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==Colt M1911== | ==Colt M1911== | ||
− | Released with the Alpha, the Colt [[M1911]] is available for the American Expeditionary Forces' | + | Released with the Alpha, the Colt [[M1911]] is available for the American Expeditionary Forces' Assault Class, alongside the Harlem Hellfighters and the Canadian Expeditionary Forces (CEF). |
[[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[File:BTWM1911Draw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|How to make every 1911 fan angry in one draw animation.]] | [[File:BTWM1911Draw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|How to make every 1911 fan angry in one draw animation.]] | ||
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===Artillery Model=== | ===Artillery Model=== | ||
− | The [[Luger P08 Artillery Model]] is also available, dubbed the "Luger Lange Pistole P08" appears in two basic forms in-game. The more commonly seen version with a 32 round Trommelmagazin is used as an alternative weapon for the German Assault Class. And in a rarity for a video game, the Artillery Luger with normal 8 round mags is used by ''actual'' artillery troops. Yes, the Artillery Crewmen classes get access to it. | + | The [[Luger P08 Artillery Model]] is also available, dubbed the "Luger Lange Pistole P08" which appears in two basic forms in-game. The more commonly seen version with a 32 round Trommelmagazin is used as an alternative weapon for the German Assault Class. And in a rarity for a video game, the Artillery Luger with normal 8 round mags is used by ''actual'' artillery troops. Yes, the Artillery Crewmen classes get access to it. |
[[Image:Luger-P08ArtilleryWDrum.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger LP08 "Artillery" model with the rare Trommelmagazin 08 snail drum magazine compatible with the Bergmann [[MP18]] submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Luger-P08ArtilleryWDrum.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger LP08 "Artillery" model with the rare Trommelmagazin 08 snail drum magazine compatible with the Bergmann [[MP18]] submachine gun - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:BTWLP08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Artillery Luger, which shares the same basic draw animation of its smaller brother.]] | [[File:BTWLP08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Artillery Luger, which shares the same basic draw animation of its smaller brother.]] | ||
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[[File:BTWLP08BigMagReload3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|BIG!]] | [[File:BTWLP08BigMagReload3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|BIG!]] | ||
+ | ==Mauser C96== | ||
+ | The [[Mauser C96]] has been confirmed as a playable sidearm. | ||
+ | [[File:C96Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mauser C96 - 7.63x25mm Mauser]] | ||
==Ruby== | ==Ruby== | ||
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==Colt M1917== | ==Colt M1917== | ||
− | The American officer class and the Harlem Hellfighter's Assault Class has access to the [[M1917 Revolver]]. | + | The American officer class and the Harlem Hellfighter's Assault Class has access to the [[M1917 Revolver]], the Canadian's also have access to this revolver as the "Colt New Service" although it shares the same model and in the case of the New Service incorrect moon clips. |
[[File:ColtModel1917ArmyEx.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1917 Revolver (Military issue with lanyard ring) - .45 ACP.]] | [[File:ColtModel1917ArmyEx.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1917 Revolver (Military issue with lanyard ring) - .45 ACP.]] | ||
[[File:BeyondTheWire-M1917Revolver.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A group of AEF troops in the intro of a trailer prepare an attack, the one in the foreground armed with...]] | [[File:BeyondTheWire-M1917Revolver.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A group of AEF troops in the intro of a trailer prepare an attack, the one in the foreground armed with...]] | ||
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[[File:BTWM1917Irons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And here's its iron sights, which is shared with most Colt revolvers for the next 50 years. That's heritage!]] | [[File:BTWM1917Irons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And here's its iron sights, which is shared with most Colt revolvers for the next 50 years. That's heritage!]] | ||
[[File:BTWM1917Reload1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After the first shots, the gun will be run in DA for the remainder. Including here for the reload where the "empties" are extracted.]] | [[File:BTWM1917Reload1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After the first shots, the gun will be run in DA for the remainder. Including here for the reload where the "empties" are extracted.]] | ||
− | [[File:BTWM1917Reload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And fresh half moon clips are added. Just pretend you didn't see those clips with loaded rounds, ok?]] | + | [[File:BTWM1917Reload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And fresh half-moon clips are added. Just pretend you didn't see those clips with loaded rounds, ok?]] |
==MAS Mle. 1892== | ==MAS Mle. 1892== | ||
