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The M6 series [[weapons]] are recoil-operated and magazine-fed, and typically fire 12.7mm x 40 projectile ammunition, and despite the large caliber, oftentimes "exotic" ammunition is not utilized. They are also remarkably large and overpowered to an extent, appearing to be redolent of a cross between a pistol or a rifle in size. In addition to power, the M6 line of weaponry is designed to be rugged and reliable, and the guns are able to remain operational after [[Slipspace]] transitions and high-g aerial maneuvers. However, the heavy weight limits its distribution amongst personnel, and the M6 weapons have a tendency to drop casings on the wielder's foot<ref>http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3smg</ref>, leading some UNSC personnel to favor the [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun]] which operates on a caseless system. | The M6 series [[weapons]] are recoil-operated and magazine-fed, and typically fire 12.7mm x 40 projectile ammunition, and despite the large caliber, oftentimes "exotic" ammunition is not utilized. They are also remarkably large and overpowered to an extent, appearing to be redolent of a cross between a pistol or a rifle in size. In addition to power, the M6 line of weaponry is designed to be rugged and reliable, and the guns are able to remain operational after [[Slipspace]] transitions and high-g aerial maneuvers. However, the heavy weight limits its distribution amongst personnel, and the M6 weapons have a tendency to drop casings on the wielder's foot<ref>http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3smg</ref>, leading some UNSC personnel to favor the [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun]] which operates on a caseless system. contary to popular belief the halo 3 magnum although nowhere nere the power or zoom features of the magnums in the other halo games the magnum can be a very deadly weapon when paired with another weapon suck as a plasma rifle the PR takes down the shilds and the magnum pops em in the head for the kill. Even by itself the magnum can be a deadly weapon in the hands of a skilled user (if you get head shots it should only take about half a clip to deplete thier shields) | ||
Revision as of 15:15, October 13, 2008
- "The M6 has been in service for about a hundred and forty years… it’s amazing to think how little it has changed in all that time."
- — Anonymous UNSC serviceman
The M6 Series is a series of short-barreled weapons produced by Misriah Armories.
Introduction
They have seen widespread distribution through the United Nations Space Command and United Nations Space Command Defense Force as lighter firearms, although they are not seen as primary weapons because of their lighter penetrating power compared to larger weapons and smaller magazine capacity, and are mostly issued to officer and vehicle crews.
They have seen usage in the UNSC for almost 140 years[1], and have been used in almost every conflict since then.
Characteristics
The M6 series weapons are recoil-operated and magazine-fed, and typically fire 12.7mm x 40 projectile ammunition, and despite the large caliber, oftentimes "exotic" ammunition is not utilized. They are also remarkably large and overpowered to an extent, appearing to be redolent of a cross between a pistol or a rifle in size. In addition to power, the M6 line of weaponry is designed to be rugged and reliable, and the guns are able to remain operational after Slipspace transitions and high-g aerial maneuvers. However, the heavy weight limits its distribution amongst personnel, and the M6 weapons have a tendency to drop casings on the wielder's foot[2], leading some UNSC personnel to favor the M7/Caseless Submachine Gun which operates on a caseless system. contary to popular belief the halo 3 magnum although nowhere nere the power or zoom features of the magnums in the other halo games the magnum can be a very deadly weapon when paired with another weapon suck as a plasma rifle the PR takes down the shilds and the magnum pops em in the head for the kill. Even by itself the magnum can be a deadly weapon in the hands of a skilled user (if you get head shots it should only take about half a clip to deplete thier shields)
They have remained remarkably unchanged during its decades of service, although there are a large number of variants, such as the A, B, C, D, G, and J variants. The M6 series handguns are issued in three different finishes: hard chrome, black polymer, and electroless nickel[3].
Triva
- Shane used a M6 in Halo:Ghosts of Onyx as a last defence against the Covenant.
Series
- M6A Handgun - Used mostly by civilian security forces, more comfortable to shoot.
- M6B Handgun - Used mostly by civilian security forces, KFA-2 x2 scope, more comfortable to shoot.
- M6C Magnum Sidearm - Halo 2-era UNSC sidearm, armed with High Penetration ammunition
- M6D Personal Defense Weapon System - Halo: Combat Evolved-era UNSC sidearm, armed with High Explosive ammunition and featuring KFA-2 x2 scope
- M6G Personal Defense Weapon System - Halo 3-era UNSC sidearm, armed with High Explosive ammunition and featuring laser-dot sight
- M6J Carbine - UNSC Army carbine variant of the M6 series.
