Automatic Kalashnikov 12, the latest installation of the long running Kalashnikov franchise of assault rifle, gradually replacing all previous 5.45 firing weapons as the new standard service rifle for the Russian Army, Airborne and Naval Infantry forces, GRAU designation for AK-12 is 7P60.
Development of AK-12 started even before 2011, a modernization attempt on the previous standard rifle the AK-74M, AK-12 project aimed to create a rifle with lighter weight, higher performance, reasonable production cost, improved reliability and more compatibility with modern military equipment. Izhmash (Later merged and formed into Kalashnikov Concern) presented their prototype models for rifle trials over a course of several years, in 2016 the AK-12 design was finalized, it competed against the Koksharov A-545/762 (AEK-971 derivative) for the standard service rifle title. The Russian Army adopted the AK-12 and it's 7.62x39mm Soviet firing variant AK-15 as the main service rifle in 2018, while the AEK derivatives entered further trials for special forces service.
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The AK-12, or Automatic Kalashnikov 12, is the latest in the long running Kalashnikov franchise of assault rifles. It is gradually replacing all previous 5.45x39mm firing weapons as the new standard service rifle for the Russian Army, Airborne, and Naval Infantry forces. The GRAU designation for the AK-12 is '6P70'.
Like all Kalashnikov rifles, AK-12 follows Kalashnikov rifle's pattern and design, operates with the gas-operated long-stroke piston system with a rotating bolt, it retains Kalash features such as the right side charging handle, behind the well magazine release. Differ from the discontinued early prototype AK-200 that featured a quick change barrel, AK-12 is based on the later AK-400 prototype that has a free-floating barrel, meaning it is more accurate but the barrel cannot be replaced (not as easily as a quick change one) and the gun cannot be modified to fire other calibres, final barrel length of AK-12 is 415mm. The 3-round hyper burst feature was also replaced by a faster cyclic 2-round burst in the finalized AK-12 model.
Development of the AK-12 started even before 2011, as an attempt at modernizing the previous standard rifle, the AK-74M. The AK-12 project aimed to create a rifle that was lighter in weight, better performing, cheaper to produce, more reliable, and more compatible with modern military equipment. Izhmash (later formed into Kalashnikov Concern) presented their prototype models for rifle trials over a course of several years. In 2016 the AK-12 design was finalized, and it would compete against the Koksharov A-545/762 (AEK-971 derivative) for the standard service rifle title. The Russian Army elected to adopt the AK-12 and its 7.62x39mm-firing variant the AK-15 as their main service rifle in 2018, while the AEK derivatives entered further trials for special forces service.
Designed to chamber the 5.45x39mm M74 cartridge, AK-12 is able to reach an effective firing range of 600 metres, achieving a 700 rounds per minute cyclic rate of fire. Various magazine of different sizes are compatible with AK-12, range from a 30-round box, a 60-round casket, RPK-16's 96-round drum magazine. AK-12 can also be fed with the AK-74/RPK-74 issue 5.45 magazine.
AK-12 follows the Kalashnikov rifle's basic pattern and design, operating with a gas-operated long-stroke piston system and a rotating bolt. It retains other Kalashnikov features such as the right-side charging handle and the behind-the-well magazine release. The AK-12 is based on the later AK-400 prototype, and therefore has a free-floating barrel (unlike the earlier AK-200 prototype which featured a quick-change barrel), meaning that it is more accurate but the barrel cannot be replaced and the gun cannot be modified to fire other calibers. The final barrel length of the AK-12 is around 415mm. The 3-round hyper burst feature was also replaced by a faster cyclic 2-round burst in the finalized AK-12 model.
AK-12 features large coverage of Picatinny rails placements on the gun to improve compatibility with combat accessories. One long rail on top of the receiver extending to the barrel muzzle end for mounting optics or back up iron sights, side and bottom of the rifle forearm to mount other combat accessories like fore grip, frontal light attachments and detachable grenade launchers of GP-25/GP-34 series. Other features include the side foldable and adjustable shoulder stock, a newly designed pistol grip to improve ergonomics, muzzle of the weapon features an advance muzzle brake, items such as suppressor and bayonet can also be fitted on the barrel. AK-12 also shares many common parts with AK-74 to ease the process of replacement.
Designed to chamber the 5.45x39mm M74 cartridge, the AK-12 is able to reach an effective firing range of 600 meters, with a 700 rounds per minute cyclic rate of fire. Various magazines of different sizes are compatible with the AK-12, ranging from a standard 30-round box, to a 60-round casket mag, and even the RPK-16's 96-round drum magazine. The AK-12 can also be fed with AK-74/RPK-74 5.45x39mm magazines.
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The AK-12 features a large number of Picatinny rail placements on the gun to improve compatibility with combat accessories. One long rail is mounted along the top of the receiver, extending all the way to the muzzle end for mounting optics or back up iron sights. Rails are also present on the side and bottom of the rifle's front handguard to mount other combat accessories like foregrips, frontal light attachments, and detachable grenade launchers of the GP-25/GP-34 series. Other features include the side-foldable and adjustable shoulder stock, a newly designed pistol grip to improve ergonomics, and an advanced muzzle brake. Auxiliary items such as suppressors and bayonets can also be fitted on the barrel. The AK-12 also shares many parts with the AK-74 to ease the process of replacement.<ref name= "modernfirearms">[http://modernfirearms.net/en/assault-rifles/russia-assault-rifles/ak-12-ak-15-eng/ Modern Firearms entry on AK-12 and AK-15]</ref><ref name= "wiki">[[wikipedia:AK-12|Wikipedia entry on AK-12]]</ref>
=== Design ===
[[File:CHARACTER_SETTINGS_AK12.jpg|right|thumb|Official character sheet of AK-12]]
[[File:AK-12 open eye.png|left|thumb|Alternative CG of AK-12 used during Singularity showing her opened eyes]]
An almost monochrome character with long silver hair tighten in a pony tail, gives the impression of a skilled military elite. Her combat attire consist of three layers, listed from inside to outside: Jacket, Accessory body belt, Cloak, she also come with a gas mask of some sort that she occasionally wears, wearing long trousers into low-heel/heelless boots, with what appears to be ammo pouches attached on the tights.
