This auto rifle... This weapon we had first picked up when we made our first steps into the cosmodrome that had become attuned with the Light and gave us a reminder of who we are. This weapon is a sleeper, not like the simulant. I have only seen it been used at least five times by separate guardians throughout my crucible days, and I am quite surprised by that fact. It either shreds or pounds, depending on the fire rate. My favorite use of it is obviously full auto, then rifled barrel, then counterbalance, and lastly, 450 rpm. The range that can be reached from these choices alone is stunning, if not, a bit terrifying. The bullets carry their power through very long ranges, surprising hand users and even some scout rifle combatants. It doesn't do much when it comes to exotics, it won't restore your health immediately, it won't make you skate around with lightweight capabilities, it won't return ammo with a headshot. All it does is ask you a favor. It almost speaks to you. "Aim here," it says, as the red dot lines up upon a guardian's head. "Hold this still, and don't let go of the trigger." If you follow it's guidance, it shall reward you. Guardians that fall so quick they don't know what to do. And with recent tweakings that make it more accurate in air, it can be used in all functions, whether it's boots on the ground battles or sky high engagements. It does not fail anyone... So why is it so unused? A beaten, yet reliable and nasty assault rifle that can tear through any enemy so long as the trigger is held. It could be due to the fact that there are always more weapons more powerful than it. A gun that just needs two bullets in the head to slay a guardian is always more powerful. But those cannons need skill, you know? Once a guardian has that skill, nothing can stop them. Some say that it isn't hard to gain, while others (and honestly, myself) will never learn. The Khvostov, on the other hand, doesn't need the skill, not so much that it's a skill-less weapon. It's... more forgiving, let's say. If you miss a shot with a hand cannon, you are finished. The Khvostov? It has 25 other bullets to put into someone's skull, and they come out pretty fast. If I had to relate it to something else, it's a tier of scout rifle we haven't seen: Very fast firing, very low impact and decent range scout. The Khvostov 7G-0X has one job and one job only: Kill the thing in front of you. Aim for their skulls and the gun does the rest, so long as the settings listed above are followed. It's reliable, easy to use and maintain, and it's fun to mess with at times. If you haven't picked up the quest or the weapon, go out and give it a try... before the Cabal take it. ~Desdinova