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[[File:BTWMle1892Reload1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After 5 more rounds of 8mm French Ordnance, the reload starts by flicking the cylinder out to the left and knocking out the empties...]] | [[File:BTWMle1892Reload1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After 5 more rounds of 8mm French Ordnance, the reload starts by flicking the cylinder out to the left and knocking out the empties...]] | ||
[[File:BTWMle1892Reload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Before popping in new rounds.]] | [[File:BTWMle1892Reload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Before popping in new rounds.]] | ||
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+ | ==Smith & Wesson Mk. II== | ||
+ | The [[Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector]] appears as a sidearm for the Canadian Expeditionary Forces (CEF) as one of their sidearm choices, primarily issued to classes like the Medic. | ||
+ | [[Image:S&W.455Eley.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Mk. II Hand Ejector - .455 Webley]] | ||
==Webley Mk. VI== | ==Webley Mk. VI== | ||
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[[File:BTWWebleyReload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Stuff a Pritchard speed loader into its gaping maw.]] | [[File:BTWWebleyReload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Stuff a Pritchard speed loader into its gaping maw.]] | ||
[[File:BTWWebleyReload3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And closing the entire thing shut with a quick snap.]] | [[File:BTWWebleyReload3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And closing the entire thing shut with a quick snap.]] | ||
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+ | =Submachine Guns= | ||
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+ | ==Bergmann MP18== | ||
+ | The [[Bergmann MP18]] has been added to the game as a weapon for the late-war German faction's Assault class. | ||
+ | [[File:MP18.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Bergmann MP18 with 32 round Drum - 9x19mm]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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+ | ==Berthier Mle. 1907/15== | ||
+ | The [[Berthier Mle 1907-15]] was added to the game as an alternative rifle for the French Empire and the Harlem Hellfighters. | ||
+ | [[Image:Fusil Mle 1907-15.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Fusil Berthier Modèle 1907/15 - 8x50mm R]] | ||
==Enfield M1917== | ==Enfield M1917== | ||
− | The [[M1917 Enfield]] appears as the standard issue rifle to the American Expeditionary Forces. | + | The [[M1917 Enfield]] appears as the standard-issue rifle to the American Expeditionary Forces. |
[[Image:M1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1917 Enfield - .30-06 Springfield]] | [[Image:M1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M1917 Enfield - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
[[File:BeyondTheWire-Enfield1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Steam Store screenshot of a US Doughboy advancing on a nightmap, his M1917 illuminated by a red flare.]] | [[File:BeyondTheWire-Enfield1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Steam Store screenshot of a US Doughboy advancing on a nightmap, his M1917 illuminated by a red flare.]] | ||
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[[File:BTWPattern14Reload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And stuff it full of .303 British ammunition.]] | [[File:BTWPattern14Reload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And stuff it full of .303 British ammunition.]] | ||
− | ==Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III== | + | ==Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk. III== |
The standard infantry rifle for the BEF is the [[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III]]. The in-game name incorrectly refers to it as a "*" model, despite the model portraying the earlier pattern. | The standard infantry rifle for the BEF is the [[Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III]]. The in-game name incorrectly refers to it as a "*" model, despite the model portraying the earlier pattern. | ||
− | [[File:SMLE Mark III.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III - .303 British.]] | + | [[File:SMLE Mark III.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk. III - .303 British.]] |
[[File:BTWSMLEDraw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Overlooking a bluff is the classic rifle of the British in WWI, the SMLE - note the cocking piece of the earlier model.]] | [[File:BTWSMLEDraw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Overlooking a bluff is the classic rifle of the British in WWI, the SMLE - note the cocking piece of the earlier model.]] | ||
[[File:BTWSMLEIrons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And its quintessential low, squat and functional iron sights.]] | [[File:BTWSMLEIrons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And its quintessential low, squat and functional iron sights.]] | ||
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[[File:BTWG1898Reload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|5 rounds of 8mm Mauser are stuffed into the action.]] | [[File:BTWG1898Reload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|5 rounds of 8mm Mauser are stuffed into the action.]] | ||
