Real-World Background: In the early 2000's the US Army began developing the XM8 as a complete weapon system that could be used with a number of different barrel lengths, attachments, fire-control computers, and handguards and stocks. The US army hoped to replace the M16 series of rifles with the XM8 system, but in 2005 development was suspended as the army explored other rifles. The army claims that the necessities for a new rifle have changed since XM8 development started.

Notes for Usage: The XM8 is a very utilitarian AR, reflective of its real-world counterpart. Medium damage, higher accuracy, and medium rate of fire. The iron sights are extremely effective and are very user friendly. The clip doesn't have to be reloaded after each engagement, but resupplying will be frequent. Automatic fire is effective at all ranges, only requiring burst fire out at long range.

Optics: Using the iron sights is strongly advised for general circumstance. An RDS offers no benefits, but the ACOG does. The XM8's recoil is low and can make burst fire with the ACOG very lethal.

Prime Environment: Low-Cover Scenarios (Example: Base 1 on Nelson Bay)