The Solstice VE3 is the standard issue carbine of the Vanu Sovereignty. It is available to all Vanu Sovereignty characters by default.
The Solstice VE3 is the VS equivalent to the NC AF-19 Mercenary and the TR TRAC-5, which tend to be the middle ground between all the available carbines and serve as solid starter weapons.
The scope of attachments available for the Solstice VE3 is limited, with access to no alternate ammo types, no compensator, and only the basic Laser Sight and Forward Grip. However, the Solstice VE3 starts with the red dot-and-circle variant of the HPR Reflex unlocked, as well as the Laser Sight, serving as a suitable all-round starter carbine for a fresh Light Assault or Engineer.
Equipped with a combination chevron/crosshair reticle and 3.4x magnification capabilities, the TR's Designated Marksman Optics functions well at many ranges.
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%.
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 Solstice VE3. Each Ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the Solstice VE3. Medals relate to how many overall kills you have with the Solstice VE3.
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