Elysium, Chemrail Dual Stage Linear Motor Rifle

original movie prop

When Max Da Costa breaks free from an Elysium interrogation facility, he appropriates an advanced assault rifle to facilitate his escape. Manufactured by TST, the Chemrail combines a chemical propellant first stage with an electromagnetic rail second stage, accelerating its 8.75x52mm FSDRAS (Fin Stabilized Discarding Rail Accelerator Sabot) rounds to a devastating kinetic energy of 18 kJ. Also boasting an exceptionally fast rate of fire facilitated by liquid helium cooling, the Chemrail easily penetrates walls and other barriers to shred its targets no matter where they try to hide.

This 'high resolution' prop is composed of fiberglass and other materials, and represents an intermediate between the hero weapon seen in closeup and the simpler background props.  Although largely static, the spring-loaded trigger is depressible, and the stock has an integrated spring shock absorber that causes the rear of the weapon to compress when pulled back against the shoulder, simulating recoil.

From VIP Fan Auctions & MRC. Designed by Weta Workshop artist Aaron Beck.