| Lancer Assault Rifle | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Cosplayer holding replica of a bloodied MK 2 Lancer Assault Rifle. | |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| First appearance | Gears of War (2006) |
| Created by | James Hawkins |
| Genre | Third-person shooter |
| In-universe information | |
| Type | Firearm |
| Affiliation | Coalition of Ordered Governments |
The Lancer Assault Rifle, also known as simply the Lancer, is a fictional class of firearm weapons featured in the Gears of War media franchise. Variants of the Lancer appear in the video game series as well as in related media, beginning with Gears of War. The most well known model is the Mark (MK) 2 Lancer Assault Rifle, a mid-range assault rifle with a fully operational chainsaw for a bayonet, and is usually available as one of the starting weapons used by the protagonists of the series.
The Lancer has been very well received since the inception of the Gears of War franchise and has been subject to numerous licensed merchandise. Video game journalists have called the Lancer one of the most iconic weapons in video games.