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File:HINF Concept BulldogExploration.jpg|Initial concept exploration of the CQS48 Bulldog for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF Concept BulldogExploration.jpg|Initial concept exploration of the CQS48 Bulldog for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
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File:HINF-CQS48Bulldog.png|Pre-release image of the Bulldog.
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File:HINF Bulldog Drum.png|View of the drum magazine.
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File:HINF Conservatory Berserkers.png|First-person view of a Bulldog shooting off a [[Jiralhanae Berserker]]'s wrist blades.
File:HINF Conservatory Berserkers.png|First-person view of a Bulldog shooting off a [[Jiralhanae Berserker]]'s wrist blades.
File:HINF MarkVICBRN.jpg|A Spartan wearing a [[Mark VI CBRN]] helmet and wielding a Bulldog.
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Revision as of 16:00, July 2, 2023

CQS48 Bulldog
The CQS48 Bulldog's product logo.

From Inside Infinite - July 2021

Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Type:

Shotgun[1]

Specifications

Length:

37.5 inches (95 cm)[1]

Ammunition type:

M301 12-gauge magnum[1]

Feed system:

7-round rotating drum[1]

Operation:

Pump-action[2]

Rate of fire:

Semi-automatic[1]

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 
“ Issued to UNSC breaching and urban warfare team, the CQS48 Bulldog combat shotgun excels at engaging targets close-quarters environment.[3] ”

The CQS48 Bulldog, otherwise known as the CQS-48 Combat Shotgun, is a type of human shotgun manufactured by Misriah Armory in Eos Chasma. It is in service with the UNSC, being employed by UNSC forces as early as 2551.[4] During the Battle for Zeta Halo in 2560, many CQS48 were seemingly scavenged and employed by Banished-affiliated Jiralhanae.[2]

Overview

Design details

The CQS48 Bulldog is a pump-action combat shotgun which fires 12-gauge shells from an 7-round rotating drum.[1] After every shot, the foregrip must be retracted and pushed forward again to work the weapon's action and rotate the cylindrical magazine into the next position. The rotary magazine allows the CQS48 to replenish its supply of loaded ammunition substantially faster than the non-detachable magazines of the M45 and M90 shotguns. However, the 12-gauge ammunition it fires is substantially smaller. The Bulldog integrates iron sights and multiple attachment rail segments on its body. The CQS48 used in 2560 features a matte black and dark grey finish.[2]

The weapon's side contains various decals including barcode which translates to details of the weapon's manufacturer, the Misriah Armory facility at Eos Chasma, Mars and the weapon's name, CQS48 Combat Shotgun. The sides of the weapon just above the magazine contain a proof mark indicating the weapon's year of manufacture and a certification that the weapon is safe to fire with nitrocellulose-based gunpowder. In the case of the Bulldogs supplied to UNSC Infinity forces in 2560, the weapons have the proof code FK, which translates to a manufacture year of 2559.

Usage

Spartan-III Thom-A293 used a CQS48 Bulldog during the Defense of Concord in 2551.[4] CQS48 Bulldogs originating from the UNSC Infinity,[5] were used during the Battle for Zeta Halo in 2560.[2]

Variants

  • Convergence Bulldog: A modified variant of the Bulldog, with drum capaciity increased from 7 to 12. The weapon also has an even tighter spread, allowing for greater range and accuracy.
  • Convergence Bulldog

    Convergence Bulldog

In-game information

Main article: Bulldog

"A highly responsive and fast-firing tactical shotgun. Devastating at clsoe range."
— Description from the Academy's Weapon Drills menu.[6]

The CQS48 has a ready ammo count of 7. The pickup prompt indicates that the CQS48 is a "shotgun", with "kinetic" and "spread" properties. The weapon can be fired rapidly, with a much higher rate of fire than previous shotguns in the franchise, at the expense of heavier vertical recoil during rapid fire. Unlike shotguns in the previous games, the CQS48 Bulldog is not a one-shot-kill weapon when fighting multiplayer Spartans at close range, instead requiring at least two shots to kill. However, some enemies like Unggoy can still be killed with one shot.[2]

Gallery

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Development images

  • Initial concept exploration of the CQS48 Bulldog for Halo Infinite.

    Initial concept exploration of the CQS48 Bulldog for Halo Infinite.

  • Finalized concept art of the Bulldog.

    Finalized concept art of the Bulldog.

  • Pre-release image of the Bulldog.

    Pre-release image of the Bulldog.

  • An early render of the Bulldog.

    An early render of the Bulldog.

  • First person view of the CQS48 Bulldog in Halo Infinite.

    First person view of the CQS48 Bulldog in Halo Infinite.

  • A Jiralhanae Warrior wielding the weapon in a pre-release build of Halo Infinite.

    A Jiralhanae Warrior wielding the weapon in a pre-release build of Halo Infinite.

  • First-person view of a Bulldog being discharged.

    First-person view of a Bulldog being discharged.

  • First-person view of a Bulldog being reloaded, with the magazine entirely removed from the slot.

    First-person view of a Bulldog being reloaded, with the magazine entirely removed from the slot.

  • First-person view of a Bulldog being reloaded, with the magazine inserted into the receptacle.

    First-person view of a Bulldog being reloaded, with the magazine inserted into the receptacle.

  • First-person view of the Bulldog immediately after firing, with the forend grip retracted towards the stock in the first phase of the pump action.

    First-person view of the Bulldog immediately after firing, with the forend grip retracted towards the stock in the first phase of the pump action.

  • The Bulldog lying on the ground.

    The Bulldog lying on the ground.

Renders and screenshots

  • A render of the Bulldog.

    A render of the Bulldog.

  • HUD Icon of the Bulldog.

    HUD Icon of the Bulldog.

  • A Marine wielding CQS48 Bulldog.

    A Marine wielding CQS48 Bulldog.

  • A Spartan-IV wielding the Bulldog.

    A Spartan-IV wielding the Bulldog.

  • A Spartan-IV pumping the Bulldogs action - note the dust cover accurately flipped down, exposing the open action.

    A Spartan-IV pumping the Bulldogs action - note the dust cover accurately flipped down, exposing the open action.

  • A Spartan-IV firing a Bulldog on Highpower.

    A Spartan-IV firing a Bulldog on Highpower.

  • Close-up view of a Bulldog.

    Close-up view of a Bulldog.

  • Another close-up view of a Bulldog.

    Another close-up view of a Bulldog.

  • A Bulldog being reloaded.

    A Bulldog being reloaded.

  • View of the drum magazine.

    View of the drum magazine.

  • First-person view of a Bulldog shooting off a Jiralhanae Berserker's wrist blades.

    First-person view of a Bulldog shooting off a Jiralhanae Berserker's wrist blades.

  • A Spartan wearing a Mark VI CBRN helmet and wielding a Bulldog.

    A Spartan wearing a Mark VI CBRN helmet and wielding a Bulldog.

Merchandise

  • Nerf version of the CQS48 Bulldog.

    Nerf version of the CQS48 Bulldog.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 172
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo Infinite, gameplay
  3. ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - CQS48 Bulldog description: "Issued to UNSC breaching and urban warfare team, the CQS48 Bulldog combat shotgun excels at engaging targets close-quarters environment."
  4. ^ a b Winter Contention
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, Inside Infinite - October 2021 (Retrieved on Apr 20, 2023) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo Infinite, Academy - Weapon Drills - CQS48 Bulldog description

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