could say "No, wait!", AEK have already steamed off. "I might have made a promise that I will regret later on..."
