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			This weapon appears in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Jet Harpoon]].

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	Until more advanced weapons are available, the Rifle is a competent weapon for fighting against the enemies encountered early in the campaign. Like the Pistol, it can be used later as a training weapon or when fighting psionic enemies.		Until more advanced weapons are available, the Rifle is a competent weapon for fighting against the enemies encountered early in the campaign. Like the Pistol, it can be used later as a training weapon or when fighting psionic enemies.

	~~This weapon appears in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Jet Harpoon]].~~

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	The standard Rifle is X-COM's standard issue light firearm at the beginning of the campaign. The Rifle is a well balanced weapon that can be adapted to a variety of situations at any range.		The standard Rifle is X-COM's standard issue light firearm at the beginning of the campaign. The Rifle is a well balanced weapon that can be adapted to a variety of situations at any range.

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	The standard ~~X-COM~~ Rifle is X-COM's standard issue light firearm at the beginning of the campaign. The ~~rifle~~ is a well balanced weapon that can be adapted to a variety of situations at any range.		The standard Rifle is X-COM's standard issue light firearm at the beginning of the campaign. The Rifle is a well balanced weapon that can be adapted to a variety of situations at any range.

	The Rifle is not a very powerful weapon, dealing only slightly more damage than the standard [[Pistol]]. However, it compensates for this by having an auto-shot and a very accurate though slow aimed mode. The Rifle also comes with a large 20-round ammunition clip.		The Rifle is not a very powerful weapon, dealing only slightly more damage than the standard [[Pistol]]. However, it compensates for this by having an auto-shot and a very accurate though slow aimed mode. The Rifle also comes with a large 20-round ammunition clip.
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	Though the Ufopaedia describes it as a sniper rifle, the low damage and extremely high cost to aim the Rifle are at odds with this description. It can indeed snipe but is not especially effective at it. The high accuracy does allow the Rifle to finish off a wounded enemy from a distance, or for carefully chipping away at the health of an enemy intended for capture.		Though the Ufopaedia describes it as a sniper rifle, the low damage and extremely high cost to aim the Rifle are at odds with this description. It can indeed snipe but is not especially effective at it. The high accuracy does allow the Rifle to finish off a wounded enemy from a distance, or for carefully chipping away at the health of an enemy intended for capture.

	Until more advanced weapons are available, the Rifle is a competent weapon for fighting against the enemies encountered early in the campaign. Like the Pistol, it can be used later ~~in the campaign~~ as a training weapon or when fighting psionic enemies.		Until more advanced weapons are available, the Rifle is a competent weapon for fighting against the enemies encountered early in the campaign. Like the Pistol, it can be used later as a training weapon or when fighting psionic enemies.

	This weapon appears in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Jet Harpoon]].		This weapon appears in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Jet Harpoon]].
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	== Recommendations ==		== Recommendations ==

	Until new weapon technologies are discovered, the Rifle is a good all-purpose weapon for fighting enemies with low armour such as [[Sectoid]]s, [[Snakeman\|Snakemen]] and [[Floater]]s. ~~As it is fair in all of its firing modes, it~~ can ~~also~~ be used in a variety of roles from sniping with aimed shots, scouting and reacting with snapshots or for close range assaults with auto-fire.		Until new weapon technologies are discovered, the Rifle is a good all-purpose weapon for fighting enemies with low armour such as [[Sectoid]]s, [[Snakeman\|Snakemen]] and [[Floater]]s. It can be used in a variety of roles from sniping with aimed shots, scouting and reacting with snapshots or for close range assaults with auto-fire.

	Later, when better ~~rifles~~ are available, they may retain some use when fighting against psionic aliens. Combined with the [[Power Suit]], soldiers can safely harm psionic aliens but not each other if they succumb to mind control.		Later, when better weapons are available, they may retain some use when fighting against psionic aliens. Combined with the [[Power Suit]], soldiers can safely harm psionic aliens but not each other if they succumb to mind control.

	~~Alternatives to the Rifle if~~ you find yourself concentrating primarily with Snap or opportunity fire attacks include the standard X-COM [[Pistol]] and the [[Heavy Cannon]]. Both weapons have ~~share~~ the same Snap accuracy as the Rifle. The Pistol provides faster Snaps at the cost of a minuscule reduction in damage. The Heavy Cannon on the other hand costs more to fire but has nearly double the damage.		If you find yourself concentrating primarily with Snap or opportunity fire attacks, other alternatives to the Rifle include the standard X-COM [[Pistol]] and the [[Heavy Cannon]]. Both weapons have the same Snap shot accuracy as the Rifle. The Pistol provides faster Snaps at the cost of a minuscule reduction in damage. The Heavy Cannon on the other hand costs more to fire but has nearly double the damage.

