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Humans have developed a number of '''weapons''' throughout their history.
==Overview==
They come with a variety of electronic gadgets such as ammo readouts and are significantly more reliable, seldom malfunctioning. They are also generally immune to [[electromagnetic pulse]]s. Still, there have been many advanced developments, such as electromagnetic accelerator weapons. The most prominent of these is the [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], used as the main armament on UNSC warships, and in smaller form in ground-based weapons. Another electromagnetic weapon system, known as the [[railgun]], is used to a lesser degree. There have been developments in [[directed-energy weapon|energy weapons]] such as the [[Spartan Laser]] and the [[XEV9-Matos Nonlinear Pulse Cannon|pulse lasers]] used on [[UNSC prowler]]s. Advances in technology allow the development of highly efficient explosive devices, including the [[Lancet micro-missile]]s, capable of decimating main battle tanks.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 16''</ref>


== Overview ==
==History==
While still primarily based on projectiles and chemical reactions, human weapons are more advanced than the weapons of the 21st century. They come with a variety of electronic gadgets such as ammo readouts and are significantly more reliable, seldom malfunctioning. They are also generally immune to [[electromagnetic pulse]]s. Still, there have been many advanced developments, such as electromagnetic accelerator weapons. The most prominent of these is the [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]], used as the main armament on UNSC warships, and in smaller form in ground-based weapons. Another electromagnetic weapon system, known as the [[railgun]], is used to a lesser degree. There have been developments in [[directed-energy weapon|energy weapons]] such as the [[Spartan Laser]] and the [[XEV9-Matos Nonlinear Pulse Cannon|pulse lasers]] used on [[UNSC prowler]]s. Advances in technology allow the development of highly efficient explosive devices, including the [[Lancet micro-missile]]s, capable of decimating main battle tanks.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 16''</ref>
In [[1945]], [[nuclear weapon]]s would be used for the first time by humans{{Ref/Book|Id=EncC1|Enc|Section=Chapter One: Timeline, Galactic Rebirth And The Covenant|Page=31}} and would continue to be used all the way into the 26th century.


One of the largest breakthroughs came in the mid-20th century where humans discovered that [[nuclear fission]] and [[Nuclear fusion|fusion]] can be used as a weapon to cause a large explosion. By the 26th century, there are several types of [[nuclear weapon]]s in the UNSC's arsenal, intended for both atmospheric and exoatmospheric use. Innovation in this area would also converge in the creation of humanity's most devastating weapon during the war effort, known as the [[NOVA bomb]].
==Types==
*'''[[Rifle]]'''
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File:HINF MA40 cutout.png|An [[MA40 assault rifle]].
File:H3-BR55HB-ServiceRifle-LeftSide.png|A [[BR55HB battle rifle|BR55HB]], a type of [[battle rifle]].
File:HR-Render-DMR angled.png|The [[M392 DMR|M392]], a [[Designated Marksman Rifle]].
</gallery>
*'''[[Pistol]]'''
<gallery>
File:Nightfall - Sedran Pistol.jpg|An [[M4D pistol]].
</gallery>
*'''[[Railgun]]'''
<gallery>
File:H5G-ARC920.png|An [[ARC-920 railgun]].
</gallery>
*'''[[Directed-energy weapon]]'''
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File:H4-SpartanLaser.png|An [[M6 Spartan Laser]], a type of [[Laser]] based energy weapon.
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*'''[[Nuclear weapon]]'''
*'''[[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Coilgun]]'''


== List of advanced technology involved ==
*[[Nuclear fusion|Fusion]]/[[Nuclear fission|Fission]]
*Electromagnetic-propelled
**[[Railgun]]
**[[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Coilgun]]
*[[Directed-energy weapon]]
**[[Laser]]
*Sonic/Sound
*Cryo


== Sources ==
== Sources ==

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Humans have developed a number of weapons throughout their history.

Overview

They come with a variety of electronic gadgets such as ammo readouts and are significantly more reliable, seldom malfunctioning. They are also generally immune to electromagnetic pulses. Still, there have been many advanced developments, such as electromagnetic accelerator weapons. The most prominent of these is the Magnetic Accelerator Cannon, used as the main armament on UNSC warships, and in smaller form in ground-based weapons. Another electromagnetic weapon system, known as the railgun, is used to a lesser degree. There have been developments in energy weapons such as the Spartan Laser and the pulse lasers used on UNSC prowlers. Advances in technology allow the development of highly efficient explosive devices, including the Lancet micro-missiles, capable of decimating main battle tanks.[1]

History

In 1945, nuclear weapons would be used for the first time by humans[2] and would continue to be used all the way into the 26th century.

Types


Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 16
  2. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition) - Chapter One: Timeline, Galactic Rebirth And The Covenant, page 31
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