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{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|image = [[File:H5G-ARC920.png|300px]] | |image = [[File:H5G-ARC920.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer = [[Acheron Security]] | |manufacturer = [[Acheron Security]] | ||
|series = | |series = | ||
|type = [[ | |type = [[Railgun]] [[Wikipedia:Carbine|carbine]] | ||
|cost = 63,405 [[cR]] | |cost = 63,405 [[cR]]<ref name="brief">'''Halo 4: Limited Edition''', UNSC ''Infinity'' Briefing Packet</ref> | ||
|variant = | |variant = | ||
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
|affiliation = [[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation = [[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
|weight = {{Convert|14.9|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|brief}} | |weight = {{Convert|14.9|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|brief}} | ||
|length = {{Convert|43.6|in|cm}} | |length = {{Convert|43.6|in|cm}}<ref name="H4VG">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 63''</ref> | ||
|width = {{Convert|2.9|in|cm | |width = {{Convert|2.9|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | ||
|height = {{Convert|12.5|in|cm | |height = {{Convert|12.5|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4VG}} | ||
|ammotype = | |ammotype = 16×65mm [[M645 FTP-HE]]<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref> | ||
| | |feed = 1 slug<ref name="Bulletin8812">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/08/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-8812.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin: 8.8.12'']</ref> | ||
|operation = [[Wikipedia:Railgun|Electromagnetic linear accelerator]] | |||
|operation = [[Railgun|Electromagnetic linear accelerator]] | |||
|rate = Single-shot | |rate = Single-shot | ||
|velocity = | |velocity = | ||
|range = Close to medium | |||
|range = | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920''' ('''ARC-920'''), also known simply as the ''' | The '''Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920''' ('''ARC-920'''), also known simply as the '''railgun''', is a compact-channel linear accelerator weapon used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It is designed and manufactured by [[Acheron Security]].<ref name="GI 522012">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/05/02/the-arsenal-of-halo-4.aspx '''Game Informer''' - ''The Arsenal of Halo 4'']</ref> | ||
== Design details == | |||
The ARC-920 railgun is a result of scientific breakthroughs following the [[Human-Covenant War]] that allowed for portable, hand-held, electromagnetic launcher systems to be used in combat. The ARC-920's disposable power cell and ferric-shelled [[M645 FTP-HE]] projectile has dramatically decreased the weapon's total mass. Despite the ARC-920's lighter weight over previous models, it is still too heavy and cumbersome for general use by non-[[Human augmentation|augmented]] personnel.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/railgun '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Railgun'']</ref> | |||
The ARC-920 uses a pair of parallel conducting rails to accelerate its projectiles. A large electric current flows from one rail into the projectile and then to the other rail; the electromagnetic effects of this interaction accelerate the projectile to an immense speed. The rifle requires a brief charging period before firing high-explosive rounds accelerated to an incredible speed. | The ARC-920 uses a pair of parallel conducting rails to accelerate its projectiles. A large electric current flows from one rail into the projectile and then to the other rail; the electromagnetic effects of this interaction accelerate the projectile to an immense speed. The rifle requires a brief charging period before firing high-explosive rounds accelerated to an incredible speed.<ref name="bulletin52512">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/05/25/The-Halo-Bulletin-52512.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin: 5.25.12'']</ref> The explosive yield contained in the round adds to the kinetic force of the impact, making the weapon effective against both infantry and armor.{{Ref/Reuse|GI 522012}} The weapon lacks a scope.{{Ref/Reuse|bulletin52512}} The ARC-920 is one of the various limited-production electromagnetic launchers in service with the [[UNSC Armed Forces]], and is widely considered the best among them.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
== Variants == | |||
* '''[[Whiplash]]''': The ''Whiplash'' is an improved variant which features a faster charge cycle, two rounds per magazine, and projectiles fitted with a proximity airburst fuse.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | |||
* '''[[Arclight]]''': The ''Arclight'' is an advanced variant that fires armor-piercing high-explosive rounds capable of piercing through multiple targets at once. While it takes longer to charge the weapon the charge can be held indefinitely.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} | |||
