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|manufactureringame = [[I.O.P.]]
 
|manufactureringame = [[I.O.P.]]
 
|manufacturer = C. G. Haenel Waffen und Fahrradfabrik, CITEFA (post war), Steyr-Daimler-Puch
 
|manufacturer = C. G. Haenel Waffen und Fahrradfabrik, CITEFA (post war), Steyr-Daimler-Puch
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|artist = {{artist name|八才}}
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|artist = {{artist name|八才}} (Original Artist);<br>
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|fullname = Sturmgewehr 44
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{{artist name|dttto}} (Detective's Sidekick)
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|voiceactor = {{voice actor name|Kayano Ai}}
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|fullname = '''St'''urm'''G'''ewehr 19'''44''' (Assault Rifle/Gun 1944)
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|voiceactor = {{voice actor name|Kayano Ai}} (Former);<br /> {{voice actor name|Saho Shirasu}} (Current)
 
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| weaponinfo = The StG 44 (abbreviation of Sturmgewehr 44, "assault rifle 44") is a German selective-fire rifle developed during World War II. It is also known under the designations MP 43 and MP 44 (Maschinenpistole 43, Maschinenpistole 44 respectively).
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The Sturmgewehr 44 (commonly known as StG44) is a gas-operated automatic rifle made by Nazi Germany, and considered the first mass-produced assault rifle in history (an assault rifle is a select-fire infantry weapon that uses intermediate rifle cartridges). It is chambered for the 7.92x33mm Kurz cartridge, a shorter version of the the 7.92×57mm Mauser rifle cartridge. It has a magazine capacity of 30 rounds and is relatively heavy, weighing around 5kg loaded. It also has a fairly slow rate of fire of about 500 rounds per minute, which made the gun controllable in full-auto. It had a cross bolt switch for fully automatic and semi-automatic modes.
  
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The StG 44 was the first successful and widely produced design to use a new shorter cartridge, which permitted controllable automatic fire from a weapon more compact than a battle rifle, coupled with the recognition that most aimed rifle fire in combat situations did not exceed a few hundred metres.  
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The StG44 was developed in the latter years of World War II as a response to the overwhelming firepower of the PPSh-41 submachine guns and SVT-40 semi-automatic rifles fielded by the Soviet Red Army. The StG has a longer range than the MP40 submachine gun, while being more effective in close combat than the bolt-action Kar98K. By supplementing the Kar98K and MP40, soldiers were able to function better in many battlefield situations. It was also capable of suppresive fire, thus lessning the burden on MG34 and MG42 machinegunners.
  
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By all accounts, the StG 44 fulfilled its role admirably, particularly on the Eastern Front, offering a greatly increased volume of fire compared to standard infantry rifles. However, it came too late to have a significant effect on the outcome of the war. Its lasting effect was its major impact on modern infantry small arms development, giving rise to an entire class of weapons borrowing the name "assault rifle".<ref name="wiki">[[wikipedia:StG 44|Wikipedia entry on StG44]]</ref>
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After developing the MKb 42 prototype, the finalized design was manufactured in 1943 under the designation MP43, then in 1944 as the MP44 (Maschinenpistole 1943 and 1944). It was named this way to hide the project from Germany's leader Adolf Hitler who did not approve of the concept due to logistical reasons, though he found out later and kept it in production after heeding requests for a new infantry weapon. Hitler had a change of heart after witnessing a demonstration of the MP44 and had the weapon renamed as the "Sturmgewehr 44" (Storm/Assault Rifle 1944) for intimidation purposes.
  
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|design=StG44 is dressed as a general of the German Luftwaffe of World War II, the aerial warfare branch of the german military.
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StG44 rifles were mainly given to upper hierarchical units of the Wehrmacht such as the Panzergrenadier (Mobile Infantry) and Fallschirmjäger (Paratrooper). It was also widely distributed to various Waffen-SS divisions. The rifles proved especially effective in the Eastern Front.
  
