Editing Bulldog

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{{Infobox/Weapon/Gameplay
|name=Bulldog
|image=[[File:HINF Pre-Release Bulldog Render.png|300px]]
|faction=[[Human]] ([[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]])
|tier=[[Pickup weapon]]
|class=[[Weapon class#Shotgun|Shotgun]]
|type=
|range=Close
|counterparts=
Human (UNSC):
*[[Shotgun]]
[[Covenant]]:
*[[Energy Sword]]
*[[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]]
*[[Mauler]]
[[Forerunner]]:
*[[Boltshot]]
*[[Scattershot]]
*[[Heatwave]]
|dmgtype=[[Kinetic]]
|mode=Pump-action
|damage=High
|rof=Low
|accuracy=Low
|projspeed=Very high, near instantaneous
|mag=7 shells
|maxammo=
|generalvariants=
|h5reqvariants=
|hinfvariants=[[Convergence Bulldog]]
|scopes=
|attachments=
}}
{{Quote|A highly responsive and fast-firing tactical shotgun. Devastating at close range.|In-game description}}

The '''Bulldog''' is a [[human]] [[Weapon class#Shotgun|shotgun]] first introduced in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. Only effective in close ranges, it fires a spread of projectiles in a wide angle, which deal substantial [[Damage types#Kinetic|kinetic]] damage if most or all of the projectiles land. However, due to being pump-action, the time between shots is fairly high.

==Universe and lore==
{{Main|CQS48 Bulldog}}
Manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] at their [[Eos Chasma]] facility, the [[CQS48 Bulldog]] is a pump-action shotgun in service with the [[UNSC Armed Forces]]. Unlike the more common [[M45 shotgun|M45]] and [[M90 shotgun|M90]] shotgun lines, it fires 12-gauge shells from a detachable rotary magazine that can hold up to 7 total shells, allowing for faster reloading at the cost of smaller calibre ammunition. The weapon usually features a gunmetal grey finish, with bright orange accents and lettering.{{Ref/Game|Id=HICQS48|HI|[[weapon]]: CQS48 Bulldog}}

The CQS48 Bulldog entered production at some point before [[2559]]. By December 2559, the weapon was in service with UNSC forces aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, and saw action at the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]] as well as ensuing conflicts at [[Installation 07|the ring]] in [[2560|the ensuing year]].{{Ref/Game|HI|[[campaign]]}}

<gallery widths="210px">
File:HINF CQS48 Bulldog Render.png|link=CQS48 Bulldog|'''[[CQS48 Bulldog]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo Infinite]]''}}
</gallery>

==Overview==
The Bulldog is a powerful [[pickup weapon]] first introduced in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' as a successor to the [[Shotgun]]. It appears in both [[campaign]] and [[multiplayer]], though is relatively rare in both due to its power. The Bulldog is a powerhouse in close quarters, able to kill an enemy Spartan in multiplayer with just two shots, but due to its massive spread, is entirely useless at longer ranges.{{Ref/Reuse|HICQS48}}

===Unlock and acquisition requirements===
In ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s [[campaign]], the Bulldog is unlocked for acquisition at any [[Forward Operating Base|FOB]] once the player earns at least 600 [[Valor]] by completing objectives in the game's [[Wikipedia:Open world|open world]]. Once unlocked, it can be requisitioned for free at any FOB station at no extra cost.

Meanwhile, in [[multiplayer]], the Bulldog is a pickup weapon that can be found in certain [[weapon pad]]s, typically located in neutral areas towards the centre of the map. Whether or not the Bulldog spawns is up to chance, as its weapon pads may offer a [[Heatwave]] instead, depending on the random weapon pad configuration generated at the start of the match.

===Variants===
====Convergence Bulldog====
{{Main|Convergence Bulldog}}
The Convergence Bulldog is an improved version of the Bulldog shotgun, featured in the ''Halo Infinite'' campaign. It has a 12-shell magazine, and fires in a tighter spread pattern than the standard Bulldog, making shots more accurate and allowing for more damage per shot. It is unlocked at 2,400 Valor.

===Counterparts===
Throughout the ''Halo'' franchise, there have been several weapons similar in role to the Bulldog.

Of these, the most similar is the [[Shotgun]], a similar human weapon first introduced in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', and featured in most games since. As with the Bulldog, it is a pump-action, close-range weapon which fires a number of projectiles in a spread, which deal significant damage. Originally, the Shotgun had 12 shells per magazine, nearly double that of the Bulldog, but from ''[[Halo 3]]'' onwards this was halved, to 6; one less than the Bulldog. The Shotgun was generally more powerful than the Bulldog, able to kill enemy players in [[multiplayer]] with just one shot. However, to compensate, it also had an even slower rate of fire.

On the [[Covenant]] side, a number of weapons beg comparison with the Bulldog. First are the [[Energy Sword]] and [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]], which are [[melee weapon]]s comparable to the Bulldog due to also being only effective in close ranges. Beyond these, however, there is also the [[Mauler]] featured in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. The Mauler is a relatively slow-firing handheld shotgun. Like the Bulldog, it is only effective in close range, and requires two shots to kill an enemy Spartan in multiplayer. It was most effective when paired with a melee; the initial shot would lower the enemy's shields, then the melee could finish them off. However, it could also be [[Dual wielding|dual-wielded]], unlike the Bulldog.

