Lancer Assault Rifle

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The Lancer Assault Rifle, commonly shortened to the Lancer, is a fictional family of firearms in the Gears of War franchise. The best-known model is the Mark 2 Lancer, a mid-range assault rifle fitted with a powered chainsaw bayonet. Introduced in the 2006 video game Gears of War, it is commonly carried by soldiers of the Coalition of Ordered Governments and appears throughout the franchise's games and related media. Senior concept artist James Hawkins developed the weapon under the direction of Cliff Bleszinski, who wanted the series' default firearm to have an immediately recognizable silhouette and combine ranged combat with the franchise's emphasis on close, graphic violence. The Lancer has subsequently become one of the principal visual symbols of Gears of War and is often described by critics as one of video games' most recognizable weapons. The Lancer inspired licensed replicas, fan-made models, and crossover appearances.

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