Institute Gauss Rifle

The  is a custom assembled institute gauss rifle (?) that is faster to use and smaller, but does less damage per shot


 * This weapon's frame is 30% smaller than the standard institute weapon
 * It uses 2mm EC rounds, and can hold 3 shots per reload (3 high-voltage capacitors)
 * Synth snipers can sometimes carry these above certain level ranges
 * It can use all of the same scopes that the institute laser gun can
 * It has 3 upgrade options for receivers
 * Customization Slot - A new slot that allows custom modifications (Horizon's Gauss weapons only, not the vanilla Gauss Rifle)
 * Recoil Compensation - Reduces recoil (Customization Slot)
 * Faster Charging - Increases ROF, reduces reload speed, reduces vats cost (Customization Slot)
 * Sound Suppression - Reduces sound levels (Customization Slot)
 * can drop as damaged and their scrap gives both heavy and rifle parts
 * Can be crafted in the ZX-1 Experimentation Lab

Ammunition

 * 2mm EC
 * 2mm EC (API)

Sights & Scopes

 * Reflex Sight
 * Scope (Short, Medium, Long)
 * Night Vision Scope (Short, Medium, Long)
 * Recon Scope (Short, Long)

Customization

 * Recoil Compensation
 * Faster Charging
 * Sound Suppression

Paint Job

 * Black Paint
 * White Pain