[quote=@VKAllen]
<Snipped quote by Sabotage>

Some of the items would have several stats already jotted into them as base stats. They would not start at 1.

E.g.

Plasma Cutter
DMG: 4 / 8
REL: 5 / 10
RoF: 3 / 7
CAP: 6 / 10
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Sorry, I meant no incredible upgrades to start with, due to them being standard issue and just given out. I don't find it realistic for a Plasma Cutter being allowed when it can go toe to toe with security personnel using a pulse rifle.