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[[File:Reach Army Soldier3.jpg|thumb|300px|A soldier of the [[UNSC Army]] holding an [[M45E shotgun]].]] | |||
The '''M45 Tactical Shotgun''' (formally '''Tactical Shotgun, 8 Gauge, Pump Action, M45''') is a [[shotgun]] manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=177}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Library|HCEA|Library (feature)|Library|Detail=Shotgun}} The M45 is commonly used by the [[United Nations Space Command]] alongside the [[M90 shotgun|M90 Close Assault Weapon System]], a functionally identical copy designed by [[Weapon System Technology]].{{Ref/Reuse|Library}}{{Ref/Site|Id=stats|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28446|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo: Reach Ordnance|D=13|M=10|Y=2014}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=173}} | |||
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The '''M45 Tactical Shotgun''' | |||
== | ==Variants== | ||
[[ | *'''[[M45D shotgun]]''' - the most commonly-used shotgun in the UNSC armed forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
**'''[[Blaze of Glory]]''' - a variant of the M45D platform that uses [[Kinetic Bolts]]. | |||
**'''[[Lawgiver (weapon)|Lawgiver]]''' - a variant of the M45D platform with increased stopping power and rate-of-fire | |||
**'''[[Oathsworn]]''' - a customised variant of the M45D platform hand-crafted by [[Kelly-087]]. | |||
*'''[[M45E shotgun]]''' - a variant of the M45 platform designed for use on the [[Outer Colonies|colonial frontier]], and commonly used by the [[UNSC Army]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H4-M45DTacticalShotgun.png|M45D. | |||
File:Shotgun2011.png|M45E. | |||
File:H5G-Render-Shotgun.png|Smart-scope model. | |||
File:H5 Shotgun Lawbringer.png|Smart-scope Lawgiver. | |||
File:Halo 5 shotgun 3.png|Smart-scope Blaze of Glory. | |||
File:H5G_M45O.png|Smart-scope Oathsworn. | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== | ==Derivatives== | ||
[[ | ===DTM Series=== | ||
The | {{Main|DTM series}} | ||
Due to the M45's popularity among UNSC service members during the Insurrection, [[Weapon System Technology]] opted to design a more affordable and more practical copy of the M45.{{Ref/Reuse|Library}} The resulting M90 Close Assault Weapon System is part of the DTM series, which is marketed to the military, [[WST DTM/Law Enforcement|law enforcement]], and civilians. The standard model of the M90 Close Assault Weapon System is functionally identical to the M45E,{{Ref/Generic|Id=DD6|[[Data Drop|Data Drop 6]]}} possessing a twelve-shell internal magazine, as well as matching the original in range, shot spread, and stopping power.{{Ref/Reuse|Library}} The M90A is based on the original M45 Tactical Shotgun and performs almost identically, despite its longer barrel; it too features a six-round internal magazine.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Although the M90 has since dominated both the military and private sector,{{Ref/Reuse|Library}} it is common for UNSC personnel (particularly [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]]) to use both weapons concurrently.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Library}} | |||
=== | ==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | ||
{{ | ===Silver Timeline=== | ||
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M45 Tactical Shotguns are used by [[Silver Team/Silver|Silver Team]] and other UNSC personnel in battles against the Covenant.{{Ref/Film|[[Halo: The Television Series]]}} | |||
== | == Trivia == | ||
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of M45 Tactical Shotgun}} | |||
* In the ''Halo: Reach'' [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|Multiplayer Beta]], the shotgun had cyan lights similar to those on the M90. The sights are red in the final game. | |||
* In ''Halo: Reach'', the M45 is pumped at the end of every Spartan reload animation, whereas [[Sangheili]] cycle the action upon drawing the weapon. In reality, doing this with a loaded chamber would eject an unused shell. | |||
* In the ''Halo: Reach'' strategy guide, the silhouette used to mark shotgun spawns points on multiplayer maps appears to be missing their stocks. However, the M45 does not feature a collapsible stock and does not appear in the final version of the game. | |||
* In the second issue of ''Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp'', the [[Unidentified captain (UNSC Dartmouth)|captain]] of the {{UNSCShip|Dartmouth}} retrieves several shotguns from a [[cryo chamber]]. In the first two panels, the shotguns appear to be M45s, though they appear to be M90s in subsequent panels. | |||
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*In the ''Halo: Reach'' [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|Multiplayer Beta]], the shotgun had cyan lights similar to those on the M90. The sights are red in the final game. | |||
*In ''Halo: Reach'', the M45 is pumped at the end of every reload animation | |||
*In the ''Halo: Reach'' strategy guide, the silhouette used to mark shotgun spawns points on multiplayer maps appears to be missing their stocks. However, the M45 does not feature a collapsible stock and does not appear in the final version of the game. | |||
