Submachine Guns A class of weapon specialized in by Medics (100% done) IGNIS-MP 22 IGNIS-MP 22 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: IGNIS-MP 22] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second Fire Mode Knockback Accuracy Range Reload Speed Magazine Size Noise 3 - 7 (9.9 DPS) 7.06 Automatic 3% 40% 6 1.7 seconds 30 8 How to Obtain: It can be scavenged during Level 6+ missions. Crafting: The weapon can be upgraded up to level 11. Level 11 Recoilless variants can be crafted using an IGNIS-MP 22 and 6 Machined Parts at a Level 5+ Weapons Bench for 6   (after scavenging the required schematic) Recycling products: Return Spring x 1 Trigger System x 1 Machined Parts x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - Reloads Quickly - Large Magazine - Fully Automatic - Low Ammo Cost  (vs other SMGs) CONS: - Very Low Damage (lowest of all firearms) - Short Range - Low RoF  (vs other SMGs) - Inaccurate - Very Low Knockback TACTICS: A step up from the Improvised SMG, its relatively high accuracy and RoF make it quite effective early on, and its large, quickly reloaded magazines ensure a near-constant hail of bullets. However, it deals little damage per shot, but its good RoF and large magazine can make this weapon useful early on. Recommended gear: - Ammunition Mods increases its low damage, making it more efficient. - Extended Mags allows it to fire more rounds before having to reload. Some variants will also speed up its reloads. - Glasses increases its low effective range, with some variants increasing accuracy as well. BACKGROUND: An inexpensive SMG from Eastern Europe known for its tendency to overheat and jam after extensive fire. Originally made for police and paramilitary use, many of these guns fell into the hands of various thugs and mafia-types, thus featuring in a number of violent crimes in and around Union City. Commonly used by criminals. Variations: The IGNIS-MP 22 has no modular variations. HERC-2 SMG (🛡) ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: HERC-2 SMG] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second Fire Mode Knockback Accuracy Range Reload Speed Magazine Size Noise 15 - 18 (59.8 DPS) 7.06 Automatic 3% 70% 6 1.7 seconds 35 8 How to Obtain: Level 15 variants might be obtained by opening certain Re-Re-Released HERC Tactical Response Supply Box variants. Crafting: The weapon can be upgraded up to level 20. Recycling products: Return Spring  x 1 Trigger System x 1 Overview: PROS: - Accurate (vs. other SMGs) - Reloads Quickly - Large Magazine - Fully Automatic - Low Ammo Cost (vs. other SMGs) CONS: - Very Short Effective Range - Low RoF TACTICS: With a notably high accuracy and fine damage, this weapon is quite effective, especially for its low ammo cost. Unfortunately, it has a very low range and low fire rate, necessitating support from longer range, or acting as support for said longer ranged weapons. Recommended gear: - Ammunition Mods - Glasses BACKGROUND: To fulfill their need for a cheap yet effective self-defense weapon for their support personnel, HERC adapted a common and inexpensive SMG to fire 9mm rounds from an extended 35-round magazine and added various accurizing modifications, making it a deadly weapon in close quarters. Usually found in HERC camps that were likely to come under attack. Variations: The HERC-2 SMG has no modular variations. UZI UZI ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: UZI] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second Fire Mode Knockback Accuracy Range Reload Speed Magazine Size Noise 9 - 11 (16.8 DPS) 8.57 Automatic 3% 30% 8 1.85 seconds 30 9 How to Obtain: It can be scavenged during Level 10+ missions. Crafting: The weapon can be upgraded up to level 15. Level 14 Recoilless variants can be crafted using an Uzi and 6 Machined Parts at a Level 5+ Weapons Bench for 8   (after scavenging the required schematic ) Level 15 Recoilless variants can be crafted using an Uzi, 6 Machined Parts and 1 Pipe at a Level 7+ Weapons Bench for 9 (after scavenging the required schematic) Level 14 Suppressed Recoilless variants can be crafted using an Uzi and 40 Machined Parts, 1 Pipe and 1 Return Spring at a Level 5+ Weapons Bench for 24   (after scavenging the required schematic) (Also requires a Level 14+ Engineer and Medic ) Recycling products: Return Spring  x 1 Trigger System  x 1 Machined Parts x Variable  (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - High RoF (vs other SMGs) - Reloads Quickly - Fully-Automatic - Large Magazine CONS: - Low Damage - Inaccurate  (lowest of all weapons) - Short Effective Range TACTICS: Its high RoF, quick reload and large magazine make the Uzi an excellent spray-and-pray weapon. However, its poor accuracy means that more shots will be hitting thin air rather than the target, wasting both ammo and time. A survivor with a high Ranged Combat skill is highly recommended