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{{Disambig header|the Halo 2 character|the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] rank|Master Gunnery Sergeant (rank)}}
<choose>
<option>{{Quote|Huh! My ass! Well, you can forget about those adjustments to your A2 scope!|Master Gunnery Sergeant to [[Sergeant Major|SgtMaj]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]], who refused to reveal how he survived the [[Battle of Installation 04]].}}</option>
<option>{{Quote|Get the hell out of my armory, split-lip!|The MGySgt's last words on [[Easy]]/[[Normal]].}}</option>
<option>{{Quote|Call your friends! I got enough ammo for all of ya!|The MGySgt's last words on [[Heroic]].}}</option>
<option>{{Quote|Come on, is that a weapon or a flashlight? Oh, dang it!|The MGySgt's last words on [[Legendary]].}}</option>
</choose>


This unidentified '''master gunnery sergeant''' was a [[non-commissioned officer]] in charge of ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''<nowiki />'s [[armory]]. On [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]], he helped [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] [[John-117]] get used to his new [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI MJOLNIR armor]].<ref name="arm">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Armory]]''</ref>


{{Quote|Huh! My ass! Well, you can forget about those adjustments to your A2 scope! And you're surely...|Master Gunnery Sergeant}}
==Biography==
Some time after John-117 arrived at ''Cairo Station'', the NCO fitted the Spartan with the Mark VI armor that [[Maria-062]] had tested earlier in the day at [[Special Warfare Center|SWC Songnam]].<ref>'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''[[Armor Testing]]''</ref> The MGySgt was initially annoyed with how much damage the Master Chief's old [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V armor]] had taken, but then admitted that the Mark V technology was obsolete. He then tested the new armor's optics and [[energy shielding]]. Sergeant Major [[Avery Johnson]] soon arrived at the armory to lead John-117 to the ceremony held in the orbital platform's [[bridge]]. When the MGySgt asked how Johnson had survived the [[Battle of Installation 04]], the sergeant major replied that such information was classified. Angered, "Master Guns" replied that he would not make the adjustments to Johnson's [[A2 scope]] that he was apparently set to perform.{{Ref/Reuse|arm}}


The unnamed '''Master Gunnery Sergeant''' was in charge of [[Cairo Station|Cairo Station's]] armory, and was a [[NCO|non-commissioned officer]]. He helped the [[Master Chief]] get used to his new [[Mark VI armor]] by testing his shields.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', [[The Armory (Level)|The Armory]]</ref>
Later that day, [[Covenant]] forces boarded the station during their [[Battle for Earth|invasion of Earth]]. The MGySgt held his armory valiantly before being killed by a team of [[Sangheili]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station]]''</ref>


