The R-99 features the highest rate of fire in the game, exceeding even the Devotion's 900rpm (once spun up). If a player's aim is accurate, then downing a target will take little time.
History
Design and performance
Field notes
Strengths
Very high rate of fire
High damage output if all shots are landed
Quick reload
Low recoil and can take stock and barrel attachments
Can mount the Digital Threat optic
Weaknesses
Burns through ammo quickly in extended firefights
Strong punishment for missing your shots
Low damage per shot
Low ammunition capacity without extended magazines
Poor accuracy beyond short range
Rounds have high dropoff
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The original R-97CN is intrinsically linked with orbital boarding: it was designed to provide heavy fire in confined, low - gravity spaces, essential for the Colonial Navy (the military arm of the Interstellar Colonial Authority) during boarding missions in high orbit. When former members of the Colonial Navy went freelance and ultimately joined the Mercenary Syndicate, the R-97CN was still so beloved that the organization commissioned a new model. Now the virtually indistinguishable R-99 is a common sight throughout the Outlands.
