Synth weapon

Synth weapons are ranged weapons with synthetic and/or biological components. Synthetic weaponry is rare. It is not officially produced or issued anywhere on Earth.

History
The Combine made use of synths - synthetically grown organisms - in their cross-dimensional conquests. Certain synths such as Striders or Gunships were fitted with weapons that were "grown" organically despite appearing mechanical in appearance. Because these weapons were organic in nature, many resistance scientists attempted with varying success to recreate them from cellular cultures.

The application of synth weaponry was overshadowed by more practical technologies such as pulse and spinfoam, which led to its official abandonment. It continues to be developed and traded sporadically by arms dealers and tissue farmers.

Synthetic weapons are illegal in East Lambda.