Solstice VE3

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2022-04-05

Solstice VE3
The versatile Solstice VE3 is an effective carbine suitable for most situations.
Costs
Auto Granted
General Info
Empire:
Can Use:
Weapon Type:		Carbines
Fire Rate:		698 RPM
Muzzle Velocity:		515m/s
Effective Range:		Medium
Fire Modes:		Auto
Headshot Multiplier:		2x
ADS Move Speed Multiplier:		0.5x
Equip Time:		550 ms
Damage[?]
Max Damage:		143 before 10m
Min Damage:		112 after 60m
Reload Speed
Short Reload:		1.65s
Long Reload:		2.28s
Ammunition
Magazine Size:		30
Ammunition Pool:		210
Accuracy[?]
		Hip	Aim
Crouch	Still:	1	0.1
	Move:	1.5	0.15
Stand	Still:	1.5	0.1
	Move:	2	0.25
Bloom per Shot:		0.1	0.05
Sprint:		5
Jump/Airborne:		2
Recoil[?]
Vertical:		0.25
Horizontal, Min/Max:		0.2/0.2
Horizontal Tolerance:		0.5
Angle Min/Max:		14°/17°
Bias:		→
Recoil Decrease:		18
First Shot Recoil Multiplier:		2.8x
Data Sources?
Census DBG API source:		Solstice VE3 API Data
Census LF API source:		Solstice VE3 API Data

The Solstice VE3 is a carbine available to the Vanu Sovereignty. It is unlocked by default.

The Solstice Vanu Esamir 3, not unlike the AF-19 Mercenary and TRAC-5, is designed to serve as a standard all-round weapon, with no exceptionally high stats in exchange for no particularly punishing stats, allowing it to function as a solid starting or jack-of-all-trades carbine.

The Solstice VE3 starts with the red dot-and-circle variant of the HPR Reflex unlocked, as well as the Laser Sight, helping it in serving as a suitable all-round starter carbine for a fresh Light Assault or Engineer.

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) Auto Granted		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) 9 OR 5 (Red Dot) 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
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.
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.
Laser Sight Auto Granted		A laser sight increases the user's hipfire accuracy by 33%.

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.
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

• 143 before 10 meters
• 125 at 39 meters
• 112 after 60 meters

Effectiveness

Versus Infantry
Infantry	Body part	Shots to Kill
		0-10m	10-39m	39-60m
Infantry	Head	4	4	5
	Torso	7(7)	8(8)	9(9)
	Legs	8(8)	9(9)	10(10)
Infiltrator	Head	4	4	5
	Torso	7(7)	8(8)	9(9)
	Legs	7(7)	8(8)	9(9)
Heavy Assault Overshield	Head	6	6	7
	Torso	11(11)	12(12)	13(13)
	Legs	12(12)	13(13)	15(15)
MAX	Head	35	40	45
	Torso	70(88)	80(100)	90(112)
	Legs	78(98)	89(112)	100(125)

Theoretical Time To Kill
Infantry	Body part	0m	10m		39m		60m
			Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit	Normal	Suit
Infantry	Head	0.258s	0.277s	-	0.334s	-	0.46s	-
	Torso	0.516s	0.535s	-	0.677s	-	0.804s	-
Infiltrator	Head	0.258s	0.277s	-	0.334s	-	0.46s	-
	Torso	0.516s	0.535s	-	0.677s	-	0.804s	-
Heavy Assault	Head	0.43s	0.449s	-	0.506s	-	0.632s	-
	Torso	0.86s	0.879s	-	1.021s	-	1.148s	-
MAX	Head	2.923s	2.942s	-	3.428s	-	3.899s	-
	Torso	5.931s	5.951s	7.498s	6.867s	8.586s	7.767s	9.658s

Versus Vehicles
Vehicle	Armor Facing	Shots to Kill
		Before 10m	After 60m
Flash	-	53 (on fire @ 42)	67 (on fire @ 54)
Composite Armor 4	-	69 (on fire @ 55)	88 (on fire @ 70)
Harasser	-	135 (on fire @ 108)	172 (on fire @ 138)
Composite Armor 4	-	162 (on fire @ 130)	207 (on fire @ 165)
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	-	84 (on fire @ 68)	108 (on fire @ 86)
Composite Armor 4	-	93 (on fire @ 74)	118 (on fire @ 95)
Valkyrie	Front/Side/Top/Rear	210 (on fire @ 168)	268 (on fire @ 215)
	Bottom	420 (on fire @ 336)	536 (on fire @ 429)
Composite Armor 4	Front/Side/Top/Rear	242 (on fire @ 194)	309 (on fire @ 247)
	Bottom	483 (on fire @ 387)	617 (on fire @ 493)
Dervish	-	164 (on fire @ 131)	209 (on fire @ 167)
Composite Armor 4	-	180 (on fire @ 144)	230 (on fire @ 184)
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 Solstice VE3. 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
Solstice VE3 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 Solstice VE3 contribute towards the Carbines directive tree.

Trivia

• The Solstice VE3 is named after the term for periods throughout the year that the length of either the day or the night are at their longest on Earth—a 'solstice'.

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.
  • Hipfire Bloom from 0.1 to 0.08

Media

Planetside 2 - Solstice Gun Review - Mr. G4F

Weapon review