Assault rifle (SLASH'EM) - Revision history

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 ===SLASH'EM===
 In SLASH'EM, assault rifles are not randomly generated, though they can be [[wish]]ed for or found in [[bones]].
 [[Sergeant (monster)|Sergeants]] have a {{frac|2}} chance of being [[generated with]] an assault rifle and 2 different stacks of {{rn1|30|3}} bullets as ammo.{{refsrc|makemon.c|297|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} [[Captain]]s have a {{frac|4}} chance of being generated with an assault rifle and 2 different stacks of {{rn1|60|3}} bullets as ammo.{{refsrc|makemon.c|327|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

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-{{for|the weapon in dNetHack and its derivatives|rifle (dNetHack)}}
+{{for|the weapon in dNetHack and its derivatives|assault rifle (dNetHack)}}
 An '''assault rifle''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SpliceHack]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]]. The assault rifle is a [[one-handed]] [[launcher]] that uses the [[firearms]] [[skill]] and is designed for use with [[Bullet (SLASH'EM)|bullets]]. It is made of [[iron]].

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 ==Strategy==
-For a hero that can train firearms and wants the optimal combination of weight and firepower, the assault rifle is the best choice: it is one-handed, allowing the use of a [[shield]]; its [[weight]] of 40 aum is the same as a [[long sword]]; and it offers a much better rate of fire than a [[Submachine gun (SLASH'EM)|submachine gun]] in exchange for a weight difference of 15 aum and an accuracy penalty that is relatively easy to overcome. The assault rifle is an excellent tool for many purposes from the mid-game on, from shooting down [[covetous]] monsters such as [[quest nemeses]] and [[Lich (monster class)|liches]] before they can warp away or escape via [[stairs]], to clearing out monsters in the [[Astral Plane]].
+For a hero that wants the optimal combination of weight and firepower, the assault rifle is the best choice: it is one-handed, allowing the use of a [[shield]]; its [[weight]] of 40 aum is the same as a [[long sword]]; and it offers a much better rate of fire than a [[Submachine gun (SLASH'EM)|submachine gun]] in exchange for a weight difference of 15 aum and an accuracy penalty that is relatively easy to overcome.
 ==Origin==
 {{wikipedia|Assault rifle}}
-Assault rifles are a type of select-fire automatic rifle that use intermediate power cartridges.  First emerging during World War II, they became common during the Cold War. Compared to earlier battle rifles and semi-automatic rifles, they traded accuracy at extreme ranges for lighter cartridges (enabling soldiers to carry more rounds) and higher rates of fire.
+An assault rifle is a select-fire rifle that uses an intermediate-rifle cartridge and a detachable magazine, and generally trades accuracy at extreme ranges for higher rates of fire and lighter cartridges (enabling soldiers to carry more rounds). Assault rifles were first put into mass production and accepted into widespread service during World War II: the first to see major usage was the German StG 44, a development of the earlier Mkb 42 that is generally considered the first popular selective-fire military rifle, and the modern usage of "assault rifle" refers to firearms sharing the same basic characteristics as the StG 44.
-The iconic AK-47 is an assault rifle, as is the American M16. Most modern armies use an assault rifle as their standard service weapon.
+While NATO countries were equipped with battle rifles immediately after World War II and during the Cold War, the development of the M16 rifle during the Vietnam War prompted the adoption of assault rifles by the rest of NATO. By the end of the 20th century, assault rifles had become the standard weapon in most of the world's armies, replacing full-powered rifles and submachine guns in most roles. The two most successful modern assault rifles are the AK-47 and the M16 designs and their derivatives.
 ==References==

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-An '''assault rifle''' is a [[firearm]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]] and [[SlashTHEM]]. It is a [[launcher]] that fires [[Bullet (SLASH'EM)|bullets]] at a high rate, and is [[one-handed]].
+{{for|the weapon in dNetHack and its derivatives|rifle (dNetHack)}}
 ==Generation==
 [[Yendorian Army]] [[sergeant]]s have a {{frac|2}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|generating with an assault rifle]], and [[captain]]s have a {{frac|4}} chance of generating with one.
 ==Description==
-The assault rifle has three modes of fire: automatic mode (which is default), burst mode ({{frac|3}} rate of fire), or single-shot mode. You can [[apply]] an assault rifle to switch between modes.
+The assault rifle has a maximum range of 20 squares with a base rate of fire of 5, but has a -2 [[to-hit]] penalty. Assault rifles have three modes of fire&ndash;automatic mode (uninhibited rate of fire), burst mode ({{frac|3}} rate of fire), and single-shot mode&ndash;and a hero wielding an assault rifle can cycle between them in the given order by [[applying]] it.{{refsrc|apply.c|3772|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 ===Rate of fire===
-In fully automatic mode, the assault rifle's rate of fire depends on its enchantment and skill of the user.
+In fully automatic mode, the impact of an assault rifle's [[enchantment]] and the [[hero]]'s firearms skill on its rate of fire is detailed in the table below:
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 ==Strategy==
-For a character seeking the optimal combination of weight and firepower from a firearm, the assault rifle is the best choice. It is one-handed, enabling the use of a shield, and it has a moderate weight at 40 (the same as a [[long sword]]); compared to the [[submachine gun]], the rifle offers a considerably better rate of fire, in exchange for an insignificant weight and accuracy penalty.
+For a hero that can train firearms and wants the optimal combination of weight and firepower, the assault rifle is the best choice: it is one-handed, allowing the use of a [[shield]]; its [[weight]] of 40 aum is the same as a [[long sword]]; and it offers a much better rate of fire than a [[Submachine gun (SLASH'EM)|submachine gun]] in exchange for a weight difference of 15 aum and an accuracy penalty that is relatively easy to overcome. The assault rifle is an excellent tool for many purposes from the mid-game on, from shooting down [[covetous]] monsters such as [[quest nemeses]] and [[Lich (monster class)|liches]] before they can warp away or escape via [[stairs]], to clearing out monsters in the [[Astral Plane]].
 ==Origin==
-{{wikipedia}}
+{{wikipedia|Assault rifle}}
 Assault rifles are a type of select-fire automatic rifle that use intermediate power cartridges.  First emerging during World War II, they became common during the Cold War. Compared to earlier battle rifles and semi-automatic rifles, they traded accuracy at extreme ranges for lighter cartridges (enabling soldiers to carry more rounds) and higher rates of fire.
 The iconic AK-47 is an assault rifle, as is the American M16. Most modern armies use an assault rifle as their standard service weapon.
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+An '''assault rifle''' is a [[firearm]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]] and [[SlashTHEM]]. It is a [[launcher]] that fires [[Bullet (SLASH'EM)|bullets]] at a high rate, and is [[one-handed]].
 ==Generation==

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-An [[assault rifle]] is a [[firearm]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]] and [[SlashTHEM]]. It is a [[launcher]] that fires [[bullet]]s at a high rate, and is [[one-handed]].
+An '''assault rifle''' is a [[firearm]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]] and [[SlashTHEM]]. It is a [[launcher]] that fires [[bullet]]s at a high rate, and is [[one-handed]].
 ==Generation==