MERC Rifle (Heavy)

MERC Rifle Heavy
The original MERC Heavy Rifle as it appears as the "retro" version. The updated MERC Heavy Rifle as it appears in Story Mode. 1/2
Type:	Rifle
Attachment(s):	Barrel Attachments, Optics, Laser, Bayonets, Ammo types.
Used by:	MERC, Player-determinant
Appearances
MADNESS: Project Nexus

"Blurring the line between improvised and mass produced. These assembly line, machine shop firearms are as cheap as they are effective." - In game description.

The MERC Heavy Rifle is a crude, mass-produced weapon developed by MERC for wide-spread use of their units. Often seen in the hands of their Snipers, these weapons are often considered very poor quality and are often discarded when better quality weapons are available. Originally it appeared as a much longer and slimmer rifle, but got a new appearance, with the old version still available in Arena Mode and Playground Mode.

In Story Mode, the new variant shows up very frequently especially during the Industrial Sector's levels. Afterwards they become more uncommon as better weapons become more plentiful. Victor uses one for his second loadout when playing with 4 players.

In Arena Mode, this is one of the first weapons in the Rifle category the player can get their hands on, with the Retro variant becoming unlocked after the completion of Pit Stop, while the new variant becomes available once The Foundry has been completed. It is great for an early rifle, but better weapons should be procured as progress is made.

Trivia

• The Retro version cannot accept barrel attachments such as Suppressors or Accelerators while the new variant of the rifle does.
  • This does not apply when the player is the Tinkerer.

Weaponry