[[File:Gewehr1898Glasvisier16.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Mauser Gewehr 1898 fitted with a Zeiss Glasvisier 16 scope - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:Gewehr1898Glasvisier16.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Mauser Gewehr 1898 fitted with a Zeiss Glasvisier 16 scope - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
− | [[File:BeyondTheWire-G98Scoped1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German sniper armed with his 1898 fitted with the Glasvisier scope in | + | [[File:BeyondTheWire-G98Scoped1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A German sniper armed with his 1898 fitted with the Glasvisier scope in an Alpha trailer.]] |
[[File:BTWG1898Glasvisier.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And here's the money shot. The rarely seen Glasvisier 16 scope.]] | [[File:BTWG1898Glasvisier.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And here's the money shot. The rarely seen Glasvisier 16 scope.]] | ||
− | [[File:BTWG1898GlasvisierScope.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And a look down the scope view. This view with a thin wirey crosshair is incorrect to the Glasvisier. The scope in real life is a 2.5x bifocal lens that would focus on the small triangle cover placed on the iron sight, which is rendered on the in-game model as you can see. That would be the point of aim for soldiers to use in the field. Naturally the system was found to be quite clunky and dropped in favor of far more normal 4x and 6x traditional scopes. In-game, this system is ditched for a simple, albeit inaccurate crosshair.]] | + | [[File:BTWG1898GlasvisierScope.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And a look down the scope view. This view with a thin wirey crosshair is incorrect to the Glasvisier. The scope in real life is a 2.5x bifocal lens that would focus on the small triangle cover placed on the iron sight, which is rendered on the in-game model as you can see. That would be the point of aim for soldiers to use in the field. Naturally, the system was found to be quite clunky and dropped in favor of far more normal 4x and 6x traditional scopes. In-game, this system is ditched for a simple, albeit inaccurate crosshair.]] |
[[File:BTWG1898GlasvisierReload1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Disappointment immeasurable, day ruined, the reload continues as it did normally. Insert clip.]] | [[File:BTWG1898GlasvisierReload1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Disappointment immeasurable, day ruined, the reload continues as it did normally. Insert clip.]] | ||
[[File:BTWG1898GlasvisierReload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Go knuckle deep to insert all of the rounds, don't laugh.]] | [[File:BTWG1898GlasvisierReload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Go knuckle deep to insert all of the rounds, don't laugh.]] | ||
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[[Image:SG98-05bayonet.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Seitengewehr 98/05 bayonet, nicknamed "Butcher's Blade" by Allied soldiers.]] | [[Image:SG98-05bayonet.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Seitengewehr 98/05 bayonet, nicknamed "Butcher's Blade" by Allied soldiers.]] | ||
[[File:BTWG1898Bayonet.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mounting the bayonet reveals that while it is a 98/05, it's a "ground" model. Following rumors of Allied soldiers executing Germans caught with "Butcher blades", thousands of German soldiers began to grind off the saw back parts of their bayonets to prevent their execution if they were captured. No reports have ever been substantiated in this happening, but it's a neat touch to see rendered in-game.]] | [[File:BTWG1898Bayonet.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mounting the bayonet reveals that while it is a 98/05, it's a "ground" model. Following rumors of Allied soldiers executing Germans caught with "Butcher blades", thousands of German soldiers began to grind off the saw back parts of their bayonets to prevent their execution if they were captured. No reports have ever been substantiated in this happening, but it's a neat touch to see rendered in-game.]] | ||
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+ | ==Mauser Karabiner 98AZ== | ||
+ | The [[Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine]] has been added as an alternative main arm for the German faction, alongside the designated arm for the fittingly Artillery troops. | ||
+ | [[Image:Mauser_98AZ_Artillery_Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Karabiner 98AZ - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
==R.S.C. Mle. 1917== | ==R.S.C. Mle. 1917== | ||
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[[File:BTWMle1917Reload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Putting in a new one.]] | [[File:BTWMle1917Reload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Putting in a new one.]] | ||
[[File:BTWMle1917Reload3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And racking the charging handle with a good ol' tug.]] | [[File:BTWMle1917Reload3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And racking the charging handle with a good ol' tug.]] | ||