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Her rank as a general is indicated by the golden color of her insignia, aiguillette, buttons and the braided chinstrap on her peaked cap.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranks_and_insignia_of_the_German_Army_(1935%E2%80%931945)#General_officers_and_marshals_(Gener%C3%A4le) Usage of golden insignia for generals ]</ref> Her affiliation to the Luftwaffe can be seen in the dark-blue colors of the whole uniform and her coat, which is inspired by a generals Luftwaffe overcoat with its distinctive openly worn white lapels.<ref>[https://therupturedduck.com/products/named-luftwaffe-general-s-overcoat-and-trousers A Luftwaffe generals overcoat]</ref> It is also distinctive for peaked caps of the Luftwaffe to have comparable winged insignia like her.<ref>[http://thirdreichpictures.blogspot.com/2017/07/general-der-flieger-offizier.html Luftwaffe-General Gustav Kastner-Kirdorf with winged cap insignia and the mentioned overcoat]</ref> Optical similarities as a whole could also be drawn to the Allgemeine-SS or the Kriegsmarine, but althogether are much more unlikely when the details are compared.
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The introduction of the StG44 and new infantry doctrines were too late to have an effect on the war itself, as by 1944 it was clear the defeat of the Nazi regime was imminent. Stockpiles of StG44 rifles recovered after the war inspired other nations to develop similar arms, a trend made evident by Mikhail Kalashnikov's AK rifle and Eugene Stoner's AR-15 rifle. A small batch of StG44s were produced post-WWII, and together with other surplus guns they briefly served the East German army as the Iron Curtains of the USSR fell across Eastern Europe.<ref name = "StG44 Wiki">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StG_44 Wikipedia entry on the StG44]</ref>
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Her insignia with a winged parachute makes it possible to assume she is a Fallschirmjäger (paratrooper). Several nations use this combination of symbols to distinct their airbourne troops. Historically, the german Fallschirmjäger were not solely dropped by plane, but were also used as a kind of elite infantry. Their usage of the StG 44 is also documented, but not typical to see on photos.<ref>[http://nwobhmjp.tumblr.com/post/149218902317/stg44-mp44-sturmgewehr44-fallschirmj%C3%A4ger Fallschirmjäger with StG 44]</ref>
 
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Interestingly, her uniform completely lacks any Nazi iconography, replacing it with German flag designs and GK symbols.
 
  
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Her outfit suggests a strong pride in her country of origin, but her reason for wearing it is almost entirely cosmetic—she likes how it looks, and her quotes indicate she works hard to maintain her flashy uniform and gear so as to always present a professional angle to her fellow T-Dolls.
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Her outfit suggests a strong pride in her country of origin, but her reason for wearing it is almost entirely based on cosmetics — she likes how it looks, and her quotes indicate she works hard to maintain her flashy uniform and gear, so as to always present a professional angle to her fellow T-Dolls.
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The doll is dressed in a similar manner to a general of the German Luftwaffe, the air force branch of the German military during World War 2. Her rank as a general is indicated by the golden color of her insignia, aiguillette, buttons, and the braided chinstrap on her peaked cap.<ref name = "Golden Insignia Reference">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranks_and_insignia_of_the_German_Army_(1935%E2%80%931945)#General_officers_and_marshals_(Gener%C3%A4le) Reference material on the usage of golden insignia for generals]</ref> Her affiliation to the Luftwaffe can be seen in the dark-blue colors of the whole uniform and her coat, which is inspired by a Luftwaffe general's overcoat with its distinctive openly worn white lapels.<ref name = "Overcoat Reference">[https://therupturedduck.com/products/named-luftwaffe-general-s-overcoat-and-trousers Reference material on a Luftwaffe general's overcoat]</ref> It is also not uncommon for the peaked caps of the Luftwaffe to have comparable winged insignia to hers.<ref name = "Winged Cap Reference">[http://thirdreichpictures.blogspot.com/2017/07/general-der-flieger-offizier.html Luftwaffe-General Gustav Kastner-Kirdorf with winged cap insignia and the aforementioned overcoat]</ref> Visual similarities as a whole could also be drawn to the Allgemeine-SS or the Kriegsmarine, but altogether are much more unlikely when the details are compared.
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Her winged parachute insignia makes it possible that she is a Fallschirmjäger, as several nations use this combination of symbols to distinquish their airborne troops. Historically, the German Fallschirmjäger were not solely dropped by plane, but were also used as a kind of elite infantry. Their usage of the StG44 is also well documented, but not typical to see on photos.<ref name = "German Parachute Troops post">[http://nwobhmjp.tumblr.com/post/149218902317/stg44-mp44-sturmgewehr44-fallschirmj%C3%A4ger Photo of a Fallschirmjäger with their StG44]</ref>
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Interestingly (or perhaps unsurprisingly), her uniform completely lacks any Nazi iconography, replacing it with German flag designs and GK symbols. It is likely that the submitted design of artist 八才 had undergone censorship.
  
