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==Characteristics== |
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| + | Though an assault rifle in the real world, the H&K G11E found in post-apocalyptic 23rd-century America is a high-end [[Submachine gun]] that is one of the most versatile firearms seen in ''Fallout 2''. Its potent burst mode represents an effective compromise between economy and lethality, firing a frugal 7 rounds, each averaging 26.7 [[Hit point|Hit Points]] of damage -- the second-highest damage-per-round of all burst-capable weapons in the game. Coupled with the [[4.7mm caseless|4.7mm caseless's]] penetrating power, this enables the weapon to retain its lethality against armor better than any other selective-fire weapon in the game, as well as making single-shot sniping a perfectly viable combat option -- an option that remains available up to the weapon's considerably long maximum range of 40 hexes. |
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| − | The most powerful assault rifle in the game; after ammo modifiers it is significantly stronger than the next best choice, the [[H&K P90c]]. On the other hand, the even stronger [[Vindicator minigun (Fallout 2)|Vindicator minigun]] uses the same ammo, so that may be worth saving up for. Incidentally, the P90c costs 1 AP less to fire. |
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| + | Thanks to the space savings afforded by the caseless cartridge, the magazine capacity of the G11E (as well as its [[H&K G11|scaled-down variant]]) is the highest of any unmodded [[Small guns|small gun]] in the game, enabling it to fire 7 full bursts before reloading. Its burst attacks average around 175, 100, and 30[[Hit point|HP]] on soft tissue, [[Combat armor (Fallout)|medium armor]], and [[Advanced power armor Mk II|maximally heavy armor]], respectively. |
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| + | Due to being a burst weapon and using the 4.7mm caseless, the G11E gains more than do most weapons from the [[Bonus Ranged Damage]] perk. This perk can be taken twice and it increases all ranged attacks' base damage per round by 2[[Hit points|HP]] per level for a maximum total of 4[[Hit points|HP]], which in the H&K G11E's case is then multiplied by the 4.7mm caseless's [[Damage Modifier]] of 3/2, yielding a total bonus of 6[[Hit points|HP]] per bullet. This increases the weapon's average burst damage against unarmored, medium-armored, and super-heavily armored foes to about 210, 130, and 50[[Hit points|HP]], respectively. |
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| + | This well-rounded weapon has no major weaknesses. Though 4.7mm caseless is quite rare and expensive in post-war Northern California, the G11E's ammo consumption is economical and it delivers the highest damage per caseless round of all the weapons that use this ammunition. |
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The H&K G11E is a small gun in Fallout 2.
Background
Considered one of the "best assault weapons ever made,"[1] the H&K G11 is an assault rifle developed during the late 1960s by Heckler & Koch.[2] It has revolutionized assault weapon design and fires 4.7mm caseless cartridge, a round consisting of a block of propellant with a bullet buried inside.[3] The loading and feed mechanism is physically very complicated but exceptionally fast and reliable. Rounds are fed into the weapon from a magazine that lies above and parallel with the barrel.[2]
The rounds are oriented vertically (at 90 degrees to the bore) and are fed downwards into the rotary chamber so that they can be rotated 90 degrees for firing. Because the H&K G11 uses caseless ammunition, there are no extraction and ejection steps.[2] The resultant weight and space savings allow the H&K G11 to have a very high magazine of 50 rounds.[3]
Characteristics
Though an assault rifle in the real world, the H&K G11E found in post-apocalyptic 23rd-century America is a high-end Submachine gun that is one of the most versatile firearms seen in Fallout 2. Its potent burst mode represents an effective compromise between economy and lethality, firing a frugal 7 rounds, each averaging 26.7 Hit Points of damage -- the second-highest damage-per-round of all burst-capable weapons in the game. Coupled with the 4.7mm caseless's penetrating power, this enables the weapon to retain its lethality against armor better than any other selective-fire weapon in the game, as well as making single-shot sniping a perfectly viable combat option -- an option that remains available up to the weapon's considerably long maximum range of 40 hexes.
Thanks to the space savings afforded by the caseless cartridge, the magazine capacity of the G11E (as well as its scaled-down variant) is the highest of any unmodded small gun in the game, enabling it to fire 7 full bursts before reloading. Its burst attacks average around 175, 100, and 30HP on soft tissue, medium armor, and maximally heavy armor, respectively.
Due to being a burst weapon and using the 4.7mm caseless, the G11E gains more than do most weapons from the Bonus Ranged Damage perk. This perk can be taken twice and it increases all ranged attacks' base damage per round by 2HP per level for a maximum total of 4HP, which in the H&K G11E's case is then multiplied by the 4.7mm caseless's Damage Modifier of 3/2, yielding a total bonus of 6HP per bullet. This increases the weapon's average burst damage against unarmored, medium-armored, and super-heavily armored foes to about 210, 130, and 50HP, respectively.
This well-rounded weapon has no major weaknesses. Though 4.7mm caseless is quite rare and expensive in post-war Northern California, the G11E's ammo consumption is economical and it delivers the highest damage per caseless round of all the weapons that use this ammunition.
Variants
Locations
Snake Morton, one of the Morton brothers, uses this gun. Failing that, it can be purchased in San Francisco. Also, some Hubologists that one can encounter outside of San Francisco also carry this weapon. Killing these Hubologists does not affecg Karma, and will not make the Hubologists in San Francisco turn hostile, even if many are killed. The Enclave soldiers that wear combat armor in Navarro also have these equipped.
Behind the scenes
- Originally, the weapon was supposed to belong to the Big Guns skill and have a bipod.
- The real-world counterpart for the G11 is actually a rifle that was developed for the German Bundeswehr but was canceled because of defense budget cuts after the reunification. The E variant is specifically designed for Special Ops., equipped with a low-light scope and a suppressor. Neither of these features are present in the game, which is especially apparent when the G11E is compared to the FN FAL (night sight).
- ↑ Randal: "{213}{}{Nothing less than a Heckler and Koch G11, one of the best assault weapons ever made...(hefts weapon, passes it to you)...fires a 4.7mm caseless cartridge, 50-round magazine. When it talks, people listen.}"
(Vcrandal.msg) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Based on real world equivalent
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fallout 2 item description: "{35200}{}{H&K G11}"
"{35201}{}{This gun revolutionized assault weapon design. The weapon fires a caseless cartridge consisting of a block of propellant with a bullet buried inside. The resultant weight and space savings allow this weapon to have a very high magazine capacity. Min ST: 5.}"
(PRO ITEM.MSG)