Pulsar C

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2022-04-05

Pulsar C
Based off of the Pulsar assault rifle platform, the compact Pulsar C was developed to support more mobile operations. While not as easy to control, the heavy-hitting Pulsar C is far more devastating at close range.
Costs
Cert Cost:		650
DC Cost:		499
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Carbines
Fire Rate:		577 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		515m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Auto, Semi-Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.5x
Equip Time:		550 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		167 before 10m
Min Damage:		125 after 70m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		1.67s
Long Reload:		2.61s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		30
Ammunition Pool:		180
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1	0.03
	Move:	1.5	0.15
Stand	Still:	1.5	0.03
	Move:	2	0.3
Bloom per Shot:		0.12	0.06
Sprint:		5
Jump/Airborne:		2
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.4
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.175/0.175
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.3
Angle Min/Max:		0°/0°
Bias:		← = →
Recoil Decrease:		15
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		1.5x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		Pulsar C API Data
Census LF API source:		Pulsar C API Data

The Pulsar C is a carbine available to the Vanu Sovereignty. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The Pulsar Compact is a unique departure from the typical Vanu design language. Featuring a higher calibre round and a relatively slow rate-of-fire, the Pulsar C manages to hold a surprisingly high damage output, and while the weapon's vertical recoil is harsh the overall recoil is controllable thanks to an incredibly favourable horizontal recoil pattern.

The Pulsar C's outwardly-displayed role as a mid-range carbine hides the weapon's capabilities at close ranges. Though it shares the same damage model as an actual long range carbine like the HC1 Cougar, lowering the weapon's damage output compared to purpose-built carbines, generous minimum hip cone-of-fire values give the Pulsar C a surprising bite at close range.

Attachments

Attachments

Optic
HS/NV Scope (1x) 49 OR 30		Nanite Systems' HS/NV scope has no magnification, but provides high contrast outlines to nearby objects and illuminates nearby soldiers.
HPR Reflex (1x) 49 OR 30		Designed as a replacement for standard iron sights in close-quarters combat, the Holo-Projected Reticle sight creates and accurate dot-and-circle reticle above the top rail. More reticles for this sight available, see full article.
VHO Reflex (2x) 49 OR 30		The revolutionary Vanu Holo-Optic reflex utilizes nanotechnology to project a circle and dot reticle. Additionally, it features a 2X magnitude zoom for better performance in urban combat scenarios. More reticles for this sight available, see full article.
VMS (3.4x) 49 OR 30		The Vanu Marksman's Scope is the standard for mid-range engagements. It uses a minimalist chevron reticle inside of its Vanu-styled housing.
V3 Holo (3.4x) 49 OR 30		Within its ornate triangular hosuing, the V3 Holo uses a red dot sight and 3.4x magnification for mid-range combat scenarios.
OG-4 (4x) 49 OR 30		Created to better suit carbines and assault rifles for support roles, the OG-4's simple crosshair allows the user to make accurate shots at a distance. It uses 4x magnification perfect for mid-range fights.
CSZ (4x) 49 OR 30		The CSZ's 4x magnification make it a favorite amongst designated marksmen in the Vanu Sovereignty. This scope uses a triple chevron reticle.
TriGon-6 (6x) 49 OR 30		The TriGon-6 won the Vanu Sovereignty's bid as their standard sniper scope. It features 6x magnification and standard mil-dot sighting.

Barrel
Compensator 49 OR 100		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.
Heavy Barrel 49 OR 100		A heavy barrel reduces cone of fire bloom by 20% while aiming down sights, but reduces aim down sights movement speed by 20%.
Short Barrel 49 OR 100		This shortened barrel reduces cone of fire bloom by 40% when firing from the hip, and increases vertical recoil by 20% while aiming down sights.
Suppressor 49 OR 100		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%.

Rail
Angled Forward Grip 49 OR 100		An angled forward grip reduces the vertical recoil of the first shot in a burst by 60%, but increase the side to side recoil of a weapon by 10%.
Darklight Flashlight 49 OR 100		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.
Extended Magazine 49 OR 100		Increases the amount of ammunition in each magazine by 5 rounds, and the weapon takes 15% longer to equip and unequip.
Forward Grip 49 OR 100		A forward grip increases control of the weapon, reducing horizontal recoil by 25%, but increases equip time by 0.15 sec.
Grenade Launcher 49 OR 100		A single-shot grenade launcher attachment; increases the equip time of the attached weapon by 0.25 seconds. Pressing Gear Slot 1 hotkey will toggle the attachment.
Laser Sight 49 OR 100		A laser sight increases the user's hipfire accuracy by 33%.
Smoke Launcher 49 OR 100		Underbarrel smoke grenade launcher attachment; increases the equip time of the attached weapon by 0.25 seconds. Pressing Gear Slot 1 hotkey will toggle the attachment.

