So... We have Exotics, Legendary, Rare, Uncommon, Common weapons... Now we have the "Sidearm" category (Albeit, containionetwo pistols). Just a shot in the dark here; but what about "Classic" weapons? Why not an expansion to Earth's Pre-Collapse/Pre-Golden Age history? [b][u]READ ALL OF THIS FIRST BEFORE COMMENTING, PLEASE![/u][/b] [b][u]Classic Weapons:[/u][/b] Weapons predating the Golden Age, predating even the era of the Khvostov 7G-02. More like the Kalashnikov Series (AK Series) and even further back. Excavate weapons; clear the dirt and rust; upgrade them. Turn a simple AR-15 into a laser light show! [b][u]Reasoning:[/u][/b] - It adds even more content - More diversity (TONS OF VARIATIONS) - So much more opportunities to build stories out of (Find out more about the past) [b][u]Ways to implement and distribute:[/u][/b] - Older weapons may act as blank slates, open to customization. Customizing them to shoot many different types of ammo. Solid, light, etc. (Credit: afrosheen) - Storylines on the discovery of Humanity's older technology. Predating even the Golden Age. - Many weapons have variants of a single model (Thousands of weapons to obtain and choose from) - Random "Ancient Cache" spawns on Earth --> Act just like chests: Except they are piles of ammo, consumables, a piece of armor, or a weapon - "Human History" Playlist in the Crucible --> Maps of the Golden Age areas on Earth, Pre-Golden Age areas, etc. - Excavate weapons and have a variety of in-depth modifications to help bring them on par with "up-to-date" weapons. (Credit: Nathat777) - Certain rewards can be obtained only by beating certain VERY HARD Raids (SEPARATE FROM THE MAIN STORYLINE) under a certain time limit. These shall be apart of, what I call, The "Pitch Black Darkness" Raids. "PBD" Challenge. (Credit: steaknive) - Weapons can be highly customizable, in turn offering lower damage. However, more damage can be applied for less customization. (Credit: Andrea) [b][u]Classic Subcategories:[/u][/b] [b]!THESE ARE ONLY EXAMPLES; I'M LOOKING AT THE ENTIRE HUMAN ARSENAL![/b] - SMG -> UMP 45, MP5 - Assault Rifles -> M16, AK-47, FN SCAR, G3A3, L86A2 - Pistols -> M1911, M9, MP443 - Machine Pistols -> Uzi, G18, 93R - Sniper Rifles -> M82, M95, L96A2, M24 - DMR -> M14, SVD, SR-25 - LMG -> M240, M249B, PKP Pecheneg, MG4 - Launchers -> M320 (Grenade Launcher), MK153 SMAW (Rocket Launcher), RPG-7V2 (Rocket Launcher) - Carbines -> M4, G36C, A-91 - Shotguns -> 870 MSC (Pump-action), Saiga 12k (Semi-Auto), AA-12 (Automatic) [b][u]Storyline ("Going Back to Your Roots"):[/u][/b] Thanks to the efforts of the Guardians, the Fallen's grasp on areas of the Solar System has been loosened considerably. With the assistance of the Awoken, the Guardians have begun their campaign in reclaiming the rest of Earth. Bring justice, and take back what is ours! Pave the way for the light, Guardians! Starting with Russia, Guardians will tread through the ancient capital, Moscow. Attack the Fallen Remnants and reclaim Saint Petersburg. Find all you can to help restore the prosperity the Traveler had once brought us. Go as far as even reentering the underground ruins of Chernobyl, to help the Rasputin AI find a secret which Humanity had left long ago. Ancient weapons made long ago were as reliable as could be. Take them up and show the Fallen scum that they are not worthy being in the presence of even our most outdated weapons. Enter the United States, and trek trough Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, and Miami. Expel the invading Fallen and Cabal from the Western Hemisphere. Attempt to reactivate ancient orbital defenses to end their nuisance of an invasion. A new threat has arisen in Europe (Region credit: durrmai001), the remnants of the Hive have landed in the United Kingdom, in an effort to restore the wicked Crota's soul. Rampage through the war-torn beauty of London, Glasgow, and Leeds. Turn them into ash. However, the meddling of the Hive Remnants has led to the awakening of British machines created for the purpose of "protecting Earth;" The Renegade Exo. Made to be human, minus the fear of death, they intend to "defend" Earth. Even if it includes destroying the very people who gave them the breath of life, leading to a conspiracy that may very well shatter the beliefs of the Guardians. "Ancient" or "Classic?" Your choice!!!! (Credit: Fr0stgaurd) [b][i][u]NOTE: New Classic and Future Exotics![/u][/i][/b] Featuring NEW Exotics from both the past and the present! Tell me what you think, please! [b][u]YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO CLICK THIS, BUT DON'T....[/u][/b] [spoiler][b][u]New Exotics:[/u][/b] - Grand Life (M1 Garand): [i]"Life isn't so grand, if your gun is jammed."[/i] -Bonnie (Thompson SMG): [i]"Where's Clyde?"[/i] - Nein (MP40): [i]"No, just no... How many times do I have to say it?! Nein!"[/i] - The Famous FAMAS (FAMAS):[i] "You know why you used it. Admit it. Was it for a counterstrike on the battlefied to answer the call of duty?"[/i] - Commando (CAR-15): [i]"I'm not wearing any underpants today."[/i] - T-Rex (MP412 Rex): [i]"Roar. Fear my tiny arms."[/i] - Electron-Volt "EV" Rifle (Lightning Auto Rifle): [i]"Provides an extremely shocking performance!"[/i] - Swiss Cheese (Laser LMG): [i]"Lactose intolerant"[/i] - Big Grunty Thirst (Plasma-based Pistol): [i]"He's pretty thirsty"[/i] - Ping Rifle (Electric-Plasma Bolt LMG): [i]"1.21 Gigawatts? 1.21 Gigawatts! Great Scott!"[/i] - Singularity Inducer (Void Charged Heavy Weapon): [i]"Singularity Inducer Model No. 777: Impact on hostile targets induce a singularity in which no hostility can escape. Basically, your enemies implode."[/i] - Bad Pussy (Silenced Multi-elemental F2000): {Credit: FriggenMAGIC} [i]"Kitty got claws. Meow."[/i][/spoiler]