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The basic Locust sidearm, an extremely powerful pistol compared to the Snub Pistol that included a scoped zoom and the ability score a headshot with only a few rounds.
The Boom Shot grenade launcher is a short to mid range weapon that discharges explosive projectiles through a large barrel.
It's the meanest weapon in horror and construction games. Don't mess with the great communicator.
The Chainsaw Bayonet is the standard attachment to the Lancer Assault Rifle and is the only type of melee attack that will instantly kill enemies. The chainsaw itself can be used to cut enemies in half with its sharp tipped razor blades.
The tag from Gears of War games. Collecting them awards you achievements.
The Crimson Omen is a symbol in the Gears of War universe that is marked on areas that the Locust horde has taken over. It serves as a warning, and as the games iconic logo.
A locust weapon that works by shooting a creature underground that then pops out and explodes on the enemy.
A handy weapon used effectively against the undead. Old double barrel never fails.
A popular weapon that is used in many shooters. The flamethrower is considered one of the most unique ways to defeat a foe.
The Hammer of Dawn is a very powerful C.O.G. weapon used to take down large enemies. The Hammer requires an orbital satellite be in the line of sight before use, which limits it to the outdoors.
Pair of mini loudspeakers that are designed to hold them close to a user's ears for a more convenient listening device. Can be plugged in to music players or phones.
A device used to communicate remotely with others.
Helicopters are flying vehicles, typically with a single large main rotor to maintain lift with a tail rotor to counter rotation induced by this main rotor. They are useful in air to ground combat as well as for quickly inserting and recovering infantry close to the front line.
The Poison Ink Grenades main function is to soften up enemies an temporarily block sections of the map from sight with a black inky cloud, similar to the Smoke grenade.
One of the best-known trademarks of Gears of War, the infamous "gun with a chainsaw on it" will tear opponents apart with absolutely no mercy.
A microphone is an object which picks up sound. Generally used for singing.
A heavy class sniper cannon introduced in Gears of War 3, the gun will obliterate an opponent with "one shot" as the name suggests.
A pistol is a very basic hand-held side arm, usually used in case of low ammo or tricky situations. They have appeared in many types of games.
Small portable audio device originally known as a "wireless", that receives signal from a radio tower. May emit static when monsters are nearby, or emit voices when a talk show host is on.
The Retro Lancer is a rifle that appears in Gears of War 3, it has a knife bayonet attached to the end of it and predates the standard Lancer.
The most powerful weapon at short range. Effective against Zombies, Nazis, Demons, etc. Videogame shotguns tend to have exaggerated inaccuracy at long range- real life shotguns are still fairly accurate over a decent distance, while videogame shotguns rarely go more than fifteen feet before becoming completely ineffective.
Originally used as a forklift to load cargo, the Silverback mech suit is equipped with a rocket launcher on one arm and a gatling gun on the other. It can also deploy armored cover for allies, but only while stationary.
Canister type grenades used to obscure the enemy's view of the advance or retreat of friendly troops; also used to mark objects of interest such as landing zones, mission objectives, navigational landmarks, as well as targets for artillery or air strikes.
The standard sidearm for all COG forces in the Gears of War series. Every player starts with this pistol in both single player campaign, and multiplayer.
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