to compensate for this. Recommended gear: - Weapon Cleaning Kit boost the paltry accuracy. - Extended Mags allows it to fire more rounds before having to reload. Some variants will also speed up its reloads. - Glasses increases its low effective range, with some variants increasing accuracy as well. BACKGROUND: This Israeli-made weapon ruled the 60’s to the early 90’s as the world's iconic SMG; its unique blend of affordability, compactness and deadly firepower has since kept it ubiquitous in the armies of developing nations and in the hands of criminals throughout the world. Law enforcement agencies had confiscated significant quantities of this weapon, including illegal conversions of civilian variants. Variations: SUPPRESSED SIGHTED SUPPRESSED + SIGHTED   Obtained By: Looting or Crafting (+Recoilless) Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: +15% Hit Chance Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Hit Chance PDW-M PDW-M ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: PDW-M] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second Fire Mode Knockback Accuracy Range Reload Speed Magazine Size Noise 6 - 9 (15.9 DPS) 7.02 Automatic 3% 50% 9 2.7 seconds 30 9 How to Obtain: It can be scavenged during Level 11+ missions. Crafting: The weapon can be upgraded up to level 16. Level 15 Recoilless variants can be crafted using a PDW-M and 6 Machined Parts at a Level 7+ Weapons Bench for 9 Level 15 Stabilized Scoped variants can be crafted using a PDW-M, 22 Machined Parts, 2 Lenses, a Pipe and 10 Rivets at a Level 6+ Weapons Bench for 18 (after scavenging the required schematic) ( also requires a Level 15+ Engineer and Scavenger) Level 19 Suppressed Scoped variants can be crafted using a PDW-M, 54 Machined Parts, 2 Lenses, a Pipe and 10 Rivets at a Level 7+ Weapons Bench for 33 (after scavenging the required schematic) (also requires a Level 19+ Engineer and Medic) Recycling products: Return Spring x 1 Trigger System x 1 Machined Parts x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - Accurate  (vs other SMGs) - Fully-Automatic - Large Magazine CONS: - Low Damage - Short Effective Range - Reloads Slowly  (vs other SMGs) TACTICS: This gun will be a massive boost to a player's arsenal when first obtained, likely replacing most of the guns you used before. While it deals little damage per shot, it is fully automatic, ensuring a high DPS. Its high accuracy compared to other SMGs means less shots will go to waste as well. Combined with a decent range for a SMG, it's an effective all-round weapon. Recommended gear: - Ammunition Pouches/Bandoliers increase reload speed, allowing survivors to get back into the action quicker. - Ammunition Mods increases its low damage, making it more efficient. - Extended Mags allows it to fire more rounds before having to reload. Some variants will also speed up its reloads. - Glasses increases its low effective range, with some variants increasing accuracy as well. BACKGROUND: A compact PDW based on the MP5, featuring a light-weight modular frame that allows the gun to be converted for a wide variety of missions. With a simple barrel change, this weapon can chamber standard 9mm Parabellum rounds and an assortment of other common pistol calibers.  Fielded by select special forces and counter-terror units. HERC operatives use their own custom variant. Variations: SUPPRESSED SCOPED SUPPRESSED + SCOPED   Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtained By: Looting or Crafting (+Stabilized) Guaranteed stat: +15% Range +3% Accuracy Obtained By: Looting or Crafting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy HERC-PDW (🛡) ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATABASE ENTRY: HERC-PDW] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second Fire Mode Knockback Accuracy Range Reload Speed Magazine Size Noise 18 - 22 (65.5 DPS) 8.96 Automatic 5% 65% 10 2.6 seconds 30 10 How to Obtain: Level 20 Normal variants might be obtained by opening Level 23 HERC Tactical Response Supply Boxes. Level 20 Normal variants might be obtained by opening Re-Released HERC Tactical Response Supply Boxes. Level 20 Normal variants might be obtained by opening certain Re-Re-Released HERC Tactical Response Supply Box variants. Crafting: The weapon can be upgraded up to level 25. Recycling products: Return Spring  x 1 Trigger System  x 1 Machined Parts x 5 Overview: PROS: - Accurate  (vs other SMGs) - Fully-Automatic - Large Magazine - High RoF CONS: - Low Damage (vs equivalent level weapons) - Short Effective Range - Reloads Slowly  (vs other SMGs) - Only available through HERC Tactical Response Supply Boxes TACTICS: Basically a higher level PDW-M with improvements in every aspect, this is a powerful weapon to wield. Compared to other SMGs, this weapon has higher accuracy and a slightly faster rate of fire. However, it still wields the same weaknesses as other