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An almost monochrome character in terms of color palette, with long silver hair tightened into a ponytail, AK-12 gives off the impression of a skilled military elite. Her combat attire consists of three layers, listed from inside to outside: a Jacket, an accessory body belt, and a cloak. She also comes with a gas mask of some sort that she occasionally wears. She wears long trousers which seem to almost seamlessly blend into a pair of low-heel/heelless boots. There appears to be a number of ammo pouches attached on her legs.
Her eyes are usually shut, but when opened they are of a bright pink hue, it is worth noting that when her eyes opens upon skill activation and remain open through out the duration. The artist Duoyuanjun commented in one of his weibo post, in his own unofficial explanation he proclaimed that the eye lid of the T-doll does not actually effect ocular function, AK-12 constantly analyzes surrounding even with her eye lids sealed shut. Eye lids itself functions as an information filter, unneeded ocular information are ignored in order to save processing power. Upon entering combat stance her eyes will open, to counter act this increased load AK-12 will turn off emotion module, she relies purely on logical processes when combat intensifies.
Her eyes are usually shut, but when opened they are of a bright pink hue. It is worth noting that during her skill's activation, her chibi sprite's eyes will open, and will remain open throughout the skill's duration. When her skill is on cooldown, her eyes close again.
Duoyuanjun also posted his draft design for both {{doll name|AN-94|AR|5}} and AK-12 in his [https://weibo.com/2034868604/G2i5EsZCg?from=page_1005052034868604_profile&wvr=6&mod=weibotime&type=comment#_rnd1519574383479 weibo post] here.
The artist Duoyuanjun (DYJ) commented in one of his Weibo posts on AK-12's design. He proclaimed that the eyelids of the T-Doll do not actually affect ocular function: AK-12 constantly analyzes her surroundings even with her eyelids sealed shut. Her eyelids function as information filters, with unneeded ocular information being ignored in order to save processing power. Upon entering combat her eyes will open, significantly increasing her ability to analyze the battlefield. To counteract the increased processing load from the additional info, AK-12 will turn off her emotion module, relying purely on logical processes when combat intensifies.<ref name= "artist-weibo-1">[https://weibo.com/2034868604/G1Z2PlvW4?from=page_1005052034868604_profile&wvr=6&mod=weibotime&type=comment Artist Weibo post of unofficial character setting]</ref> Though the artist also stated that this was simply their headcanon, and that it should be considered an additional little footnote of Girls' Frontline lore.
=== Personality ===
Official character description set describes her as an elite T-doll from the Defiance squad. She is an elusive person who comes and goes as she likes, with a short attention span to boot. She usually has a warm smile on her face, but her actions and speech display a lack of empathy for others. Perhaps her true nature is that of an arrogant person. Her usually closed eyes can be said to be a dangerous switch. Those T-dolls who've seen her open eyes know that despite her cheery façade, she has the ability to back up her arrogance.
A character introduced along side AK-12, AN-94 showed her affections to AK-12, stating that she is an important being who she sworn to protect/serve. AK-12 showed very little emotional/physical affections to AN-94 on rare occasions, she shows little care about the existence of any other beings, on very rare occasions she shows affections.
=== In-game ===
AK-12 features a very large front row buff tile, she is most effective when placed on tile 1 or 4. Providing damage and rate of fire bonus suitable for offensive type SMG units.
Her active ability is also one of a kind, increasing her damage, RoF, accuracy and critical hit rate stats by a maximum of 35% instead of the usual singular stat increase. She is able to reach 100% crit rate when receiving 1 crit rate tile buff with this skill active.
For an AR unit, all AK-12's attributes are considered above average, combined with her S rank growth rate, she have a very formidable stats at max level.
Combined with the short cooldown of her skill and her high innate attribute, AK-12's damage output at late game places her among the top 4 ARs in terms of damage output in the game. The other 3 are AN-94, modified {{doll name|ST AR-15|AR|4}} and {{doll name|G11|AR|5}} ({{doll name|M4A1|AR|4}} is subject to debate due to her modded skill activation prerequisite)
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=== Story Involvement ===
A core character of the latest event [[Singularity]], AK-12 played the role of the former leader of Defiance Squadron.
Prior to Singularity announcement AK-12 made a none visual appearance towards the end of chapter 10 emergency. Aside from Angelica who addressed her as AK-12, everyone else and the story file addresses her as "The T-doll with her eyes shut".
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==== Singularity ====
AK-12 and AN-94 made up the Defiance Squad that served Angelica and fought against the SOCOM, before their meeting with ST AR-15 and M4A1, AK-12 was the team leader. Singularity is a series of highly detailed story told by different routes describing a chaotic crossfire conflict between G&K, Sangvis Ferri, SOCOM, Defiance and 404, stories are arranged based on time instead of story routes to maintain the plot integrity. AK-12 demonstrated her personality, her covert operation effectiveness, her electronic warfare capabilities and her fighting skills against both Sangvis Ferri and SOCOM through out the 21 hours and 20 minutes of Singularity.