* '''[[Whiplash]]''': The ''Whiplash'' is an improved variant which features a faster charge cycle, two rounds per magazine, and projectiles fitted with a proximity airburst fuse. | * '''Extractor''': This Railgun has a unique interior green glow and also it functions to steal enemies' health and reward to the user, this also Railgun has rapid fire but it's not as powerful as a standard Railgun.<ref name="HW2">''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', [[Blitz]] in-game unit</ref> | ||
* '''[[Arclight]]''': The ''Arclight'' is an advanced variant that fires armor-piercing high-explosive rounds capable of piercing through multiple targets at once. While it takes longer to charge the weapon | <gallery> | ||
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* '''Extractor''': This Railgun has a unique interior green glow.<ref name="HW2">''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', [[Blitz]] in-game unit</ref> | |||
<gallery | |||
File:H5G RailgunW.png|Whiplash. | File:H5G RailgunW.png|Whiplash. | ||
File:Halo 5 Whiplash.png|Arclight. | File:Halo 5 Whiplash.png|Arclight. | ||
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=== Disadvantages === | === Disadvantages === | ||
The railgun must be charged before firing, which is a disadvantage on the battlefield. It can only fire one slug before reloading and is weak against vehicles. Its lack of scope coupled with its narrow blast radius make it difficult to aim, limiting mostly to firing at stationary | The railgun must be charged before firing, which is a disadvantage on the battlefield. It can only fire one slug before reloading and is weak against vehicles. Its lack of scope coupled with its narrow blast radius make it difficult to aim, limiting mostly to firing at stationary targets. | ||
=== Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | === Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | ||
* Can now be zoomed in via [[Spartan abilities|Smart Scope | * Can now be zoomed in via [[Spartan abilities|Smart Scope]]. | ||
* Like the [[ | * Like the [[M555 Gauss cannon|Gauss turret]], it now has hitscan properties. | ||
* Maximum reserve ammunition increased from 5 to 13. | * Maximum reserve ammunition increased from 5 to 13. | ||
* Projectile weakness against vehicles has been removed, leaving it an all around effective anti-vehicle weapon. | * Projectile weakness against vehicles has been removed, leaving it an all around effective anti-vehicle weapon. | ||
* If the [[Halo 5: Guardians Skulls#Grunt Birthday Party|Grunt Birthday Party]] skull is on, the railgun can now trigger the effects of said skull with headshots to [[Unggoy|Grunts]]. | |||
* If the [[Halo 5: Guardians | |||
=== Changes from ''Halo Wars 2'' === | === Changes from ''Halo Wars 2'' === | ||
* [[August-099|August]] is the only | *[[August-099|August]] is the only 1 that wields an actual Railgun, despite it being standard Railgun, August shoots twice in some occasion. | ||
* The Railgun does less damage. | *The Railgun does less damage. | ||
* [[Extractor Marines]] wield Railguns in [[Blitz]], the weapon can "siphon" enemies' health and give it to the user & having a higher rate of fire. | *[[Extractor Marines]] wield Railguns in [[Blitz]], the weapon can "siphon" enemies' health and give it to the user & having a higher rate of fire. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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* Canonically, a magnetically accelerated projectile would move at many times the speed of sound. However, for the sake of balance, the railgun's projectiles move at a much slower subsonic speed in gameplay. | * Canonically, a magnetically accelerated projectile would move at many times the speed of sound. However, for the sake of balance, the railgun's projectiles move at a much slower subsonic speed in gameplay. | ||
* Despite being a railgun, the rings that form around the barrel when charging, as well as the [[Railgun Kill]] medal depicting a projectile going through rings, seem more indicative of a coilgun. | * Despite being a railgun, the rings that form around the barrel when charging, as well as the [[Railgun Kill]] medal depicting a projectile going through rings, seem more indicative of a coilgun. | ||
** In addition, the weapon's REQ card in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' identifies it as a coilgun.{{Ref/Reuse| | ** In addition, the weapon's REQ card in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' identifies it as a coilgun.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} | ||
* Even though the weapon's name implies a lack of recoil, a railgun or coilgun should still produce substantial recoil. | *Even though the weapon's name implies a lack of recoil, a railgun or coilgun should still produce substantial recoil. | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
