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{{ | {{Center|This article is about the UNSC autoturret featured in ''Halo 4''. For the similar weapon type introduced in ''Halo 5: Guardians'', see [[Unidentified UNSC turret]]. For the Forerunner weapon, see [[Forerunner automated turret]].}} | ||
{{Weapon | {{Weapon Infobox | ||
|image=[[File:H4-UNSCAutoTurret-Side.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H4-UNSCAutoTurret-Side.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | |manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] | ||
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|variant= | |variant= | ||
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
|affiliation=[[ | |affiliation=[[UNSC Defense Force]] | ||
|weight= | |weight= | ||
|length={{Convert|15|ft|m | |length={{Convert|15|ft|m}} <ref name="H4VG">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 82''</ref> | ||
|width={{Convert|8.6|ft|m | |width={{Convert|8.6|ft|m}}<ref name="H4VG"/> | ||
|height={{Convert|8.2|ft|m | |height={{Convert|8.2|ft|m}}<ref name="H4VG"/> | ||
|ammotype= | |ammotype=12.7×99mm M340 HVE | ||
|feed=Varies | |feed=Varies | ||
|operation= | |operation= | ||
|rate=Automatic | |rate=Automatic | ||
|velocity= | |velocity= | ||
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The '''M3063 Automated Heavy Machine Gun/Self-Tracking''' ('''M3063 AHMG/ST'''), colloquially referred to as the ''' | The '''M3063 Automated Heavy Machine Gun/Self-Tracking''' ('''M3063 AHMG/ST'''), colloquially referred to as the '''Deployable Turret''' or '''Autoturret''',<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 82''</ref> is a [[UNSC Defense Force]] automated anti-personnel sentry weapon. Mounted on a heavy tetrapod, the weapon emits a visible [[laser]] [[Laser aiming module|to aid in targeting]]. It features a machine gun that fires at a moderate rate, and an energy weapon that fires [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] shots similar to the [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]. | ||
Mounted on a heavy tetrapod, the weapon emits a visible [[laser]] [[Laser aiming module|to aid in targeting]]. It features a | |||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
This autoturret was frequently used in [[War Games]] training sessions by [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IVs]] aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. It was an effective way to defend captured bases and secure objectives, especially in [[Dominion]] matches. | This autoturret was frequently used in [[War Games]] training sessions by [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IVs]] aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. It was an effective way to defend captured bases and secure objectives, especially in [[Dominion]] matches.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/3660b4d2-58c5-43e0-ab59-a9ee99b8c3e3/dominion?category=wargames '''Halo Waypoint''' ''Dominion'']</ref> | ||
When the ''Infinity'' [[Requiem Campaign|returned]] to the [[Forerunner]] [[shield world]] [[Requiem]] in [[2558]], various UNSC bases and outposts were established on the inner surface of the planet. Several such autoturrets were used to defend these locations, including [[Galileo Base]], | When the ''Infinity'' [[Requiem Campaign|returned]] to the [[Forerunner]] [[shield world]] [[Requiem]] in [[2558]], various UNSC bases and outposts were established on the inner surface of the planet. Several such autoturrets were used to defend these locations, including [[Galileo Base]], [[Two Giants]] and [[Magma Base]]. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Halo 4 Turret concept art 1.jpg|Concept art of the autoturret. | |||
File:Halo 4 Turret concept art 1.jpg| | |||
File:Halo 4 Turret concept art 2.jpg|More concept art of the autoturret. | File:Halo 4 Turret concept art 2.jpg|More concept art of the autoturret. | ||
File:H4_M3063Turret_Concept_1.jpg| | File:H4_M3063Turret_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art. | ||
File:H4_M3063Turret_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art depicting other variants that were more energy-based, anti-aircraft only, and EMP based that would knock out shields. | File:H4_M3063Turret_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art depicting other variants that were more energy-based, anti-aircraft only, and EMP based that would knock out shields. | ||
File:H4-M3063AHMG-LeftSide.png|Left side view of the autoturret. | File:H4-M3063AHMG-LeftSide.png|Left side view of the autoturret. | ||
File:H4-M3063AHMG-RightSide.png|Right side view of the autoturret. | File:H4-M3063AHMG-RightSide.png|Right side view of the autoturret. | ||
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File:H4-Dominion-UNSC-AutoTurret.jpg|The autoturret completed. | File:H4-Dominion-UNSC-AutoTurret.jpg|The autoturret completed. | ||
File:H4-Dominion on Vortex.jpg|The autoturret being used in a game of [[Dominion]] in War Games. | File:H4-Dominion on Vortex.jpg|The autoturret being used in a game of [[Dominion]] in War Games. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{UNSC | {{UNSC support weapons}} | ||
[[Category:Machine guns]] | [[Category:Machine guns]] | ||