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+ | ==Ross Mk. III== | ||
+ | The [[Ross_M1910#Ross_Mk_III|Ross Mk. III]] has been added as the mainline rifle of the Canadian faction. Fittingly, it is also the sniper rifle of choice for the Canadians, equipped with an American Warner & Swasey scope. | ||
+ | [[Image:RossMk IIIM1910.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ross Mk III Model 1910 - .303 British.]] | ||
+ | [[File:Ross mk-iii sniper.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Ross Mk III Model 1910 sniper rifle with Warner & Swasey M1913 Prismatic Musket Sight - .303 British]] | ||
==Springfield 1903== | ==Springfield 1903== | ||
− | While the [[M1917 Enfield]] is accurately portrayed as the main armament of the AEF, the [[Springfield M1903]] still makes an appearance in-game as the rifle of choice for the AEF's marksman with a Warner and Swasey | + | While the [[M1917 Enfield]] is accurately portrayed as the main armament of the AEF, the [[Springfield M1903]] still makes an appearance in-game as the rifle of choice for the AEF's marksman with a Warner and Swasey M1913 musket sight. |
− | [[File:Springfield1903ScopedWarnerAndSwasey.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Springfield M1903 fitted with a WWI vintage Warner and Swasey | + | [[File:Springfield1903ScopedWarnerAndSwasey.jpg|thumb|none|450px|A Springfield M1903 fitted with a WWI vintage Warner and Swasey M1913 musket sight - .30-06 Springfield]] |
[[File:BTWM1903Draw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Outproduced by the M1917 but not out entirely, a Doughboy flicks the safety off of his M1903 Springfield rifle.]] | [[File:BTWM1903Draw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Outproduced by the M1917 but not out entirely, a Doughboy flicks the safety off of his M1903 Springfield rifle.]] | ||
[[File:BTWM1903.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And there it is, the M1903 with the full Warner and Swasey scope in all of its chunky glory. Looks like a Brownie camera got screwed onto the side of it.]] | [[File:BTWM1903.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And there it is, the M1903 with the full Warner and Swasey scope in all of its chunky glory. Looks like a Brownie camera got screwed onto the side of it.]] | ||
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The [[Winchester Model 1897]] appears in-game under its own name, as the specialty alternative weapon for the AEF Assault class. | The [[Winchester Model 1897]] appears in-game under its own name, as the specialty alternative weapon for the AEF Assault class. | ||
[[Image:Winchester1897TrenchTakedown.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" - 12 gauge.]] | [[Image:Winchester1897TrenchTakedown.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" - 12 gauge.]] | ||
− | [[File:BeyondTheWire-TrenchGun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Steam Store screecap of | + | [[File:BeyondTheWire-TrenchGun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Steam Store screecap of an Assault class soldier making his way through a dark trench with nothing but a shotgun as protection.]] |
[[File:BTWM1897.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Speaking of which, the Trench Gun! Start posting your Trench Gun memes now!]] | [[File:BTWM1897.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Speaking of which, the Trench Gun! Start posting your Trench Gun memes now!]] | ||
[[File:BTWM1897Irons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The simple irons of the Trench Gun, useful for close to mid-ish ranges. I wouldn't push it past 50 yards but you'd be surprised with how far 00 buckshot can hit.]] | [[File:BTWM1897Irons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The simple irons of the Trench Gun, useful for close to mid-ish ranges. I wouldn't push it past 50 yards but you'd be surprised with how far 00 buckshot can hit.]] | ||
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
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+ | ==BAR M1918== | ||
+ | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle|BAR M1918]] appears as the new LMG of choice for the American faction, used by the LMG team for the AEF as well as the Assault class of the Harlem Hellfighters. | ||
+ | [[File:BARearlymodel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle- .30-06]] | ||
==Chauchat Mle. 1915== | ==Chauchat Mle. 1915== | ||
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[[File:BTWChauchat.jpg|thumb|none|600px|High on a bluff, a proud machinegunner stands with his boutique tube.]] | [[File:BTWChauchat.jpg|thumb|none|600px|High on a bluff, a proud machinegunner stands with his boutique tube.]] | ||
[[File:BTWChauchatSwing.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And the tube's forever swinging bipod. Accurate to the real world weapon, and mildly hilarious to watch.]] | [[File:BTWChauchatSwing.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And the tube's forever swinging bipod. Accurate to the real world weapon, and mildly hilarious to watch.]] | ||
− | [[File:BTWChauchatIrons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | + | [[File:BTWChauchatIrons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The irons of the Chauchat, a deep V notch offset to the left of the gun.]] |
