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Lawgiver (weapon)

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This article is about the REQ variant of the M45D shotgun in Halo 5: Guardians. For the Covenant carrier of the same name, see Lawgiver.
Lawgiver
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1][2][3][4]

Type:

Shotgun

Specifications

Length:

113 centimeters (44.4 in)[2][3][4]

Width:

11 centimeters (4.4 in)[2][3]

Height:

24 centimeters (9.6 in)[2][3]

Weight:

3.6 kilograms (8 lb)[3]

Ammunition type:

M296 8-Gauge 18.5mm Magnum[1][2][3][4] (with Kinetic Bolts)

Capacity:

6 shells[2][4]

Operation:

Pump-action[1][4]

Optics:

None (Smart-link-compatible)

Service history

In service:

United Nations Space Command

 
Dura lex. Sed lex. Improved Shotgun with increased damage, accuracy, and rate of fire.[5]

Lawgiver is a special variant of the M45D Tactical Shotgun.[5][6]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Main article: M45D shotgun

Lawgiver is a named variant of the M45D Tactical Shotgun, upgraded to use the Kinetic Bolts attachment for extra damage, accuracy, and a higher rate-of-fire.[5] The weapon's chassis is based on that of the normal M45D, but recolored to have with dark red stripes decorating the front barrel, main body above the fore-end, trigger area, and rear stock.[6]

Service history[edit]

Lawgiver has been integrated into the UNSC Infinity's War Games simulations for use by Spartan-IVs.[6]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Lawgiver is an Uncommon Level 3 energy REQ that grants REQ Points 50 REQ Points when sold. It operates identically to a normal Shotgun, that is generally more damaging and has higher accuracy.[7]

Trivia[edit]

The phrase "Dura Lex. Sed lex." in the REQ card description for Lawgiver is Latin phrase that means "the law is harsh, but it is the law."[5]

Gallery[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Shotgun (Retrieved on Apr 30, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  2. ^ a b c d e f Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 70
  3. ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint, Shotgun (Retrieved on Oct 29, 2015) [archive]
  4. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 173
  5. ^ a b c d Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Lawbringer description "Dura lex. Sed lex. Improved Shotgun with increased damage, accuracy, and rate of fire."
  6. ^ a b c Halo 5: Guardians, Lawgiver in-game weapon
  7. ^ YouTube - Aozolai, Halo 5 - Shotguns Full Analysis (Retrieved on Nov 15, 2024)