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'''Weapon attachments''' are devices that can be attached to a firearm, typically on a railing or barrel to increase its functional use. | '''Weapon attachments''' are devices that can be attached to a firearm, typically on a railing or barrel to increase its functional use. | ||
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**''[[SS/M 49]]'' | **''[[SS/M 49]]'' | ||
*'''[[Telescopic sight]]''' | *'''[[Telescopic sight]]''' | ||
**''[[A2 scope]]'' | |||
**''[[EVOS-D]]'' | |||
**''[[KFA-2 x2]]'' | **''[[KFA-2 x2]]'' | ||
**''[[Oracle N-variant | **''[[Oracle scope|Oracle N-variant scope]]'' | ||
**''[[VnSLS/V 6E]]'' | **''[[VnSLS/V 6E]]'' | ||
*'''[[Laser aiming module]]''' | *'''[[Laser aiming module]]''' | ||
*'''[[Flashlight]]''' | *'''[[Flashlight]]''' | ||
*'''[[M301 grenade launcher]]''' | *'''[[M301 grenade launcher]]'''{{Ref/Site|URL=http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGAssaultRifle|Site=Bungie.net|Page=MA5C Assault Rifle|D=16|M=12|Y=2007|LocalArchive=Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present#MA5C Assault Rifle}} | ||
*'''[[Underslung shotgun]]''' | *'''[[Underslung shotgun]]''' | ||
*'''[[Muzzle brake]]''' | *'''[[Muzzle brake]]''' | ||
Human loadout weapons featured in the [[Warzone]] simulation allow for a variety of common attachments that can be swapped between the different weapons including the [[MA5D assault rifle|assault rifle]], [[BR85 battle rifle|battle rifle]], [[M6H magnum|magnum]], [[M20 PDW|SMG]], and [[M395 DMR|DMR]]. | |||
These attachments and their functions are as follows: | |||
*'''[[Long Barrel]]''' - Increases effective range. | |||
*'''[[Laser aiming module|Laser Targeter]]''' - Increases weapon accuracy. | |||
*'''[[Suppressor|Silencer]]''' - Reduces visibility on enemy Motion Trackers when firing. | |||
*'''[[Sound Dampener]]''' - Increases effective range and reduces firing signature. | |||
*'''[[Stabilization Jets]]''' - Helps control recoil. | |||
*'''[[Kinetic Bolts]]''' - Augment knockback and damage against vehicles. | |||
*'''[[Energy Bayonet]]''' - Increases melee damage and range. | |||
*'''[[Knight blade|Knight Blade]]''' - Increases melee effectiveness, melee damage, and knockback against vehicles. | |||
*'''Extended Mags''' - Increases ready and reserve ammo capacity. | |||
*'''[[Threat Marker]]''' - Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time. | |||
*'''[[Telescopic sight|Sights]]''' | |||
**''[[Projection sight|Projection Sight]]'' - Effective at short to medium range. | |||
**''[[CQB sight|CQB Sight]]'' - Best suited for close-quarters combat while leveraging Smart-Link. | |||
**''[[Recon sight|Recon Sight]]'' - Can excel at any engagement range. | |||
**''[[Classic sight|Classic Sight]]'' - Rugged combat optics preferred by veteran Spartans. | |||
**''[[Longshot sight|Longshot Sight]]'' - Marksman configuration preferred by many Requiem veterans. | |||
**''[[Sentinel sight|Sentinel Sight]]'' - Configuration with variable-zoom 4×/6× optics; optimized for long-range, pinpoint lethality. | |||
**''[[Hybrid sight|Hybrid Sight]]'' - Covenant holographic sight. | |||
**''[[Morph sight|Morph Sight]]'' - Forerunner holographic sight. | |||
**''[[COG sight|COG Sight]]'' - Security configuration issued to ONI's armed-response teams. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Suppressor.png|The suppressor attachment is used to reduce the sound and recoil produced by most firearms. | File:Suppressor.png|The suppressor attachment is used to reduce the sound and recoil produced by most firearms. | ||
File: | File:H3_Sniper_Scope.png|The [[telescopic sight]] is used to fire at long ranges with increased accuracy. | ||
File:MA5 Torch.png|The torch or [[flashlight]], located under the barrel and in front of the grip, is used as a light for Marines to see in dark environments. | File:MA5 Torch.png|The torch or [[flashlight]], located under the barrel and in front of the grip, is used as a light for Marines to see in dark environments. | ||
File: | File:H3_BR55HB_Scope.png|The BR55HB SR uses a 2× scope, which is attached to the railing of the rifle. | ||
File:H3ODST-M7S-M6C-LAM-Comparison.png|A [[laser aiming module]] located on the [[M6C/SOCOM]] and the [[M7S Caseless Submachine Gun|M7S]]. | File:H3ODST-M7S-M6C-LAM-Comparison.png|A [[laser aiming module]] located on the [[M6C/SOCOM]] and the [[M7S Caseless Submachine Gun|M7S]]. | ||
File: | File:H3ODST_M6SOCOM_MuzzleBrake.png|A [[muzzle brake]] on an [[M6C/SOCOM]]. | ||
File: | File:H3_SniperRifle_MuzzleBrake.png|A muzzle brake on an [[SRS99D]]. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 03:30, July 19, 2024
Weapon attachments are devices that can be attached to a firearm, typically on a railing or barrel to increase its functional use.
Some of these attachments include:
- Iron sight
- Suppressor
- Telescopic sight
- Laser aiming module
- Flashlight
- M301 grenade launcher[1]
- Underslung shotgun
- Muzzle brake
Human loadout weapons featured in the Warzone simulation allow for a variety of common attachments that can be swapped between the different weapons including the assault rifle, battle rifle, magnum, SMG, and DMR.
These attachments and their functions are as follows:
- Long Barrel - Increases effective range.
- Laser Targeter - Increases weapon accuracy.
- Silencer - Reduces visibility on enemy Motion Trackers when firing.
- Sound Dampener - Increases effective range and reduces firing signature.
- Stabilization Jets - Helps control recoil.
- Kinetic Bolts - Augment knockback and damage against vehicles.
- Energy Bayonet - Increases melee damage and range.
- Knight Blade - Increases melee effectiveness, melee damage, and knockback against vehicles.
- Extended Mags - Increases ready and reserve ammo capacity.
- Threat Marker - Tracks targeted enemy personnel for a short time.
- Sights
- Projection Sight - Effective at short to medium range.
- CQB Sight - Best suited for close-quarters combat while leveraging Smart-Link.
- Recon Sight - Can excel at any engagement range.
- Classic Sight - Rugged combat optics preferred by veteran Spartans.
- Longshot Sight - Marksman configuration preferred by many Requiem veterans.
- Sentinel Sight - Configuration with variable-zoom 4×/6× optics; optimized for long-range, pinpoint lethality.
- Hybrid Sight - Covenant holographic sight.
- Morph Sight - Forerunner holographic sight.
- COG Sight - Security configuration issued to ONI's armed-response teams.
Gallery[edit]
The suppressor attachment is used to reduce the sound and recoil produced by most firearms.
The telescopic sight is used to fire at long ranges with increased accuracy.
The torch or flashlight, located under the barrel and in front of the grip, is used as a light for Marines to see in dark environments.
The BR55HB SR uses a 2× scope, which is attached to the railing of the rifle.
A laser aiming module located on the M6C/SOCOM and the M7S.
A muzzle brake on an M6C/SOCOM.
A muzzle brake on an SRS99D.
Sources[edit]
- ^ Bungie.net, MA5C Assault Rifle (Retrieved on Dec 16, 2007) [local archive] [external archive]
