This standard issue rifle was the genesis for all future experimentation into weapon design for field operatives. It harbors moderate rate of fire, stability, and stopping power, resulting in a versatile combat platform.
The AR-100 is the standard issue assault rifle for operatives, with no exceptionally high stats in exchange for no particularly punishing stats, the AR-100 focusing on high accuracy, a quick reload time, and an adaptable attachment pool, although its damage-per-second is noticably lower than its contemporaries.
A compensator redirects gases upward, reducing vertical recoil by 30%, and increasing hipfire cone of fire by 15%. The added sound pressure causes the player to show on the minimap 35m farther away.
The weapon's muzzle flash and noise generation is reduced, and the player no longer appears on the minimap when firing. In exchange, the weapon's damage falls off 20 meters sooner and bullet velocity is reduced by 15%.
The rail mounted Darklight Flashlight can illuminate hostile cloaked infiltrators and dark areas but the light can give away your position. The light can be turned on and off with Toggle Attachment hotkey.
High Velocity Ammunition increases the weapon's projectile velocity by 10% and minimum damage range by 20 meters, but reduces the weapon's maximum damage range by 2 meters.
It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the AR-100. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the assault rifle. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.