VK-4 Carbine

The VK-4 Carbine is the shorter-barrel sibling of the VK-7, trading some damage output for meaningfully improved accuracy and a faster handling speed. Where the VK-7 is the all-rounder, the VK-4 is the precision runner's assault rifle — optimized for runners who prefer landing every shot over maximizing raw damage per magazine. The accuracy advantage becomes most pronounced at the 40-60 meter range, where the VK-4 maintains tighter groupings than the VK-7 under sustained fire.

Combat Application

The VK-4 is the preferred assault rifle for Locus Shell runners who engage targets primarily at medium range, for CyberAcme contract runners who need reliable performance in open server farm environments, and for any runner whose playstyle emphasizes controlled, accurate fire over spray-and-pray engagement. It is a strong A-tier choice that consistently outperforms in the hands of accurate shooters.