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The '''M6H Personal Defense Weapon System''' ('''M6H PDWS''') is a handgun in service with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. It is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s widespread [[M6 series]]. The M6H was infrequently in service | The '''M6H Personal Defense Weapon System''' ('''M6H PDWS''') is a handgun in service with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. It is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s widespread [[M6 series]]. The M6H was infrequently in service as early as [[2526]]<ref>'''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'''</ref><ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_014.mp3 ''343 Sparkast 014'']</ref> and was made the standard-issue sidearm of all UNSC personnel in [[2555]].<ref name="O+A">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4 Official Site''' ''Ordnance + Armor'']</ref> | ||
== Specifications == | == Specifications == |
Revision as of 16:23, January 26, 2020
Template:Weapon Infobox The M6H Personal Defense Weapon System (M6H PDWS) is a handgun in service with the UNSC. It is part of Misriah Armory's widespread M6 series. The M6H was infrequently in service as early as 2526[1][2] and was made the standard-issue sidearm of all UNSC personnel in 2555.[3]
Specifications
The M6H is a semi-automatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed handgun. It is an up-sized model (17% larger than standard versions) with a smart-linked KFA-2 x2 scope and an electroless nickel finish.[4] It fires the M6 series' standard 12.7×40mm ammunition. The M6H is effective at reasonably long distances as well as its preferred close-to-medium-range.[3]
Variant
M6H2 Personal Defense Weapon
The M6H2 variant had entered service by at least 2557 and was issued to all branches of the UNSC.[5] It has a serial number of "00MA0100062473"[6] and sports a black polymer finish. Like the base M6H, the M6H2 is semi-automatic, recoil-operated and magazine-fed,[5] but has an increased 12-round magazine capacity.[7] The variant also boasts increased accuracy and is most effective with precision aiming.[5] It features a smoother slide design and a Projection sight (in place of the venerable KFA-2 x2) to support smart scope functionality.[7] In 2557, this weapon had a Ruptive skin approved by the UNSC Ordnance Commission.[8]
M6H2 Variants
- Whispered Truth: A cut-down M6H2 magnum without a smart scope system, under-barrel flashlight, or forward trigger guard. It also has a custom slide and can mount a suppressor. This variant sports a 18-round magazine. Unlike other pistols Whispered Truth fires in three-round bursts. The slide reads "Semper Vigilans" (Always Vigilant), the motto of the Office of Naval Intelligence.
- Gunfighter Magnum: Lightweight competition pistol carried by Spartan operators who prefer a no-frills backup firearm. Quick draw Magnum with fast-reload magazines. Iron sights only, no Smart-Link module is attached.
- Tactical Magnum: Whisper-quiet tactical pistol loaded with armor-piercing rounds, tailored for Spartan force reconnaissance missions. Match grade Magnum with integral baffle-free suppressor and 2× full-VISR Smart-Link.
- Buck's Magnum: A Magnum with the Gunfighter body, Whispered Truth finish, and a front iron sight that is seen on the Projection Sight, appearing to have been attached separately.
M6H2 Attachments
- Extended Magazine: Increases both ready and reserve ammunition capacity by 50%.
Gameplay
Changes from the M6G PDWS in Halo: Reach
- Less damage, requires 6 shots to kill rather than 5.
- Higher accuracy with less bloom.
Changes from M6H in Halo 4 to M6H2 in Halo 5: Guardians
- Increased damage, requiring 4 shots to deplete shields followed by 1 headshot or 3 body shots.
- Drastically lowered rate of fire.
- Less bloom/greater accuracy.
- Increased magazine size to 12.
- More reserve ammunition.
- Can be smart scoped rather than utilizing smart-linked scope zoom.
- Zoom decreased from 2× to 1.75× due to use of projection sight for smart scope.
- Faster swap and pickup speeds.
- The Spartan now wields the handgun with a more realistic "thumbs forward" combat grip, as opposed to the classic "teacup" grip seen in Halo 2 through Halo 4.
Halo: Spartan Assault and Halo: Spartan Strike
- Weapon carries a maximum of 40 rounds.
- Has a limited range of fire.
- Can kill Promethean Crawlers and Grunt Minors in a single shot.
Gallery
Normal Gallery
Concept art of the M6H. Note that it closely resembles the M6G from Halo: Reach.
A Spartan-IV wielding an M6H.
The M6H being wielded in a Capture the Flag game on Exile.
Commander Sarah Palmer wielding a pair of M6H sidearms.
A Spartan chambering a round in her M6H on Complex.
Michael Horrigan with an M6H in Halo: Nightfall.
John-117 aiming an M6H at Jameson Locke in The Cost.
First-person view of the M6H2 in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Truth.
Smart scope with the M6H2 in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta on Crossfire.
Holly Tanaka handing an M6H2 to Olympia Vale during the Battle of Kamchatka.
First-person view of the M6H2 by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.
Smart scope with the M6H2 by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.
Fred-104 in an idle stance while wielding his M6H2 on Genesis.
First-person view of the M6H2 on Fathom in Halo 5: Guardians.
Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a Flag.
The M6H in Halo Online.
First-person view of the M6H on Riverworld.
An early version of an "R" type M6H in Halo Online.
Halo 4 skins
Halo 5: Guardians variants
Halo 5: Guardians skins
Flagnum Skin as seen when holding a Flag.
Halo Online variants
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Videos
List of appearances
- Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn (First appearance)
- Halo 4
- Halo: Spartan Assault
- Halo: Initiation
- Halo: Escalation
- Halo: Nightfall
- Hunt the Truth
- Halo: Spartan Strike
- Halo 5: Guardians
- Halo: Tales from Slipspace
- Halo: Recruit (Non-canonical appearance)
- Halo: Bad Blood
- Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
- Halo: Oblivion
Sources
- ^ Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
- ^ 343 Sparkast 014
- ^ a b Halo 4 Official Site Ordnance + Armor
- ^ Bungie.net - Halo 3: ODST Field Guide: M6C/SOCOM
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- ^ Halo 5: Guardians - Ruptive skin description
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