MK-17

## SMCR-H

### Reliability

> "Fully automatic battle rifle that delivers high damage and decently long range, comes with an integrated flash hider. Control and master the recoil pattern and you will shred through your opposition."
>
> - Official Description

The **SMCR-H** is a 7.62mm Battle rifle made by Rubicon Corporation and was used in *Operation Sandstorm*, *Panamoan-Evalkan War*, *Black Pegasus*. It is part of the SMCR weapon platform and was officially known as the *MK-17* in military and commercial sales.

## History

In March 7, 2014; A small number of Panamoan Army soldiers were suggesting a new weapon platform, however, General Kingpin initially disagreed to the suggestion, as the 5.56mm cartridge is more than enough to be accurate at long ranges. He also said to the soldiers that the 7.62x51mm SDC caliber can create intense recoil on a rifle when firing in full auto.

Rubicon Corporation started to develop the initial prototype; the **Rampart 762**. It is part of their "SMCR weapon system, and it was chambered for the hard hitting 7.62mm SDC caliber. They implemented a 9090 Titanium Alloy rifled barrel as a standard, and it was notable to have a foldable and adjustable buttstock. The stock tunnel has a cheek pad for comfortable aiming position.

Although the designers were pointing out the weapon's mild recoil, they did not do anything about it, since the Marines would be disappointed again if a 7.62mm Rifle will replace a good 5.56mm rifle. The initial product was retrofitted with a highly reinforced (Lightweight) Polymer Body, to reduce the overall weight and made it user friendly.

Although the Amphibious Panamoan Marine Corps accepted the weapon into service, they simply utilised it as another Designated Marksman Rifle and standard battle rifle. It was also available into limited numbers of Panamoan Army soldiers, and was praised without any criticisms and malfunctions. Only Female Soldiers/marines despised the large size of the weapon.

After the end of the Nexus-Boreas War, the infamous warmongering terrorist, "Black Pegasus" waged war on the entire planet, causing, catastrophic consequences and prevented Nexus Prime to participate in off world activities and conflicts, he formed an army, officially known as the 'Pegasus Rising United' in which they carry the brutal oppression of 'Black Pegasus'. PRU insurgents were lucky to steal MK-17s as their "Sniper Rifles".

### Black Pegasus

The MK-17 is sometimes found on the Panamoan Army or the Marines, mostly being used by urban units, in a CQB barrel. Not to mention the PRU has stolen a lot of the MK-17's DMR Variant: the MK25 SSR. The MK-17 is rare and easy to run out of ammunition, so if the anyone
wanted to keep it, they should make every shot count.

The MK-17 is typically found with no optical sights, but always comes with a multitude of underbarrel attachments.. It is physically impossible to obtain a MK-17 with a non magnified optical sight, The MK-17 DMR is extremely prominent when utilised up from PRU Snipers in "Down the Kaffarov".

## Design

> "The Rubicon MK-17 is an accurate, fully automatic rifle chambered for the larger and deadlier 7.62mm SDC round. It retained the MK-18 IAR's modularity and physical design, alongside it's mechanism. Different barrel lengths are available for multiple combat scenarios without compromising portability and reliability."
>
> - Rubicon's Firearms Manual

The SMCR-H aka the MK-17, is the battle rifle configuration of the SMCR. It is equipped with a Rifled 18" 9090 Titanium Alloy Barrel for exceptional accuracy, precision and stopping power. It is physically similar to the SCAR-H. It's Buttstock Tunnel carries the adjustable stock, and it is foldable. The MK-17 and the MK-18 IAR are equipped with integrated RIA flash hiders by default.

The MK-17 has two receivers: The lower is constructed of thermoset polymers, and the upper receiver is one piece and constructed of aluminum. The MK-17 features an integral, uninterrupted Picatinny rail on the top of the aluminium receiver, two removable side rails and a bottom one that can mount any STD-785 compliant accessories. The lower receiver is designed with an MK16 compatible pistol grip, flared magazine well, and raised area around the magazine and bolt release buttons. The front sight flips down for unobstructed use of optics and accessories.

The rifling twist consists of 14 Grooves, and 1 turn in 4 Inches right hand twist; to stabilize and enhance the performance of the heavy 7.62mm Ammunition.

### Specifications

* Length: 711-965mm
* Caliber: **7.62x51mm SDC**
* Effective Range: 600 Meters
* Weight: **8.04** Pounds

## Attachments

### Rail

* Red Dot Sight
* M2 Reflex Sight
* XM21 Reflex Sight
* C6E Reflex Sight
* Serizawa J7
* RIA Holographic Sight
* Z9 Scout
* CTS Scope
* ACOG Scope
* EOTech Hybrid (Campaign)
* Scout Hybrid
* Telescopic Sight

### Barrel

* Advanced Rifling
* Lightweight Suppressor
* Monolithic Suppressor
* Phantom Suppressor
* Muzzle Brake

### Underbarrel

* RIA-40mm
* MK203
* Angled Foregrip
* Foregrip
* Rubberized Foregrip
* Heavy Duty Foregrip
* Surefire M900 Flashlight Grip
* M910 Flashlight

### Magazine

* Extended Mags
* 50 Round Drum Magazine

### Miscellaneous

* AN-PEQ2/A
* FMJ
* Stopping Power
* High Caliber
* Paragon Striker

## Trivia

### General

* The **MK-17** and the MK-18 IAR are both part of the SMCR rifle family.
* MK25 SSR is the rifle's marksman variant.
* It exceeds the muzzle velocity of the MK16A4.
* It shares the same RIA integrated flash hider by default.
* The MK-17 CQC had more recoil instead of less, despite the decreased weight and barrel length, with the lightest trigger resistance.
* PRU Insurgents are heavily using this weapon as a Sniper Rifle.

### Black Pegasus

* The MK-17 STD and the MK25 SSR share these engraved markings:
	+ "COMBAT SYSTEM OF HORTAL BOLGIUM", "BO141551", "MK-17 MOD 0", "CAL 7.62MM" and "09050248" is written on the left side of the weapon.
	+ "5587" on the top of the buttstock tunnel.
	+ "3 4 5" can be seen below the rear sight.