SMGs, namely low damage and a short effective range. Otherwise, this is a rather effective all-around weapon. Recommended gear: - Ammunition Mod increases the damage dealt. - Extended Mags allows it to fire more rounds before having to reload. Some variants will also speed up its reloads. - Glasses increases its low effective range, with some variants increasing accuracy as well. BACKGROUND: The rate of infected population has increased drastically since the original PDW-M platform was issued to HERC operatives for use in contested areas. Reports on the field have expressed a desire to alleviate the weapon's shortcomings, resulting in a design that is specially configured to fire high-velocity bottleneck cartridges; improving its capability as a CQB weapon for the organization's interests in contested zones. Due to its high price and confidential construction, distribution of this variant is limited only to those with security clearance. Variations: The HERC-PDW has no modular variations. UMP-45 UMP-45 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATABASE ENTRY: UMP-45] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second Fire Mode Knockback Accuracy Range Reload Speed Magazine Size Noise 15 - 22 (31.1 DPS) 6.15 Automatic 5% 42.5% 9 2.7 seconds 30 10 How to Obtain: It can be scavenged during Level 14+ missions. Crafting: The weapon can be upgraded up to level 19. Level 16 Compensated Modified variants can be crafted using an UMP-45 and 24 Machined Parts at a Level 6+ Weapons Bench for 20 (after scavenging the required schematic) (a lso requires a Level 16+ Engineer and Scavenger) Level 19 Suppressed variants can be crafted using an UMP-45, 8 Machined Parts and a Pipe at a Level 9+ Weapons Bench for 11 (after scavenging the required schematic) Recycling products: Return Spring x 1 Trigger System x 1 Machined Parts x Variable  (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - Decent Damage - Low Ammo Cost (vs other SMGs) - Fully-Automatic - Large Magazine CONS: - Reloads Slowly  (vs other SMGs) - Inaccurate - Short Effective Range - Low RoF (vs other SMGs) TACTICS: Packing a powerful punch for a SMG, the UMP-45 is decent in all other categories. Its RoF and accuracy are lower compared to its predecessor, the PDW-M, but this is compensated for by its higher damage per shot. It's an effective weapon, though not to the same degree as the assault rifles. Recommended gear: - Ammunition Mods increase the UMP's already decent damage. - Extended Mags allows it to fire more rounds before having to reload. Some variants will also speed up its reloads. - Glasses increases its low effective range, with some variants increasing accuracy as well. BACKGROUND: The flagship model of the UMP series that was intended to succeed the MP5. While it has not supplanted its respected predecessor (due largely to its harsh recoil), this weapon remains one of the few modern submachine guns designed to fire the hard-hitting .45 ACP round, and thus continues to see service around the world. Deployed by law enforcement agencies and specialized military units. VARIATIONS: SUPPRESSED SCOPED SUPPRESSED + SCOPED   Obtain: scavenged or crafting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtain: scavenged Guaranteed stat: +15% Range +3% Accuracy Obtain: scavenged Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy PP-19M PP-19M ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATABASE ENTRY: PP-19M] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second Fire Mode Knockback Accuracy Range Reload Speed Magazine Size Noise 28 - 33 (87.7 DPS) 8.55 Automatic 5% 42.5% 10 3.5 seconds 64 10 How to Obtain: It can be scavenged during Level 29+ missions. Crafting: The weapon can be upgraded up to level 34. Level 30 Stabilized Quick Action variants can be crafted using a PP-19M and 40 Machined Parts at a Level 10+ Weapons Bench for 37  (also requires a Level 30+ Engineer ) Level 32 High Capacity Modified variants can be crafted using a PP-19M and 86 Machined Parts at a Level 11+ Weapons Bench for 56 (a lso requires a Level 32+ Engineer) Recycling products: Return Spring  x 1 Trigger System  x 1 Machined Parts x Variable  (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - High Damage (vs. other SMGs) - Good RoF - Large Magazine CONS: - Inaccurate - Short Effective Range - Reloads Slowly  (slowest of all SMGs) - High Ammo Cost TACTICS: With its massive magazine and longer reload time, doctrine would lend better for use of the weapon has a short range LMG rather than an SMG. Its large magazine allows a longer duration of continuous fire than any other submachine gun. To ensure the safety of the wielder, it is recommended to reload manually whenever an opportunity arises in order to allow the weapon to offer supportive fire as long as possible. The short range makes this role difficult to fulfill this role in larger maps. Consequently, more