Finally, the [[Forerunner]]s have three counterparts: the [[Boltshot]], [[Scattershot]] and [[Heatwave]]. The [[Boltshot]] was a [[Promethean]] pistol with multiple firing modes. Of particular note is the ''[[Halo 4]]'' iteration, which featured a firing mode where the weapon would charge up and release a shotgun-like blast, highly effective in close ranges. This blast was powerful enough to instantly kill an enemy player in multiplayer, but cost half of the Boltshot's magazine. The [[Scattershot]] was a more traditional shotgun, featuring a 5-round magazine, with each shot being very powerful - enough to kill most enemies in a single hit. Its main distinguishing feature was the fact that its projectiles would ricochet off surfaces multiple times if they didn't impact an enemy. The [[Heatwave]], introduced in ''Halo Infinite'' as a successor to the Scattershot, was broadly similar, but featured an increased 8-round magazine, at the cost of being less powerful; like the Bulldog, it requires two shots to kill an enemy player in multiplayer. Like the Scattershot, the Heatwave's rounds ricochet off of surfaces they impact, but unlike the Scattershot, the player has the ability to decide the spread pattern the Heatwave's projectiles will fire in, toggling between either a vertical or horizontal configuration.

<gallery widths="210px">
File:H5G-Render-Shotgun.png|link=Shotgun|'''[[Shotgun]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' multiplayer, ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', ''[[Halo Online]]'' and ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''}}
File:H5G-EnergySword.png|link=Energy Sword|'''[[Energy Sword]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', ''[[Halo Online]]'' and ''[[Halo Infinite]]''}}
File:H5 Gravity Hammer.png|link=Gravity Hammer|'''[[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'', ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', ''[[Halo Online]]'' and ''[[Halo Infinite]]''}}
File:H3-BruteMauler.png|link=Mauler|'''[[Mauler]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and ''[[Halo Online]]''}}
File:H5G-Z110.png|link=Boltshot|'''[[Boltshot]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''}}
File:H5G-Z180.png|link=Scattershot|'''[[Scattershot]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''}}
File:HINF Heatwave.png|link=Heatwave|'''[[Heatwave]]'''<br/>{{Small|''[[Halo Infinite]]''}}
</gallery>

==Gameplay==
===Stats===
{{Expand-section}}
The following table summarises the Bulldog's stats in ''Halo Infinite'':
{{/Stats/FPS}}

===Advantages===
*Deals a lot of damage per shot
*Has a relatively large magazine

===Disadvantages===
*Massive spread makes it useless at long ranges
*Fairly slow rate of fire; time between shots is relatively long

===Tactics and strategies===
*Very effective in tight, close-quarter environments
*Can be combined with a [[melee]] to kill enemies quicker
*Completely useless when fired from longer ranges; close the distance first, or use a different weapon
*Sometimes useful for defending zones in [[objective]] modes, as enemies are forced to come into the zone to capture it

==Skins and cosmetics==
{{Main|Weapon customization}}
In ''Halo Infinite'', the Bulldog can be outfitted with various [[Weapon customization|weapon coatings]] to customise its appearance.

{{:Weapon customization/Coating/CQS48}}

==Medals==
The following medals are exclusive to the Bulldog, or to the shotgun weapon class in ''Halo Infinite''. Other, less specific medals, can also be earned with the Bulldog, but the ones listed are only those that are unique to shotguns or to the Bulldog itself.

{| class="wikitable"
!Icon
!Name
!Game
!Unlock requirements
|-
|[[File:HINF Medal Scattergunner.png|50px]]
|[[Scattergunner]]
|''Halo Infinite''
|Kill 5 enemies with shotguns
|-
|[[File:HINF Medal StreetSweeper.png|50px]]
|[[Street Sweeper]]
|''Halo Infinite''
|Kill an enemy with a CQS48 Bulldog as a [[vehicle]] passenger
|}

==Production notes==
In the [[2020#July|July 2020]] [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|''Halo Infinite'' Campaign Gameplay Premiere]], the Bulldog featured a 10-round magazine.{{Ref/Game|Id=HICGP|HI|trailer, [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]}} However, by [[2021 (real world)#July|July 2021]], the ammo count had been reduced to 7 in [[Halo Infinite Multiplayer Tech Preview|''Halo Infinite'' Multiplayer Tech Preview]],{{Ref/Generic|Id=TechPreview|[[Halo Infinite Multiplayer Tech Preview]]}} and remained at that size for the final release.{{Ref/Reuse|HICQS48}}

==Gallery==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:HINF Concept BulldogExploration.jpg|Initial concept exploration of the CQS48 Bulldog for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF Concept Bulldog.jpg|Finalized concept art of the Bulldog.
</gallery>

===Renders and cutouts===
<gallery>
File:HINF CQS48Bulldog Crop.png|An early render of the Bulldog.
File:HINF Pre-Release Bulldog Render.png|Another render of the Bulldog.
</gallery>

===HUD icons===
<gallery>
File:HInf HUD Cqs48 bulldog.png|HUD Icon of the Bulldog.|The Bulldog HUD Icon in ''Halo Infinite''.
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:HINF CGP Bulldog Firing.png|First-person view of the Bulldog firing in ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s [[campaign]].
File:HINF XGS 2020 CQS48 model.png|The Bulldog dropped on the ground in campaign.
File:HINF-CQS48ready.jpg|A player wielding the Bulldog on [[Live Fire]].
File:HINF Bulldog Firing.png|The Bulldog being fired on [[Highpower]].
File:HINF Bulldog Reload.png|A player reloading the weapon.
File:HINF Conservatory Berserkers.png|The Bulldog being fired at [[Brute Berserker]]s in [[Conservatory]].
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}

==Sources==
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