=== | === Normal gallery === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4-Concept-ARC920Railgun.jpg|Concept art of the ARC-920 railgun for ''[[Halo 4]]''. | File:H4-Concept-ARC920Railgun.jpg|Concept art of the ARC-920 railgun for ''[[Halo 4]]''. | ||
File:H4-Concept-ARC920Railgun-Slug.jpg|Concept art of the ARC-920's reloading mechanism in ''Halo 4''. | File:H4-Concept-ARC920Railgun-Slug.jpg|Concept art of the ARC-920's reloading mechanism in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:H4_JohnRailgun_Concept.jpg|Concept art of [[John-117|Master Chief]] with the ARC-920. | File:H4_JohnRailgun_Concept.jpg|Concept art of [[John-117|Master Chief]] with the ARC-920. | ||
File:Halo4-MasterChief-ARC920.png|A render of John-117 wielding the ARC-920. | |||
File:H4-ARC920Railgun.png|The ARC-920 in ''Halo 4''. | |||
File:H4-ARC920Railgun-RightSide.png|A right side view of the ARC-920 railgun. | |||
File:H4-ARC920-Schematic.jpg|A schematic of the railgun. | File:H4-ARC920-Schematic.jpg|A schematic of the railgun. | ||
File:ARC-920 HUD.png|HUD icon of the ARC-920 in ''Halo 4''. | File:ARC-920 HUD.png|HUD icon of the ARC-920 in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:Railgun.png|A [[WARRIOR-class Mjolnir|Warrior]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan-IV]] wielding the ARC-920. | File:Railgun.png|A [[WARRIOR-class Mjolnir|Warrior]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan-IV]] wielding the ARC-920. | ||
File:H4-ARC920HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the ARC-920 by John-117 in the ''Halo 4'' campaign. | File:H4-ARC920HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the ARC-920 by John-117 in the ''Halo 4'' campaign. | ||
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File:ARC-920_post-launch.jpg|An ARC-920 immediately after discharge. | File:ARC-920_post-launch.jpg|An ARC-920 immediately after discharge. | ||
File:Railgun_slug.jpg|An M645 round being fired. | File:Railgun_slug.jpg|An M645 round being fired. | ||
File:Battle for the Moon.png|[[Sarah Palmer]] wielding an ARC-920 against [[Merg Vol]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''. | |||
File:Jackknife.png|Spartan Newman firing an ARC-920 during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. | |||
File:H5G-Fred&ARC920.png|[[Frederic-104]] charging up an ARC-920. | File:H5G-Fred&ARC920.png|[[Frederic-104]] charging up an ARC-920. | ||
File:H5G-ARC920HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the ARC-920 by Fred-104 in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' campaign. | File:H5G-ARC920HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the ARC-920 by Fred-104 in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' campaign. | ||
File:H5G-ARC920zoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the ARC-920 by | File:H5G-ARC920zoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the ARC-920 by John-117 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | ||
File:H5G-Linda&ARC920.png|[[Linda-058]] with an ARC-920 on [[Genesis]]. | File:H5G-Linda&ARC920.png|[[Linda-058]] with an ARC-920 on [[Genesis]]. | ||
File:H5G-ARC920HUD.png|First-person view of the ARC-920 in | File:H5G-ARC920HUD.png|First-person view of the ARC-920 in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-ARC920zoom.png|Smart scope with the ARC-920. | File:H5G-ARC920zoom.png|Smart scope with the ARC-920. | ||
File:H5G-ARC920SS.png|Alternate view of the ARC-920 in smart scope. | File:H5G-ARC920SS.png|Alternate view of the ARC-920 in smart scope. | ||
File:H5G-WhiplashHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Whiplash''. | |||
File:H5G-Whiplash.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV with the ''Whiplash''. | |||
File:H5G-ArclightHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Arclight''. | |||
File:H5G-Arclight.png|A Spartan-IV with the ''Arclight''. | |||
File:H5G-ArclightCharging.png|A Spartan-IV charging up the ''Arclight''. Note the uniquely colored glowing lights from the weapon. | |||
File:H5G-Arclighteffect.png|The ''Arclight''{{'}}s explosive rounds piercing through multiple [[M820 Scorpion]]s. | |||
File:August-099.png|Concept art of [[August-099]] using an ARC-920 for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | |||
File:HW2 Extractor gun.png|A ingame look of the Extractor. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== ''Halo | === ''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Whiplash.png|''Whiplash''. | ||
File: | File:Arclight.png|''Arclight''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Videos == | |||
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== List of appearances == | == List of appearances == | ||
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* ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | * ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Battle Born]]'' | *''[[Halo: Battle Born]]'' | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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{{UNSC support weapons}} | {{UNSC support weapons}} | ||