[[File:BTWChauchatReload1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And the reload, which while interesting can be seen better in...]] | [[File:BTWChauchatReload1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And the reload, which while interesting can be seen better in...]] | ||
==Chauchat M1918== | ==Chauchat M1918== | ||
− | The American [[Chauchat|.30-06 American Conversion]] variant of the Chauchat | + | The American [[Chauchat|.30-06 American Conversion]] variant of the Chauchat was initially added for the AEF, now replaced by the BAR. It's currently the LMG of choice for the Harlem Hellfighters. |
[[File:Chauchatm1918.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Chauchat M1918 - .30-06]] | [[File:Chauchatm1918.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Chauchat M1918 - .30-06]] | ||
[[File:BTWM1918.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Its weird American sequel! You don't get a BAR, but you get this.]] | [[File:BTWM1918.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Its weird American sequel! You don't get a BAR, but you get this.]] | ||
[[File:BTWM1918Irons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The sights are similar, albeit the modified sights of the American versions of the Chauchat with a deeper cut notch due to accuracy issues with the initial models.]] | [[File:BTWM1918Irons.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The sights are similar, albeit the modified sights of the American versions of the Chauchat with a deeper cut notch due to accuracy issues with the initial models.]] | ||
− | [[File:BTWM1918Reload1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Here you can see the full reload of the Chauchat. First the bolt is racked back.]] | + | [[File:BTWM1918Reload1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Here you can see the full reload of the Chauchat. First, the bolt is racked back.]] |
[[File:BTWM1918Reload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The empty mag is removed...]] | [[File:BTWM1918Reload2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The empty mag is removed...]] | ||
[[file:BTWM1918Reload3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And the new mag inserted. The only difference between the Mle. 1915 and the M1918 is the American mag swap is done exclusively with the right hand, and before inserting the fresh mag he taps it on the receiver. For good measure.]] | [[file:BTWM1918Reload3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And the new mag inserted. The only difference between the Mle. 1915 and the M1918 is the American mag swap is done exclusively with the right hand, and before inserting the fresh mag he taps it on the receiver. For good measure.]] | ||
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+ | ==Colt Model 1895== | ||
+ | The [[Colt 1895 Automatic Machine Gun]] appears in-game as the HMG of choice for the Canadian military, accurately for the early CEF who used M1895/14 Colt's until 1915 when they were replaced by Vickers Guns. | ||
+ | [[File:Colt3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Model 1895 - .30-40 Krag]] | ||
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+ | ==Hotchkiss Mle. 1909== | ||
+ | The [[Hotchkiss M1909]] light machine gun | ||
+ | [[File:Hotchkiss1909.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Hotchkiss Model 1909 - 8x50mmR Lebel]] | ||
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+ | ==Hotchkiss Mle. 1914== | ||
+ | The [[Hotchkiss M1914]] appears as the French Empire and Harlem Hellfighter's HMG of choice. | ||
+ | [[File:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Hotchkiss M1914 with tripod - 8x50mmR Lebel / 7.92x57mm Mauser / 11mm Gras]] | ||
==Lewis Gun== | ==Lewis Gun== | ||
− | The [[Lewis Gun]] is the standard issue LMG of the BEF, and also appears in the various destroyed Mark IV tanks that decorate certain maps. | + | The [[Lewis Gun]] is the standard-issue LMG of the BEF, and also appears in the various destroyed Mark IV tanks that decorate certain maps. |
[[File:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Lewis Gun - .303 British]] | [[File:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Lewis Gun - .303 British]] | ||
[[File:BTWLewisDraw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Starting off with a flick of the safety...]] | [[File:BTWLewisDraw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Starting off with a flick of the safety...]] | ||
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==LMG 08/15== | ==LMG 08/15== | ||
− | Fokker Dr. I triplanes appear in-game as map decorations, fitted with a pair of [[LMG 08/15]] machine guns. | + | Fokker Dr. I triplanes appear in-game as map decorations, fitted with a pair of [[MG08/15|LMG 08/15]] machine guns. |
[[File:lmg08-15 air.jpg|thumb|none|500px|LMG 08/15 Air-Cooled - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[File:lmg08-15 air.jpg|thumb|none|500px|LMG 08/15 Air-Cooled - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
==Madsen M1902== | ==Madsen M1902== | ||
− | The light machine guns for the Germans is the [[Madsen machine gun|Madsen M1902]], used by the German Empire's LMG team. | + | The light machine guns for the Germans is the [[Madsen machine gun|Madsen M1902]] (correct German version, adopted as Model 1915), used by the German Empire's LMG team. |