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	The standard X-COM Rifle is X-COM's standard issue light firearm at the beginning of the campaign. The rifle is a well balanced weapon that can be adapted to a variety of situations at any range.		The standard X-COM Rifle is X-COM's standard issue light firearm at the beginning of the campaign. The rifle is a well balanced weapon that can be adapted to a variety of situations at any range.

	The Rifle is not a very powerful weapon, dealing only slightly more damage than the standard [[Pistol]]. However it compensates for this by having an auto-shot and a very accurate though slow aimed mode. The Rifle also comes with a large 20-round ammunition clip.		The Rifle is not a very powerful weapon, dealing only slightly more damage than the standard [[Pistol]]. However, it compensates for this by having an auto-shot and a very accurate though slow aimed mode. The Rifle also comes with a large 20-round ammunition clip.

	Though the Ufopaedia describes it as a sniper rifle, the low damage and extremely high cost to aim the Rifle are at odds with this description. It can indeed snipe but is not especially effective at it. The high accuracy does allow the Rifle to finish off a wounded enemy from a distance, or for carefully chipping away at the health of an enemy intended for capture.		Though the Ufopaedia describes it as a sniper rifle, the low damage and extremely high cost to aim the Rifle are at odds with this description. It can indeed snipe but is not especially effective at it. The high accuracy does allow the Rifle to finish off a wounded enemy from a distance, or for carefully chipping away at the health of an enemy intended for capture.

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	The Rifle is not a very powerful weapon, dealing only slightly more damage than the standard [[Pistol]]. However it compensates for this by having an auto-shot and a very accurate though slow aimed mode. The Rifle also comes with a large 20-round ammunition clip.		The Rifle is not a very powerful weapon, dealing only slightly more damage than the standard [[Pistol]]. However it compensates for this by having an auto-shot and a very accurate though slow aimed mode. The Rifle also comes with a large 20-round ammunition clip.

	~~Overall~~ the Rifle is a ~~fairly~~ competent weapon ~~that is useful~~ against the ~~lightly armoured~~ enemies encountered in ~~the early portion of~~ the campaign. Like the Pistol, it can be used later in the campaign as a training weapon or when fighting psionic enemies.		Though the Ufopaedia describes it as a sniper rifle, the low damage and extremely high cost to aim the Rifle are at odds with this description. It can indeed snipe but is not especially effective at it. The high accuracy does allow the Rifle to finish off a wounded enemy from a distance, or for carefully chipping away at the health of an enemy intended for capture.

			Until more advanced weapons are available, the Rifle is a competent weapon for fighting against the enemies encountered early in the campaign. Like the Pistol, it can be used later in the campaign as a training weapon or when fighting psionic enemies.

	This weapon appears in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Jet Harpoon]].		This weapon appears in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Jet Harpoon]].
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	Until new weapon technologies are discovered, the Rifle is a good all-purpose weapon for fighting enemies with low armour such as [[Sectoid]]s, [[Snakeman\|Snakemen]] and [[Floater]]s. As it is fair in all of its firing modes, it can also be used in a variety of roles from sniping with aimed shots, scouting and reacting with snapshots or for close range assaults with auto-fire.		Until new weapon technologies are discovered, the Rifle is a good all-purpose weapon for fighting enemies with low armour such as [[Sectoid]]s, [[Snakeman\|Snakemen]] and [[Floater]]s. As it is fair in all of its firing modes, it can also be used in a variety of roles from sniping with aimed shots, scouting and reacting with snapshots or for close range assaults with auto-fire.

	If used as a sniper rifle, the extremely high cost for aiming and low damage does not make it a particularly ideal sniper rifle. This mode is primarily useful for picking off wounded enemies or for carefully chipping the enemy's health down.

	Later, when better rifles are available, they may retain some use when fighting against psionic aliens. Combined with the [[Power Suit]], soldiers can safely harm psionic aliens but not each other if they succumb to mind control.		Later, when better rifles are available, they may retain some use when fighting against psionic aliens. Combined with the [[Power Suit]], soldiers can safely harm psionic aliens but not each other if they succumb to mind control.

