KRR3-792 Auger
| “ | A Kraunian rifle modified for long-range engagements. It doesn’t have the range or stopping power of other marksman rifles but more than makes up for it with unmatched reliability in a range of environments and a superior effective rate of fire. | „ |
| — In-game description |
The KRR3-792 Auger (simply known as an Auger) is a slow-firing Colonial Sniper Rifle. It is chambered in 7.62mm that downs its target in two shots and possesses the second longest range of all firearms.
Description
The KRR3-792 Auger stabilizes faster than its Warden counterpart, but still nowhere near as fast as conventional Rifles. Compared with the Clancy-Raca M4 it is lighter and possesses a larger magazine, but has a shorter range and a lower minimum damage value meaning it will not always kill the enemy with one shot. Although its theoretical fire rate is 0.5 rounds/s, you need to wait for your accuracy to recover between shots to be effective. In practice the maximum effective fire rate is around 0.2 rounds/s (5s between shots) which is achieved when prone behind full cover. It cannot be fired while standing without cover or from an Landing APC or Barge, similar to Machine Guns.
The Auger uses a high velocity barrel that increases the damage of its 7.62mm ammunition by 25%.
The Soldier Uniform reduces the Auger's Encumbrance by 25%.
Production
| Structure | Input(s) | Output | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory (Small Arms) | 200 x Basic Materials  15 x Refined Materials  |
Crate of 5 x KRR3-792 Auger  |
00:02:05 |
| Mass Production Factory (Small Arms) | 200 x Basic Materials 15 x Refined Materials |
Crate of 5 x KRR3-792 Auger |
00:20:50 |
Must be fully researched in the Weapons and Structures 
Tech Tree in order to be produced.
Tactics
With its long range, the gun is the best choice to kill enemy machinegunners with impunity. Tank commanders are also desirable targets, but can be difficult to engage if their vehicle is moving. Due to the gun's weight and very slow stabilization, firing from cover and from a crouched or prone position is strongly recommended. Due to the heavy movement penalty when the auger is equipped, it's better to switch to your secondary weapon when you want to move.
Trivia
- Prior to Update 0.48, all sniper rifles were chambered with 8.5mm ammunition, which was only used in sniper rifles. This was changed in order to standardized ammunition and allow the greater use of sniper rifles.
- The auger bears some resemblance to a M1903A4 Springfield Rifle with a USMC Unertl style scope.
- The "792" in the auger's full designation could be a reference to its year of introduction. The Omen - which bears a striking resemblance to the auger - seems to use a similar nomenclature.
Gallery
A Colonial soldier holding a KRR3-792 Auger
A render of the KRR3-792 Auger from the Winter Army reveal stream
Concept art of the KRR3-792 Auger
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