Sirius SX12

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Sirius SX12

An energy efficient power core interface allows the Sirius SX12 to take out multiple targets before needing to reload.
Costs
Cert Cost:		1,000
DC Cost:		699
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		SMG
Fire Rate:		845 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		400m/s
Effective Range:		Short
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.75x
Equip Time:		650 ms
Damage^[?]
Max Damage:		125 before 6m
Min Damage:		84 after 42m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		2.4s
Long Reload:		3.4s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		50
Ammunition Pool:		250
Accuracy^[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1	0.3
	Move:	1.25	0.3
Stand	Still:	1	0.3
	Move:	1.5	0.3
Bloom per Shot:		0.05	0.05
Recoil^[?]
Vertical:		0.175
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.4/0.4
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.9
Angle Min/Max:		0°/0°
Bias:		← = →
Recoil Decrease:		18
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		2x
Data Sources^?
Census DBG API source:		Sirius SX12 API Data
Census LF API source:		Sirius SX12 API Data

The Sirius SX12 is a submachine gun available to the Vanu Sovereignty. It is unlocked through purchase with Certification Points or Daybreak Cash.

The Sirius SX12 is the Vanu entry into the niche of 'high-capacity submachine guns', and is easily comparable to the Blitz GD-10. Favouring a lower calibre round with a high rate-of-fire, the Sirius is able to have a much larger magazine than typical submachine guns while retaining a moderately high damage output, though the weapon's relatively heavy horizontal recoil and lower calibre may hinder the weapon's performance in novice hands or at range.

The Sirius SX12's brother, the Eridani SX5, loads a calibre one step up from the Sirius while earning extra ranged potency in the form of both higher accuracy and more generous damage fall-off. The Sirius' advantage lies solely in its extended magazine, allowing it to beat out the Eridani in extended engagements and allowing it to select attachments like the Laser Sight without sacrificing magazine capacity.

The Sirius SX12, alongside the Blitz GD-10 and PDW-16 Hailstorm, is part of the so-called 'second generation' of submachine guns, as the three were the second wave of faction-specific weapons to be released in the class.

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.

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.
Flash Suppressor 49 OR 100		A flash suppressor makes the shooter less visible to the enemy, but increases the range at which you appear on enemy minimaps by 15 meters.
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 10 meters sooner and bullet velocity is reduced by 15%.

Rail
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.
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.
Laser Sight 49 OR 100		A laser sight increases the user's hipfire accuracy by 33%.

Ammo
Soft Point Ammunition 49 OR 100		Soft Point Ammunition increases the weapon's maximum damage range by 5 meters, but reduces its projectile velocity by 10%.

Damage Fall-off[]

_{Stats in yellow are with Soft Point Ammunition.}

125 before 6 meters (11 meters)
112 at 17 meters (20 meters)
100 at 27 meters (29 meters)
91 at 35 meters (36 meters)
84 at 42 meters (42 meters)

Effectiveness[]

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
Infantry	Body part	0-6m	6-17m	17-35m	35-42m
Infantry	Head	4	5	6	6
	Torso	8₍₈₎	9₍₉₎	11₍₁₁₎	12₍₁₂₎
	Legs	9₍₉₎	10₍₁₀₎	13₍₁₃₎	14₍₁₄₎
Infiltrator	Head	4	5	5	6
	Torso	8₍₈₎	9₍₉₎	10₍₁₀₎	11₍₁₁₎
	Legs	8₍₈₎	9₍₉₎	11₍₁₁₎	12₍₁₂₎
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	6	7	8	9
	Torso	12₍₁₂₎	13₍₁₃₎	16₍₁₆₎	18₍₁₈₎
	Legs	13₍₁₃₎	15₍₁₅₎	18₍₁₈₎	20₍₂₀₎
MAX	Head	40	45	55	60
	Torso	80₍₁₀₀₎	90₍₁₁₂₎	110₍₁₃₈₎	120₍₁₄₉₎
	Legs	89₍₁₁₂₎	100₍₁₂₅₎	123₍₁₅₃₎	133₍₁₆₆₎

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	6m		17m		35m		42m
Infantry	Body part	0m	Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.213s	0.228s	-	0.327s	-	0.443s	-	0.46s	-
Infantry	Torso	0.497s	0.512s	-	0.611s	-	0.798s	-	0.886s	-
Infiltrator	Head	0.213s	0.228s	-	0.327s	-	0.372s	-	0.46s	-
Infiltrator	Torso	0.497s	0.512s	-	0.611s	-	0.727s	-	0.815s	-
Heavy Assault	Head	0.355s	0.37s	-	0.469s	-	0.585s	-	0.673s	-
Heavy Assault	Torso	0.781s	0.796s	-	0.895s	-	1.153s	-	1.312s	-
MAX	Head	2.769s	2.784s	-	3.167s	-	3.922s	-	4.294s	-
MAX	Torso	5.609s	5.624s	7.045s	6.362s	7.924s	7.827s	9.815s	8.555s	10.614s

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Before 6m	After 42m
Flash	-	60 (on fire @ 48)	90 (on fire @ 72)
Composite Armor 4	-	78 (on fire @ 63)	117 (on fire @ 93)
Harasser	-	154 (on fire @ 124)	229 (on fire @ 184)
Composite Armor 4	-	185 (on fire @ 148)	275 (on fire @ 220)
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	-	96 (on fire @ 77)	143 (on fire @ 115)
Composite Armor 4	-	106 (on fire @ 85)	158 (on fire @ 126)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	240 (on fire @ 192)	358 (on fire @ 286)
Valkyrie	Bottom	480 (on fire @ 384)	715 (on fire @ 572)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	276 (on fire @ 221)	411 (on fire @ 329)
Composite Armor 4	Bottom	552 (on fire @ 442)	822 (on fire @ 658)
Dervish	-	187 (on fire @ 150)	278 (on fire @ 223)
Composite Armor 4	-	206 (on fire @ 165)	306 (on fire @ 245)
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 Sirius SX12. Each ribbon is a standard reward for achieving a set amount of kills with the submachine gun. Medals are awarded upon reaching kill milestones with the weapon.

Ribbon(s)[]

Ribbon	Icon	Requirements
Sirius SX12 Service Ribbon		10 kills

Find out more on the Service Ribbons article.

Medals[]

Medal	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 Sirius SX12 contribute towards the Submachine Guns directive tree.

Trivia[]

The Sirius SX12 is named after 'Sirius', a star within the Canis Major constellation. Translated loosely from Greek to 'scorching' or 'glowing', Sirius is the brightest star in Earth's night sky, and is often also referred to as the 'Dog Star', given it's prominence in a constellation oft represented as a canine.