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Difference between revisions of "Singularity"
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=Overview= | =Overview= | ||
| − | ''Singularity'' uses the typical two-weapon system for the player's inventory, with the choice of a revolver, assault rifle, sniper rifle, shotgun, grenade launcher, railgun, and a GAU-19-inspired three-barrel rotary gun incorrectly identified as the "autocannon. | + | ''Singularity'' uses the typical two-weapon system for the player's inventory, with the choice of a revolver, assault rifle, sniper rifle, shotgun, grenade launcher, railgun, and a GAU-19-inspired three-barrel rotary gun incorrectly identified as the "autocannon". In addition, there are two "special" weapons, a command-guided projectile rifle called the "Seeker" and a SACLOS rocket launcher, which can be picked up and carried as a third weapon but will be discarded if the player switches weapons. All of the player-used armament consists of fictional "Frankenguns" which are hybrids of numerous modern weapon parts embellished with "high tech" additions such as exposed cables and rotating turbine-like contraptions, while all the real guns in the game are used only by enemies or other NPCs. |
The game allows player-used weapons to be upgraded to increase their damage, reload speed or magazine size; predictably, the latter is incorrectly called "clip size." | The game allows player-used weapons to be upgraded to increase their damage, reload speed or magazine size; predictably, the latter is incorrectly called "clip size." | ||
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[[Image:SINGULARITY-ShortAK2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|AKMSU seen in the hands of Russian soldiers.]] | [[Image:SINGULARITY-ShortAK2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|AKMSU seen in the hands of Russian soldiers.]] | ||
[[Image:SINGULARITY-ShortAK1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:SINGULARITY-ShortAK1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==Makarov PM== | ==Makarov PM== | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 629 Classic== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 629 Classic== | ||
| − | Demichev carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 629#Smith & Wesson Model 629 Classic|Smith & Wesson Model 629 Classic]] revolver (with Model 29 handle) with him in both the past and present; given the model in both time periods is exactly the same, this does rather imply he's been hauling the same revolver around with him for 55 years, including the 23 years in which the Model 629 didn't actually exist yet. | + | Demichev carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 629#Smith & Wesson Model 629 Classic|Smith & Wesson Model 629 Classic]] revolver (with [[Smith & Wesson Model 29|Model 29]] handle) with him in both the past and present; given the model in both time periods is exactly the same, this does rather imply he's been hauling the same revolver around with him for 55 years, including the 23 years in which the Model 629 didn't actually exist yet. |
| − | [[Image:SW-629.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:SW-629.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 629 Classic - .44 Magnum]] |
[[Image:SINGULARITY-REV-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver on the ground.]] | [[Image:SINGULARITY-REV-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The revolver on the ground.]] | ||
[[Image:SINGULARITY-REV-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Demichev holds the revolver.]] | [[Image:SINGULARITY-REV-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Demichev holds the revolver.]] | ||
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==Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" == | ==Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" == | ||
| − | Soviet soldiers guarding the | + | Soviet soldiers guarding in 1955 the Katorga-12 facility use the the [[Winchester Model 1897|Model 1897 "Trench Gun"]] rather than the fictional "Volk S4" that enemies in the present use. The soldiers are never seen pumping or reloading the shotgun; the former is most likely due to recycling the animations for the semi-automatic Volk shotgun. Their appearance is somewhat contrived, because Soviet and most of the other powers then still don't officially use shotguns in their military; although there is some evidence that they were sometimes used by second-line troops, it would still be ordinary field shotguns, not "trench" version. In addition, a much more common [[Winchester Model 1912|M1912]] would be a more appropriate choice. |
| − | [[Image:Winchester1897TrenchTakedown.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Model 1897 "Trench Gun" - 12 | + | [[Image:Winchester1897TrenchTakedown.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" - 12 gauge]] |
[[Image:SINGULARITY-M1897.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rotary gun vs. M1897 "Trench Gun"... which one will prevail?]] | [[Image:SINGULARITY-M1897.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rotary gun vs. M1897 "Trench Gun"... which one will prevail?]] | ||
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| + | ==Handheld GAU-19/A== | ||
| + | The portable [[General Dynamics GAU-19/A]] appears as "Autocannon" | ||
| + | [[File:GAU19.jpg|thumb|none|400px|General Dynamics GAU-19/A - .50 BMG]] | ||
==General Dynamics M197 Vulcan== | ==General Dynamics M197 Vulcan== | ||
