Gears of War 3 - Lancer Assault Rifle

The MK2 Lancer Assault Rifle was the second model of an older assault rifle, produced with a chainsaw bayonet, more accurate firing and more ammunition. Designed by Professor Adam Jonathon Fenix during the first year of the Locust War, the second-generation Lancer soon became the stample weapon of Gears all across Sera.

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Background

The Lancer Assault Rifle is the Coalition of Ordered Governments' current standard-issue assault rifle for Gears fighting in the front lines. The signature weapon of the COG, the Lancer possesses a fully automatic mode of fire and the iconic Chainsaw Bayonet attachment for melee combat. One of the most popular rifle designs on Sera, the Lancer has seen extensive use since the Pendulum Wars.

The Lancer's long service record comes from its rugged reliability and reputation as a versatile assault rifle. Although intended for mid-range combat, the Lancer is also effective at longer ranges due to its low recoil.

Chainsaw Bayonet

One of the Lancer's most distinctive and popular features is its notorious Chainsaw Bayonet.

The chainsaw consists of razor-sharp, carbide-tipped blades powered by a variable-torque motor, and is capable of instantly killing an enemy in seconds.

Execution

In Gears of War and Gears of War 2, the player executes a downed enemy by chainsawing them the same way as if they were standing up. In Gears of War 3, the player flips over the downed opponent, jabs the rifle into their chest and turns on the chainsaw, quite messily mutilating the enemy as bits and blood splatter onto the screen.

Behind the Scenes

1. The Lancer was rated Number 1 on Gear's of War's "Top 5 Weapons"
2. In Gears of War 2, Lancer seems to have had its chainsaw "pushed" back further inside the gun, shortening the grip for the gun.