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'''Infantry support weapons''' are a class of [[w:Crew-served weapon|crew served]], man-portable, highly-specialized [[weapons|weapon systems]]. | '''Infantry support weapons''' are a class of [[w:Crew-served weapon|crew served]], man-portable, highly-specialized [[weapons|weapon systems]]. | ||
For non- | For non-Spartan infantry, these weapon systems often requires a crew of more than one individual to function at optimum efficiency due to its operational complexity, such as requiring one person to load while another fires. The weight and bulk of the system often also necessitates multiple personnel for transportation. | ||
===Halo 3 definition=== | |||
When used by Spartans, these weapons are much larger than the standard shoulder-fired [[rifle|military service weapons]], and require two hands to heft. Consequentially, players move more slowly while holding them, and cannot throw [[grenades]] or [[melee]] opponents while holding the weapons, thus they become very vulnerable to enemy grenades and vehicles, since they almost can't be dodged. | When used by Spartans, these weapons are much larger than the standard shoulder-fired [[rifle|military service weapons]], and require two hands to heft. Consequentially, players move more slowly while holding them, and cannot throw [[grenades]] or [[melee]] opponents while holding the weapons, thus they become very vulnerable to enemy grenades and vehicles, since they almost can't be dodged. | ||