Editing M6/V Spartan Laser

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon infobox
|name=Weapon/Anti-Vehicle Model 6/V Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle
|image=[[File:HReach-M6SpartanLaser.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=179}}
|series=M6
|type=[[Directed-energy weapon]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
|cost=
|variant=
|service=*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Game|Id=hr|HR|Gameplay}}
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Game|Id=hw2|HW2|''Halo: Reach'' Model used in gameplay}}
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
|length={{Convert|121.1|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Book|Id=evg|EVG|Page=183}}
|width=
|height=
|weight={{Convert|19.07|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11|Enc11|Page=329}}
|ammotype=
|feed=100 battery units (4 shots){{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|hr}}
|operation=[[Directed-energy weapon|Directed-energy]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}
|rate=Semi-automatic{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}
|velocity=299,792,458 m/s (983,571,056 ft/s){{Ref/Reuse|evg}}
|range=Long{{Ref/Reuse|hr}}
}}

The '''Weapon/Anti-Vehicle Model 6/V Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle (W/AV M6/V G/GNR)''', colloquially known as the '''M6/V Spartan Laser''', is a variant of the [[M6 Spartan Laser]] [[directed-energy weapon]] manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]] and used by the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Jazwares|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://news.toyark.com/2020/08/02/official-photos-of-jazwares-halo-the-spartan-collection-figures-397441|Site=The Toyark|Page=News: Official Photos of Jazwares Halo The Spartan Collection Figures}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Kat|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://www.gamestop.com/toys-collectibles/collectibles/figures/products/halo-reach-kat-b320-the-spartan-collection-action-figure/11101159.html|Site=Gamestop|Page=Halo: Reach Kat-B320 The Spartan Collection}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
{{Main|M6 Spartan Laser}}
The M6/V Spartan Laser is one of a myriad of variants of the [[M6 Spartan Laser|M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle]], an initially exorbitantly expensive weapon which underwent several refinements and iterations to reduce its cost.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/spartan-laser|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe|Page=Spartan Laser}}. As with all variants of the Spartan Laser, the M6/V has an integrated and [[Smart-linking|smart-linked]] [[Wyrd optics suite|Wyrd III optics suite]], capable of 3x magnification.{{Ref/Site|Id=bnet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28444|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Ordnance: Spartan Laser|Quote=The M6 G/GNR (more formally Weapon/Anti-Vehicle, Directed Energy, M6) is a semi-automatic only laser weapon. It can be used in both anti-vehicle and anti-personnel roles. The weapon has an integrated Wyrd III optics suite (smart-linked).|D=12|M=04|Y=2016}} The variant was designed with a larger focus on operator safety via a versatile focus canopy.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}

===Usage===
The M6/V is typically used in both anti-vehicle and anti-personnel roles,{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} and was heavily employed in the final years of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} In [[2552#August|late 2552]], the M6/V Spartan Laser was extensively used throughout the [[Fall of Reach]], including during the [[Siege of New Alexandria]] and the [[Battle of Asźod]].{{Ref/Reuse|hr}}{{Ref/Reuse|Id=Jazwares}}{{Ref/Reuse|Id=Kat}} The use of this Spartan Laser model was also used in [[Battle for Earth]], with [[Corporal]] [[Taylor Miles]] of [[103rd Shock Troops Battalion]]'s [[Alpha-Nine]] employing one such variant at some point during the [[Battle of Mombasa]] after [[Prophet of Regret]]'s ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' departure from the city.{{Ref/Book|Book=[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]|Page=112}}

Almost [[2559|seven years]] after the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[Jerome-092]]'s [[Red Team]] from crews of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} used M6/V Spartan Lasers during the [[Second Ark Conflict]] against the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Reuse|hw2}}

==Gameplay==
{{Main|Spartan Laser}}
The M6/V Spartan Laser is featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' as a usable weapon known as the [[Spartan Laser]]. It is a [[power weapon]], which fires a powerful laser that deals an incredible amount of damage, destroying all vehicles with a single well-placed shot. The Spartan Laser is one of the most powerful weapons in the game, and to compensate, it has a limited use of four shots, a short cooldown after a discharge, and inability to pick up ammo.
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=== Changes from M6 Spartan Laser in ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST'' to ''Halo: Reach'' ===
* The Spartan Laser has a slightly altered form factor, a darker color scheme, a different charging animation, and a thermal display attached to the side, which folds out when the weapon is unholstered or picked up.
* The Spartan Laser has a longer forward grip, with less space between it and the trigger than in ''Halo 3'', making it appear that there is not enough space for the forward grip to fold up when not in use.
* When the weapon is charged, instead of one arrow moving down on the side of the reticule, two arrows move toward each other, meeting at the side of the reticule.
* The charging time is now 2.5 seconds exactly.
* The scope no longer zooms out instantly after each shot.
* The beam can now be moved in a sweeping motion (albeit for a brief time), inflicting (reduced) damage to multiple targets.
* The battery consumption for each shot is now increased to 25%, limiting the weapon to four shots.

=== Changes from M6 Spartan Laser in ''Halo Wars'' to ''Halo Wars 2'' ===
* Laser velocity increased.
* Firing sound now reminiscent of the M6/E from ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
* Range decreased.
* Base damage decreased, though damage increases proportionally to unit veterancy.
* The Spartan Laser is now exclusive to [[Jerome-092]], under Captain Cutter as leader on Campaign and Skirmish.
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==Gallery==
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:HR SpartanLaser Concept 1.jpg|Concept art for ''Halo: Reach'' that eventually became the M6/V.
File:HR SpartanLaser Concept 2.jpg|Concept art for ''Halo: Reach'' that eventually became the M6/V.
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:Spartanlaser.png|The [[heads-up display|HUD]] icon for the M6/V Spartan Laser's icon.
File:Spartan Laser fsp Reticle.jpg|A first-person view of the Spartan Laser's targeting reticule firing at short-range in the ''Halo: Reach'' Beta.
File:Spartan Laser Reach Beta.jpg|A Mark V(B)-clad Spartan-III wielding a Spartan Laser in the ''Halo: Reach'' Beta.
File:Halo Reach - Model 8 SP Laser.png|An angled view of the M6/V.
File:Halo Reach - Side Profile Model 8.png|A profile view of the M6/V.
File:Spartan Laser Secondary Weapon.jpg|A M6/V on the back of a Spartan in final build of ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR M6VFireProfile.jpg|[[SPARTAN-B312]] firing an M6/V.
File:HR BoneyardBattle2.jpg|SPARTAN-B312 firing an M6/V at a Ghost.
File:Halo-Reach-Defiant-5.jpg|A burst of Spartan Laser destroys a [[UH-144 Falcon]] mid-air.
File:HW2 Spartan Laser.png|Spartan Laser model in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' gameplay.
File:HW2 Blitz Jerome-092.png|[[Jerome-092]] using a M6/V during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].
File:HW2 Halo - Red Team In-game.png|A M6/V used by Red Team on [[Installation 09]].
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''

==Sources==
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[[Category:Directed-energy weapons]]