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The '''Minigun''' is a weapon in [[Unreal]], [[Unreal Tournament]], [[UT2003]], and [[UT2004]], as well as [[UC]]. Since [[UC2]], the functions of the Minigun seem to have been taken over by the [[Stinger]].
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The '''Minigun''' is a weapon in [[Unreal]], [[Unreal Tournament]], [[UT2003]], [[UT2004]], and [[UC]]. In [[UC2]] and [[UT3]] the Minigun's function has been taken by the [[Stinger]] and the [[#Unreal Tournament 3|Stinger Minigun]] respectively.
  
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With one notable exception, the weapon has remained more or less unchanged: Primary fire shoots out a fast stream of inaccurate bullets that do light damage, while secondary fire shoots out more accurate and damaging bullets, but the rate of fire is severely dropped. The exception is in [[Unreal]] and [[Unreal Tournament]], where these firing modes were swapped.
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The Minigun has remained more or less unchanged throughout the games: Primary fire shoots out a fast stream of inaccurate bullets that do light damage, while secondary fire shoots out more accurate and damaging bullets, but the rate of fire is severely dropped. In [[Unreal]] and [[Unreal Tournament]] these firing modes are swapped.
  
 
==Unreal==
 
==Unreal==
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:So what does this mean? Actually it's quite simple, read the stuff on the diagram. The minigun fires more or less bullets depending on the tickrate of the server. A tickrate of 20 will give you ~10 bullets/second, while increasing to 25 could theoretically give you 12.5 bullets/second. a 25% increase in damage.35 tickrate gives about 11 bullets/second. Remember though, this is entirely theoretical. The tickrate is not perfect on the server, it will vary a bit. But it's interesting enough as it shows on the picture. Different tickrates can be used to manipulate the power of the minigun. This is one of the reasons I think tickrate should stay at a default of 20. Simply to avoid minigun being overpowered.
 
:So what does this mean? Actually it's quite simple, read the stuff on the diagram. The minigun fires more or less bullets depending on the tickrate of the server. A tickrate of 20 will give you ~10 bullets/second, while increasing to 25 could theoretically give you 12.5 bullets/second. a 25% increase in damage.35 tickrate gives about 11 bullets/second. Remember though, this is entirely theoretical. The tickrate is not perfect on the server, it will vary a bit. But it's interesting enough as it shows on the picture. Different tickrates can be used to manipulate the power of the minigun. This is one of the reasons I think tickrate should stay at a default of 20. Simply to avoid minigun being overpowered.
 
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''The Schultz-Metzger T23-A 23mm rotary cannon is capable of firing both high-velocity caseless ammunition and cased rounds. With an unloaded weight of only 8 kilograms, the T23 is portable and maneuverable, easily worn across the back when employing the optional carrying strap. The T23-A is the rotary cannon of choice for the discerning soldier.''
 
''The Schultz-Metzger T23-A 23mm rotary cannon is capable of firing both high-velocity caseless ammunition and cased rounds. With an unloaded weight of only 8 kilograms, the T23 is portable and maneuverable, easily worn across the back when employing the optional carrying strap. The T23-A is the rotary cannon of choice for the discerning soldier.''
 
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==Unreal Championship==
 
  
 
==Unreal Tournament 2004==
 
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In UT2004 the Minigun no longer causes [[lockdown]] to players.
 
In UT2004 the Minigun no longer causes [[lockdown]] to players.
 
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==Unreal Championship 2==
 
  
 
==Unreal Tournament 3==
 
==Unreal Tournament 3==
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UT3 merged the Minigun with the [[Stinger]] to create the Stinger Minigun.
 
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Stinger Minigun|Image:Placeholder.png||
 
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Rapidly fires unprocessed Tarydium crystal shards. These shots are instant hit.
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Rapidly fires unprocessed [[Tarydium]] crystal shards. These shots are instant hit.
 
;Secondary Fire
 
;Secondary Fire
 
Slower-moving, larger chunk of Tarydium. This is NOT instant hit, so you will have to lead a bit, however, it does have a fair bit of knockback, as well as the ability to pin opponents to the walls with a killing shot.
 
Slower-moving, larger chunk of Tarydium. This is NOT instant hit, so you will have to lead a bit, however, it does have a fair bit of knockback, as well as the ability to pin opponents to the walls with a killing shot.
 
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;Game Description
 
''Replacing the Minigun in this year's [[Liandri Grand Tournament|Tournament]], the 'Stinger' is actually a [[Liandri Mining Corporation|Liandri]] mining tool converted into military service. The Stinger fires shards of unprocessed Tarydium crystal at an alarming rate, raking opponents with a storm of deadly needles. The alternate fire shoots larger hunks of crystal that can knock back an opponent, sometimes even pinning them to walls.
 
''Replacing the Minigun in this year's [[Liandri Grand Tournament|Tournament]], the 'Stinger' is actually a [[Liandri Mining Corporation|Liandri]] mining tool converted into military service. The Stinger fires shards of unprocessed Tarydium crystal at an alarming rate, raking opponents with a storm of deadly needles. The alternate fire shoots larger hunks of crystal that can knock back an opponent, sometimes even pinning them to walls.
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==Unreal Championship==
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This incarnation of the Minigun is similar to that of [[UT2003]].
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==Unreal Championship 2==
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The Minigun does not feature in [[UC2]]; its place is taken by the [[Stinger]].
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[[Category:Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Hitscan weapons]]
 
[[Category:Hitscan weapons]]

Revision as of 11:18, 19 October 2007

The Minigun is a weapon in Unreal, Unreal Tournament, UT2003, UT2004, and UC. In UC2 and UT3 the Minigun's function has been taken by the Stinger and the Stinger Minigun respectively.