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"AR-9 Valkyrie" is a futuristic assault rifle, built on the basis of the [[AK]] and equipped with a shortened barrel, right folding stock and red dot sight. It uses standard 30-round capacity 7.62 x39mm AK magazines. | "AR-9 Valkyrie" is a futuristic assault rifle, built on the basis of the [[AK]] and equipped with a shortened barrel, right folding stock and red dot sight. It uses standard 30-round capacity 7.62 x39mm AK magazines. | ||
| − | [[Image:SINGULARITY-Valkyrie1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brief description of AR-9 Valkyrie in the Russian version of the game. (Translation: The main assault rifle of the USSR. Was nicknamed "Stalin's choice" for the perfect combination of killing power, range and accuracy of fire. | + | [[Image:SINGULARITY-Valkyrie1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brief description of AR-9 Valkyrie in the Russian version of the game. (Translation: The main assault rifle of the USSR. Was nicknamed "Stalin's choice" for the perfect combination of killing power, range and accuracy of fire). The magazine's curvature is more in line with a 5.45x39mm version.]] |
[[Image:SINGULARITY-Valkyrie2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|AR-9 Valkyrie can be seen in the hands of Devlin and the protagonist.]] | [[Image:SINGULARITY-Valkyrie2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|AR-9 Valkyrie can be seen in the hands of Devlin and the protagonist.]] | ||
== Volk S4 == | == Volk S4 == | ||
| − | "Volk S4" ("Wolf S4" on Russian language) is a fictional semi-auto shotgun. Its design resembles a Remington shotguns, especially the [[ | + | "Volk S4" ("Wolf S4" on Russian language) is a fictional semi-auto shotgun. Its design resembles a Remington-pattern shotguns, especially the [[Hawk_shotgun_series#Hawk_Semi-Auto|Hawk Semi-Auto]]. Volk S4 also appears with extended magazine tube, but uses to feed instead it a detachable box magazines (which holds 6 rounds by default, despite the fact that it is clearly short for this). |
| − | [[ | + | [[Image:Hawk-Semiauto.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Hawk Semi-Auto Shotgun - 12 gauge]] |
== Centurion Pistol == | == Centurion Pistol == | ||
The "Centurion Pistol" is a six-shooter poweful double-action revolver. Its design seems to be loosely based on the [[MP-412 REX]] with some elements from [[Mateba Autorevolver]]. It uses an unusual reloading system, replacing the cylinder entire (which also seems to be automatically extracted after emptying). | The "Centurion Pistol" is a six-shooter poweful double-action revolver. Its design seems to be loosely based on the [[MP-412 REX]] with some elements from [[Mateba Autorevolver]]. It uses an unusual reloading system, replacing the cylinder entire (which also seems to be automatically extracted after emptying). | ||
[[Image:Mp-412-1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|MP-412 REX - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:Mp-412-1.jpg|thumb|none|350px|MP-412 REX - .357 Magnum]] | ||
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| + | == Kasimov SNV-E99 Sniper Rifle == | ||
| + | The "Kasimov SNV-E99 Sniper Rifle" is a semi-automatic sniper rifle. Its design, however, strongly resembles the [[M16_Gallery#Sniper|AR]] sniper rifles, not something Soviet. | ||
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| + | = Other = | ||
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| + | ==Sturmgewehr 44== | ||
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| + | In early preview screenshots, Russian soldiers were rather mysteriously armed with the [[Sturmgewehr 44]] rather than the AK-47 they use in the final version. Precisely why is unclear; the AK-47 was available in 1955 (though mass production had not fully settled until 1956) and even if Katorga-12 had not been issued it yet, Russian soldiers would be using SKS rifles or PPSh-41 or PPS-43 submachine guns, not rare and notoriously delicate WW2-vintage German weapons. | ||
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| + | [[Image:Sturmgewehr 44.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Sturmgewehr 44 - 7.92x33mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:SINGULARITY-AK-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Angered at the Russian soldier's poor choice of weaponry, Renko reduces him to a pile of bones with his time powers.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:SINGULARITY-StG.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soviet soldiers are seen with StG-44.]] | ||
[[Category:Video Game]] | [[Category:Video Game]] | ||
Revision as of 16:50, 23 December 2018
Singularity is a science-fiction first person shooter video game developed by Raven Software and published by Activision in 2010 for the PC, Xbox 360 & PS3. The game takes place on a fictional Russian island called Katorga-12, once home to a research base which developed technology using the mysterious "Element 99." The player character, Captain Renko, is part of a US task force sent to investigate reports of strange activity on the island, soon found to be a result of the time-altering powers of Element 99. Armed with a prototype "Time Manipulation Device," Renko finds himself travelling between the active facility of 1955 and the shattered ruin of 2010 as he tries to piece together the details of an accident that occurred as he arrived, which led to an altered timeline where the Soviet Union annexed the entire world.
