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“ | Designer Toms: Let's make an ultra durable shield out of the magazines for this weapon, so that the fighter would feel himself in danger only while reloading... Engineer Cors: He ALREADY feels that way |
” |
—Weapon's description in Gallery |
The State Defender is an SMG added in the 6.3.0 update and was an upgrade for the Brave Patriot. In newer versions of the game, it is a different weapon to the Brave Patriot. Now they are both in the primary section of the Armory, and it is a remodel of the Brave Patriot (PG3D).
Description[]
It is a WW2 themed submachine gun featuring a 2x scope. It also has a high firing rate, a huge capacity, low mobility, with high damage.
Appearance[]
It is a Thompson SMG, most likely one from the late 20s or early 30s. with a very large shoulder stock. The gun is almost all green camo, with an American Flag style drum magazine, similar to the shield of Marvel's Captain America but pixelated.
Performance[]
When the fire button is pressed, the weapon will fire in full-auto with some recoil. These bullets are hitscan. This weapon has a 2x zoom optic sight, making it useful for long ranged dogfights and aiming better.
When reloading, the user will take out the drum magazine and insert a new magazine in its place. It has no delay mechanics.
Strategy[]
Carry a high mobility Melee because of the low mobility of this weapon.
Tips[]
- Use this in short to medium ranges.
- Aim for the head to maximize damage.
- Use the 2x scope when engaged in long ranged attacks.
- Jumping and strafing could help in dodging enemy fire and confusing your opponents.
- Equip a different weapon if you plan to run or escape enemy fire.
Counters[]
- Jump around and strafe to avoid getting hit.
- Pick off its user(s) from long ranges.
- Area damage can knock off his/her aim.
Recommended Maps[]
Equipment Setups[]
Equip at least one Sniper weapon and Heavy weapon, in case if you are attempting to encounter longer ranged enemies, or close range enemies with a fiercely efficient weapon.
Changelog[]
6.3.0
- Initial release.
8.2.1
- Its first form, the Brave Patriot, became a separate weapon, though it didn't have any upgrades.
10.0.0
- The weapon received an extra upgrade.
10.0.4
- It was removed.
12.1.0
- It was brought back into the game.
21.4.3
- It was added back in the 4th July Lottery.
- 22.8.0
- Damage increased by 8%.
Trivia[]
- In the Spanish version of the game, it is called Gun America.
- This gun is good for medium range shooting.
- It has a fold-up handle, but it is collapsed in its picture in the gun selector.
- The drum clip has a red-blue-white design that resembles the Captain America Shield.
- It is based on the real world M1928A1 Thompson with a 50-round drum clip.
- Even though the Thompson SMG is slightly inaccurate in real-life, this weapon is one of the most accurate primary SMG in the game.
- Its scope appears on some projectile weapons like the Cherry Bomb and the Firestorm G2.
- The reload time of the State Defender is slower as of the 8.0.0 update than when it was released (excluding the Brave Patriot's reload animation).
- This weapon is disguised as the Combat Rifle when you get killed by it.
- The Kill Icon appears to be missing the second handle.
- The weapon will disguising as Combat Rifle in the player waiting screen for Raid and Escort mode.