− | [[ | + | [[Image:Madsen Model 1907.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Madsen Model 1907 - 7x57mm Mauser. The German М1915 in 7.92x57mm looks similar.]] |
[[File:BeyondTheWire-Madsen1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Madsen lighting up a nighttime map from a screenshot shared on the game's Steam Store page.]] | [[File:BeyondTheWire-Madsen1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Madsen lighting up a nighttime map from a screenshot shared on the game's Steam Store page.]] | ||
[[File:BTWMadsenDraw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Back in daytime, our lowly gunner points his Madsen skyward so we can see the flicking of the safety. Long and lateral.]] | [[File:BTWMadsenDraw.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Back in daytime, our lowly gunner points his Madsen skyward so we can see the flicking of the safety. Long and lateral.]] | ||
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The [[Maxim MG08]] fitted with the ''Patronenkasten'' 16 belt drum and ''Panzermantel'' (armored jacket) with a barrel shield is the stationary HMG for the German Empire. | The [[Maxim MG08]] fitted with the ''Patronenkasten'' 16 belt drum and ''Panzermantel'' (armored jacket) with a barrel shield is the stationary HMG for the German Empire. | ||
[[Image: MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]] | [[Image: MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]] | ||
− | [[File:BeyondTheWire-MaximMG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Steam Page screenshot showing | + | [[File:BeyondTheWire-MaximMG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Steam Page screenshot showing an MG08 firing from a trench position.]] |
[[File:BTWMG08Start.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And all it takes to get that kind of chaos is a tug on the charging handle.]] | [[File:BTWMG08Start.jpg|thumb|none|600px|And all it takes to get that kind of chaos is a tug on the charging handle.]] | ||
[[File:BTWMG08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Behold the beast of No Man's Land. Clad in rarely seen "Panzermantel" armor. Here for one thing.]] | [[File:BTWMG08.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Behold the beast of No Man's Land. Clad in rarely seen "Panzermantel" armor. Here for one thing.]] | ||
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==Vivien-Bessière Tromblon== | ==Vivien-Bessière Tromblon== | ||
− | The Lebel rifles and the M1917's can be fitted with [[Viven-Bessières Rifle Grenade Launcher]]'s for their factions respective Grenadier class. | + | The Lebel rifles and the M1917's can be fitted with [[Viven-Bessières Rifle Grenade Launcher]]'s for their factions respective Grenadier class. |
[[File:Lebel VB Memorial de Verdun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[Lebel Mle 1886]] rifle with Tromblon VB.]] | [[File:Lebel VB Memorial de Verdun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[Lebel Mle 1886]] rifle with Tromblon VB.]] | ||
[[File:BTWVB.jpg|thumb|none|600px|First we affix the cup to the fancy stick.]] | [[File:BTWVB.jpg|thumb|none|600px|First we affix the cup to the fancy stick.]] | ||
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==Model 16 Stielhandgranate== | ==Model 16 Stielhandgranate== | ||
− | The [[Model 16 Stielhandgranate]], appears as the "M1916 Stielhandgranate", comes with an early warhead from a [[Model 15 Stielhandgranate|Model 15]] which was not uncommon during WWI. A ''Geballte Ladung'' will be also available. | + | The [[Model 16 Stielhandgranate]], which appears as the "M1916 Stielhandgranate", comes with an early warhead from a [[Model 15 Stielhandgranate|Model 15]] which was not uncommon during WWI. A ''Geballte Ladung'' will be also available. |
[[File:M16stick.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Model 16 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]] | [[File:M16stick.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Model 16 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade.]] | ||
[[File:BTWModel16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Preparing to raid an enemy trench requires unscrewing the bottom cap on the Model 16 here.]] | [[File:BTWModel16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Preparing to raid an enemy trench requires unscrewing the bottom cap on the Model 16 here.]] | ||
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
+ | ==Browning Auto-5== | ||
+ | The [[Browning Auto-5]] can be seen in the game's first trailer but is not currently released. | ||
+ | [[File:RemingtonRiot11.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Browning Auto-5 - 12 gauge]] | ||
+ | [[File:BeyondTheWire-BrowningAuto1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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+ | ==Canon de 75mm mle. 1897== | ||
+ | [[File:Canon-75-mm-MLE-1897-No-15932.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Canon 75mm Mle 1897]] | ||
==7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n.A.== | ==7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n.A.== |
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Beyond The Wire is an upcoming tactical team-based first-person shooter video game set in the First World War, developed by Redstone Interactive and published by Offworld Interactive, the creators of Squad and Post Scriptum.