==Biography==
==Trivia==
Shortly after the Master Chief arrived at the Cairo Station, the [[Master Gunnery Sergeant (rank)|Master Gunnery Sergeant]] fitted him with the Mark VI armor that [[Maria-062]] had tested earlier. The Master Gunnery Sergeant also briefed the Master Chief on the shields of the new armor. Later, he was killed when [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] forces [[Battle of Earth|invaded]] the station. Two [[Elite]]s entered his armory and fired upon him, and he returned fire with a [[Shotgun#M90 Mk II|shotgun]]. He was soon annihilated by the pair of Elites as the Master Chief entered his armory to assist him. His dying words were
{{Linkbox|quote=yes}}
*'''Master Gunnery Sergeant (Easy)''': "Get the hell out of my armory, split-lip!"
*"Master Guns'" last words vary depending on the level of difficulty:
*'''Master Gunnery Sergeant (Normal)''': "Just what this place needed, a couple of real live targets! Oh God—!"
**Easy/Normal: "Get the hell out of my armory, split-lip!"
*'''Master Gunnery Sergeant (Heroic)''': "Tell your buddies I got enough ammo for all of 'ya!"
**Heroic: "Call your friends! I got enough ammo for all of ya!"
*'''Master Gunnery Sergeant (Legendary)''': "Come on, is that a weapon or a flashlight? Oh, dangit—!"
**Legendary: "Come on, is that a weapon or a flashlight? Oh, dang it!"
*If the player waits underneath the armory away from the stairs before entering it, the Gunnery Sergeant is invincible. He will hold off the two Elites, but he cannot kill them and will die as soon as the player enters the Armory. On Legendary, one can wait as he takes down the Elites' shield before going up and engaging them.
*On rare occasion if the player moves fast enough, they can kill the two Elites and save Master Guns. This accomplishes little, though, as he does not move.
*During the finishing segment of the tutorial where Johnson gets on the elevator and rebuffs the gunnery sergeant's attempts to ask how Johnson survived the [[Battle of Installation 04]], it is actually possible to hear what he says to Johnson in full (as, in-game, the elevator closes up and ascends, cutting off the last part of his dialogue). In the game, all you can hear is "my ass! Well you can forget about those adjustments to your A2 scope, and-" before he's cut off. Using a clipping mod on [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]], you can clip through the elevator door just as Johnson rebuffs him, allowing you to hear what the gunnery sergeant says fully. He says, in full, "My ass! Well you can forget about those adjustments to your A2 scope, and '''you're sure as hell not gettin' one of the new M7s!'''", which can be heard [[Media:L01 3370 gun.ogg|here]]. To see the ''Halo 2 Vista'' method in full, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB9xfTTGie4 click here].
**The '''M7''' the gunnery sergeant refers to is clearly the [[M7 Caseless Submachine Gun|SMG]], which can be used in-game.
**When using the clipping tool, the player must move as far away from the elevator as possible (leaving the armoury altogether is the preferred method), as the dialogue quality improves the further away you get.


==Confusion Over Rank==
==Gallery==
There has been a great deal of confusion regarding this character's name and rank. In the level [[The Armory (Level)|The Armory]], he is referred to as "Master Guns" by [[Sergeant Major Johnson]]. Many interpreted this as him being a [[Master Sergeant]] with the last name "Guns". However, "Master Guns" is an informal address for a Master Gunnery Sergeant, and the character's name is not known. In articles he is often referred to as the unnamed Master Gunnery Sergeant, the Armory's Master Gunnery Sergeant, or "Master Guns" (only if a direct quote from the game). This also might just be a way of Johnson to say "master of the armory."
<gallery>
File:The Armorer.png|The sergeant in ''Halo 2''.
File:Armory.jpg|"Master Guns" reviews John-117's armor.
File:TheArmory.jpg|The master gunnery sergeant in ''Cairo Station''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s armory.
File:H2-Armory-Zapper-Gunns.png|The MGySgt standing in front of the armory's [[energy shield test station]].
File:H2A-Gunns dead.png|The MGySgt laying dead beside his [[M90 shotgun|shotgun]] in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==List of appearances==
[[File:Armory.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Master Gunnery Sergeant reviews John-117's armor equipment.]]
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*If the player waits underneath the Armory away from the stairs before entering it, the Gunnery Sergeant is invincible. He will hold off the two Covenant Elites, but he cannot kill them and will die as soon as the player enters the Armory. On Legendary, one can wait as he takes down the Elite's shield before going up and engaging them.
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*It is possible he was the last known human to see [[John-117]]'s face as of yet. Throughout Halo 2 and Halo 3 we never see him remove his helmet. However, there have been breaks of time where the Chief could have taken off his helmet unseen by the player, such as between several levels.
*On a very rare occasion, and if you move fast enough, you can kill the Elites and save the Master Gunnery Sergeant. Unfortunately, he does not move.