 
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|mod1_max_eva=37
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|mod2_max_dmg=58
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|craft= 3:00:00
 
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|drop=Can be obtained from many battle stages from Chapter 2-4 onward.
 
|drop=Can be obtained from many battle stages from Chapter 2-4 onward.
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|reward=Obtained as a career quest reward for clearing 2-5. This {{doll name|StG44|AR|3}} will be Lv.20 and at 2x Dummy Links.
  
 
|aura1= Affects submachine guns
 
|aura1= Affects submachine guns
 
|aura2= Increases accuracy by 60%
 
|aura2= Increases accuracy by 60%
 
|aura3= Increases evasion by 20%
 
|aura3= Increases evasion by 20%
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|mod1_aura1= Affects submachine guns and assault rifles
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|mod1_aura2= Increases accuracy by 60%
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|mod1_aura3= Increases evasion by 20%
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|costume1 = Soon...
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|costume1 = [Neural Upgrade]
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|costume2 = Detective's Sidekick
  
 
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File:StG44.png|Full artwork
 
File:StG44.png|Full artwork
 
File:StG44_D.png|Full damaged artwork
 
File:StG44_D.png|Full damaged artwork
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File:StG44_costume1 S.png|Neural Upgrade Profile image
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File:StG44_costume1.png|Neural Upgrade Full artwork
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File:StG44_costume1 D.png|Neural Upgrade Full damaged artwork
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File:StG44 costume2.png|"Detective's Sidekick" Full artwork
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File:StG44_costume2 D.png|"Detective's Sidekick" Full damaged artwork
 
