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As expected of a 3rd person shooter, there are various guns players can use to defeat their enemies. This page discusses the Primary Weapons players can use to spread democracy across the galaxy. Such weapons include assault rifles, shotguns, submachine guns, and marksman rifles. All weapons come with different stats, so players can choose whatever weapon fits their playstyle. It isn't discussed here because there aren't many in this weapon type, but Secondary Weapons are (as it sounds) a second weapon players can use. They're meant to be used when players run out of ammo with their Primary Weapon. It's recommended to use the P-19 Redeemer, which is a fully-automatic pistol with a high rate of fire that deals well with crowd control in a pinch.
Here you'll find information about Primary Weapon classes
| Weapon Classes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Class | Brief Explanation | Best in Class |
| Assault Rifle | Deals damage at medium range; most have an average rate of fire | AR-23 Liberator |
| Shotgun | High Damage at close range; fire rate tends to be slow compared to other weapon classes | SG-225 Breaker |
| Submachine Gun | High fire rate and good at medium range; tends to be ammo heavy | SMG-37 Defender |
| Marksman Rifle | High damage at long range; least recommended class | R-63 Diligence |
Most players recommend using the SG-225 Breaker as their primary weapon. Unlinke most shotguns, the Breaker can shoot deal damage at medium range and carries a lot of ammmo. However, if the Breaker is not avaialble for players yet, the AR-23 Liberator is another great choice. It deals good damage, carries a lot of ammo, and is the first Primary Weapon players are given.
Here is a video explaining why the SG-225 Breaker is an excellent weapon for everyone
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