Bushmaster M17S
The third free recruit rifle — given that the A-91 belongs to Valkyra and the KH-2002 to Manticore, this is most likely Lonestar. Same stats: single shots and bursts, no attachments.
| Type | Free recruit rifle |
| Calibre | 5.56×45 mm |
| Fire mode | semi-auto, burst |
| Price | free |
| Unlock | issued free |
| Levels | Assault |
| Base damage | 28 |
| Fire rate | 700 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 715 m/s |
| Effective range | 300 m |
| Full damage | out to 300 m; 20% at 1,200 m |
| Aim-down-sights time | 0.53 s |
| Weight | 3.17 kg |
| Inventory size | 5 × 2 (10 slots) |
Lethality
Section titled “Lethality”Calculated from the game database: an enemy with 100 health in level 1 armour, hit in the upper torso, standard ammo, within full-damage range.
| Damage per hit | 21.6 |
| Hits to kill | 5 |
| Time to kill | 0.34 s |
Magazines and ammo
Section titled “Magazines and ammo”Magazines: 20 — $10; 30 — $55; 60 — $180.
| Ammo | Per pack | Price | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (FMJ) | 80 | $15 | free |
| Hollow point (HP) | 80 | $25 | $5,000 |
| Armour-piercing (AP) | 80 | $40 | $75,000 |
Pros and cons
Section titled “Pros and cons”Pros
- Free — dying costs nothing
- 0.34 s time to kill
- Cheap 5.56 ammo
Cons
- No full auto
- Takes no attachments
- Full damage only out to 300 m
How to use it
Section titled “How to use it”- Take it when you need to get back into the fight with no cash.
- Stick with your squad and keep it close range.
- Save up for the T-21 — the next step at $600.