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* Her grenade launcher skill was based from real-life Portable Grenade Launcher called "Schiessbecher" or Gewehrgranatengerät which stands for Rifle Grenade Device, which also equipped on K98k Rifle. The Schiessbecher itself uses 30mm HEAT grenade projectile. There's also a japanese copy of Schiessbecher, the Type 2 that used in Type 99 and Type 38 Arisaka Rifle although the barrel was shorter.<ref>[[wikipedia:Schiessbecher|Wikipedia entry on Schiessbecher]]</ref>
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*StG44's grenade launcher skill in-game is based on the grenade launcher attachment for the StG44, called the "Schiessbecher" or "Gewehrgranatengerät" (shooting cup/rifle grenade device). This device used various 30mm grenade rounds, and was able to be equipped on the Kar98K, StG 44, G98/40, and FG 42. There's also a Japanese copy of the "Schiessbecher", the Type 2, that was used with the Type 99 and Type 38 Arisaka rifles, although the barrel was shorter on the Japanese version.<ref>[[wikipedia:Schiessbecher|Wikipedia entry on Schiessbecher]]</ref>
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* The Krummlauf, or curved barrel attachment for StG 44, was released during the war. Krummlauf has a sighting device to safely aiming behind the cover. Despite there's many version of the curved barrel angle had been implemented, only the 30° and 45° which entered the service. However, their durability is unreliable; 300 rounds for 30° barrel, and 160 rounds for 45° barrel. In addition, the bent barrel will make the bullet shatter and exit from the curved barrel with spreading fragment, causing shotgun effect and thus worsen the accuracy. Krummlauf was released for Infantry Version(I) and (F) for tank use in order to face off assailant approaching their tank. Krummlauf itself became a mastermind of Cornershot.<ref>[[wikipedia:Krummlauf|Wikipedia entry on Krummlauf]]</ref>
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*The "Krummlauf" was an optional attachment for the StG44, featuring a 30° or 45° curved barrel and appropriate sights for firing behind cover. However, their durability is unreliable; 300 rounds for the 30° barrel, and 160 rounds for the 45° barrel. In addition, the device made bullets shatter and fragment while exiting the barrel, worsening the rifle's accuracy. The "Krummlauf" had an infantry version (I) and an (F) variant for tank crew use in close-range fighting. It was a main influence for the modern era Corner-shot device.<ref>[[wikipedia:Krummlauf|Wikipedia entry on Krummlauf]]</ref>
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* The Syrian Rebels modified the StG 44 by using the connected wired joystick to control the gun, and also modified scope with CMOS camera with support of video output component that mounted behind the scope.<ref>[https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/09/30/mind-blown-remote-control-sturmgewehr-44-syria/ The article of Remote Controlled STG-44 in Syria]</ref>
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*Syrian rebel troops modified the StG44 to be fired remotely by using a connected wired joystick to control the gun and a modified scope with CMOS camera with support of video output components mounted behind the scope.<ref>[https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/09/30/mind-blown-remote-control-sturmgewehr-44-syria/ Article on the use of remote controlled STG-44s in Syria]</ref>
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* It should be noticed that Syrian Rebels captured the weapon loadout containing 5000 unit of StG 44. The source of weapon itself is still unclear, but the Soviet Union or Yugoslavia is the possible source as they sold their stock of StG44 to their friendly regime, mainly to communist-backed African Region and Middle-East in Cold War era. It should be noted the Soviet speed up their aid to Syria during Suez Crisis in 1956.<ref>[http://conservative-headlines.com/2015/06/alleged-stockpile-of-5000-stg-44s-in-syria/ Syrian 5000 StG44 stockpile article]</ref>
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**It should be noted that a weapons cache containing 5000 StG44 rifles was captured from Syrian rebels. The source of these weapons is still unclear, but the Soviet Union or Yugoslavia are possible sources as they sold their stock of StG44s to friendly regimes, mainly Communist-backed African regions and the Middle-East during the Cold War era. The Soviets also sent aid to Syria during the Suez Crisis in 1956.<ref>[http://conservative-headlines.com/2015/06/alleged-stockpile-of-5000-stg-44s-in-syria/ Syrian StG44 stockpile article]</ref>
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*Many people cite that the AK-47 was heavily influenced by the StG44, a claim that holds some merit when looking at the long stroke piston system both guns use, the use of an intermediate cartridge, and the fact the Hugo Schmeisser (the designer of the StG44) worked in the Soviet weapons industry after WWII.
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**Unknown to a lot of people, the AR-15/M16 was also influenced by the StG44. Similarities include the spring loaded buttstock, the location of the thumb safety, and the location of the magazine release.<ref>[https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/The_AR15_AR10_VS_to_the_STG44/118-489158/ AR-15/AR-10 VS the STG44]</ref>
 
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Latest revision as of 12:07, 14 December 2023

StG44 Story Quotes Quotes (Old)
StG4461
Gun Information
Full name SturmGewehr 1944 (Assault Rifle/Gun 1944)
Country of origin Nazi Germany
Manufacturer C. G. Haenel Waffen und Fahrradfabrik, CITEFA (post war), Steyr-Daimler-Puch
Game Information
Faction Griffin & Kryuger
Manufactured /
Revised by 		I.O.P.
Voice actor Kayano Ai (Former);
Saho Shirasu (Current)
Artist 八才 (Original Artist);

dttto (Detective's Sidekick)

Released on CN, TW, KR, EN, JP
Chibi Animation
Variant:

Click the marked area to switch between animations. For details regarding animations, please see Animations on the Wiki.

