Darra Polytechnic DR-12 Quasar

DR-12 Quasar
For the gunslinger that ain't afraid of change.
General
Mfr.	Darra Polytechnic
Type	Revolver
	TECH Can be charged to release a powerful shot.
Stats
Intrinsic Mod	Fires in full auto when fully charged.
	5.6
	62.0
	1.4
	36.0
	6.4
	20 round(s)
Charge time	0.75sec
	+175%
	+50%
Attachments	Scope
Other
Source(s)	See acquisition
Weight	4.6
Appearances
Game(s)	Cyberpunk 2077
Technical
Base ID(s)	Preset_Quasar_Default Preset_Quasar_Military Preset_Quasar_Neon Preset_Quasar_Pimp

The DR-12 Quasar is a Tech Revolver manufactured by Darra Polytechnic in Cyberpunk 2077.

Characteristics

The Quasar is a semi-automatic, repeating revolver with an automatic secondary option. Its unique design is characteristically common of the Darra Polytechnic Corporation's marketing niche of being impressively appealing to the eye whilst not being of particularly decent quality in grade. The Quasar's drum magazine, located at the rear of the weapon, can hold up to 20 rounds, which are filled with birdshot, and effectively makes the Quasar a powerful machine pistol should the operator be able to charge it to capacity. The philosophy behind the choice of birdshot rounds is simple - projectile speed. Inside the Quasar's barrel, there are four electroconductive rails opposing one another, resulting in an incredible magnitude of force capable of shooting projectiles through half an inch of solid lead surface. True to Darra Polytechnic's nature, the revolver is made of low quality, cheap plastics and subpar metals that lower costs, making it an affordable purchase for the disparately poor.

Because of the weapon's integrated systems, it is not possible to install a muzzle attachment, but a scope can always be installed.

Database Entry

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DARRA POLYTECHNIC DR-12 QUASAR

The Quasar is perhaps the most distinctive weapon you can find in Night City. It features an unusual, angular frame, classic disc magazine and one-of-a-kind techology. After all, the Quasar is an electromagnetic gun. The barrel holds four electrically charged shafts, which, in combination with the bullet, form opposing electromagnetic poles. The resulting forces release the bullet – at lightning speed. A shot from the unassuming Quasar can even pierce armored vechicles^[sic✍️] and bulletproof vests.

Acquisition

• Can be acquired from the following enemies:
  • 6th Street Soldier (Fast Melee)
  • Animals Bouncer
  • Animals Brutalizer
  • Animals Crusher
  • Animals Gunner
  • Animals Jackhammer
  • Animals Mauler
  • Animals Ogre
  • Animals Raptor
  • Animals Thickskull
  • Animals Undertaker
  • Animals Wrecker
  • BARGHEST Commando
  • Maelstrom Codefreak
  • Maelstrom Fanatic
  • Maelstrom Fiend
  • Maelstrom Goon
  • Maelstrom Ironstormer
  • Maelstrom Maniac
  • Maelstrom Raven
  • Maelstrom Robot
  • Maelstrom Scout
  • Maelstrom Techie
  • Maelstrom Zealot
  • Scavengers Rat
  • Scavengers Spider
  • Security Guard
  • Valentinos Francotirador
  • Valentinos Gangoon
  • Valentinos Guerrero
  • Valentinos Macho
  • Valentinos Matón
  • Valentinos Sanguinario
  • Valentinos Seasoned Thug
  • Valentinos Sicario
  • Valentinos Thug
  • Valentinos Toro
  • Voodoo Boys Manbo
  • Voodoo Boys Netrunner
  • Wraiths Bane
  • Wraiths Devil
  • Wraiths Ghoul
  • Wraiths Ghoul (Fast Shotgunner)
  • Wraiths Hunter
  • Wraiths Marauder
  • Wraiths Outlaw
  • Wraiths Ravager
  • Wraiths Revenant
  • Wraiths Skewer

• Can be purchased from:
  • Aldecaldos Weapon Vendor in Rocky Ridge
  • Weapon Vendor in Red Peaks (Military Variant)
  • Weapon Vendor in Northside
  • Robert Wilson in Little China
  • Maelstrom Weapon Vendor in Northside (Neon Variant)
  • Weapon Vendor in The Glen
  • Weapon Vendor in Vista del Rey
  • Weapon Vendor in Arroyo (Military Variant)
  • Weapon Vendor in Rancho Coronado
  • Weapon Vendor in West Wind Estate
• Sophia Dupont at EBM Petrochem Stadium, Dogtown (Military Variant)
• Tier 2 Crafting Spec known by default.
• Crafting Spec can be purchased from:
  • Weapon Vendor in The Glen

Crafting

• Tier 1
• Tier 2
• Tier 3
• Tier 4
• Tier 5

Materials:		Produces:
30 Tier 1 Item Components		Darra Polytechnic DR-12 Quasar

Materials:		Produces:
30 Tier 2 Item Components		Darra Polytechnic DR-12 Quasar

Materials:		Produces:
30 Tier 3 Item Components		Darra Polytechnic DR-12 Quasar

Materials:		Produces:
30 Tier 4 Item Components		Darra Polytechnic DR-12 Quasar

Materials:		Produces:
30 Tier 5 Item Components		Darra Polytechnic DR-12 Quasar

Variants

Military

Neon

Pimp

Gris-Gris

Trivia

• The Quasar closely resembles the Stealth Pistol from Deus Ex (2000), which itself is a shout-out to the Seburo Compact-eXploder, a compact bullpup machine pistol from the Appleseed manga created by Masamune Shirow.

Changelog

• Patch 2.1 - Increased damage by 8%, Headshot Damage Multiplier increased from +150% to +175%.
  • Tech weapons that fire in full auto when fully charged (Senkoh LX, DR-12 Quasar, HA-4 Grit): They will now be more stable and do roughly +15% more damage when the charge mode is active.

Gallery

Artist renders by Csaba Szilagyi.