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{{Weapon Infobox
[[File:Reach Army Soldier3.jpg|thumb|300px|A soldier of the [[UNSC Army]] holding an [[M45E shotgun]].]]
|image= [[File:HReach-M45TacticalShotgunProfile.png|350px]]
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}}
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 177''</ref><ref name="Reach">'''Halo: Reach'''</ref><ref name="bulle">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-8812.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 8.8.12'']</ref>
|series=M45
|type=Tactical shotgun
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|variant=*[[#M45D Tactical Shotgun|M45D]]
*[[#M45E Tactical Shotgun|M45E]]
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|affiliation=[[UNSC Defense Force]]
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|length=117.9 centimeters (46.4 inches)<ref name="Library"/>
|ammotype=8-gauge magnum M296 SC<ref name="EVG"/><ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/ccc09c2e-f632-4e4a-91a5-6e6e1bd9075d/shotgun- '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shotgun'']</ref>
|feed=6 shells (M45 & M45D);<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="bulle"/> 12 shells (M45E)<ref name="Anniversary">'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'''</ref>
|operation=Gas operated
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The '''M45 Tactical Shotgun''', formally known as the '''Tactical Shotgun, 8 Gauge, Pump Action, M45''', is a shotgun used by the [[UNSC Defense Force]].<ref name="stats">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach - Intel - Ordnance'']</ref> It is manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="Library">'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''': ''[[Library (feature)|Library]]''</ref> and is commonly used alongside the [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System]], a functionally identical copy designed by [[Weapon System Technologies]].<ref name="Library"/>


==Overview==
==Variants==
[[File:ReachSchematic - Shotgun.png|150px|thumb|left|A blueprint of the M45 Tactical Shotgun.]]
*'''[[M45D shotgun]]''' - the most commonly-used shotgun in the UNSC armed forces.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
The M45 is used during most close-combat scenarios, particularly in urban areas with heavy enemy occupation.<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="Library"/> It was used in numerous MOUT situations during the [[Insurrection]] and was met with widespread acclaim by its users.<ref name="Library"/> The M45 later saw widespread use during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="EVG"/>
**'''[[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
===Design details===
**'''[[Oathsworn]]''' - a customised variant of the M45D platform hand-crafted by [[Kelly-087]].
The M45 Tactical Shotgun is a special-purpose weapon used in any situation where the range of engagement is limited and when over-penetration is not desirable, but maximum stopping power is required.<ref name="stats"/> The M45 is a pump-action, magazine-fed (dual tubular, non-detachable type) weapon that uses 8 gauge magnum (3.75”) ammunition.<ref name="stats"/><ref name="EVG"/> The standard M45 features a six-round magazine, though the M45E features a twelve-round magazine.<ref name="DD6"/><ref name="Anniversary"/> The M45's factory-default sights are colored red.<ref name="Reach"/>
*'''[[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>
== Variants and derivative ==
File:H4-M45DTacticalShotgun.png|M45D.
=== M45D Tactical Shotgun ===
File:Shotgun2011.png|M45E.
[[File:H4-M45DTacticalShotgun.png|thumb|250px|The M45D Tactical Shotgun.]]
File:H5G-Render-Shotgun.png|Smart-scope model.
The M45D is a variant of the standard M45 Tactical Shotgun, and is one of the many weapons brought aboard the {{UNSCship|Infinity}} after the Human-Covenant War.<ref name="bulle"/>
File:H5 Shotgun Lawbringer.png|Smart-scope Lawgiver.
{{Clear}}
File:Halo 5 shotgun 3.png|Smart-scope Blaze of Glory.
File:H5G_M45O.png|Smart-scope Oathsworn.
</gallery>


=== M45E Tactical Shotgun ===
==Derivatives==
[[File:Shotgun2011.png|250px|thumb|The M45E.]]
===DTM Series===
The M45E is a variant of the standard M45 Tactical Shotgun.<ref name="DD6">'''[[Data Drop|Data Drop 6]]'''</ref><ref name="Library"/> The ''E'' variant boasts greater stopping power than the standard M45 and has a twelve-round internal magazine rather than the standard model's six-round magazine. It features blue iron sights instead of the red sights common to the original model.<ref name="Anniversary"/>
{{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}}


