Editing Action Markers (section)

== Paintball markers ==

VintageRex documents seven entries associated with Action Markers, including variants of the Illusion pump marker.[3]

{| class="wikitable"
! Marker
! Action
! Description
|-
| [[Sentinel]]
| Mechanical semi-automatic
| A .68-calibre stacked-tube blowback marker with an aluminium receiver. The platform also formed the basis for the AM-4 and Diadem.
|-
| [[Illusion]]
| Pump-action
| Introduced in 2002, featuring dual pump rods, interchangeable feed tubes and a removable barrel.
|-
| [[Illusion Pro]]
| Pump-action
| A higher-specification Illusion variant featuring a black-to-red anodised finish, intended for competitive pump players.
|-
| [[Illusion Pro Stock Class]]
| Pump-action
| A stock-class configuration of the Illusion Pro, compatible with 12-gram CO₂ cartridges.
|-
| [[AM-4]]
| Mechanical semi-automatic
| A scenario-oriented derivative of the Sentinel featuring military-style external components and an optional collapsible stock.
|-
| [[Diadem]]
| Electronic
| An electronically controlled marker using a pneumatically operated ram and solenoid valve. A prototype was exhibited in August 2002.
|-
| [[William Shatner Illusion]]
| Pump-action
| A limited-edition commemorative Illusion produced in connection with the 2002 Shatner's Spplat Attack event.
|}

=== William Shatner Illusion ===

In 2002, Action Markers produced a special edition of the Illusion associated with actor [[William Shatner]] and the Shatner's Spplat Attack paintball event.

The commemorative marker featured gold plating, chrome accents and Shatner's signature machined into the body. Each marker was supplied with a certificate of authenticity personally signed by Shatner.

According to historical material reproduced by VintageRex, 25 examples were produced. One 24-karat gold-plated example was auctioned for US$3,500 following the event.[6]

=== Diadem ===

The Diadem was Action Markers' electronically controlled paintball marker.

Its design incorporated a pneumatic ram, solenoid valve and electronic control system. The manufacturer's operating manual also documented programmable firing modes, an electronic ball-detection system and the Vari-Grip loader attachment system.

The marker was designed to operate using compressed air, with its pneumatic and firing mechanisms supplied through a regulated air system.[7]