How to obtain[edit]

NORMALHEAVY Timer 3:00:00. See T-Doll Production for details.

DROP Can be obtained from many battle stages from Chapter 2-4 onward.

REWARD Obtained as a career quest reward for clearing 2-5. This AR StG44Thumb button.pngStG44  will be Lv.20 and at 2x Dummy Links.

Exclusive Equipment[edit]

Blank.png
7.92 KURZ

Union Skill[edit]

There is no union skill for this T-Doll.

Stats / Data[edit]

Stats

Health
 Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
 Ration
64(x1) → 127(x1) / 635(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5)
Damage
 Damage
19 → 53
Evasion
 Evasion
5 → 36
Accuracy
 Accuracy
6 → 46
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
41 → 61
Movement Speed
 Move Speed 		10
Armor
 Armor 		0
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate 		20%
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage 		50%
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen. 		15
Icon slot Accessory.png Icon Telescopic Sight S 2star.png Icon Holographic Sight S 2star.png
Icon Red Dot Sight S 2star.png Icon Night Combat Equipment S 2star.png
Icon Silencer S 2star.png
Icon slot Magazine.png Icon Armor-Piercing Ammo S 2star.png Icon HP Ammo S 2star.png
Icon Shotgun Ammo S 2star.png
Icon High-Velocity Ammo S 2star.png
Icon slot Doll.png Icon Microchip S 2star.png Icon Exoskeleton S 2star.png
Icon Ballistic Plate S 2star.png Icon Camo Cape S 2star.png
Icon Ammo Box S 2star.png

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
Increases accuracy by 60%
Increases evasion by 20%

Health
 Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
 Ration
64(x1) → 129(x1) / 645(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5)
Damage
 Damage
19 → 57
Evasion
 Evasion
5 → 37
Accuracy
 Accuracy
6 → 49
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
41 → 65
Movement Speed
 Move Speed 		10
Armor
 Armor 		0
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate 		20%
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage 		50%
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen. 		15
Icon slot Accessory.png Icon Telescopic Sight S 2star.png Icon Holographic Sight S 2star.png
Icon Red Dot Sight S 2star.png Icon Night Combat Equipment S 2star.png
Icon Silencer S 2star.png
Icon slot Magazine.png Icon Armor-Piercing Ammo S 2star.png Icon HP Ammo S 2star.png
Icon Shotgun Ammo S 2star.png
Icon High-Velocity Ammo S 2star.png
Icon slot Doll.png Icon Microchip S 2star.png Icon Exoskeleton S 2star.png
Icon Ballistic Plate S 2star.png Icon Camo Cape S 2star.png
Icon Ammo Box S 2star.png

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 and assault rifles
Increases accuracy by 60%
Increases evasion by 20%

Health
 Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
 Ration
64(x1) → 129(x1) / 645(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5)
Damage
 Damage
19 → 58
Evasion
 Evasion
5 → 37
Accuracy
 Accuracy
6 → 49
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
41 → 66
Movement Speed
 Move Speed 		10
Armor
 Armor 		0
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate 		20%
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage 		50%
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen. 		15
Icon slot Accessory.png Icon Telescopic Sight S 2star.png Icon Holographic Sight S 2star.png
Icon Red Dot Sight S 2star.png Icon Night Combat Equipment S 2star.png
Icon Silencer S 2star.png
Icon slot Magazine.png Icon Armor-Piercing Ammo S 2star.png Icon HP Ammo S 2star.png
Icon Shotgun Ammo S 2star.png
Icon High-Velocity Ammo S 2star.png
Icon slot Doll.png Icon Microchip S 2star.png Icon Exoskeleton S 2star.png
Icon Ballistic Plate S 2star.png Icon Camo Cape S 2star.png
Icon Ammo Box S 2star.png

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 and assault rifles
Increases accuracy by 60%
Increases evasion by 20%

