I was seriously considering posting a new topic on "Weapon Naming Conventions & Eliminating Racial Stereotypes." Then I saw this topic. Thanks for bring this up!
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*Note: I am aware that there are actions in effect to deliver the complete weapon arsenal, meaning that the missing variants of each weapon will be delivered when the time comes. I want to put this out as a possible consideration for design implementation.

Issues:
-Rifles are incredibly specialized, effectively overlooking the philosophy of being the most adaptable infantry weapon.
-Variant "prefixes" are tethered to racial stereotypes, which further promote the previously mentioned specialization of weapons.
-There is a lack of incentive to create weapon / suit synergies due to playstyle restrictions associated with the specialization of weapons.

Suggestion:
-Equalize rifles by eliminating "prefix stereotyping" for each race.
-Variant prefixes should be normalized, yet offer a definitive playstyle.
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Old Assault Rifle Prefix Sterotyping:
- Amarr = Tactical
- Caldari = Breach
- Gallente = Assault
- Minmatar = Burst

Suggested Prefix Definitions (Scaled from low-to-high, 1-4):
prefix = Magazine Capacity , Rate of Fire , Damage Per Round , Damage Falloff
- Assault = 4, 3, 2, 2
- Breach = 2, 2, 3, 1
- Burst = 3, 4, 1, 4
- Tactical = 1, 1, 4, 3

Suggested Racial Qualities:
- Amarr: Highest Damage Per Round, but has heat generation
- Caldari: Lowest Damage Falloff, but has a spool time
- Gallente: Highest Ammunition Carried, but average performance
- Minmatar: Highest Rate of Fire, but poor handling
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Example of New Rifles:

Scrambler Rifles:
-Generic: Automatic like the current Assault Scrambler, but with the clip and heat generation of the current standard Scrambler.
-Assault: Like the current Assault Scrambler.
-Breach: Charged shots only, but charge is relatively short. Handles like a futuristic bow & arrow.
-Burst: Semi-auto single shot, with charge shot delivers burst, but instant overheat.
-Tactical: Semi-Auto Scrambler already known and loved.

Rail Rifles:
-Generic: Like the current Rail Rifle.
-Assault: Like the current Assault Rail Rifle, however no spool time. Rate of fire accelerates the longer the trigger is held.
-Breach: Effectively the bigger brother of the Bolt Pistol.
-Burst: Effectively a mid-range shotgun with a spool time.
-Tactical: Effective the younger brother of the Charge Sniper Rifle.

Combat Rifles:
-Generic: Like a hella nerfed Assault Combat Rifle.
-Assault: Like a upscaled Sub-Machine Gun.
-Breach: Like the current Assault Rifle.
-Burst: Current Combat Rifle.
-Tactical: Effectively like a bigger Scrambler Pistol.

Blaster Rifles:
-Generic: More like the current Assault Rail Rifle, without a spool time.
-Assault: Current Assault Rifle.
-Breach: More like current Assault Scrambler Rifle.
-Burst: Current Burst Assault Rifle.
-Tactical: Current Tactical Assault Rifle.