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-The standard X-COM Rifle is designed to be a sniping weapon that is also good at short range combat thanks to its three-round auto mode. It is X-COM's standard issue light firearm at the beginning of the campaign.
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-Along with its low damage, the main disadvantage of the rifle is that it is very slow to aim. This mars its reputation as a sniper rifle somewhat against tough targets. Aliens with heavy external armour levels such as those found on terror units will often not receive much damage, if at all, from the Rifle.
+The standard X-COM Rifle is X-COM's standard issue light firearm at the beginning of the campaign. The rifle is a well balanced weapon that can be adapted to a variety of situations at any range.
-Overall the Rifle is a fairly competent weapon that is useful against all of the lightly armoured enemies encountered in the early portion of the campaign. Like the Pistol, it can be used later in the campaign as a training weapon or for use against psionic enemies.
+The Rifle is not a very powerful weapon, dealing only slightly more damage than the standard [[Pistol]]. However it compensates for this by having an auto-shot and a very accurate though slow aimed mode. The Rifle also comes with a large 20-round ammunition clip.
 This weapon appears in ''[[X-COM|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Jet Harpoon]].
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 * Cheap
 * High Ammo
 * Moderate snap/auto accuracy
 * High aimed accuracy
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 == Recommendations ==
-Until new weapon technologies are discovered, the Rifle is a good all-purpose weapon for fighting enemies with low armour such as [[Sectoid]]s, [[Snakeman|Snakemen]] and [[Floater]]s. As it is fair in all of its firing modes, it can also be used in a variety of roles from sniping with aimed shots, scouting with snapshots or for close range assaults with auto-fire.
+Until new weapon technologies are discovered, the Rifle is a good all-purpose weapon for fighting enemies with low armour such as [[Sectoid]]s, [[Snakeman|Snakemen]] and [[Floater]]s. As it is fair in all of its firing modes, it can also be used in a variety of roles from sniping with aimed shots, scouting and reacting with snapshots or for close range assaults with auto-fire.
 Later, when better rifles are available, they may retain some use when fighting against psionic aliens. Combined with the [[Power Suit]], soldiers can safely harm psionic aliens but not each other if they succumb to mind control.
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 Alternatives to the Rifle if you find yourself concentrating primarily with Snap or opportunity fire attacks include the standard X-COM [[Pistol]] and the [[Heavy Cannon]]. Both weapons have share the same Snap accuracy as the Rifle. The Pistol provides faster Snaps at the cost of a minuscule reduction in damage. The Heavy Cannon on the other hand costs more to fire but has nearly double the damage.
 == Usage notes ==

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			'''In other languages: [[소총\|한국어]].'''

	==General Information==		==General Information==
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	~~'''Rifle Official Entry'''~~		This highly accurate sniper rifle has laser guided sights and takes 6.7mm ammunition in 20 round clips.
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	~~<p style ="text-indent:1em;">''"~~This highly accurate sniper rifle has laser guided sights and takes 6.7mm ammunition in 20 round clips.~~"''</p>~~

	{{Ref Close\| ~~Source:~~ Enemy Unknown Ufopaedia}}

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	Spearheading the front lines of the [[X-COM]] vanguard at the start of the invasion is the [[X-COM]] regulation issue rifle - the best earth supposedly has to offer - a rifle combining assault and sniper capabilities.		==General Information==
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			'''Rifle Official Entry'''

	~~Unfortunately it is also built by the lowest bidder~~.		<p style ="text-indent:1em;">''"This highly accurate sniper rifle has laser guided sights and takes 6.7mm ammunition in 20 round clips."''</p>

	It offers a miniscule improvement over the standard X-Com [[pistol]] in terms of damage, with a minor increase in clip size. All that and a little more on top of a heftier bill. Being slightly more complex than the pistol, it is also slower to fire and slightly heavier on top of requiring both hands to properly operate.		{{Ref Close\| Source: Enemy Unknown Ufopaedia}}

	Luckily, what it does offer over the pistol is a superb three-round burst mode, making it excellent for close range combat. It also has a built-in scope to allow highly accurate aimed shots. The rifle takes quite a long time to aim, but it allows the user to achieve shots with accuracies that are equal to the alien [[~~Heavy Plasma~~]] ~~and~~ [[~~Small Launcher~~]]~~. This is regrettably let down by the rifle's low stopping power and speed.~~		[[Image:BIGOBS01.GIF\|right\|64 px]]
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	The ~~rifle makes an excellent compliment~~ to the ~~regulation pistol - and suffers most~~ of the ~~same limitations~~. The ~~aliens~~ that the rifle will ~~continue to remain effective~~ against ~~throughout~~ the ~~war are [[Sectoid]]s~~, ~~[[Snakeman\|Snakemen]] and [[Floater]]s~~.		The standard X-COM Rifle is designed to be a sniping weapon that is also good at short range combat thanks to its three-round auto mode. It is X-COM's standard issue light firearm at the beginning of the campaign.

