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.
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.
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.
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.
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 10 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.
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.
Medals earned with the Sirius SX12 contribute towards the Submachine Guns directive tree.
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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.
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Planetside 2 - Vanu Sovereignty SMG review - Mr. G4F-1
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.
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.
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