:'''1600 hour'''
AR-15 joined Defiance out of her own reason, her and AK-12's mission was to severe the communications of a SOCOM relay near by, but however they picked up M4A1's signal alone at that safe room. It wasn't part of their original mission objective to rescue M4A1, but however Angelica updated their mission objectives. AK-12 reminded AR-15 regarding the Parapluie code that remains in her systems, because of this she is unable to dummy-link nor sync her combat with the rest of Defiance. Hence why AK-12 is with her on this mission. Confirming objectives, the two now headed towards the safe room, they overwritten the commands of nearby G&K T-doll remnants to help them draw fire from the Ferri units.
:'''1640 - 1655 hour'''
The two reached the safe room where {{doll name|RO635|SMG|5}} woken M4A1 from, AR-15 carried M4A1 on her back, the group is now set course away from the combat hot zone. They navigated away from the SOCOM scouts and the remaining Ferri units left in the field. "Another Ferri echelon, 10 o'clock, 1700 metres away. Oh my, they blocked three directions!", AK-12 comments cheekily after analyzing enemy signals in the foxhole they are currently hiding in, the Ferri units are hot on their trail since they can detect M4A1's signals.
With a few network authentications bypassed, AK-12 activated abandoned military androids nearby, between AR-15, AK-12 and the subjugated military units, they quickly cleared a path for escape. M4A1 is astonished by the authentication speed, since she also established over-ride connections to SOCOM androids, but for her it was an extremely painful and time consuming process, it also placed her Digi-mind under extreme stress, she couldn't even move let along aim and firing weapons.
AK-12 replied saying she isn't just some modified civilian T-doll, she is designed to be an elite.
:'''1750 hour'''
The group arrived at a hidden warehouse, AK-12 initiated the repairing and upgrading of M4A1 at the request of Angelica. AK-12 took care of the repairing and upgrading, she made comments on M4A1's body structure, despite being a previous generation T-doll, she have an awful lot of room for potential upgrades. "Thank you for this Miss AK-12...", M4A1 expresses her appreciations to AK-12. "Miss AK-12 sounds too formal, try AK-12 <del>Onee-chan</del> sis!", M4A1 changes her words: "Sis...Sister...?", AK-12 changed her mind: "It doesn't sound cute anymore...". AK-12 told her to have a chat with AR-15 to keep her Digi-mind running, as she is about to work on connecting new modules.
M4A1 began inquiring about Commander and the rest of the G&K Forces, to which AR-15 replied that they all retreated, but likely suffered heavy casualties. Losing friends after friends, M4A1's desire for vengeance grows, she swears that she will bring down the Ferri leader for the death of her comrades. At this point AR-15 and AK-12 revealed the truth with SOCOM, based on all the evidence at the safe-room, the true murder of RO was Major Jaeger of KCCO. However RO's Digi-mind segment was completely removed and {{doll name|M4 SOPMOD II|AR|4}} is nowhere to be found near the scene. AK-12 extended the invitation to M4A1, Defiance squad is formed to fight against the SOCOM: "Defiance... Do you like the name? You know, it's only a fine line between Defiance and Betrayal.".
:'''1820 hour'''
Now fully repaired, upgraded and operational M4A1 agreed to join the squadron, AK-12 marked a group of Ferri units nearby for M4A1 to test her upgraded body, the newly rearmed M4A1 now fights enemies with a new found ferocity. AK-12 casually comments on how hard M4A1 is working herself, since the modules are newly integrated, excessive usage might cause Digi-mind melt down. AR-15 expresses her concerns with M4A1's Digi-mind stability, she would be a liability to the operation if she were to suddenly break down.
Soon the group's position was bombard, they are now under siege by Executioner and units under her command. With Parapluie turned up to maximum amplitude, even a low ranking Ferri leader Executioner now have unrealistically strong combat performance and large command capability. AK-12 contacted Angelica from an open channel, Angelica manage to reply under the heavy Parapluie influence by using AN-94's Digi-mind as a connection bridge, Defiance's new objective is to defend their position, then move out to rendezvous at location Beta after their support arrives.
:'''1930 hour'''
AN-94 signaled the group that she is in position, the group now began breaking the siege and meeting AN-94 half way. AN-94 helped the rest of her squad to defeat Executioner, Defiance squad soon reunited, broken the siege and reunited with their Commander Angelica. "Great work this time AN-94.", AK-12 praises AN-94 for her solo operation performance. "...No need, this is what needs to be done.", AN-94 replied submissively.
M4A1 met Angelica face-to-face again for the second time after the group arrived at rendezvous position Beta, Angelica presented a gift to M4A1, the mobile Ferri artillery platform in the shape of a box, the heavy destructive weapon {{doll name|M16A1|AR|4}} always carried on her back. M4A1 agreed to join Defiance, under the condition that she gets vendetta she wants.
Under Angelica's orders, AK-12 summarized and compared the Intel she gathered inside Central Data Server against what AN-94 gathered, AK-12 comments saying that any further breeches into the data server is now impossible due to how fast Parapluie virus is spreading. AN-94 apologized for being unable to return to the second layer due to the Parapluie influence, to which AK-12 told her not to worry about it, her Digi-mind structure was not made to do this kind of work to start with.
"Well, this is the most we can get out of the safe route, the rest we'll have to leave it up to the professionals.", by the professionals, Angelica meant Taskforce 404, with their specialized electronic warfare capability added during the UAV retrieval task back in sector S15. AK-12's role is to create an information black zone for Angelica to analyses Intel, only then they can decrypt what the SOCOM is really up to.
:'''2000 hour'''
M4A1 took the leading role of the squadron at the request of Angelica, AK-12 did not oppose this idea, she congratulated M4A1 on her promotion, she even reminded AN-94 to greet the new squadron leader properly. After their mission briefing, Angelica will be on a solo reconnaissance mission while Defiance make preparation to rendezvous with 404.
