Marksman

The Marksman is a reversed engineered rifle that is based on a Chimeran sniper rifle that was captured in Scotland by SRPA's Specter Team. It appears in Resistance 2 and Resistance 3.

Resistance 2

Marksman
Specifications
Manufacturer	SRPA
Type	Semi-automatic rifle
Model	Reverse-engineering weapon
Weapon Stats
Primary Fire	Three-round burst
Secondary Fire	Drone
Ammunition	Ion burst
Rate of Fire	High (burst)
Accuracy	High
Range	Medium-Long
Clip Size	18-33 rounds 3 drones

The Marksman is first introduced in Orick. The Marksman fires a three-round ion burst at great speed, and its alternate fire deploys a small autonomous drone which projects short electrostatic orb bursts at nearby targets.

The Marksman is good for mid to long range attacks. It also has a moderate zoom, but its range doesn't compare to that of the L23 Fareye. Its primary drawback is that since it shoots three round bursts, and has 18 rounds per magazine, the shooter must reload frequently. Another drawback is it carries only 4 magazines (including the one already in the gun), so the shooter must make their shots count.

Strategy

• Campaign
• Co-Op
• Multiplayer

Campaign

• The Marksman is first found in Orick.
• The Marksman is a common powerful gun, with the secondary fire useful for killing enemies behind cover.
• Chimera will target the drone if they can't see the player. It has relatively low health.
• The Marksman is not accurate when not aiming with the scope.

Co-Op

• The Marksman can only be used by the Special Ops class, and it is their compulsory weapon. Due to its fast firing rate, it is a very sturdy weapon. Ammo also isn't a problem, due to the Spec Ops' ability to replenish it.

Multiplayer

• The Marksman is a very good choice in Competitive modes for those who prefer sniping, but also to be in the thick of the action. Due to the nature of the Marksman it is useful at both short and mid range and the secondary fire also helps to provide cover and an extra source of damage.
• The Marksman increases its rounds to 21 and tends to require three bursts per kill, meaning ammo consumption will be high. Prototype Ammo is recommended for refilling.

Co-op Upgrades

Name	Unlock Lvl.	Description	Gray Tech
High Density Ammo Chamber	8	Increases the Marksman's capacity for both primary and secondary ammunition.	75
Shock Suppressor	14	Reduces the Marksman's recoil and allows faster burst of fire.	100
Hawkeye Scope	22	Attachment gives the Marksman increased accuracy and magnification when aiming.	150
MAG-Propulsion Barrel	26	Uses an internal copper coil to create a magnetic impulse that stabilizes and accelerates the bullet. This results in increased range and higher head shot damage.	200

Intel

“	This Chimeran sniper rifle was first recovered by Specter Team Corporal Marshall Webb in Kirkwall, Scotland, and modified for human use by SRPA Research and Development. It fires multiple ion burst across great distances, and has a significantly higher rate of fire than any human sniper rifle to date. The Marksman also utilizes a secondary mode which disperses a small, autonomous drone that electrifies nearby enemies. Press to use the scope. To fire, press . To deploy a drone, press .	”

Resistance 3

Marksman
Specifications
Manufacturer	Human resistance
Type	Semi-automatic rifle
Weapon Stats
Primary Fire	Three-round burst, semi-automatic
Secondary Fire	Mini-turret
Damage	Medium
Area of Effect	20m (Secondary Fire)
Rate of Fire	3-Round Burst
Accuracy	Very High
Range	High
Clip Size	36 Rounds 2 mini-turrets
Maximum Ammunition	108
Weapon Stats
Rank	5
Power	65/100
Rate of Fire	70/100
Range	80/100
Move Speed	50/100
Clip Size	36
Maximum Ammunition	108

The Marksman is obtained in the chapter Women and Children First where Lester give his weapon to Joseph Capelli. The rifle defaults to having an iron sight rather than the scope of the previous game, has a grey metal finish rather than the two-tone black and pale yellow it previously had, but still fires in three-round bursts. The secondary fire has been changed; rather than firing a ball of energy which attacks with bolts of electricity, it fires a miniature, immobile turret which attacks enemies who pass close to it. Enemies are less likely to attack the turret than in Resistance 2, meaning it is more reliable. The Marksman can also hold more rounds per magazine than in the previous game.

The first upgrade returns the scope to the weapon, though it is not the same scope and does not flip up into position as it did before.

Upgrades

Tier	Name	Campaign	Multiplayer
1	N/A	fires three short bursts of long-range rifle rounds. deploys a mini-turret that attacks any nearby enemies.	Same
2	Eagle Eye	uses new attached scope for better long-range visibility.	Same
3	Tempest Turret	Deploys a powerful mini-turret that stays active longer.	Same

Strategy

• The Marksman is a very accurate weapon against Hybrids. Aim for the head or the heat stack to give a quicker kill.
• The turrets can defend the player from enemies while the player focuses on something else. For example, if the player is trying to climb a ladder, the turrets can defend them from enemies that attempt to interrupt the player.

Intel

“	A high-powered medium-to-long range rifle. Ideal for attacking single enemies at a distance. Secondary fire is very effective for dealing damage to multiple enemies at once. - Fires a three-round burst of highly accurate bullets. Headshots are particularly devastating. - Deploys a mini-turret that will attach to the environment and fire at nearby enemies.	”

Gallery

Resistance 2

Image from SrpaNet.

Upgraded Marksman at level 30 in Co-op.

A Drone electrifying enemies, deployed by the Marksman's secondary fire.

Resistance 3

Marksman with upgrades concept art.

The Marksman as it appears in the Resistance 3 reveal trailer.

Concept art of Joseph Capelli wielding a Marksman.

Weapon journal.

Weapon stats.

Marksman in first person.

Tier 2 Marksman.

Fully upgraded Marksman.

Iron sights.

The Marksman in multiplayer with scope attachment.

Marksman replica (wielded by game concept artist Colin Geller) designed by Darren Quach.

Trivia

Marksman replica created by Izy Cheung.

• Costume and prop maker Izy Cheung created a replica of the Marksman.
• The Marksman is very similar to the Halo franchise's Battle Rifle, which also fires 3-round bursts and features a telescopic sight.
• In Resistance: Burning Skies, the Hunter bears close similarities to the Marksman. It can be assume the Hunter is the "Chimeran sniper rifle" that was made into the Marksman.

Resistance 2

• There is a glitch in Orick during Competitive mode where you can shoot straight down and "ride" the electric burst up as if you're "flying".
• The yellow LED indicator on the weapon helps to determine its current ammo status: bright yellow for full capacity, orange for medium to semi-low and red for empty.

Resistance 3

• In the "Follow Capelli" trailer, bullet casings can be seen coming out of the Marksman. This does not happen in the final game.
• On the final run inside the Terraformer, Joseph changes from any weapon currently equipped, including the Marksman itself, to the level 1 Marskman regardless whether it is upgraded or not.