Mauler (weapon)

Mauler
Specifications
Manufacturer	Chimera
Type	Rotary Minigun
Weapon Stats
Primary Fire	Rapid fire
Secondary Fire	Exhaust mode
Rate of Fire	High
Accuracy	Medium
Range	Medium
Clip Size	300
Maximum Ammunition	300 energy rounds

The Mauler is a Chimeran chaingun that appears in Resistance: Burning Skies. It is the counterpart of the Brute Minigun and HVAP Wraith. It's the last weapon to be obtained in the fourth chapter of Ellis Island, where Tom Riley and Ellie Martinez escape from SRPA Station Kali.

Description

The Mauler underwent several changes during the development of Burning Skies. Originally known as the "Chimeran Chaingun", it had a very different look. Additionally, it had a reload animation, something that the final version lacks. Unlike the HVAP Wraith from Resistance 2, the Mauler lacks the ability to enter ADS. However, it can still be zoomed in, shrinking the reticle. Despite the Mauler's large size, it doesn't affect sprinting speed.

Like all weapons in Burning Skies, the Mauler features a secondary fire mode. Swiping down on the PlayStation Vita's touchscreen will charge a powerful blast. This blast uses no ammo, and only takes about six seconds to charge (4 if possessing the Heat upgrade).

Upgrades

Name	Description
Long Shot	Greater effective range.
Lightweight	Reduce encumbrance.
Precision	Reduce primary fire spread.
Overcharge	Increased rate of fire.
Supercharged	Larger heat blast.
Heat	Faster heat generation.

Strategy

• The Mauler is an extremely effective weapon against large groups of Chimera.
• In multiplayer, you can unlock the mauler fairly early on (level 25). Its secondary fire is very useful, due to it not requiring any ammo.

Intel

“	Got a new one for you... Hank calls it the "Mauler." And once you turn it loose you'll see why. Here's the read out. You can fire it two ways. The primary sends a whole lot of projectiles down range-- and the secondary allows you to store heat and direct it at a target. And we all know how much the freaks like heat. The secondary isn't any good against long range targets--but it's a very good option when the stinks get up close and personal. Never give up, and never give up. - Greg Drag thumb down the barrel to switch to exhaust mode, then press R Button to fire.	”

Gallery

An early version of the Mauler in the weapon wheel.

The Mauler's icon as seen in weapon wheel.

An early version of the Mauler after being upgraded by Gray Tech.

The Mauler in multiplayer.

Trivia

• The Mauler is structurally similar to the Wraith and Brute Minigun, but its secondary fire is unique to itself.
• The Mauler was originally known as the "Chimeran Chaingun."