The NC2S Gauss Compact possesses a select-fire mode that further diversifies the usage of an already adaptable carbine. Essentially, it is the default AF-19 Mercenary that fires about 4% slower (577 RPM versus 600 RPM), has a three-round-burst fire mode, and can accept a variety of rail attachments. These are the main reasons to use the weapon, and include an underbarrel: grenade launcher, smoke launcher, and shotgun.
Equipped with a combination chevron/crosshair reticle and 3.4x magnification capabilities, the TR's Designated Marksman Optics functions well at many ranges.
The 6x magnified S3 comes standard on many Terran sniper rifles. Its moderate zoom level and mil-dot sighting makes it perfect for mid-to-long range combat.
A compensator redirects gases upward, reducing vertical recoil by 30%, and increasing hipfire cone of fire by 15%. The added sound pressure causes the player to show on the minimap 35m farther away.
The weapon's muzzle flash and noise generation is reduced, and the player no longer appears on the minimap when firing. In exchange, the weapon's damage falls off 20 meters sooner and bullet velocity is reduced by 15%.
A single-shot grenade launcher attachment; increases the equip time of the attached weapon by 0.25 seconds. Pressing Gear Slot 1 hotkey will toggle the attachment.
Underbarrel smoke grenade launcher attachment; increases the equip time of the attached weapon by 0.25 seconds. Pressing Gear Slot 1 hotkey will toggle the attachment.
A single-shot shotgun round attachment; increases the equip time of the attached weapon by 0.25 seconds. Pressing Gear Slot 1 hotkey will toggle the attachment.
Increases the weapon's minimum damage from to , while reducing magazine size by .
Guass Compact S Usage
Similar to the Gauss Compact Burst, the Gauss Compact S is a carbine available to the Light Assault and the Engineerclasses. The S-variant has a slightly worse cone of fire, fire rate, reload, and shorter minimum damage range compared to the Burst-variant. However, it can make use of several offensive rail attachements, such as the Underbarrel Shotgun , the Grenade Launcher , and the Smoke Grenade Launcher . It also has access to a full-auto firing mode, a 3x instead of a 2x burst, and a shared semi-auto capability.
Overall, though having slightly weaker stats compared to the Gauss Compact Burst, the S version has much more power and adaptability with it's underbarrel attachments, variety of firing modes, and access to both specilaized ammunition types.
Ribbons and Medals
It is possible to get both Ribbons and Medals for using the Gauss Compact S. Each Ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the Gauss Compact S. Medals relate to how many overall kills you have with the Gauss Compact S.
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