			The Rifle is not a very powerful weapon, with only a slight increse in stopping power over the standard [[Pistol]]. Despite this it is a well balanced weapon that can be adapted to a variety of roles and works well at all ranges. Additionally, it benefits greatly from having a large 20-round ammunition clip.

			Along with its low damage, the main disadvantage of the rifle is that it is very slow to aim. This mars its reputation as a sniper rifle somewhat against tough targets. Aliens with heavy external armour levels such as those found on terror units will often not receive much damage, if at all, from the Rifle.

			Overall the Rifle is a fairly competent weapon that is useful against all of the lightly armoured enemies encountered in the early portion of the campaign. Like the Pistol, it can be used later in the campaign as a training weapon or for use against psionic enemies.

	This weapon appears in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Jet Harpoon]].		This weapon appears in ''[[X-COM\|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]''. For the ''[[TFTD\|Terror from the Deep]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Jet Harpoon]].


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			* Auto Fire
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			* Cheap
			* High Ammo
			* Moderate snap/auto accuracy
			* High aimed accuracy
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			* Weak
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			== Recommendations ==

			Until new weapon technologies are discovered, the Rifle is a good all-purpose weapon for fighting enemies with low armour such as [[Sectoid]]s, [[Snakeman\|Snakemen]] and [[Floater]]s. As it is fair in all of its firing modes, it can also be used in a variety of roles from sniping with aimed shots, scouting with snapshots or for close range assaults with auto-fire.

			Later, when better rifles are available, they may retain some use when fighting against psionic aliens. Combined with the [[Power Suit]], soldiers can safely harm psionic aliens but not each other if they succumb to mind control.

			Alternatives to the Rifle if you find yourself concentrating primarily with Snap or opportunity fire attacks include the standard X-COM [[Pistol]] and the [[Heavy Cannon]]. Both weapons have share the same Snap accuracy as the Rifle. The Pistol provides faster Snaps at the cost of a minuscule reduction in damage. The Heavy Cannon on the other hand costs more to fire but has nearly double the damage.

	== Stats ==		== Stats ==
	<b>Rifle:</b>		<b>Rifle:</b>
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	*Size: 3 high x 1 wide		*Size: 3 high x 1 wide
	*Weight: 8		*Weight: 8
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	**Aimed: 80% (Accuracy 110%)		**Aimed: 80% (Accuracy 110%)
	*[[Buying/Selling/Transferring#Non-Manufacturable_Prices\|Cost]]: $3,000		*[[Buying/Selling/Transferring#Non-Manufacturable_Prices\|Cost]]: $3,000
	*Sell Price: $2,250~~</td></tr></table>~~		*Sell Price: $2,250

	<b>Rifle Clip:</b>		<b>Rifle Clip:</b>
	~~<table><tr><td>[[Image:BIGOBS02.GIF\|left\|64 px]]</td><td>~~
	*Power: 30 AP		*Power: 30 AP
	*Ammo: 20		*Ammo: 20
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	*Weight: 3		*Weight: 3
	*[[Buying/Selling/Transferring#Non-Manufacturable_Prices\|Cost]]: $200		*[[Buying/Selling/Transferring#Non-Manufacturable_Prices\|Cost]]: $200
	*Sell Price: $150~~</td></tr></table>~~		*Sell Price: $150

	~~== Recommendations ==~~
	The rifle works best in the early campaign as a means to train your high accuracy, low strength soldiers. When crouched and aiming, the base firing accuracy is ''1.10 × 1.15 × the user's base accuracy'', or 126.5% time the user's base accuracy. A marksmanship 70 rifleman has an 88% chance of hitting its target regardless of distance. With spotters to mark targets, a sniper rifle can be a valuable asset against low-ranking enemies. In close-quarter battles, the rifle finds itself quickly outclassed as its accuracy means little and its rate of fire and damage output proving inferior to the [[Laser Pistol\|laser pistol]]. In XCOMUtil, the [[Heavy Laser\|heavy laser]] will ultimately replace the rifle in sniper duty as well, while in an unmodded game the heavy plasma or laser rifle will.

	== Usage notes ==		== Usage notes ==