The following weapons appear in the video game Singularity:
Overview
Singularity uses the typical two-weapon system for the player's inventory, with the choice of a revolver, assault rifle, sniper rifle, shotgun, grenade launcher, railgun, and a GAU-19-inspired three-barrel rotary gun incorrectly identified as the "autocannon". In addition, there are two "special" weapons, a command-guided projectile rifle called the "Seeker" and a SACLOS rocket launcher, which can be picked up and carried as a third weapon but will be discarded if the player switches weapons. All of the player-used armament consists of fictional "Frankenguns" which are hybrids of numerous modern weapon parts embellished with "high tech" additions such as exposed cables and rotating turbine-like contraptions, while all the real guns in the game are used only by enemies or other NPCs.
The game allows player-used weapons to be upgraded to increase their damage, reload speed or magazine size; predictably, the latter is incorrectly called "clip size."
Real world weapons
Beretta M9
The Beretta M9 with flashlight appears as "M9A7 Pistol".
Fabrique Nationale SCAR-H CQC
One First Generation SCAR-H CQC is used by Devlin in the game. He can be seen holding it during the flight towards Katorga-12. It is the one and only time the SCAR-H CQC can be seen in the game; by the time Devlin is encountered again, he has apparently lost this weapon and is instead carrying the game's fictional "AR9 Valkyrie," a futuristic AK-type assault rifle.
AK-47
Soviet soldiers guarding the 1955 version of Katorga-12 are equipped with ordinary AK-47 assault rifles as their standard armament, rather than the fictional "AR-9 Valkyrie" variant seen in the 2010 facility.
AKMSU
AKMSU with black furniture and telescopic stock can be seen in the hands of Russian soldiers.
Makarov PM
Makarov PM pistols are occasionally seen in the hands of Soviet guards in the 1955 facility, mostly as the standard weapon of riot shield soldiers. The Makarov can also be seen in the hands of one of the survivors of the Katorga-12 disaster in a "ghost" flashback in 2010. Killing riot shield enemies will have them drop ammunition for the fictional "Centurion" revolver; odd to say the least, considering the Centurion is reloaded by replacing the entire cylinder and it's doubtful that it uses 9x18mm ammunition.
Smith & Wesson Model 629 Classic
Demichev carries a Smith & Wesson Model 629 Classic revolver (with Model 29 handle) with him in both the past and present; given the model in both time periods is exactly the same, this does rather imply he's been hauling the same revolver around with him for 55 years, including the 23 years in which the Model 629 didn't actually exist yet.
Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun"
Soviet soldiers guarding in 1955 the Katorga-12 facility use the the Model 1897 "Trench Gun" rather than the fictional "Volk S4" that enemies in the present use. The soldiers are never seen pumping or reloading the shotgun; the former is most likely due to recycling the animations for the semi-automatic Volk shotgun. Their appearance is somewhat contrived, because Soviet and most of the other powers then still don't officially use shotguns in their military; although there is some evidence that they were sometimes used by second-line troops, it would still be ordinary field shotguns, not "trench" version. In addition, a much more common M1912 would be a more appropriate choice.
Handheld GAU-19/A
The portable General Dynamics GAU-19/A appears as "Autocannon"
General Dynamics M197 Vulcan
The M197 Vulcan can be seen mounted on Russian helicopters in the present-day facility.
Frag Grenade
An unknown fragmentation grenade is used by Soviet soldiers in 1955.
Fictional weapons
NOTE: All the fictional weapons uses energy of E99 element. This explains its somewhat unusual kind.
AR-9 Valkyrie
"AR-9 Valkyrie" is a futuristic assault rifle, built on the basis of the AK and equipped with a shortened barrel, right folding stock and red dot sight. It uses standard 30-round capacity 7.62 x39mm AK magazines.
Volk S4
"Volk S4" ("Wolf S4" on Russian language) is a fictional semi-auto shotgun. Its design resembles a Remington-pattern shotguns, especially the Hawk Semi-Auto. Volk S4 also appears with extended magazine tube, but uses to feed instead it a detachable box magazines (which holds 6 rounds by default, despite the fact that it is clearly short for this).
Centurion Pistol
The "Centurion Pistol" is a six-shooter poweful double-action revolver. Its design seems to be loosely based on the MP-412 REX with some elements from Mateba Autorevolver. It uses an unusual reloading system, replacing the cylinder entire (which also seems to be automatically extracted after emptying).
Kasimov SNV-E99 Sniper Rifle
The "Kasimov SNV-E99 Sniper Rifle" is a semi-automatic sniper rifle. Its design, however, strongly resembles the AR sniper rifles, not something Soviet.
Other
Sturmgewehr 44
In early preview screenshots, Russian soldiers were rather mysteriously armed with the Sturmgewehr 44 rather than the AK-47 they use in the final version. Precisely why is unclear; the AK-47 was available in 1955 (though mass production had not fully settled until 1956) and even if Katorga-12 had not been issued it yet, Russian soldiers would be using SKS rifles or PPSh-41 or PPS-43 submachine guns, not rare and notoriously delicate WW2-vintage German weapons.