M4A1 lead the squadron away, Angelica spoke to AK-12 privately inquired about her personal opinion on M4A1. AK-12 replied: "Compared to the Intel... She is far more eager. But likely being influenced by her Digi-mind, her thought processes leans towards risk taking, also lacking objective focus. Almost like... She is controlled by something other than orders.". AK-12 joined the squadron after the private debriefing with Angelica.
:'''2120 hour'''
While Defiance was waiting for their signal masking to set up, AK-12 made radio contact with Angelica inquiring about her scout reports, Angelica reports that the SOCOM have began to deploy their tank units, a continental train is also stationed here prior to their operation, likely under the orders of SOCOM. AK-12 inquires further about using tanks to suppress a T-doll rebellion, to which Angelica suggests that there must be an item of interest in this sector that SOCOM wants at all cost. Angelica marked the information relay station for Defiance to take over, this will help them relay more information on SOCOM's movement.
:'''0005 hour'''
On approach to the relay station, Defiance's path is blocked by significantly large amount of military units, SOCOM have began sweeping the Ferri units under the Parapluie coverage. AK-12 returned from her scouting to report the observations, even though their armored units are still staging outside of the area, it is still ill-advised to fight their initial forces with the limited fire power of Defiance squadron. They could however go through a route under Ferri faction region, which will allow them to slip right into the blind spot of the SOCOM, since Ferri is easier to deal with than SOCOM, M4A1 agreed to this proposal.
While fighting against the Ferri and avoiding of SOCOM, AR-15 comments on how passive the Ferri is fighting, as the fight starts they retreats. AN-94 proposed that they might be shrinking their defense perimeter due to the pressure SOCOM is exerting on them, to which AR-15 argued that the military grade fighting forces can easily deal with any pawns Ferri throws at them, M4A1 sensed this might be a trap, she told AK-12 to take point.
"I don't think that is the case, I mean I'm not detecting any sig..."
A shell landed directly on AK-12's position before she could finish that speech, the entire squadron is scattered from the explosion shockwave.
"...Just in range... That must be the android who was searching for our signal... Checking the actors list before the show isn't a good habit you know.", the Ferri leader contacted via long range communication.
"A...AK...12... AK-12... AK-12...!!" AN-94 began to panic after she realised what have happened, "Calm down, AN-94 take point, cover the spot left opened by AK-12!", M4A1 commanded AN-94 to stay focus as they are dealing with a Ferri leader.
"But... AK-12... Shes...!"
"AN-94, START MOVING NOW!", M4A1 issues the command again.
"I'm not dead yet M4A1..." AK-12 walks out of the cloud of debris and ash, with her snow wolf eyes wide open, her bright pink iris revealed. "Don't exert pressure on her in this kind of situation, she can't deal with this.", she spoke in a cold voice.
AN-94 relieved after seeing AK-12 is still alive. "Damn shame, I really liked this cloak... You are Intruder right? To launch a shot outside of the signal range, nice move...". Intruder comments that the devastation she can inflict at this range is nowhere the units above her on the command chain, at this point she unmasked the signal and she is ready to remove Defiance from this territory.
AN-94 reports large amount of Ferri units approaching from behind. Intruder set them on planned mode so they can navigate by themselves while disconnected from the network. "Are we surrounded again? Why did I mention 'Again', we got a Ferri leader on our head too!" AR-15 remarks. AK-12 proposed that Intruder can be easily dealt with but they shouldn't stick around, otherwise they will risk drawing the attention of the nearby SOCOM units.
M4A1 orders to retreat from this fight, fight their way out of the siege towards the relay, centering the formation around AK-12 as she is able to break in to the SOCOM encryption. Luckily for them, they noticed echelons of G&K forces are also engaged in the fight against Disruptor's units nearby while they are breaking the siege, with the chaos they caused, Defiance successfully escaped and infiltrated the comms relay.
:'''???? hour'''
AK-12 successfully decrypted encryption and connected herself to the SOCOM's network. Half way through her infiltration M4A1 approached. "Through this information relay, you can monitor the current situation with the Commander and G&K's forces, right?". AK-12 replied: "This information relay doesn't contain links to any combat information, so nope.". M4A1 told her to speak truthfully as AN-94 have already told her the full function of this information relay.
"So that was a rhetorical question then? Heh... AN-94 is such an honest child. But the current priority is to extract the information Angelica need and send it back to her, do you agree?"
M4A1 cannot deny what AK-12 said.
"You have a feeling that when this information is passed on to Angelica, you will miss this last chance at getting Intel on G&K situations, correct?" AK-12 inquires further.
"Forget it..."
"It won't take long to just get a location information on G&K.", enters AR-15. AN-94 also followed her in, "We should focus on the task at hand, AK-12 is doing the right thing.". The group argued until M4A1 told them to stand down. AK-12 gazed at M4A1: "I've already got what I wanted, faster than I expected to be honest." AK-12 said, "I'm slightly interested in G&K's movement myself, I suppose I can have a peep before I disconnect myself...". Before AK-12 could inquire more data the network suddenly destabilized, the relay is now overloaded with electronic currents, all the electronics devices are emitting screeching noises, AN-94 quickly disconnected AK-12 from the terminal.
Quickly recovered herself, she instructed the squadron: "Turn off all radio communication devices, AN-94, severe yourself from all second layer connections, now!", M4A1 inquires about what happened, to which AK-12 replied that the military have encountered some minor big issues, they have activated first tier active defense on their network. She further comments on the strength of the military's electronic warfare capability, due to the attack, she lost her ability to command dummies for a short period of time. But this kind of defenses means that SOCOM have also lost all their connections to their units on the field.