The following weapons appear in the video game Beyond The Wire:
Pistols
Colt M1911
Released with the Alpha, the Colt M1911 is available for the American Expeditionary Forces' Assault Class, alongside the Harlem Hellfighters and the Canadian Expeditionary Forces (CEF).
Luger P08
The Luger P08 appears in-game as the "Pistole P08", used by the German officer class as well as the German Assault Class.
Artillery Model
The Luger P08 Artillery Model is also available, dubbed the "Luger Lange Pistole P08" which appears in two basic forms in-game. The more commonly seen version with a 32 round Trommelmagazin is used as an alternative weapon for the German Assault Class. And in a rarity for a video game, the Artillery Luger with normal 8 round mags is used by actual artillery troops. Yes, the Artillery Crewmen classes get access to it.
Mauser C96
The Mauser C96 has been confirmed as a playable sidearm.
Ruby
The Ruby appears in-game as the main semi-automatic sidearm of the French Republic, called the "Ruby 1915" in-game. It's also used by the Harlem Hellfighters.
Revolvers
Colt M1917
The American officer class and the Harlem Hellfighter's Assault Class has access to the M1917 Revolver, the Canadian's also have access to this revolver as the "Colt New Service" although it shares the same model and in the case of the New Service incorrect moon clips.
MAS Mle. 1892
The other sidearm for the French is the Mle 1892 Revolver and is named "Modéle 1892 Revolver", primarily issued to officers.
Smith & Wesson Mk. II
The Smith & Wesson Mk II Hand Ejector appears as a sidearm for the Canadian Expeditionary Forces (CEF) as one of their sidearm choices, primarily issued to classes like the Medic.
Webley Mk. VI
The Webley Mk VI is the duty sidearm for the British faction, used by the Officer and Assault classes.
Submachine Guns
Bergmann MP18
The Bergmann MP18 has been added to the game as a weapon for the late-war German faction's Assault class.
Rifles
Berthier Mle. 1907/15
The Berthier Mle 1907-15 was added to the game as an alternative rifle for the French Empire and the Harlem Hellfighters.
Enfield M1917
The M1917 Enfield appears as the standard-issue rifle to the American Expeditionary Forces.
Enfield P14
The Pattern 1914 Enfield is the scoped rifle for the British sniper class.
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk. III
The standard infantry rifle for the BEF is the Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III. The in-game name incorrectly refers to it as a "*" model, despite the model portraying the earlier pattern.
Lebel Mle. 1886 M93
The Lebel 1886, in-game name "Fusil Mle 1886/M93 Lebel", is the main rifle of the French Republic and as a placeholder for the Harlem Hellfighters until a Berthier Model 1907-15 is added. A scoped model fitting the APX Mle 1917 scope is also available to the French Empire's marksman class.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
The Mauser Gewehr 1898 will be the standard rifle for the German faction and it is seen named "Gewehr 1898" in the Alpha. A scoped version will be also available with the Glasvisier 16, like in Screaming Steel: 1914-1918. The Seitengewehr 98/05 bayonet appears both as an option mounted to the rifle, and as the "Bayonet" melee weapon given out to a variety of classes.
Mauser Karabiner 98AZ
The Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine has been added as an alternative main arm for the German faction, alongside the designated arm for the fittingly Artillery troops.
