Edit Technology: ZAFT Rifle

The '''ZAFT Rifle''' is a firearm introduced in ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED]]''. ==Technical Information== The ZAFT Rifle is an automatic rifle that can be fitted with a scope, grip, shorter barrel and handguard, and a collapsed stock. Oftentimes, the scoped, gripped, reduced length, and retracted stock mode are used on direct assault and special operations. Some of those cases even replace the default muzzle with a suppressor. ==History== The ZAFT Rifle was one of the most widely used convention weapons used by the ZAFT forces. During the [[Battle of Heliopolis]], the [[Le Creuset Team]] used them to quickly assault the defending Earth Alliance soldiers during the transfer of the [[G Project]] mobile suits.{{Ref|SEED|1}} During the [[Second Alliance-PLANT War]], while the original [[ZAFT Handgun]] was being phased out for the [[NODIESOP.CO M83A2]] pistols, the rifle would still remain in service. The ZAFT black-ops [[Assassination Attempt of Lacus Clyne|deployed]] at [[Lacus Clyne]] would use the rare specialized loadout that includes the suppressor.{{Ref|GSD|13}} Upon discovering Durandal's ulterior workings, Athrun would commandeer a ZAFT Rifle as he and Meyrin made their [[Desertion of Athrun Zala and Meyrin Hawke|escape]] from the search party sent to round them. Rey would also brandish the same rifle while he chased the pair on foot.{{Ref|GSD|36}} ==Gallery== <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> Red ZAFT Soldier 01 (SEED HD Ep01).png|A ZAFT Red Coat from the Le Creuset Team with the specialized ZAFT Rifle ([[False Peace]], HD Remaster) Green ZAFT Soldier 01 (SEED HD Ep01).png|A ZAFT Green Coat aiming the rifle ([[False Peace]], HD Remaster) Athrun with a ZAFT Rifle 02 (SEED HD Ep1).png|Athrun with a ZAFT Rifle ([[False Peace]], HD Remaster) Athrun with a ZAFT Rifle 03 (SEED HD Ep1).png|Athrun firing a ZAFT Rifle ([[False Peace]], HD Remaster) Stealth Launch Interior 01 (SEED HD Ep15).png|Le Creuset Team inside the Stealth Launch with their CQC ZAFT Rifles ([[The Respective Solitudes]], HD Remaster) Rusty Smiling 01 (SEED HD Ep15).png|Rusty and Athrun with the CQC ZAFT Rifle ([[The Respective Solitudes]], HD Remaster) Eileen Canaver with Guards 01 (SEED HD Ep50).png|ZAFT Guards armed with ZAFT Rifles ([[To a Future that Never Ends]], HD Remaster) File:Sting Oakley01.png|Sting Oakley firing borrowed ZAFT Rifles dual handed ([[Angry Eyes]], HD Remaster) ZAFT Commando Team 01 (SEED Destiny HD Ep13).png| ZAFT Commandos with the suppressed CQC loadout. ([[Resurrected Wings]], HD Remaster) File:GSF Movie Shiho 2.png|Shiho and Dearka armed with ZAFT Rifles whilst evacuating the PLANT Supreme Council File:Andy GSF.jpg|Loyalist ZAFT soldiers behind Andrew surrounding ZAFT insurgents </gallery> ==Notes & Trivia== ==Appearances== {{Appearances}} ==References== <gallery hideaddbutton="true"> ZAFT Rifle and Automatic Pistol File 01 (Official Gundam Fact File 117-12).png|Official Gundam Fact File, Issue 117 ZAFT Rifle File 01 (Gundam Perfect Files 027-28).jpg|Gundam Perfect Files, Issue27 Zaft infantry rifle.png|From Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED OFFICIAL FILE Mecha Hen Vol. 2, p.21 </gallery> <references /> {{Cosmic Era technology}}