*In the second issue of ''Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp'', the [[Unidentified captain (UNSC Dartmouth)|captain]] of the {{ | |||
==List of appearances== | == List of appearances == | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'' | ||
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp|Boot Camp]]'' | ** ''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp|Boot Camp]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 4]]'' | * ''[[Halo 4]]'' | ||
** ''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo: Initiation]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | |||
** ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition|Limited Edition]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]'' | |||
**''[[Reckoning]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]'' | |||
**''[[Sanctuary (TV Series)|Sanctuary]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{UNSC support weapons}} | {{UNSC support weapons}} | ||
[[Category:Shotguns]] | [[Category:Shotguns]] |
Latest revision as of 15:01, November 21, 2024
The M45 Tactical Shotgun (formally Tactical Shotgun, 8 Gauge, Pump Action, M45) is a shotgun manufactured by Misriah Armory.[1][2] The M45 is commonly used by the United Nations Space Command alongside the M90 Close Assault Weapon System, a functionally identical copy designed by Weapon System Technology.[2][3][4]
Variants[edit]
- M45D shotgun - the most commonly-used shotgun in the UNSC armed forces.[4]
- Blaze of Glory - a variant of the M45D platform that uses Kinetic Bolts.
- Lawgiver - a variant of the M45D platform with increased stopping power and rate-of-fire
- Oathsworn - a customised variant of the M45D platform hand-crafted by Kelly-087.
- M45E shotgun - a variant of the M45 platform designed for use on the colonial frontier, and commonly used by the UNSC Army.[4]
Derivatives[edit]
DTM Series[edit]
- Main article: DTM series
Due to the M45's popularity among UNSC service members during the Insurrection, Weapon System Technology opted to design a more affordable and more practical copy of the M45.[2] The resulting M90 Close Assault Weapon System is part of the DTM series, which is marketed to the military, law enforcement, and civilians. The standard model of the M90 Close Assault Weapon System is functionally identical to the M45E,[5] possessing a twelve-shell internal magazine, as well as matching the original in range, shot spread, and stopping power.[2] The M90A is based on the original M45 Tactical Shotgun and performs almost identically, despite its longer barrel; it too features a six-round internal magazine.[1] Although the M90 has since dominated both the military and private sector,[2] it is common for UNSC personnel (particularly Marines) to use both weapons concurrently.[1][2]
Non-canon and dubious canon appearances[edit]
Silver Timeline[edit]
This article contains information about the Silver Timeline, and is not a part of the established Halo canon. |
M45 Tactical Shotguns are used by Silver Team and other UNSC personnel in battles against the Covenant.[6]
Trivia[edit]
See our gameplay information related to M45 shotgun on its gameplay page. | |
Browse more images in this article's gallery page. |
- In the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, the shotgun had cyan lights similar to those on the M90. The sights are red in the final game.
- In Halo: Reach, the M45 is pumped at the end of every Spartan reload animation, whereas Sangheili cycle the action upon drawing the weapon. In reality, doing this with a loaded chamber would eject an unused shell.
- In the Halo: Reach strategy guide, the silhouette used to mark shotgun spawns points on multiplayer maps appears to be missing their stocks. However, the M45 does not feature a collapsible stock and does not appear in the final version of the game.
- In the second issue of Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp, the captain of the UNSC Dartmouth retrieves several shotguns from a cryo chamber. In the first two panels, the shotguns appear to be M45s, though they appear to be M90s in subsequent panels.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: Fall of Reach
- Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
- Halo 4
- Halo: Spartan Assault
- Halo: Initiation
- Halo: Escalation
- Halo: Mortal Dictata
- Halo: Spartan Strike
- Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series
- Halo 5: Guardians
- Halo: Ground Command
- Halo Mythos
- Halo: Tales from Slipspace
- Halo: Retribution
- Halo: Collateral Damage
- Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
- Halo: Lone Wolf
- Halo: Outpost Discovery
- Halo: Shadows of Reach
- Halo: The Television Series Season One
- Halo: The Television Series Season Two
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 177
- ^ a b c d e f Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Library: Shotgun
- ^ Bungie.net, Halo: Reach Ordnance (Retrieved on Oct 13, 2014) [archive]
- ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 173
- ^ Data Drop 6
- ^ Halo: The Television Series
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