RHINO-GORG

The **M278 II RHINO-GORG** is a heavy machine gun manufactured by MILITECH. Designers went over the top with this weapon, as it fires the fearsome 12.7mm rounds clearly for anti-armour, and the gun's immense weight despite the design being meant to be a portable weapon made it clear that the GORG, is meant for stronger soldiers, particularly those that are cybernetically enhanced.

The GORG is notably a hybrid of a general purpose machine gun, and a heavy machine gun.

## Data Vault

*The RHINO-GORG, manufactured by MILITECH, is a formidable addition to the world of heavy weaponry. This slow-firing machine gun may be impractical in terms of size and weight, but its unique design and powerful caliber make it a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.*

## Design

The RHINO-GORG fires the 12.7x99mm WA-SDC cartridge, commonly known as .50 Caliber. This ammunition packs a significant punch, making the weapon ideal for engaging armored targets and providing suppressive fire.

One of the standout features of the RHINO-GORG is its innovative recoil-counterbalancing system. Similar to the KR-107's "balanced action," this system helps mitigate the considerable recoil associated with firing such a powerful round. As the bolt and charging handle move back with each shot, a visible weight attached to the barrel moves forward, effectively canceling out most of the felt recoil. This design not only enhances accuracy but also allows for more controlled and sustained fire.

MILITECH has opted for an external and visible weight as part of the recoil-counterbalancing system. This decision not only improves durability but also adds visual interest to the weapon. The weight is directly connected to the charging handle, ensuring smooth operation when reloading.

While the RHINO-GORG can be fired from the shoulder, it also accepts various forms of tripods. MILITECH offers an optional tripod specifically designed for this weapon. When mounted on a stable tripod platform, the machine gun's effective range is significantly augmented, making it a formidable asset for engaging targets at extended distances. Additionally, it remains exceptionally precise when fired on the move, thanks to its recoil mitigation system.

The RHINO-GORG can accept most forms of tripods but it does come with an optional one designed by MILITECH, when its use is demanded by regular troops on the battlefield. The effective range is said to be augmented by 40% when mounted to a stable tripod platform, yet it is also extremely precise when fired on the move.

### Specifications

* Length: 1350mm
* Caliber: **12.7x99mm WA-SDC**
* Effective Range: 2200 Meters
* Weight: **16.8** kg

## Trivia

### General

* The RHINO-GORG uses a proprietary recoil counterbalancing mechanism, as a huge weight wrapped around the entirety of the barrel moves forward when the bolt and charging handle recoil backwards, designed to reduce felt recoil.
* The RHINO-GORG's design and power make it particularly well-suited for deployment alongside cybernetic soldiers. These enhanced troops can better handle the weapon's weight and maximize its potential on the battlefield.
* The RHINO-GORG is too hefty and inconvenient to use on the battlefield unless it is mounted. This massive machine gun, however, can be used as a portable weapon by cybernetically enhanced soldiers or those wearing powered armour.
* Affectionately known as the "GORG", the gun is likened to that of a gorilla due to its weight but immense power.
* The military designation is M278 II, which is imprinted on the gun.
* The RHINO-GORG appears to be the spiritual successor of the H50 machine gun, albeit portable.