Ammo
High Velocity Ammunition 49 OR 100		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.

Damage Fall-off

_{Stats in purple are with High Velocity Ammunition.}

• 167 before 10 meters (8 meters)
• 143 at 44 meters (54 meters)
• 125 after 70 meters (90 meters)

Effectiveness

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
		0-10m	10-44m	44-70m
Infantry	Head	3	4	4
	Torso	6(6)	7(7)	8(8)
	Legs	7(7)	8(8)	9(9)
Infiltrator	Head	3	4	4
	Torso	6(6)	7(7)	8(8)
	Legs	6(6)	7(7)	8(8)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	5	6	6
	Torso	9(9)	11(11)	12(12)
	Legs	10(10)	12(12)	13(13)
MAX	Head	30	35	40
	Torso	60(75)	70(88)	80(100)
	Legs	67(84)	78(98)	89(112)

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	10m		44m		70m
			Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.208s	0.227s	-	0.397s	-	0.448s	-
	Torso	0.52s	0.539s	-	0.709s	-	0.864s	-
Infiltrator	Head	0.208s	0.227s	-	0.397s	-	0.448s	-
	Torso	0.52s	0.539s	-	0.709s	-	0.864s	-
Heavy Assault	Head	0.416s	0.435s	-	0.605s	-	0.656s	-
	Torso	0.832s	0.851s	-	1.125s	-	1.28s	-
MAX	Head	3.016s	3.035s	-	3.621s	-	4.191s	-
	Torso	6.135s	6.155s	7.714s	7.26s	9.132s	8.351s	10.431s

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
		Before 10m	After 70m
Flash	-	45 (on fire @ 36)	60 (on fire @ 48)
Composite Armor 4	-	59 (on fire @ 47)	78 (on fire @ 63)
Harasser	-	116 (on fire @ 93)	154 (on fire @ 124)
Composite Armor 4	-	139 (on fire @ 111)	185 (on fire @ 148)
Sunderer	-	Immune
Blockade Armor 4	-	Immune
Deployment Shield 4	-	Immune
ANT	-	Immune
Lightning	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Prowler/ Magrider	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Chimera	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
Vanguard	Front/Top	Immune
	Side
	Rear
ESF	-	72 (on fire @ 58)	96 (on fire @ 77)
Composite Armor 4	-	80 (on fire @ 64)	106 (on fire @ 85)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	180 (on fire @ 144)	240 (on fire @ 192)
	Bottom	360 (on fire @ 288)	480 (on fire @ 384)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	207 (on fire @ 166)	276 (on fire @ 221)
	Bottom	414 (on fire @ 331)	552 (on fire @ 442)
Dervish	-	140 (on fire @ 112)	187 (on fire @ 150)
Composite Armor 4	-	154 (on fire @ 123)	206 (on fire @ 165)
Liberator	-	Immune
Composite Armor 4	-	Immune
Galaxy	-	Immune
Composite Armor 4	-	Immune
Bastion Weak Point	-	Immune

Ribbons and Medals

It is possible to earn both Ribbons and Medals while using the Pulsar C. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the carbine. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbon(s)

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
Pulsar C Service Ribbon		10 kills

Find out more on the Service Ribbons article.

Medals

Medal	Icon	Requirement	Award
No Medal		0 kills	N/A
Copper Medal		10 kills	2
Silver Medal		60 kills	10
Gold Medal		160 kills	20
Auraxium Medal		1,160 kills	200
Medals earned with the Pulsar C contribute towards the Carbines directive tree.

Trivia

• The Pulsar C, like the similarly named Pulsar LSW and Pulsar VS1, is named after the term "pulsar"—which refers to a cosmological phenomenon in which a star rotating at immense speed emits electromagnetic radiation out of its poles, seen by observers as a beam.

History

• December 1, 2016 Update
  • Hipfire minimum cone of fire while airborne now uses the same minimum hipfire cone of fire as a player who is walking.

Trivia

• Prior to the release of PlanetSide 2, the Pulsar C was known first known as the Pulsar Compact VS5 and later the Pulsar Compact. It was shortened during the interim between the end of the Beta and the release of the game.
  • While named the Pulsar Compact VS5, the Pulsar C was the standard issue carbine for the Vanu Sovereignty instead of the Solstice VE3, which was only added later.