M4A1 told the squadron to rest and recover from the electronic attack, since the entire battlefield is under chaos. Later on the network is recovered, they forwarded the information Angelica requested and received their update orders, 404 squadron's position is compromised before they finished their task, they requested assistance, Defiance's new order is to assist 404 squadron at the Central Data Server, coordinate 20664-5ETK85.
:'''0214 hour'''
Arriving at the location, Defiance observes the situation of the Central Data Server. Being the curious T-doll AK-12 is, she made random chatter topics with M4A1: "Were you disappointed? After hearing about the rescue target from Angel, not Soppu, not everyone else, not even the Commander... But 404."
"Orders are orders."
"Aren't you even remotely curious about how the situation develops from this?"
Before M4A1 could reply, she fell into a delusional state, a moment later M4A1 refocused herself. AK-12 apologized for the boring conversation and asked AR-15 to report the observations. The Ferri units have surrounded the facility tightly, M4A1 briefs the squadron on their task, they need to peel away Ferri units from the outer sections first to relief 404's pressure. AK-12 observes M4A1 closely with her eyes shut, noticing this, M4A1 asks what's the matter. "Nothing, just curious what will happen when AR squad captain and 404 captain meets face to face.".
With the plans successfully executed, Defiance arrived outside of the room where 404 hid themselves in. The two squadrons are now united, {{doll name|UMP45|SMG|4}} provided her share of Intel on the battlefield. The Ferri units outside are under the command of Intruder, but Intruder is under the command of Gager, UMP45 mailed her plans to defeat Gager to M4A1. With both parties agreed to the plan, they began preparations.
:'''0315 hour'''
M4A1 left the facility in attempt to breach the Ferri defense line alone, Gager picked up the signal and went after her. Moments later M4A1's movement slowed down and Gager had her cornered. Little did Gager expect M4A1 wasn't alone, even more to Gager's surprise M4A1 was accompanied by abandoned military mechs.
"Everyone, please, blow up anything that moves!", AK-12 commands the military mechs that she just hacked to open fire on Gager's position. Under the superior firepower, Gager's units were annihilated almost instantly. The combat plan submitted by UMP45 was based on the fact that Sangvis Ferri wishes to capture M4A1 as a T-doll, 45 gambled on M4A1's solo operation will draw out the command unit of the Ferri. With Gager being lead to a site with abandoned military mechs, all AK-12 had to do was hack the units remotely.
Reunited with 404 and acquired the full intelligence data from the server, Angelica makes plans for the next steps for both Defiance and 404.
:'''0600 hour'''
While the rest of the two tasks force were told to get some rest, AK-12 stayed by Angelica to create the information black-zone. After Angelica reported her field reports and speculations back to her superiors, she turned and brief AK-12. "Check the remaining supplies we have, try and track the military force's signal, we got a tough fight ahead of us.".
SOCOM's data server contained excessive information regarding the old Soviet AI system Ogus, however Angelica's superior informs her that the evidence and speculations does not and cannot justify any actions from their side. Despite having the air force on their side, they still cannot issue bombing runs to halt SOCOM's efforts, the country is in a chaotic state, any form of internal conflicts may lead to foreign political pressure. Essentially Angelica receives no supports from her superior in this mission. She turns to her own last resort.
:'''0800 hour'''
Angelica briefs the two task force on their missions, she called in an airdrop from her associates, AR-15, M4A1 and 404 are ordered to secure this airdrop while AK-12 and AN-94 stays with their commander.
The two task forces dispatched, AK-12 inquired Angelica's motive of letting M4A1 out on the field, she have already sensed that M4A1 have some form of connection and communication with the Ferri Mastermind, is M4A1 the bait to catch Mastermind, Angelica replied saying that is only half of her plan. By this point the SOCOM's armor units have already mobilized, AK-12 comments on what can they do about that, "Guess we have to own another favor to the G&K Commander...".
Soon the two task forces secured the airdrops, AK-12 points out the flaw in the plan to Angelica, even if this is the last resort, the chance of her capturing Mastermind is still 0%. Angelica replied saying that she wishes to inform M4A1 of her motive, even though M4A1 returned to her cold and cruel former self, she is still willing to sacrifice herself for the greater good.
:'''0900 hour'''
The airdrop is a crucial part of Angelica's last resort against the SOCOM, her associates delivered her five small canisters of Collapse Fluid. When detonated, these will trigger chemical reaction, release high frequency radiations and create a waste zone where no humans can survive in. These fluids can also be used as thermal detonators since the reaction itself have high temperature. When mounted properly, these makeshift bombs will serve to destroy SOCOM armor units. While mounting these bombs, M4A1 detached from the squadron to perform her own tasks under her own motives.
When AR-15 finished her share of bomb attachment, AK-12 contacted, she brings the news that Angelica knows about M4A1's motive, the new objective for AR-15 and 404 is to follow M4A1 and attempt to capture Mastermind by using M4A1 as a bait, and to capture Mastermind before the SOCOM can. "If you don't go after her now, the bait will become the meal, you have about 30 minutes.".
:'''1300 hour'''
Meeting with Mastermind was successful while the follow up retrieval operations were not, the two task forces were close to capturing Mastermind, however they were forced to retreat away from Mastermind's powerful servant Agent. Before they could continue the fight against Agent, Major Jaeger intercepted communications between Angelica's T-doll units and have moved his KCCO armor units on approach to secure Mastermind.
Amidst the chaotic battle and radio communications, AK-12 interrupts: "Even though I don't want to interrupt your command chain, but Agent's signal just disappeared.", after defeating Agent and securing Mastermind, the next order for KCCO was to remove all witnesses, G&K, Defiance, 404 and Angelica. Pressured by the armored units, UMP45 received critical wounds, 404 have retreated from the battlefield.
