The Cycler TRV's fast rate of fire makes it extremely effective in close quarters, though that same rate of fire and high recoil limits its effectiveness at long range when firing in full-auto.
The Cycler TRV is the Republic's highest damage-per-second rifle, with the highest damage output of any faction's assault rifle options, with the weapon's time-to-kill advantage particularly evident when bodyshot damage is taken into account. In exchange, the Cycler TRV is a wild and uncontrollable beast with harsh recoil and steep damage fall-off, heavily limiting the rifle's range.
The Cycler TRV's closest analogues are the TAR, GR-22, and H-V45, assault rifles that fire 45 RPM slower in exchange for faster reload speeds, vastly superior hip accuracy, and 0.75x ADS movement speed multipliers, though are similarly as ineffective at range at the Cycler TRV for the same reasons.
Equipped with a combination chevron/crosshair reticle and 3.4x magnification capabilities, the TR's Designated Marksman Optics functions well at many ranges.
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.
The Cycler TRV has the fastest body-shot time-to-kill of any automatic infantry weapon in the Terran arsenal, making it useful for players who struggle to get headshots.
Note that the Cycler TRV sacrifices velocity, damage range, reload speed, aimed accuracy and, most notably, hip-fire accuracy for the incredibly high damage-per-second. Choose the TRV wisely.
Thanks to the high rate-of-fire, the low hip-fire accuracy can be offset by a higher density of bullets. Though aiming is preferable, do not be afraid to hip-fire at close ranges.
The weapon has a very long reload time, ensure your safety before reloading and don't be afraid to use your sidearm.
Though the weapon's accuracy can suffer at longer ranges, the recoil isn't unmanageable at medium ranges. Don't feel limited by the "close-quarters" label.
Both assault rifles are great in close quarters, leaving their usage down to personal preference. Their purchase costs are identical and are useful in similar playstyles. The Cycler TRV has a higher rate of fire and slightly less recoil, whereas the TAR allows you to stay more mobile, with a 0.75x ADS movement multiplier and tighter hip-fire cone-of-fire.
Ribbons and Medals[]
It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the Cycler TRV. 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.
Prior to the release of PlanetSide 2, the Cycler TRV was known as the RF-3. It was renamed during the interim between the end of the Beta and the release of the game.
GR-22, and 
H-V45, assault rifles that fire 45 RPM slower in exchange for faster reload speeds, vastly superior hip accuracy, and 0.75x ADS movement speed multipliers, though are similarly as ineffective at range at the Cycler TRV for the same reasons.
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