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
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[[Category:UNSC Marine Corps enlisted personnel]]


==Links==
[[Category:Unidentified content]]
===Internal===
{{Quotes Link}}
*[[Master Gunnery Sergeant (Rank)]]
[[Category:UNSC Marine Corps Personnel]]

Latest revision as of 07:05, October 24, 2023

Unidentified master gunnery sergeant
H2A - Armory sergeant.jpg
Biographical information

Died:

October 20, 2552

Personal details

Gender:

Male

Hair color:

Brown

Eye color:

Brown

Political and military information

Affiliation:

UNSC Marine Corps

Rank:

Master gunnery sergeant

Notable info:

Issued John-117's Mark VI MJOLNIR armor

 

"Come on, is that a weapon or a flashlight? Oh, dang it!"
— The MGySgt's last words on Legendary.

This unidentified master gunnery sergeant was a non-commissioned officer in charge of Cairo Station's armory. On October 20, 2552, he helped Spartan-II John-117 get used to his new Mark VI MJOLNIR armor.[1]

Biography[edit]

Some time after John-117 arrived at Cairo Station, the NCO fitted the Spartan with the Mark VI armor that Maria-062 had tested earlier in the day at SWC Songnam.[2] The MGySgt was initially annoyed with how much damage the Master Chief's old Mark V armor had taken, but then admitted that the Mark V technology was obsolete. He then tested the new armor's optics and energy shielding. Sergeant Major Avery Johnson soon arrived at the armory to lead John-117 to the ceremony held in the orbital platform's bridge. When the MGySgt asked how Johnson had survived the Battle of Installation 04, the sergeant major replied that such information was classified. Angered, "Master Guns" replied that he would not make the adjustments to Johnson's A2 scope that he was apparently set to perform.[1]

Later that day, Covenant forces boarded the station during their invasion of Earth. The MGySgt held his armory valiantly before being killed by a team of Sangheili.[3]

Trivia[edit]

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  • "Master Guns'" last words vary depending on the level of difficulty:
    • Easy/Normal: "Get the hell out of my armory, split-lip!"
    • Heroic: "Call your friends! I got enough ammo for all of ya!"
    • Legendary: "Come on, is that a weapon or a flashlight? Oh, dang it!"
  • If the player waits underneath the armory away from the stairs before entering it, the Gunnery Sergeant is invincible. He will hold off the two Elites, but he cannot kill them and will die as soon as the player enters the Armory. On Legendary, one can wait as he takes down the Elites' shield before going up and engaging them.
  • On rare occasion if the player moves fast enough, they can kill the two Elites and save Master Guns. This accomplishes little, though, as he does not move.
  • During the finishing segment of the tutorial where Johnson gets on the elevator and rebuffs the gunnery sergeant's attempts to ask how Johnson survived the Battle of Installation 04, it is actually possible to hear what he says to Johnson in full (as, in-game, the elevator closes up and ascends, cutting off the last part of his dialogue). In the game, all you can hear is "my ass! Well you can forget about those adjustments to your A2 scope, and-" before he's cut off. Using a clipping mod on Halo 2 for Windows Vista, you can clip through the elevator door just as Johnson rebuffs him, allowing you to hear what the gunnery sergeant says fully. He says, in full, "My ass! Well you can forget about those adjustments to your A2 scope, and you're sure as hell not gettin' one of the new M7s!", which can be heard here. To see the Halo 2 Vista method in full, click here.
    • The M7 the gunnery sergeant refers to is clearly the SMG, which can be used in-game.
    • When using the clipping tool, the player must move as far away from the elevator as possible (leaving the armoury altogether is the preferred method), as the dialogue quality improves the further away you get.

Gallery[edit]

  • The sergeant in Halo 2.

    The sergeant in Halo 2.

  • "Master Guns" reviews John-117's armor.

    "Master Guns" reviews John-117's armor.

  • The master gunnery sergeant in Cairo Station's armory.

    The master gunnery sergeant in Cairo Station's armory.

  • The MGySgt standing in front of the armory's energy shield test station.

    The MGySgt standing in front of the armory's energy shield test station.

  • The MGySgt laying dead beside his shotgun in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    The MGySgt laying dead beside his shotgun in Halo 2: Anniversary.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level The Armory
  2. ^ Halo Graphic Novel, Armor Testing
  3. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Cairo Station
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