=== DTM Series ===
==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
{{Main|DTM Series|M90 Close Assault Weapon System}}
===Silver Timeline===
Due to the M45's popularity among UNSCDF service members during the Insurrection, [[Weapon System Technologies]] opted to design a more affordable and more practical copy of the M45;<ref name="Library"/> the resulting M90 Close Assault Weapon System is part of the DTM Series, which is marketed to the military, [[DTM/Law Enforcement|law enforcement]], and civilians. The standard model of the M90 Close Assault Weapon System is functionally identical to the M45E,<ref name="DD6"/> possessing a twelve-shell internal magazine, as well as matching the original in range, shot spread, and stopping power.<ref name="Anniversary"/> 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 name="EVG"/> Although the M90 has since dominated both the military and private sector,<ref name="Library"/> it is common for UNSCDF personnel, particularly [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], to use both weapons concurrently.<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="Library"/><ref name="DD6"/>
{{Notice/Silver|category=no}}
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]]}}


== Gameplay ==
== Trivia ==
===''Halo: Reach''===
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of M45 Tactical Shotgun}}
In gameplay, the M45 Tactical Shotgun is more powerful than the M90A Close Assault Weapon System from ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. The pellets have a tighter grouping and the range is superior as well, which also makes it harder to hit multiple enemies at close range. Although this change is hardly noticeable, impact force can be noticed as damage is higher.
* 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.
The shotgun is very powerful in small confined maps. It should be used as a "corridor sweeper" because of its extreme damage at close range. When you are carrying this weapon people will mark you out as an important target due to the fact that you control a power weapon{{fact}}. In ''Halo: Reach'' it has more recoil than in ''Halo 3'' where it has less recoil.
* 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.
===''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''===
In ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', the M45E is used in lieu of the M90 CAWS featured in the original game.<ref name="Anniversary"/> As the changes between the original weapon and its replacement are superficial, the weapon performs identically to the M90 in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. The weapon model uses the M45 Tactical Shotgun seen in the ''[[Halo: Reach Beta]]''.
 
===''Halo 4''===
The M45D Shotgun, according to 343 industries employee Chris King, has ''"a lot longer range now, less damage falloff, and is quite a bit more powerful than say the Reach version overall."'' In terms of relative firepower, the shotgun is a one-shot kill weapon and should be used for close encounters. It is notable for penetrating enemy shields, particularly [[Sangheili|Elites]], and it takes only two shots to kill a [[Promethean Knight]]. <ref name="bulle"/>
 
==Trivia==
*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; similarly, when a [[Sangheili]] character draws this weapon, they cycle the action. In reality, doing this when the weapon's chamber is not empty 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.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:H4-Concept-M45DTacticalShotgun.jpg|Concept art of the M45D Tactical Shotgun in ''Halo 4''.
File:Halo Reach Shotgun.png|An angled view of the M45 Tactical Shotgun from the ''Halo: Reach Beta''.
File:HReach-M45TacticalShotgunSide.png|A right side view of the M45 Tactical Shotgun from ''Halo: Reach''.
File:M45TS.png|Profile of the M45 TS.
File:M45TSfiring.jpg|A close-up of a Spartan firing the M45.
File:Reach_Army_Soldier3.jpg|A UNSC Army soldier using the M45 Tactical Shotgun.
File:Shotgun sights.jpg|The M45's iron sights.
File:Halo- Reach - M45TS First Person View.jpg|A first-person view of a player armed with the M45 Tactical Shotgun.
File:HCEA-M45ETacticalShotgun-FirstPerson.jpg|A first-person view of the M45E Tactical Shotgun in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:Halo Reach M45 TS.jpg|A side-view of a [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] wielding the M45 Tactical Shotgun in the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:Ih_shotgun01b.jpg|Concept art of the M45 Tactical Shotgun.
File:H4-M45DTacticalShotgun-HUD.png|The M45D Tactical Shotgun in action in ''Halo 4''.
File:M45D Shotgun.png|HUD icon of the M45D in ''Halo 4''.
File:SG blast.jpg|Firing the M45D.
File:M45D Hazop.jpg|A SPARTAN-IV wielding the M45D on [[Complex]].
</gallery>


==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==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


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[[Category:Shotguns]]
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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.[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.

    M45D.

  • M45E.

    M45E.

  • Smart-scope model.

    Smart-scope model.

  • Smart-scope Lawgiver.

    Smart-scope Lawgiver.

  • Smart-scope Blaze of Glory.

    Smart-scope Blaze of Glory.

  • Smart-scope Oathsworn.

    Smart-scope Oathsworn.

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]

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 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]

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  • 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]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 177
  2. ^ a b c d e f Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Library: Shotgun
  3. ^ Bungie.net, Halo: Reach Ordnance (Retrieved on Oct 13, 2014) [archive]
  4. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 173
  5. ^ Data Drop 6
  6. ^ Halo: The Television Series

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