View source for Marksman

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

==''Resistance 2''==
{{Weapon Infobox
|image=File:Chimera_12_420_317.jpg
|name=Marksman
|manufacturer=[[SRPA]]
|model = Reverse-engineering weapon
|type=Semi-automatic rifle
|magazine=18-33 rounds<br />
3 drones
|maxammo=
|fire1=Three-round burst
|fire2=Drone
|ammotype=Ion burst 
|rate of fire= High (burst)
|accuracy=High
|range=Medium-Long
}}
The '''Marksman''' is first introduced in [[Orick (level)|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===
<tabber>
Campaign=
;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=
;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=
;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.
</tabber>

===Co-op Upgrades===
{| class="article-table"
!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===
{{Caption|<poem>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 [[File:Playstation-Button-L1.png]] to use the scope. To fire, press [[File:Playstation-Button-R1.webp]]. To deploy a drone, press [[File:Playstation-Button-R2.webp]].
</poem>}}

==''Resistance 3''==
{{Weapon Infobox
| image = File:Marksman R3.jpg 
| name = Marksman
| manufacturer = Human resistance
| type = Semi-automatic rifle

| damage = Medium
| aoe = 20m {{c|Secondary Fire}}
| magazine = 36 Rounds<br />
2 mini-turrets
| maxammo = 108
| fire1 = Three-round burst, semi-automatic<br />
| fire2 = Mini-turret
| rate of fire = 3-Round Burst
| accuracy = Very High
| range = High

|rank= 5
|power= 65/100
|rof2=70/100
|range2=80/100
|move speed=50/100 
|magazine2=36  
|maxammo2=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===
{| class="article-table"
!Tier
!Name
!Campaign 
!Multiplayer
|-
|1
|N/A
|[[File:Playstation-Button-R1.webp]] fires three short bursts of long-range rifle rounds. [[File:Playstation-Button-R2.webp]] deploys a mini-turret that attacks any nearby enemies.
|Same 
|-
|2
|Eagle Eye
|[[File:Playstation-Button-L1.png]] 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 [[Hybrid]]s. 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===
{{Caption|<poem>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.

[[File:Playstation-Button-R1.webp]] - Fires a three-round burst of highly accurate bullets. Headshots are particularly
devastating.
[[File:Playstation-Button-R2.webp]] - Deploys a mini-turret that will attach to the environment and fire at nearby
enemies.
</poem>}}

== Gallery ==
===''Resistance 2''===
<gallery>
File:BB161955.png|Image from [[SrpaNet]].
File:Resistance-2-render-marksman.jpg
File:R2 Hybrid.jpg
File:Marksman R2 Coop Upgraded.png|Upgraded Marksman at level 30 in Co-op.
File:Marksman Electro Drone.png|A Drone electrifying enemies, deployed by the Marksman's secondary fire.
File:Profile-Rewards-Intel1.jpg
File:Profile-Rewards-Intel2.jpg
File:Equipment_Room-Loadout.jpg
File:Marksman Upgraded model.jpg
File:Upgraded Marksman at level 30 in Co-op..png
</gallery>

===''Resistance 3''===
<gallery>
File:R3 Marksman upgrades art.jpg|Marksman with upgrades concept art.
File:Resistance 3 weapon new.png|The Marksman as it appears in the ''Resistance 3'' reveal trailer.
File:R3flickr17.jpg|Concept art of [[Joseph Capelli]] wielding a Marksman. 
File:W_-_Marksman.jpg|Weapon journal.
File:Marksman.jpg|Weapon stats.
File:Marksman L1 R3.png|Marksman in first person.
File:Marksman L2 R3.png|Tier 2 Marksman.
File:Marksman L3 R3.png|Fully upgraded Marksman.
File:Marksman Sight R3.png|Iron sights.
File:Marksman Scope R3.png
File:R3 Gameplay 1.jpg|The Marksman in multiplayer with scope attachment.
File:Resistance 3 Marksman replica.jpeg|Marksman replica (wielded by game concept artist Colin Geller) designed by Darren Quach. 
</gallery>

==Trivia==
[[File:Marksmanreplica_.jpg|thumb|Marksman replica created by Izy Cheung.]]
*Costume and prop maker Izy Cheung created a replica of the Marksman.<ref>Bryan, Intihar (July 20, 2009). [https://blog.playstation.com/2009/07/20/resistance-2-making-her-marksman/ "Resistance 2 – Making Her Mark(sman)"]. ''PlayStation.Blog''.</ref> 
*The Marksman is very similar to the ''[[w:c:halo:Main_Page|Halo]]'' franchise's [[w:c:halo:BR55HB_SR_Battle_Rifle|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|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.

==References==
<references/>

{{R2 Weapons}}
{{R3 Weapons}}

[[Category:Human Weapons]]
[[Category:Resistance 2 Weapons]]
[[Category:Resistance 3 Weapons]]
[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:SRPA]]