Team:
Attack
Birthdate:
April 2, 1982 (1982-04-02) (age 37)
Birthplace:
John O'Groats
Released:
Launch (2015-12-01)
Armor:
Medium
Speed:
Medium
Seamus "Sledge" Cowden is an attacking operator included in the original release of Rainbow Six Siege.
Unique Gadget[edit]
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The Caber (Tactical Breaching Hammer)
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The Breaching Hammer is capable of making doors in destructible walls and instantly destroying barricades. Additionally, the Breaching Hammer can be used as a melee weapon and to destroy barbed wire.
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Forged machined head for hammering and ramming with maximum damage and minimum slip. Molded fiberglass handle with two molded rings equally spaced to create stoppers preventing the operator's hands from slipping when ramming or swinging at objects. Forged crowbar end.
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Weapons[edit]
Primary[edit]
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12-gauge pump action shotgun favored by SAS, optimal at close range.
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- Total ammunition:
- 48
- Pump-action
- 50
- 7
- 36 PVP (85 TH)
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Assault rifle favored by SAS for medium to long range combat. Takes 5.56x45mm rounds.
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- Damage:
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- Total ammunition:
- 47 (38 Sup)
- 670 RPM
- 50
- 30
- 241 PVP (271 TH)
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Secondary[edit]
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S.A.S. 9mm handgun with a large magazine. Packs a good punch for short to medium range assaults.
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- 53 (45 Sup)
- Semi-automatic
- 50
- 15
- 76 PVP (136 TH)
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Small sized submachine gun with a high rate of fire. Lethal package in disciplined hands.
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- Damage:
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- 32 (27 Sup)
- 1,270 RPM
- 50
- 16
- 97 PVP (241 TH)
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Equipment[edit]
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Frag Grenade
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Fragmentation grenade that explodes shortly after the pin is pulled.
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Stun Grenade
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Delivers a non-lethal explosion that blinds nearby people.
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Background[edit]
Seamus Cowden hails from the upper tip of the Scottish Highlands. Due to his imposing physical presence and athleticism, he found early success as the Captain of the 1998 Scotland National under-20 Rugby Union Team. A strong desire for public service inspired Cowden to enlist in the army at 18, after five years on active duty, he was recruited by the S.A.S.
Psychological Report[edit]
Cowden displays natural leadership qualities, likely developed during his amateur sports career. His comfort on the front line can be attributed to his confidence and tactical experience.
Training[edit]
- British Army: 3rd (UK) Division
- S.A.S. Operative
Relevant Experience[edit]
Holds the all-time speed and strength record for the S.A.S. qualifying physical exam. Seamus Cowden developed an operation expertise in breaking down barriers with a breaching hammer.
Seamus Cowden was integral to the S.A.S., and his recruitment to Rainbow squad is a major coup for their operations. His professionalism and tactical abilities are beyond reproach, and he is expected to preform at the highest level in his new role.
Version History[edit]
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Balance Changes
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| 3.4.0
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- The throw curve of both the Frag grenades and Stun grenades has been changed to be easier and more comfortable to use
- As a result they can be thrown further
| Weapon Balance Changes
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- SMG-11 damage has been increased slightly
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| 3.3.2
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| Weapon Balance Changes
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- SMG-11 recoil has been reduced to improve handling
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| 3.3.0
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| Weapon Balance Changes
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- In order to fix the weapon sight misalignment all weapons had to have their recoil recreated manually
- Aditionally, some weapons received a more favourable recoil whilst others had their recoil worsened
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| 3.2.0
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- Operators now move faster with a pistol out
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| 2.4.0
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| Weapon Balance Changes
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- Pistols no longer pull up nearly as much as before, making it easier to see your opponents whilst shooting
- The rate of fire of all pistols has been increased, allowing you to discharge the magazine significantly faster
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| 2.3.0
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- Sledge's Hammer can now more easily connect with the environment
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- Falloff damage of weapons have been unified (excluding shotguns)
- Assault Rifles: Fall-off starts at 25m and ends at 35m
- Machine Pistols: Fall-off starts at 18m and ends at 28m
- Pistols: Fall-off starts at 12m and ends at 22m
- The SMG-11 now comes with two extra magazines (32 extra bullets)
- The P226 MK 25 now comes with one extra magazine (15 extra bullets)
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| 5.2
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| Weapon Balance Changes
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- L85A2 centering time increased by 100% on PC and decreased by 44% on Console
- CONSOLE ONLY - SMG-11 first shot recoil decreased by 16%
- CONSOLE ONLY - SMG-11 gun rise decreased by 21%
- CONSOLE ONLY - SMG-11 maximum recoil decreased by 13%
- P226 MK 25 centering time decreased by 47% on PC and by 63% on Console
- PC ONLY - P226 MK 25 gun rise increased by 10%
- PC ONLY - P226 MK 25 reworked diamond shape recoil to have less pull to the right
- CONSOLE ONLY - P226 MK 25 reworked diamond shape recoil to be coherent with PC recoil
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| 5.0
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- The ACOG has been removed as an attachment from the SMG-11
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| 3.0
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- Sledge's Breach Charges have been replaced with Stun Grenades
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- M590A1 effective range has been increased from 48 damage up to 5 meters to 48 damage up to 6.5 meters
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| 2.3
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| Weapon Balance Changes
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- PC ONLY - SMG-11 recoil reset time has been increased
- PC ONLY - SMG-11 recoil has been made more unpredictable
- CONSOLE ONLY - SMG-11, the value for the rate at which the camera rises has been increased
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| 2.0
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- Swing speed of the breaching hammer has been significantly increased
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| 1.0
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References[edit]
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