R.S.C. Mle. 1917
A R.S.C. Mle 1917 was added in the 0.9 Update as the alternative weapon for the French Empire's Assault Class.
Ross Mk. III
The Ross Mk. III has been added as the mainline rifle of the Canadian faction. Fittingly, it is also the sniper rifle of choice for the Canadians, equipped with an American Warner & Swasey scope.
Springfield 1903
While the M1917 Enfield is accurately portrayed as the main armament of the AEF, the Springfield M1903 still makes an appearance in-game as the rifle of choice for the AEF's marksman with a Warner and Swasey M1913 musket sight.
Shotguns
Winchester Model 1897
The Winchester Model 1897 appears in-game under its own name, as the specialty alternative weapon for the AEF Assault class.
Machine Guns
BAR M1918
The BAR M1918 appears as the new LMG of choice for the American faction, used by the LMG team for the AEF as well as the Assault class of the Harlem Hellfighters.
Chauchat Mle. 1915
The "Fusil Mitrailleur Mle 1915 CSRG Chauchat" is used by the French Republic's light machinegun team.
Chauchat M1918
The American .30-06 American Conversion variant of the Chauchat was initially added for the AEF, now replaced by the BAR. It's currently the LMG of choice for the Harlem Hellfighters.
Colt Model 1895
The Colt 1895 Automatic Machine Gun appears in-game as the HMG of choice for the Canadian military, accurately for the early CEF who used M1895/14 Colt's until 1915 when they were replaced by Vickers Guns.
Hotchkiss Mle. 1909
The Hotchkiss M1909 light machine gun
Hotchkiss Mle. 1914
The Hotchkiss M1914 appears as the French Empire and Harlem Hellfighter's HMG of choice.
Lewis Gun
The Lewis Gun is the standard-issue LMG of the BEF, and also appears in the various destroyed Mark IV tanks that decorate certain maps.
LMG 08/15
Fokker Dr. I triplanes appear in-game as map decorations, fitted with a pair of LMG 08/15 machine guns.
Madsen M1902
The light machine guns for the Germans is the Madsen M1902 (correct German version, adopted as Model 1915), used by the German Empire's LMG team.
Maxim MG 08
The Maxim MG08 fitted with the Patronenkasten 16 belt drum and Panzermantel (armored jacket) with a barrel shield is the stationary HMG for the German Empire.
Vickers Mk. I
The Vickers Mk. I appears in-game as the dedicated HMG for both the British and AEF, the latter representing the rarely seen Colt-Vickers M1915 machine gun.
Launchers
Schießbecher 17
The Karabingranate 1917 rifle grenades are fired from the Mauser Schießbecher für Gewehrgranate 17, the German counterpart of the 1916 French Vivien-Bessière Tromblon (see below).
Vivien-Bessière Tromblon
The Lebel rifles and the M1917's can be fitted with Viven-Bessières Rifle Grenade Launcher's for their factions respective Grenadier class.
Hand Grenades
F1 Mle. 1916
The F1 hand grenade appears in-game as the French Empire's grenade of choice.
Mills Bomb
The classic Mills Bomb appears as the British Empire's grenade of choice.
Mk. 1 hand grenade
The Mk 1 hand grenade is available for the AEF and Harlem Hellfighters as their grenade of choice.
Model 16 Stielhandgranate
The Model 16 Stielhandgranate, which appears as the "M1916 Stielhandgranate", comes with an early warhead from a Model 15 which was not uncommon during WWI. A Geballte Ladung will be also available.
Handnebelbombe
The Handnebelbombe smoke grenade appears in-game under its own name, used by the German Empire.
No. 27 Grenade
The No. 27 Smoke Grenade appears in-game as the in-general smoke grenade for the BEF, AEF, Harlem Hellfighters, and the French Empire.
Other
Browning Auto-5
The Browning Auto-5 can be seen in the game's first trailer but is not currently released.
Canon de 75mm mle. 1897
7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n.A.
The Feldkanone 96 appears as the German Empire's artillery piece of choice.
9.2 inch Mark I Siege Howitzer
Ordnance QF 18 Pounder
The Ordnance QF 18 Pounder appears as the standard artillery piece for the British Empire and the other Allied Powers.