[[File:2018Winter4-1.png|right|thumb|A neutralized military armor unit]]
With the worst out turn of events at hand, Angelica turns to her last resort, she told M4A1 to detonate the bombs they planted. AK-12 asks if she is sure about this: "Do you think you can survive a detonation at this range?"
Angelica looked at AK-12: "Doesn't matter, you lot can carry on the mission."
"Even if you don't care about yourself, think about the G&K Commander, their forces are still engaged in combat with SOCOM!"
"Dammit we're out of time! M4A1 detonate it now!"
Deafening explosion from a distance followed by earth shaking shockwaves. After recovering from the blast, Angelica asked AK-12 to search for their signal. "Can't detect anything, too much disruption...", AN-94 reports that the Collapse Fluid vaporized everything within 500 metre, no survivors.
"They must be in chaos right now... Now is our chan... *cough*", Angelica began coughing up large amount of blood.
"Blood... Angel?!" M4A1 rushed back to her side.
"Don't worry about me, just some radiation..." Angelica continues to cough up blood due to organ failures caused by the radiation, "What are you looking at me for, hurry up and move!!"
"Then what about you?" -AK-12
"What about me? Go after Mastermind, finish your mission!", Angelica issued her final order to M4A1, "M4, take Defiance... You must... You must capture Mastermind."
Under the command of M4A1, Defiance moves to intercept Mastermind.
:'''1320 hour'''
Searching for traces of Mastermind, "The SOCOM units aren't moving, they too close to the blast?" M4A1 said.
"The humans abandoned the equipment and retreated, this is the last slice of luck we have." AK-12 replied.
When asked whether she can trace the signals of Mastermind, AK-12 mentions the radiation disruption is too strong, but this should be the case for SOCOM too. AN-94 notifies the team of a train approaching from 4 o'clock, "That must be them, let's go.". Defiance squadron rushed towards the continental train, where Mastermind is captured and about to be shipped out.
The train escorts have however noticed the squad and began interception, under the final command of M4A1, the rest of Defiance went to attack SOCOM head on while M4A1 boarded the train to secure Mastermind.
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| costume1 = Age of Slushies
| costume2 = Silent Cyan
| costume3 = Faint Light of Furthest Day
| costume4 = April Fools
| costume5 = Lucia
| costume6 = [Neural Upgrade]
| GAIN_CN = 嗯……新的指挥官吗？您能让我保持多久的兴趣，就让我好好期待一下吧。
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File:AK-12_S.png|Profile image
| GAIN_EN = Hmm... a New Commander? How long will you pique my interest, we shall see~
File:AK-12_costume6 D.png|{{spoiler|Neural Upgrade full damaged artwork}}
| DIALOGUE1_JP =
File:AK-12_costume1.png|"Age of Slushies" artwork
| DIALOGUE1_EN = To avoid excessively consuming processing power, I'll usually "shut" my eyes, rest assured, this will not affect my field of vision and judgement.
File:AK-12_costume1_D.png|"Age of Slushies" damaged artwork
| SOULCONTRACT_EN = Commander, I had little confidence with my patience on you at first. But you've always manage to become so uniquely interesting, it's hard for me to ignore... Oh dear, is this the so called "Charm"? It really fills me with something to look forward to...
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File:CHARACTER_SETTINGS_AK12.jpg|left|thumb|Official character sheet of AK-12
| ALLHALLOWS_EN =
File:AK-12 character sheet.jpeg|Character sheet produced by artist<ref name= "artist-weibo">[https://weibo.com/2034868604/G2i5EsZCg?from=page_1005052034868604_profile&wvr=6&mod=weibotime&type=comment#_rnd1519574383479 Image retrieved from artist Weibo]</ref>
| CHRISTMAS_CN =
File:Girls Frontline Orchestra 2018 promotion poster.jpg|[[Girls' Frontline Concerts|Girls Frontline Orchestra 2018]] promotion poster, character art illustrated by Duoyuanjun
| CHRISTMAS_JP =
File:DEFY Wallpaper by LIN+.jpg|DEFY wallpaper produced by LIN+<ref name="pixiv">[https://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=68794990 Image retrieved from artist Pixiv]</ref>
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File:Login Wallpaper 2018 Summe Illustrated by Shuzi.png|Summer 2018 login wallpaper illustrated by Imoko
*The screen flashes when AK-12 activates her combat skill.
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*In her in-game art, AK-12 is holding the final and full production version of the AK-12, based on the AK-400 series (not to be confused with earlier AK-12 prototypes based on the AK-200 series) with a Valday (Валдай) PK 120 red dot sight attached on the top rail.
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**The official character setting image provided by MICA team states that the AK-12 can be chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATO caliber cartridges, but only the export variant of the AK-12 platform, AK-19, can officially be chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. <ref name = "AK-19">[https://web.archive.org/web/20220302144251/https://en.kalashnikovgroup.ru/catalog/boevoe-strelkovoe-oruzhie/avtomaty/avtomat-kalashnikova-ak-19 Archived page of the AK-19's page in the official Kalashnikov Concern website]</ref>
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**The artist Duoyuanjun himself has commented that the rifle used in-game by AK-12 is the AK-400 variant.<ref name= "moe-1">[https://zh.moegirl.org/少女前线:AK-12#.E6.9D.A5.E8.87.AA.E4.BA.B2.E7.88.B9.E7.9A.84.E8.A7.92.E8.89.B2.E8.AE.BE.E5.AE.9A Moegirl article section regarding artist comments]</ref>
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*AK-12's MOD 3 rifle was changed significantly. It has been updated to an AK-12 model 2020, and is now equipped with a Holosun HS503CU red dot sight, a ZenitCo Perst-2 laser/flashlight unit, an AK-12 proprietary suppressor, and a ZenitCo foregrip (likely the RK-0, but possibly the RK-5). She also carries a Lebedev PL-15 pistol with a suppressor on her hip.
