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{{Disambig header|the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] infantry weapon|other uses of the term "Commando"|Commando (disambiguation)|l1=its disambiguation page}} | {{Disambig header|the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] infantry weapon|other uses of the term "Commando"|Commando (disambiguation)|l1=its disambiguation page}} | ||
{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|name=VK78 Commando | |name=VK78 Commando | ||
|image=[[File:HINF - VK78 Commando Product Logo.png|100px]] | |image=[[File:HINF - VK78 Commando Product Logo.png|100px]] | ||
[[File:HINF VK78Commando Crop.png|300px]] | [[File:HINF VK78Commando Crop.png|300px]] | ||
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{{Article quote|The VK78 Commando | {{Article quote|The VK78 Commando is an infantry automatic rifle, with features of both light machine guns and designated marksman rifles. When zoomed, the weapon switches to semi-automatic for more accurate shots.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - VK78 Commando Rifle description|Quote=The VK78 Commando is an infantry automatic rifle, with features of both light machine guns and designated marksman rifles. When zoomed, the weapon switches to semi-automatic for more accurate shots.}}}} | ||
The '''VK78 Commando''' is a weapon manufactured by [[Vakara GesmbH]], in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | The '''VK78 Commando''' is a weapon manufactured by [[Vakara GesmbH]], in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
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===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
VK78s were employed as early as [[2495]], during which time they were selected by the [[Colonial Military Authority]] to replace aging stocks of [[HMG-38 heavy machine gun]]s in then-current service.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} | VK78s were employed as early as [[2495]], during which time they were selected by the [[Colonial Military Authority]] to replace aging stocks of [[HMG-38 heavy machine gun]]s in then-current service.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFShowcase}} By [[2560]], the Commando was employed by [[UNSC Armed Forces]] personnel during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]]. Some [[Jiralhanae]] and [[Skimmer]]s also used scavenged VK78s during the conflict.{{Ref/Reuse|hinfgameplay}} | ||
By [[2560]], | |||
===Variants=== | ===Variants=== | ||
*'''[[Impact Commando]]''': A modified variant of the Commando with an increased magazine from 20 to 40 rounds. The magnification optics decreased from 2× to 1.4×.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Forge - Impact Commando description|Quote=High-capacity magazine with reduced accuracy but increased damage.}} | *'''[[Impact Commando]]''': A modified variant of the Commando with an increased magazine from 20 to 40 rounds. The magnification optics decreased from 2× to 1.4×.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Forge - Impact Commando description|Quote=High-capacity magazine with reduced accuracy but increased damage.}} | ||
<gallery class=center> | <gallery class=center> | ||
File:HINF VK78Commando Impact Crop.png|Impact Commando | File:HINF VK78Commando Impact Crop.png|Impact Commando | ||
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Featured in both [[campaign]] and [[multiplayer]], the Commando is a common weapon, being found frequently in [[weapon pads]] on multiplayer maps, or scattered around campaign levels. Ammo for the weapon is usually plentiful, as a result. It holds 20 rounds in its magazine in total. In multiplayer, it takes 9 rounds to strip the shields of a fully shielded spartan and takes 8 body shots or 1 head shot to kill them.{{Ref/Reuse|hinfgameplay}} | Featured in both [[campaign]] and [[multiplayer]], the Commando is a common weapon, being found frequently in [[weapon pads]] on multiplayer maps, or scattered around campaign levels. Ammo for the weapon is usually plentiful, as a result. It holds 20 rounds in its magazine in total. In multiplayer, it takes 9 rounds to strip the shields of a fully shielded spartan and takes 8 body shots or 1 head shot to kill them.{{Ref/Reuse|hinfgameplay}} | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
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File:HINF CommandoOpticConcept.jpg|Concept art of the VK78 Commando's optic in ''Halo Infinite''. | File:HINF CommandoOpticConcept.jpg|Concept art of the VK78 Commando's optic in ''Halo Infinite''. | ||
File:HINF Concept DroneArmor.jpg|Early concept art for ''Halo Infinite'' of a humanoid UNSC "drone" equipped with a VK78 Commando. | File:HINF Concept DroneArmor.jpg|Early concept art for ''Halo Infinite'' of a humanoid UNSC "drone" equipped with a VK78 Commando. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Developmental images=== | ===Developmental images=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HINF CQBCommando.png|A [[CQB-class Mjolnir|CQB]]-clad [[Spartan-IV]] wielding a VK78 in the [[A New Generation]] trailer. | File:HINF CQBCommando.png|A [[CQB-class Mjolnir|CQB]]-clad [[Spartan-IV]] wielding a VK78 in the [[A New Generation]] trailer. | ||
File:HINF-Zvezda transparent.png|A [[ZVEZDA-class Mjolnir|Zvezda]]-clad Spartan-IV with a VK78. | File:HINF-Zvezda transparent.png|A [[ZVEZDA-class Mjolnir|Zvezda]]-clad Spartan-IV with a VK78. | ||
File:HINF_Multiplayer Reveal 2021-6.png|A [[FIREFALL-class Mjolnir|Firefall]]-clad Spartan holding a VK78. | File:HINF_Multiplayer Reveal 2021-6.png|A [[FIREFALL-class Mjolnir|Firefall]]-clad Spartan holding a VK78. | ||
File:HINF-Deadlock.jpg|Side view of a Spartan sprinting with the VK78 | File:HINF-Deadlock.jpg|Side view of a Spartan sprinting with the VK78. | ||
File:HINF MarineScout.png|A Marine with the VK78. | |||
File:HINF StreetViperLaunchSite.png|Frontal view of a Spartan sprinting with the VK78. | File:HINF StreetViperLaunchSite.png|Frontal view of a Spartan sprinting with the VK78. | ||
File:HINF | File:HINF Jiralhanae Warrior Commando.png|A [[Jiralhanae Warrior]] armed with a VK78. | ||
File:HINF Skimmer Melee Attack.png|A [[Skimmer]] armed with a VK78. | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]'' | ||
**''[[Onyx (TV Series)|Onyx]]'' | **''[[Onyx (TV Series)|Onyx]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]'' | *''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
