SV-15 SV-15 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: SV-15] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second Fire Mode Knockback Accuracy Range Reload Speed Magazine Size Noise 35 - 40 (189.1 DPS) 8.7 Automatic 12.5% 75% 15 1.25 seconds 40 11 How to Obtain: It can be scavenged during Level 51+ missions. Level 51 variants can be scavenged during the Raid on Union Island. Crafting: The weapon can be upgraded up to level 56. Recycling products: Trigger System x 1 Return Spring x 1 Small Machined Parts x Variable (depending on the item's level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - Good Damage - Reloads Quickly  (fastest of all weapons) - Fully-Automatic - High RoF (vs. other SMGs) - Accurate - Large Magazine CONS: - Short Effective Range  (vs. other SMGs) TACTICS: The high level variant of the SV-SMG. It sports 10 more rounds, fires faster and has a better accuracy than its basis. However, it the effective range is just slightly increased. Nonetheless, quick reloads and survivors specialized in SMGs will mow zombie hordes with ease. Recommended gear: - Extended Mags to fire more rounds before reloading. - Ammunition Pouches/Bandoliers to further increase the reloading speed. - Glasses to increase its effective range, with some variants increasing accuracy as well. BACKGROUND: A previously unknown variant of the SV-SMG, this weapon has spotted in use by HERC personnel on Union Island. Considering how the SV-SMG is not known to be in widespread use by the military, it is unknown how HERC acquired these weapons. Can be found in HERC bases. Variations: SUPPRESSED SCOPED SUPPRESSED + SCOPED   Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: +15% Range +3% Accuracy Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy SV-SMG (★) ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATABASE ENTRY: SV-SMG] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second Fire Mode Knockback Accuracy Range Reload Speed Magazine Size Noise 18 - 21 (43.6 DPS) 10.45 Automatic 6% 30.6% 8.83 1.25 seconds 30 12 How to Obtain: Level 14 Normal variants can be purchased for 500  at the The Store. Level 10 Normal variants might be obtained by opening certain Re-Released HERC Tactical Response Supply Box variants. There is a very low chance of obtaining Normal variants of varying levels by opening supply boxes. Crafting: The weapon can be upgraded up to level 19-15. Level 15 MK II variants can be crafted using a SV-SMG, 50 Machined Parts, 1 Pipe , 2 Lenses and 10 Rivets at a Level 6+ Weapons Bench for 50 (a lso requires a Level 15+ Engineer) Recycling products: Trigger System  x 1 Return Spring  x 1 Overview: PROS: - Good Damage - Reloads Quickly  (fastest of all weapons) - Fully-Automatic - High RoF (vs. other SMGs) - Large Magazine CONS: - Short Effective Range  (vs. other SMGs) -  Inaccurate - Only available through The Store TACTICS: The SV-SMG is one of the fastest-firing automatic weapons that can be acquired in the city. Its high cyclic rate is hard to control and results in low accuracy, cause most of its shots to fail to strike its target. It's large, quickly-reloaded magazine lends itself to being used as a "spray-and-pray" weapon on the field. Issuing to an operator with a high Ranged Combat proficiency can remedy its weakness. Recommended gear: - Extended Mags increase the ammo capacity, allowing it to fire off more rounds before having to reload. - Glasses increase its short engagement range, with some variants aiding the wearer in successfully striking their target. - Weapon Cleaning Kits counteract the low accuracy, ensuring less ordnance is wasted. WEAPON BRIEF: A milestone in small arms technology, the SV-SMG features a unique vertically-canted firing mechanism that is designed to reduce the felt recoil and muzzle climb of the .45 ACP round it chambers. Its manufacturer intended to market the gun to military and law enforcement circles as both a PDW and a tactical SMG. A new and expensive firearm, it is not known how many were sold prior to the outbreak. Variations: The SV-SMG has no modular variations. SV-SMG MK II (★↑) ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: SV-SMG MK II] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second Fire Mode Knockback Accuracy Range Reload Speed Magazine Size Noise 15 - 18 (75.7 DPS) 11.39 Automatic 6% 51.75% 8 1.25 seconds 54 11 How to Obtain: Level 15 variants can be crafted using a SV-SMG , 50 Machined Parts , 1 Pipe , 2 Lenses , and 10 Rivets at a Level 6+ Weapons Bench for 50  (also requires a Level 15+ Engineer ) Crafting: The weapon can be upgraded up to Level 16. Recycling products: Trigger System  x 1 Return Spring  x 1 Overview: PROS: - Good Damage - Reloads Quickly  (fastest of all weapons) - Fully-Automatic - High RoF - Accurate (vs. other SMGs) - Large Magazine CONS: - Short Effective Range  (vs. other SMGs) - High Ammo Cost - Only available through crafting TACTICS: The SV-SMG MK II retains its base model's ammo-intensive rate of fire and pairs it with greatly increased accuracy and an even larger magazine, ensuring its ability to oversaturate its target with precision fire. The ballistic potential and each individual shot remains low, and it has a very short effective range, possibly endangering its wielder if they are unable to subdue advancing threats. Recommended gear: - Extended Mags increase its ammo capacity, allowing it to deliver even more rounds before having to reload. - Glasses increase its short engagement range, with some variants increasing the wearer's ability to strike their target. - Weapon Cleaning Kits enhance its accuracy further, ensuring less ordnance is wasted. - Ammunition Mods increase the ballistic impact of each shot, allowing its wielder to bring down infected at a greater speed. WEAPON BRIEF: The military have made their own modifications upon the highly advanced SV-SMG; with the most noticeable being a scope for optical assistance and an enlarged magazine. Operators who are issued this compact yet high-performance weapon can expect low mission difficulty should their objective be clearing out hostiles in close quarters combat. May be found in the hands of close-combat shock troops. Variations: The SV-SMG MK II has no modular variations.