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Mark 2 Lancer Assault Rifle Production information Manufacturer Coalition of Ordered Governments Model Mark 2 Type Automatic Assault Rifle Technical specifications Size Medium Damage Per Hit Low Magazine Size Varies 60 rounds in GOW1, GOW3 & GOWJ 50 rounds in GOW2 Maximum Ammunition Varies 660 rounds in GOW1 550 rounds in GOW2 480 rounds in GOW3 & GOWJ Fire Mode Automatic Ammunition Type Cartridge Operation Gas Rate of Fire 800/M Accuracy Medium-High Range Medium Usage Counterpart Mk 1 Lancer Assault Rifle Counterweapon(s) Hammerburst II Affiliation Coalition of Ordered Governments Lambent Locust Horde Stranded

"Fire up your Lancers, Delta."

— Marcus Fenix, while training Benjamin Carmine.

The Mark 2 Lancer Assault Rifle was an upgrade to the Mark 1 Lancer Assault Rifle, produced with a chainsaw bayonet, increased accuracy, lower recoil, and larger ammunition carrying capacity compared to its predecessor. Designed by Professor Adam Jonathon Fenix during the first year of the Locust War, the second-generation Lancer soon became the staple weapon of Gears all across Sera and official workhorse of the COG.

HistoryEdit

The Mark 2 Lancer Assault Rifle was the Coalition of Ordered Governments' current standard-issue assault rifle for Gears fighting in the front lines. The signature weapon of the COG, the Lancer possesses a fully automatic mode of fire and the iconic Chainsaw Bayonet attachment for melee combat. One of the most popular rifle designs on Sera, the Lancer has seen extensive use since the Pendulum Wars. The Lancer's long service record comes from its rugged reliability and reputation as a versatile assault rifle. Although intended for mid-range combat, the Lancer is also effective at longer ranges due to its low recoil.

Despite the existence of a Locust Horde counterpart to the Lancer, the Hammerburst assault rifle, Locust have been known to use the Lancer. Some Theron Guards and Drones were reported to have used the Lancer against COG Gears. The Cyclops, a variation of the Drone, were exclusively armed with the Lancer; these Cyclops had a particular tendency to use the Chainsaw Bayonet.

The idea of changing the original Lancer into the chainsaw bayonet Lancer was the product of Marcus and Adam Fenix, and inspired by a desperate combat maneuver performed by Tai Kaliso one year after Emergence-Day during the Battle of Jannermont. Like Marcus, many Gears were complaining that the original bayonet blade didn't work well on Locust armor or hide. Marcus informed his father about it failing in its design, and soon after, Adam produced a prototype with a chainsaw bayonet on the Lancer. This made it easy to slice through the Locusts' thick hides.^[1] The design required the redesign of the internals of the rifle to accommodate the chainsaw blade and drive system,^[2] but nevertheless, it became a success and entered mass production.

FunctionalityEdit

Chainsaw BayonetEdit

Main article: Chainsaw Bayonet

One of the Lancer's most distinctive and popular features is its notorious Chainsaw Bayonet. The chainsaw consists of razor-sharp, carbide-tipped blades powered by a variable-torque motor, and is capable of killing an enemy in seconds.

MultiplayerEdit

ExecutionEdit

In Gears of War and Gears of War 2, the Lancer had no execution. In Gears of War 3, the player flips over the downed opponent, jabs the rifle into their neck and turns on the chainsaw, mutilating the enemy as bits and blood splatter onto the screen.

Behind the ScenesEdit

• The Mk 2 Lancer appears as a usable weapon in the video game prequel: Gears of War: Judgment, despite that it was not designed and put into service to replace the Mk 1 Lancer until over a year later.
  • The Mk 2 Lancer's chainsaw beyonet was inspired by Tai Kaliso's improvisation of a powered-saw during the Battle of Jannermont one year after Emergence Day. However, Gears of War: Judgment takes place a mere thirty days after Emergence Day and the Mk 2 Lancer is seen in mainstream use. This is a continuity error that is seen in the cinematic cutscenes as well as the gameplay.
• The Lancer was rated Number 1 on Gears of War's "Top 5 Weapons"[1]

• In Gears of War 2, Lancer seems to have had its chainsaw "pushed" back further inside the gun, shortening the grip for the gun. The grip is too small for the hands of the characters to go through so their fingers pass through part of the chainsaw. The original Lancer didn't have this design flaw. This flaw was amended in Gears 3.
• In Gears of War 2, the Lancer has a longer barrel and holographic crosshair sights. The barrel will also exhibit a red glow and will start smoking after a prolonged period of firing.
• With purchase of the limited editions of the game, the player can receive an all gold lancer for online play.
• In the Gears of War 2 Limited Edition Bonus Disk, it is mentioned in a documentary that Cliff Bleszinski wanted to add a chainsaw to a gun ever since he was little. When he put this idea out for Gears of War, several art designers, such as senior concept artist James Hawkins, didn't like the idea and then eventually came to like it once it was finalized.
• The design and function of the Lancer's chainsaw bayonet drew the attention of Games Workshop, owners of the Warhammer 40,000 franchise, due to its strong resemblance to chainswords from 40k. Briefly locking them and Epic Games in a copy right suit.
• The Lancer has had its ammo capacity downgraded and up graded. In Gears Of War, the maximum was 660 with a 60 round mag, but was downgraded to 550 in the second game with a magazine size of 50, then was upgraded to a maximum ammo capacity of 600 (in Horde 2.0, 420 normally) and a 60 round mag again in Gears of War 3.

• The Lancer is available as an Xbox LIVE Avatar prop in both steel and gold but like the steel and gold hammerbursts and retro lancers, the steel and gold Lancer was removed on January 1, 2012 as part of Microsoft's new policy against "gun-like" avatar items.
• In this Blueprint, it shows how the Lancer's ammunition is stored in the magazine. It has 4 rows of 14 rounds, 2 rows at the back, 2 at the front. The print also shows the firing mechanism and the how the Chainsaw Bayonet works. There is a gap in the middle of the magazine to allow the Saw to keep turning, even with a full mag.
• Since its first appearance in Gears of War, the Lancer has lacked a crucial part of a functioning firearm, the ejection port. When fired in game, the spent rounds just appear to shoot out of the side of the rifle. This has still not been rectified by developers.
• When the rifle is fired, the central bolt with the blue affiliation lights on rotates with each round.

ReferencesEdit

1. ↑ Gears of War: Jacinto's Remnant
2. ↑ Gears of War 3 Bayonet Collectable