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*The "Faint Light of Furthest Day" costume for AK-12 is an exclusive costume, available only to those who purchased the same jacket from the official shop and redeemed the special code that came with it.
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**This makes AK-12 the fourth T-Doll to receive a merchandise-exclusive costume, the other three being {{doll name|SV-98|RF|3|costume=costume1}}, {{doll name|SPAS-12|SG|4|costume=costume2}} and {{doll name|UMP45|SMG|4|costume=costume4}}.
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*A wolfpack was found in the pet adoption centre [[April Fools|sometime in April]], although they appear non-hostile, staff and T-Dolls are to exercise caution when venturing the dorms. Please refrain from petting the wolves.
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[[Category:List of pages endorsed and recommended by Veguaniel]]
*The screen flashes when AK-12 activates her combat skill.
*The in-game art of AK-12 is holding the final and full production version based on the AK-400 series, not to be confused with earlier AK-12 prototypes based on the AK-200 series.
**The official character setting image provided by MICA team shows that AK-12 can be chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATO calibre, but only the early prototype AK-200 derivatives can do this, the production variant cannot fire nor can be refitted to fire any other calibre other than the 5.45x39mm Soviet.
Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to other Dolls of the same type.Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to every other Doll.
Affects submachine guns
Increase damage by 35%
Increase rate of fire by 25%
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Eye of the Snow Wolf
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Increase self damage, rate of fire, accuracy, and critical rate by ($all_value)% for ($time_value) seconds. Additionally, increase damage, rate of fire, accuracy, and critical rate of allies on buff tiles by ($ally_buff)% for ($time_value) seconds. [EQ Passive]: When equipped with "Winter Frost VI", AK-12 becomes cloaked for the duration of Eye of the Snow Wolf. When cloaked, AK-12 cannot be targeted by any unit's skills or be targeted for any attacks.
Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to other Dolls of the same type.Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to every other Doll.
Affects submachine guns
Increase damage by 35%
Increase rate of fire by 25%
name
Eye of the Snow Wolf
icon
ak12_buff
text
Increase self damage, rate of fire, accuracy, and critical rate by ($all_value)% for ($time_value) seconds. Additionally, increase damage, rate of fire, accuracy, and critical rate of allies on buff tiles by ($ally_buff)% for ($time_value) seconds. [EQ Passive]: When equipped with "Winter Frost VI", AK-12 becomes cloaked for the duration of Eye of the Snow Wolf. When cloaked, AK-12 cannot be targeted by any unit's skills or be targeted for any attacks.
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Every critical hit applies a Marked stack to the target. Each stack reduces the target's armor and evasion by 1 points and causes the target to take 1 more points in damage, lasting ($duration) seconds. Each normal attack from a member of DEFY deals extra damage that equals the number of stacks on the target.
Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to other Dolls of the same type.Ranking of this Doll's specs relative to every other Doll.
Affects submachine guns
Increase damage by 35%
Increase rate of fire by 25%
name
Eye of the Snow Wolf
icon
ak12_buff
text
Increase self damage, rate of fire, accuracy, and critical rate by ($all_value)% for ($time_value) seconds. Additionally, increase damage, rate of fire, accuracy, and critical rate of allies on buff tiles by ($ally_buff)% for ($time_value) seconds. [EQ Passive]: When equipped with "Winter Frost VI", AK-12 becomes cloaked for the duration of Eye of the Snow Wolf. When cloaked, AK-12 cannot be targeted by any unit's skills or be targeted for any attacks.
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Every critical hit applies a Marked stack to the target. Each stack reduces the target's armor and evasion by 1 points and causes the target to take 1 more points in damage, lasting ($duration) seconds. Each normal attack from a member of DEFY deals extra damage that equals the number of stacks on the target.
The AK-12, or Automatic Kalashnikov 12, is the latest in the long running Kalashnikov franchise of assault rifles. It is gradually replacing all previous 5.45x39mm firing weapons as the new standard service rifle for the Russian Army, Airborne, and Naval Infantry forces. The GRAU designation for the AK-12 is '6P70'.
Development of the AK-12 started even before 2011, as an attempt at modernizing the previous standard rifle, the AK-74M. The AK-12 project aimed to create a rifle that was lighter in weight, better performing, cheaper to produce, more reliable, and more compatible with modern military equipment. Izhmash (later formed into Kalashnikov Concern) presented their prototype models for rifle trials over a course of several years. In 2016 the AK-12 design was finalized, and it would compete against the Koksharov A-545/762 (AEK-971 derivative) for the standard service rifle title. The Russian Army elected to adopt the AK-12 and its 7.62x39mm-firing variant the AK-15 as their main service rifle in 2018, while the AEK derivatives entered further trials for special forces service.
AK-12 follows the Kalashnikov rifle's basic pattern and design, operating with a gas-operated long-stroke piston system and a rotating bolt. It retains other Kalashnikov features such as the right-side charging handle and the behind-the-well magazine release. The AK-12 is based on the later AK-400 prototype, and therefore has a free-floating barrel (unlike the earlier AK-200 prototype which featured a quick-change barrel), meaning that it is more accurate but the barrel cannot be replaced and the gun cannot be modified to fire other calibers. The final barrel length of the AK-12 is around 415mm. The 3-round hyper burst feature was also replaced by a faster cyclic 2-round burst in the finalized AK-12 model.