The Minigun has remained more or less unchanged throughout the games: Primary fire shoots out a fast stream of inaccurate bullets that do light damage, while secondary fire shoots out more accurate and damaging bullets, but the rate of fire is severely dropped. In Unreal and Unreal Tournament these firing modes are swapped.

Unreal

Minigun (Unreal)
Unreal Minigun
Primary fire
Type: Hitscan
Damage: 8-14
Fire rate: 7,7/s
Secondary fire
Type: Hitscan
Damage: 8-14
Fire rate: 14,2/s
Ammunition
Weapon pickup: 50
Ammo pickup: 50
Maximum: 200


The Unreal minigun features two tri-barrels that spin with each other.

Unreal Tournament

Minigun (UT)
UT Minigun
Primary fire
Type: Hitscan
Damage: 15-21
Fire rate: 8,5/s
Secondary fire
Type: Hitscan
Damage: 15-21
Fire rate: 13,75/s
Inaccuracy
primary: 0.5 degree
secondary: 2.7 degrees
Ammunition
Weapon pickup: 50
Ammo pickup: 50
Maximum: 199

Classification: Gatling Gun

Primary Fire
Bullets are sprayed forth at a medium to fast rate of fire and good accuracy.
Secondary Fire
Minigun is twice as fast and half as accurate.
Techniques
Secondary Fire is much more useful at close range, but can eat up tons of ammunition.

Fire Rate and Tick Rate

In UT and also in Unreal the Minigun's actual firing rate greatly depends on the server's current tick rate or offline frame rate.

TNSe's boring page of Tickrate & Netspeed facts explains:

Minigun Diagram
Now, the minigun is a nasty thing when it comes to tickrate. I'll simply put up a little pic here:
So what does this mean? Actually it's quite simple, read the stuff on the diagram. The minigun fires more or less bullets depending on the tickrate of the server. A tickrate of 20 will give you ~10 bullets/second, while increasing to 25 could theoretically give you 12.5 bullets/second. a 25% increase in damage.35 tickrate gives about 11 bullets/second. Remember though, this is entirely theoretical. The tickrate is not perfect on the server, it will vary a bit. But it's interesting enough as it shows on the picture. Different tickrates can be used to manipulate the power of the minigun. This is one of the reasons I think tickrate should stay at a default of 20. Simply to avoid minigun being overpowered.

Unreal Tournament 2003

MiniGun (UT2003)
Minigun-2004.jpg
Primary fire
Type: Hitscan
Damage: 6-7
Fire rate: 16.5/s
Secondary fire
Type: Hitscan
Damage: 12-14
Fire rate: 5.5/s
Ammunition
Weapon pickup: 150
Ammo pickup: 100
Maximum: 350

The Schultz-Metzger T23-A 23mm rotary cannon is capable of firing both high-velocity caseless ammunition and cased rounds. With an unloaded weight of only 8 kilograms, the T23 is portable and maneuverable, easily worn across the back when employing the optional carrying strap. The T23-A is the rotary cannon of choice for the discerning soldier.

Unreal Tournament 2004

MiniGun (UT2004)
Minigun-2004.jpg
Primary fire
Type: Hitscan
Damage: 7-8
Fire rate: 16.5/s
Secondary fire
Type: Hitscan
Damage: 14-16
Fire rate: 5.5/s
Ammunition
Weapon pickup: 150
Ammo pickup: 50
Maximum: 300

In UT2004 the Minigun no longer causes lockdown to players.

Unreal Tournament 3

UT3 merged the Minigun with the Stinger to create the Stinger Minigun.

Stinger Minigun
Placeholder.png
Primary fire
Type: Hitscan
Damage: ?
Spinup Time: ? secs
Fire rate: ?/sec
Secondary fire
Type: Projectile
Damage: ?
Fire rate: 4/sec?
Ammo Cost: 4
Inaccuracy
primary: ? degree
secondary: ? degrees
Ammunition
Weapon pickup: 100
Ammo pickup: 50
Maximum: 300
Primary Fire

Rapidly fires unprocessed Tarydium crystal shards. These shots are instant hit.

Secondary Fire

Slower-moving, larger chunk of Tarydium. This is NOT instant hit, so you will have to lead a bit, however, it does have a fair bit of knockback, as well as the ability to pin opponents to the walls with a killing shot.

Game Description

Replacing the Minigun in this year's Tournament, the 'Stinger' is actually a Liandri mining tool converted into military service. The Stinger fires shards of unprocessed Tarydium crystal at an alarming rate, raking opponents with a storm of deadly needles. The alternate fire shoots larger hunks of crystal that can knock back an opponent, sometimes even pinning them to walls.

Unreal Championship

This incarnation of the Minigun is similar to that of UT2003.

Unreal Championship 2

The Minigun does not feature in UC2; its place is taken by the Stinger.

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