Health
 Health
Health
 Ammo
Health
 Ration
64(x1) → 130(x1) / 650(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5) 20(x1) / 60(x5)
Damage
 Damage
19 → 58
Evasion
 Evasion
5 → 38
Accuracy
 Accuracy
6 → 50
Rate of Fire
 Rate of Fire
41 → 66
Movement Speed
 Move Speed 		10
Armor
 Armor 		0
Critical Hit Rate
 Crit. Rate 		20%
Critical Hit Damage
 Crit. Damage 		50%
Armor Penetration
 Armor Pen. 		15
Icon slot Accessory.png Icon Telescopic Sight S 2star.png Icon Holographic Sight S 2star.png
Icon Red Dot Sight S 2star.png Icon Night Combat Equipment S 2star.png
Icon Silencer S 2star.png
Icon slot Magazine.png Icon Armor-Piercing Ammo S 2star.png Icon HP Ammo S 2star.png
Icon Shotgun Ammo S 2star.png
Icon High-Velocity Ammo S 2star.png
Icon slot Doll.png Icon Microchip S 2star.png Icon Exoskeleton S 2star.png
Icon Ballistic Plate S 2star.png Icon Camo Cape S 2star.png
Icon Ammo Box S 2star.png

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 and assault rifles
Increases accuracy by 60%
Increases evasion by 20%

Weapon Background[edit]

The Sturmgewehr 44 (commonly known as StG44) is a gas-operated automatic rifle made by Nazi Germany, and considered the first mass-produced assault rifle in history (an assault rifle is a select-fire infantry weapon that uses intermediate rifle cartridges). It is chambered for the 7.92x33mm Kurz cartridge, a shorter version of the the 7.92×57mm Mauser rifle cartridge. It has a magazine capacity of 30 rounds and is relatively heavy, weighing around 5kg loaded. It also has a fairly slow rate of fire of about 500 rounds per minute, which made the gun controllable in full-auto. It had a cross bolt switch for fully automatic and semi-automatic modes.

The StG44 was developed in the latter years of World War II as a response to the overwhelming firepower of the PPSh-41 submachine guns and SVT-40 semi-automatic rifles fielded by the Soviet Red Army. The StG has a longer range than the MP40 submachine gun, while being more effective in close combat than the bolt-action Kar98K. By supplementing the Kar98K and MP40, soldiers were able to function better in many battlefield situations. It was also capable of suppresive fire, thus lessning the burden on MG34 and MG42 machinegunners.

After developing the MKb 42 prototype, the finalized design was manufactured in 1943 under the designation MP43, then in 1944 as the MP44 (Maschinenpistole 1943 and 1944). It was named this way to hide the project from Germany's leader Adolf Hitler who did not approve of the concept due to logistical reasons, though he found out later and kept it in production after heeding requests for a new infantry weapon. Hitler had a change of heart after witnessing a demonstration of the MP44 and had the weapon renamed as the "Sturmgewehr 44" (Storm/Assault Rifle 1944) for intimidation purposes.

StG44 rifles were mainly given to upper hierarchical units of the Wehrmacht such as the Panzergrenadier (Mobile Infantry) and Fallschirmjäger (Paratrooper). It was also widely distributed to various Waffen-SS divisions. The rifles proved especially effective in the Eastern Front.

The introduction of the StG44 and new infantry doctrines were too late to have an effect on the war itself, as by 1944 it was clear the defeat of the Nazi regime was imminent. Stockpiles of StG44 rifles recovered after the war inspired other nations to develop similar arms, a trend made evident by Mikhail Kalashnikov's AK rifle and Eugene Stoner's AR-15 rifle. A small batch of StG44s were produced post-WWII, and together with other surplus guns they briefly served the East German army as the Iron Curtains of the USSR fell across Eastern Europe.[1]

Character Design

Her outfit suggests a strong pride in her country of origin, but her reason for wearing it is almost entirely based on cosmetics — she likes how it looks, and her quotes indicate she works hard to maintain her flashy uniform and gear, so as to always present a professional angle to her fellow T-Dolls.