Designed to chamber the 5.45x39mm M74 cartridge, the AK-12 is able to reach an effective firing range of 600 meters, with a 700 rounds per minute cyclic rate of fire. Various magazines of different sizes are compatible with the AK-12, ranging from a standard 30-round box, to a 60-round casket mag, and even the RPK-16's 96-round drum magazine. The AK-12 can also be fed with AK-74/RPK-74 5.45x39mm magazines.
The AK-12 features a large number of Picatinny rail placements on the gun to improve compatibility with combat accessories. One long rail is mounted along the top of the receiver, extending all the way to the muzzle end for mounting optics or back up iron sights. Rails are also present on the side and bottom of the rifle's front handguard to mount other combat accessories like foregrips, frontal light attachments, and detachable grenade launchers of the GP-25/GP-34 series. Other features include the side-foldable and adjustable shoulder stock, a newly designed pistol grip to improve ergonomics, and an advanced muzzle brake. Auxiliary items such as suppressors and bayonets can also be fitted on the barrel. The AK-12 also shares many parts with the AK-74 to ease the process of replacement.[1][2]
Character Design
An almost monochrome character in terms of color palette, with long silver hair tightened into a ponytail, AK-12 gives off the impression of a skilled military elite. Her combat attire consists of three layers, listed from inside to outside: a Jacket, an accessory body belt, and a cloak. She also comes with a gas mask of some sort that she occasionally wears. She wears long trousers which seem to almost seamlessly blend into a pair of low-heel/heelless boots. There appears to be a number of ammo pouches attached on her legs.
Her eyes are usually shut, but when opened they are of a bright pink hue. It is worth noting that during her skill's activation, her chibi sprite's eyes will open, and will remain open throughout the skill's duration. When her skill is on cooldown, her eyes close again.
The artist Duoyuanjun (DYJ) commented in one of his Weibo posts on AK-12's design. He proclaimed that the eyelids of the T-Doll do not actually affect ocular function: AK-12 constantly analyzes her surroundings even with her eyelids sealed shut. Her eyelids function as information filters, with unneeded ocular information being ignored in order to save processing power. Upon entering combat her eyes will open, significantly increasing her ability to analyze the battlefield. To counteract the increased processing load from the additional info, AK-12 will turn off her emotion module, relying purely on logical processes when combat intensifies.[3] Though the artist also stated that this was simply their headcanon, and that it should be considered an additional little footnote of Girls' Frontline lore.
Gallery
Main artworks
Primary in-game artworks. For information on how to obtain certain costumes, see Skin Catalogue.
The screen flashes when AK-12 activates her combat skill.
In her in-game art, AK-12 is holding the final and full production version of the AK-12, based on the AK-400 series (not to be confused with earlier AK-12 prototypes based on the AK-200 series) with a Valday (Валдай) PK 120 red dot sight attached on the top rail.
The official character setting image provided by MICA team states that the AK-12 can be chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATO caliber cartridges, but only the export variant of the AK-12 platform, AK-19, can officially be chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. [6]
The artist Duoyuanjun himself has commented that the rifle used in-game by AK-12 is the AK-400 variant.[7]
AK-12's MOD 3 rifle was changed significantly. It has been updated to an AK-12 model 2020, and is now equipped with a Holosun HS503CU red dot sight, a ZenitCo Perst-2 laser/flashlight unit, an AK-12 proprietary suppressor, and a ZenitCo foregrip (likely the RK-0, but possibly the RK-5). She also carries a Lebedev PL-15 pistol with a suppressor on her hip.
The "Faint Light of Furthest Day" costume for AK-12 is an exclusive costume, available only to those who purchased the same jacket from the official shop and redeemed the special code that came with it.
A wolfpack was found in the pet adoption centre sometime in April, although they appear non-hostile, staff and T-Dolls are to exercise caution when venturing the dorms. Please refrain from petting the wolves.
When put into an echelon with AR AK-74MAK-74MAK-74M whose skill is at least level 6, AK-12's skill also buffs Crit Damage by 35%.
Profile image
Full artwork
Full damaged artwork
Neural Upgrade profile image
Neural Upgrade full artwork
Neural Upgrade full damaged artwork
"Age of Slushies" artwork
"Age of Slushies" damaged artwork
"Silent Cyan" artwork
"Silent Cyan" damaged artwork
"Faint Light of Furthest Day" artwork
"Faint Light of Furthest Day" damaged artwork
"Lucia" artwork
"Lucia" damaged artwork
Official character sheet of AK-12![Character sheet produced by artist[4]](/images/thumb/8/84/AK-12_character_sheet.jpeg/120px-AK-12_character_sheet.jpeg)
Character sheet produced by artist[4]
Girls Frontline Orchestra 2018 promotion poster, character art illustrated by Duoyuanjun![DEFY wallpaper produced by LIN+[5]](/images/thumb/0/05/DEFY_Wallpaper_by_LIN%2B.jpg/120px-DEFY_Wallpaper_by_LIN%2B.jpg)
DEFY wallpaper produced by LIN+[5]
Summer 2018 login wallpaper illustrated by Imoko
2019 CN Servers April Fools login wallpaper
"Summer Waltz" Login wallpaper illustrated by 薯子Imoko
"Dual Randomness" Login wallpaper illustrated by 多元菌
"Dual Randomness" Login wallpaper illustrated by 多元菌 (Textless)
Virtual Pair artwork.
The simulated AK-12 in Corposant.
10th Anniversary Festival.
![Character sheet produced by artist[4]](/wiki/File:AK-12_character_sheet.jpeg)
![DEFY wallpaper produced by LIN+[5]](/wiki/File:DEFY_Wallpaper_by_LIN%2B.jpg)