enclosed spaces where range matters less is where the weapon can be put to its greatest effect. Recommended gear: -  Ammunition Pouches/Bandoliers expedite the reloading process, decreasing the amount of time operators are vulnerable. - Ammunition Mods improve the weapon's kinetic impact, allowing for more effect per magazine. - Weapon Cleaning Kits to improve its low accuracy and decrease wasted ordnance. - Glasses increases its low engagement range, with some variants increasing the operator's ability to acquire and strike targets. BACKGROUND: The PP-19M is a Russian submachine gun based off the AK platform, renowned for its large 64-round helical magazine, compact design and relatively low recoil. It can chamber both standard 9mm Parabellum and specially-designed armor-piercing rounds. Used by certain Russian counter-terror and law enforcement agencies. Some examples were imported illegally by Union City mobsters. 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 P-90 P-90 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: P-90] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second Fire Mode Knockback Accuracy Range Reload Speed Magazine Size Noise 28 - 32 (90 DPS) 10.21 Automatic 5% 51% 10 3.5 seconds 50 10 How to Obtain: It can be scavenged during Level 33+ missions. Crafting: The weapon can be upgraded up to level 38. Level 36 Recoilless variants can be crafted using a P-90 and 16 Machined Parts at a Level 11+ Weapons Bench for 22   Level 36 Compensated Recoilless variants can be crafted using a P-90 and 48 Machined Parts at a Level 11+ Weapons Bench for 45 (after scavenging the required schematic) (also requires a Level 36+ Engineer) Level 36 Sighted Recoilless variants can be crafted using a P-90 and 96 Machined Parts at a Level 11+ Weapons Bench for 63 (after scavenging the required schematic) (also requires a Level 36+ Engineer) Recycling products: Return Spring x 1 Trigger System x 1 Machined Parts x Variable  (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - High Damage  (vs. other SMGs) - High RoF - Large Magazine CONS: - Reloads Slowly  (slowest of all SMGs) - Inaccurate - Short Effective Range - High Ammo Cost - Low Knockback  (vs. other SMGs) TACTICS: With a 50-round magazine, decent damage per shot and an incredibly devastating rate of fire, this weapon will easily shred anything within its admittedly short range, especially in the hands of a skilled survivor. It also takes longer to reload than most SMGs, so keep an eye on its ammo levels and top it up manually when the coast is clear. Recommended gear: -  Ammunition Pouches/Bandoliers increase reload speed, allowing survivors to get back into the action quicker. - Ammunition Mods increases its low damage, making it more efficient. - Glasses increases its low effective range, with some variants increasing accuracy as well. BACKGROUND: A fully-ambidextrous Belgian PDW with integrated sights, its incredibly compact design is thanks to its unique horizontally mounted feeding system, paired with a high capacity top-mounted magazine containing high-velocity rounds capable of penetrating light body armor. Equipped by some SWAT teams and federal agencies, including the Secret Service. VARIATIONS: SUPPRESSED SCOPED  SUPPRESSED + SCOPED   Obtain: scavenged Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtain: scavenged or crafting (+ Recoilless) Guaranteed stat: +15% Range +3% Accuracy Obtain: scavenged Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy MP7 MP7 ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: MP7] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second Fire Mode Knockback Accuracy Range Reload Speed Magazine Size Noise 25 - 30 (115.7 DPS) 9.84 Automatic 3% 75% 9 2.2 seconds 30 9 How to Obtain: It can be scavenged during Level 39+ missions. Crafting: The weapon can be upgraded up to level 44. Level 39 Compensated Quick Action variants can be crafted using an MP7 and 50 Hardened Metal at a Level 12+ Weapons Bench for 48  (after scavenging the required schematic) (also requires a Level 39+ Engineer and Scavenger) Recycling products: Return Spring x 1 Trigger System x 1 Machined Parts x Variable  (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - Accurate - Fully Automatic - High RoF - Large Magazine - Reloads Quickly - Low Ammo Cost  (vs. other SMGs) CONS: - Short Effective Range - Low Damage TACTICS: The decent fire rate, quick reload, and short range makes it perfect for close quarters combat. However, the short range severely limit the weapon's effectiveness, as survivors will have to wait for zombies to get close before they can accurately bring them down. Having other survivors with longer ranged weapons to cover the wielder would be preferable. Recommended gear: - Ammunition Mods increases its low damage, making it more efficient. - Glasses increases its low effective range, with some variants increasing accuracy as well. BACKGROUND: The successor to the MP5 fires unique high velocity 4.6mm AP rounds that can easily penetrate body armor but are small enough that 30 rounds can fit into the pistol grip. Combined with its incredibly light polymer construction and ambidextrous controls, it's very easy to handle in the tight spaces so common in urban environments. Equipped in limited numbers by special forces units, German forces, and SWAT teams. 