Pandora VX25

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2017-01-12

Pandora VX25
The Pandora VX25 automatic plasma shotgun is capable of rapidly eliminating opponents in close quarters.
Costs
Cert Cost:		1,000
DC Cost:		699
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Shotguns
Fire Rate:		260 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		275m/s
Effective Range:		Short
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		1.5x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		125x6 750 before 5m
Min Damage:		50x6 300 after 20m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.6s
Long Reload:		3.8s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		8
Ammunition Pool:		56
Pellet Count:		6
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1	0.1
	Move:	1.5	0.35
Stand	Still:	1.5	0.1
	Move:	2	0.9
Bloom per Shot:		0	0
Pellets Spread:		4	3.5
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		2
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.95/0.95
Horizontal Tolerance:		5
Angle Min/Max:		0°/0°
Bias:		← = →
Recoil Decrease:		8
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		1x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		Pandora VX25 API Data
Census LF API source:		Pandora VX25 API Data

The Pandora VX25 is an automatic shotgun used by the Vanu Sovereignty,

Compared to Thanatos VE70, Pandora has higher fire rate and higher max damage, but much lower min damage, worse pellet spread and slightly longer short and long reload times.

Pandora shares its traits and attachments with the Terran Republic's AS16 NightHawk and the New Conglomerate's AF-57 Piston.

Attachments

Attachments

Optic
HS/NV Scope (1x) 49 OR 30		Nanite Systems' HS/NV scope has no magnification, but provides high contrast outlines to nearby objects and illuminates nearby soldiers.
DMO (3.4x) 49 OR 30		Equipped with a combination chevron/crosshair reticle and 3.4x magnification capabilities, the TR's Designated Marksman Optics functions well at many ranges.
HDS (3.4x) 49 OR 30		Using a red dot reticle with 3.4x optical magnification, the TR's Holographic Dot Sight performs well in close and mid-range combat scenarios.
TMS (4x) 49 OR 30		Sharpshooters have long preferred the Terran Marksman Scope, praising its simple 4x magnified crosshair for its versatility and efficiency.
ACS (4x) 49 OR 30		The Terran Republic's Advanced Combat Scope utilizes a triple chevron reticle and 4x magnification, making it a good choice for all-around use.

Barrel

Rail
Extended Magazine 49 OR 100		Increases the amount of ammunition in each magazine by 2 rounds rounds, and the weapon takes longer to equip and unequip.
Forward Grip 49 OR 100		A forward grip increases control of the weapon, reducing horizontal recoil by 25%, but increases equip time by 0.15 sec.
Laser Sight 49 OR 100		A laser sight increases the user's hipfire accuracy by 33%.

Ammo
Impact Ammunition 49 OR 100		Increases the weapon's minimum damage from to , while reducing magazine size by .

Ribbons and Medals

It is possible to get both Ribbons and Medals for using the Pandora VX25. Each Ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the Pandora. Medals relate to how many overall kills you have with the Pandora.

Ribbons

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
Pandora VX25Service Ribbon		10 kills.

Find out more on the Service Ribbons article.

Medals

Medal	Icon	Requirement	Award
No Medal		0 kills	N/A
Copper Medal		10 kills	2
Silver Medal		60 kills	10
Gold Medal		160 kills	20
Auraxium Medal		1,160 kills	200

History 

• Game Update Number 6
  • Rate of fire slowed down to 225 RPM.
  • Short reload time slowed down to 2050 MS.
  • Long reload time is faster at 3350 MS.
  • Lowered vertical recoil to 1.3, from 1.5.
• Game Update Number 9
  • Decreased from 1000 /700  to 750 /700 .
• Game Update Number 11
  • Maximum damage reduced from 134 to 125
  • Minimum damage reduced from 50 to 45
  • Slug ammunition minimum damage reduced from 360 to 334
• May 19, 2015 Update
  • Price from from 750 /700  to 1000 /699 .
• January 12, 2017 Hotfix
  • Max damage from 125@8m to 125@5m
  • Min damage from 45@18m to 50@20m
  • Magazine size from 6 to 8
  • Ext. Mags bonus from 4 to 2
  • Ammo capacity from 48 to 56
  • ADS pellet spread from 4 to 3.5
  • Cone of Fire bloom from 0.5 to 0
  • Projectile velocity from 300 to 275
  • Vertical recoil from 1.5 to 2
  • Horizontal recoil from 0.2 to 0.95
  • Horizontal recoil tolerance from 0.4 to 5
  • Hipfire recoil recovery rate from 12 to 8