I wrote a big article about the Matrix

Bonesjackson · 02-05-2010, 02:05 PM

Hi. Some of you here know me as a snooty know-it-all jerk who babbles incessantly about obscure Matrix information and occasionally posts high res pictures of stuff. A few of you know that I have been piecing together all the data I can on the Matrix and organizing it into coherent articles. A select few of you have been part of the interview process.

I am pleased to announce that the first revision is now online and available for your viewing pleasure. This is still very much a work-in-progress and I expect it to be revised heavily in its future. The intention is for this to be a one-stop-shop for any and all Matrix information. Every question about the gun should ideally be answered somewhere within.

Enough foreplay. May I present to you the articles:

Complete History: The Complete Matrix - History & IDs - PB Legion

Technical Data: The Complete Matrix - Technical Data, Maintenance, and Performance - PB Legion

Discussion/Feedback: Post Here with New Info For The Matrix Thread - PB Legion

This was all done as a hobby in my spare time. This is MCB, so I think you can all empathize being fascinated with a particular gun. I really really like these guns. Enjoy.

Hobbes · 02-05-2010, 02:11 PM

Wow, very nice.

grimace · 02-05-2010, 02:27 PM

Great writeup.

HP_Lovecraft · 02-05-2010, 02:33 PM

Thats neat. I didn't know it was named after the movie.

No mention of the name "E-Matrix". I remember that originally, the plan was to sell a mech "Matrix", and also a higher end "E-Matrix" that was the electro version.

The idea was that the mech Matrix could be priced as a mid level gun, since you didn't really have any mid-level guns until the BKO, then mech Matrix owners would eventually uprade "up" towards the high end E-Matrix model.

But right as they were gearing up for production, they realized there was no market for a non-electro "mid level" gun, and the mech line was dropped. The first run of the electro still had the "E-Matrix" name, until it was eventually dropped as well.

Since the original mech Matrix/Omega had a pneumatic trigger, it might have done real well with the anti-electro crowd. Its a very common mod on the similar ION

uv_halo · 02-05-2010, 02:36 PM

I'm not really interested in owning a matrix but, your article was very well written and interesting!

Jordan · 02-05-2010, 02:38 PM

Now I want a Matrix.

Bonesjackson · 02-05-2010, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HP_Lovecraft

No mention of the name "E-Matrix". I remember that originally, the plan was to sell a mech "Matrix", and also a higher end "E-Matrix" that was the electro version.

Cripes, I forgot to have the Omega pictures added. We do have the E-Matrix listed. It's under Airtech Matrix. You can see the pewter grips clearly.

MondoMor · 02-05-2010, 03:01 PM

That's a LOT of work. Great job.

After working on Drachen's Gen-E (or Dye?) 2k3 Matrix, I keep wanting to get one. It was so easy to work on, and had a nice chunky feel. Someday...

Z-man · 02-05-2010, 03:07 PM

Fixed. Omega images added. Now that those of you who were SUPPOSED to send us images can see that we were in fact serious and DID make this article,

give us high res images of Entities, Tequilas and FreeFlow guns! (and Zippers)

Falcon16 · 02-05-2010, 09:17 PM

Excellent article about one of my all time favorite EP guns. and this makes me even prouder to be Canadian I had no idea the Matrix was designed like 30 minutes from where I live.

02-05-2010, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bonesjackson Legendary Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California	I wrote a big article about the Matrix Hi. Some of you here know me as a snooty know-it-all jerk who babbles incessantly about obscure Matrix information and occasionally posts high res pictures of stuff. A few of you know that I have been piecing together all the data I can on the Matrix and organizing it into coherent articles. A select few of you have been part of the interview process. I am pleased to announce that the first revision is now online and available for your viewing pleasure. This is still very much a work-in-progress and I expect it to be revised heavily in its future. The intention is for this to be a one-stop-shop for any and all Matrix information. Every question about the gun should ideally be answered somewhere within. Enough foreplay. May I present to you the articles: Complete History: The Complete Matrix - History & IDs - PB Legion Technical Data: The Complete Matrix - Technical Data, Maintenance, and Performance - PB Legion Discussion/Feedback: Post Here with New Info For The Matrix Thread - PB Legion This was all done as a hobby in my spare time. This is MCB, so I think you can all empathize being fascinated with a particular gun. I really really like these guns. Enjoy. __________________

02-05-2010, 02:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
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02-05-2010, 02:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
HP_Lovecraft Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Maine	Thats neat. I didn't know it was named after the movie. No mention of the name "E-Matrix". I remember that originally, the plan was to sell a mech "Matrix", and also a higher end "E-Matrix" that was the electro version. The idea was that the mech Matrix could be priced as a mid level gun, since you didn't really have any mid-level guns until the BKO, then mech Matrix owners would eventually uprade "up" towards the high end E-Matrix model. But right as they were gearing up for production, they realized there was no market for a non-electro "mid level" gun, and the mech line was dropped. The first run of the electro still had the "E-Matrix" name, until it was eventually dropped as well. Since the original mech Matrix/Omega had a pneumatic trigger, it might have done real well with the anti-electro crowd. Its a very common mod on the similar ION __________________ www.montneel.com "the evidence strongly suggests that neither Billy nor Adam (Smart Parts) could have invented the electronic paintgun" -Garr M. King, U.S. Judge

02-05-2010, 02:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
uv_halo MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2008	I'm not really interested in owning a matrix but, your article was very well written and interesting! __________________ 1989 Line SI Bushmaster SI Deluxe SP 'Woodstalker' Ion T-9 W/FS Upgrade (work in progress)

02-05-2010, 03:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
MondoMor la la la la revolution Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MN	That's a LOT of work. Great job. After working on Drachen's Gen-E (or Dye?) 2k3 Matrix, I keep wanting to get one. It was so easy to work on, and had a nice chunky feel. Someday... __________________ PBPBC \| feedback \| Nothing valued is here.

02-05-2010, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hobbes chuff chuff Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hudson NH	Wow, very nice.

02-05-2010, 03:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Z-man Active Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California	Fixed. Omega images added. Now that those of you who were SUPPOSED to send us images can see that we were in fact serious and DID make this article, give us high res images of Entities, Tequilas and FreeFlow guns! (and Zippers) __________________ Up since 2003 The Complete "How to Rapid-Fire Your Automag" guide.

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