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 PDW-R PDW-R ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATABASE ENTRY: PDW-R] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second Fire Mode Knockback Accuracy Range Reload Speed Magazine Size Noise 25 - 30 (133.5 DPS) 14.12 Burst 8% 70% 9 2.1 seconds 30 12 How to Obtain: It can be scavenged during Level 45+ missions. Crafting: The weapon can be upgraded up to level 50. Level 45 Compensated Custom Action variants can be crafted using a PDW-R and 58 Hardened Metal at a Level 14+ Weapons Bench for 56  (after scavenging the required schematic) (also requires a Level 45+ Engineer and Scavenger) Level 45 Sighted Modified variants can be crafted using a PDW-R and 116 Hardened Metal at a Level 14+ Weapons Bench for 78 (after scavenging the required schematic) (also requires a Level 45+ Engineer and Scavenger) Recycling products: Barrel  x 1 Return Spring  x 1 Trigger System  x 1 Machined Parts  x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - Good Damage - High RoF (highest of all SMGs) - Accurate  (vs. other SMGs) - Reloads Quickly  (vs. other SMGs) - Large Magazine CONS: - High Ammo Cost  (vs. other SMGs) - Short Effective Range TACTICS: This weapon's high rate of fire and quick reload means that it can quickly deliver an almost continuous stream of fire upon the enemy. The PDW-R can employ this method of engagement to greater effect than other similar weapons due to is higher accuracy, meaning that more of shots will successfully strike instead of missing. This accuracy is partly due to the use of lower powered projectiles, sacrificing ballistic effect of each shot in favor of oversaturating the target with ordnance. This demands a higher level of ammunition consumption, and the weapon still unable to engage enemies beyond the typical range of most SMGs. Recommended gear: - Glasses increases its low engagement range, with some variants increasing accuracy as well. WEAPON BRIEF: The PDW-R is a compact firearm in a bullpup configuration. It is notable as being one of the few PDWs to use a standard assault rifle caliber. It features a pistol grip and ergonomics similar to the P-90, ambidextrous ejection system and controls and a tactical rail to install any desired optics. Procurement of this weapon is limited as production was halted with the outbreak and only a few police forces and government agencies managed to acquire some. Variations: SUPPRESSED SCOPED SUPPRESSED + SCOPED   Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression Obtained By: Looting or Crafting (+Modified) Guaranteed stat: +15% Range +3% Accuracy Obtained By: Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy 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. UMP9-S UMP9-S ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ [HERC DATASET ENTRY: UMP9-S] ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ Damage Attacks Per Second Fire Mode Knockback Accuracy Range Reload Speed Magazine Size Noise 46 - 54 (210.1 DPS) 6.56 Automatic 5% 75% 18 1.2 seconds 50 0 How to Obtain: It can be scavenged during Level 56+ missions. Crafting: The weapon can be upgraded up to level 61. Recycling products: Return Spring x 1 Trigger System x 1 Machined Parts x Variable (dependent on the item's Level and attachments/conditions) Overview: PROS: - Accurate  (highest of all SMGs) - Reloads Quickly - Noiseless - Large Magazine Size  (vs. other SMGs) CONS: - Low Knockback  (vs. other SMGs) - Short Range  (vs. other SMGs) - Low Damage TACTICS: Nice gun pew pew! Recommended gear: - Ammunition Mods increases its low damage, making it more efficient. - Glasses increases its low effective range, with some variants increasing accuracy as well. BACKGROUND: Among some of the more questionable firearm acquisitions made by HERC in the recent years is a 9mm Parabellum variant of the popular UMP45 with an integrated suppressor, most likely designed to replace the aging MP5SD. Despite the gun's admirable performance in stealth-based test trials, field agents have indicated major concerns about the chambered round's poor stopping power and armor penetration, rendering the gun ineffective against the increasingly well-armored hostiles in the Zone. Currently issued to selected HERC assault teams for further field testing. Variations: SUPPRESSED + SCOPED Obtained By:  Looting Guaranteed stat: -80% Noise -10% Damage -20% Enemy suppression +15% Range +3% Accuracy