The doll is dressed in a similar manner to a general of the German Luftwaffe, the air force branch of the German military during World War 2. Her rank as a general is indicated by the golden color of her insignia, aiguillette, buttons, and the braided chinstrap on her peaked cap.[2] Her affiliation to the Luftwaffe can be seen in the dark-blue colors of the whole uniform and her coat, which is inspired by a Luftwaffe general's overcoat with its distinctive openly worn white lapels.[3] It is also not uncommon for the peaked caps of the Luftwaffe to have comparable winged insignia to hers.[4] Visual similarities as a whole could also be drawn to the Allgemeine-SS or the Kriegsmarine, but altogether are much more unlikely when the details are compared.

Her winged parachute insignia makes it possible that she is a Fallschirmjäger, as several nations use this combination of symbols to distinquish their airborne troops. Historically, the German Fallschirmjäger were not solely dropped by plane, but were also used as a kind of elite infantry. Their usage of the StG44 is also well documented, but not typical to see on photos.[5]

Interestingly (or perhaps unsurprisingly), her uniform completely lacks any Nazi iconography, replacing it with German flag designs and GK symbols. It is likely that the submitted design of artist 八才 had undergone censorship.

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Trivia

  • StG44's grenade launcher skill in-game is based on the grenade launcher attachment for the StG44, called the "Schiessbecher" or "Gewehrgranatengerät" (shooting cup/rifle grenade device). This device used various 30mm grenade rounds, and was able to be equipped on the Kar98K, StG 44, G98/40, and FG 42. There's also a Japanese copy of the "Schiessbecher", the Type 2, that was used with the Type 99 and Type 38 Arisaka rifles, although the barrel was shorter on the Japanese version.[6]
  • The "Krummlauf" was an optional attachment for the StG44, featuring a 30° or 45° curved barrel and appropriate sights for firing behind cover. However, their durability is unreliable; 300 rounds for the 30° barrel, and 160 rounds for the 45° barrel. In addition, the device made bullets shatter and fragment while exiting the barrel, worsening the rifle's accuracy. The "Krummlauf" had an infantry version (I) and an (F) variant for tank crew use in close-range fighting. It was a main influence for the modern era Corner-shot device.[7]
  • Syrian rebel troops modified the StG44 to be fired remotely by using a connected wired joystick to control the gun and a modified scope with CMOS camera with support of video output components mounted behind the scope.[8]
    • It should be noted that a weapons cache containing 5000 StG44 rifles was captured from Syrian rebels. The source of these weapons is still unclear, but the Soviet Union or Yugoslavia are possible sources as they sold their stock of StG44s to friendly regimes, mainly Communist-backed African regions and the Middle-East during the Cold War era. The Soviets also sent aid to Syria during the Suez Crisis in 1956.[9]
  • Many people cite that the AK-47 was heavily influenced by the StG44, a claim that holds some merit when looking at the long stroke piston system both guns use, the use of an intermediate cartridge, and the fact the Hugo Schmeisser (the designer of the StG44) worked in the Soviet weapons industry after WWII.
    • Unknown to a lot of people, the AR-15/M16 was also influenced by the StG44. Similarities include the spring loaded buttstock, the location of the thumb safety, and the location of the magazine release.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia entry on the StG44
  2. ↑ Reference material on the usage of golden insignia for generals
  3. ↑ Reference material on a Luftwaffe general's overcoat
  4. ↑ Luftwaffe-General Gustav Kastner-Kirdorf with winged cap insignia and the aforementioned overcoat
  5. ↑ Photo of a Fallschirmjäger with their StG44
  6. ↑ Wikipedia entry on Schiessbecher
  7. ↑ Wikipedia entry on Krummlauf
  8. ↑ Article on the use of remote controlled STG-44s in Syria
  9. ↑ Syrian StG44 stockpile article
  10. ↑ AR-15/AR-10 VS the STG44
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