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Ukala Workshop Breach Pistol
Production overview
Manufacturer:	Ukala Workshop; Sacred Promissory;
Type:	Pistol
Specifications
Length:	52.7 centimetres (20.7 in)
Ammunition type:	7.9mm explosive metal bolts
Feed system:	Five-round magazine
Operation:	Gas-operated
Rate of fire:	Semi-automatic
Effective range:	Very short
Service history
In service:	Post-First Immolation; Human-Covenant War; Post-Covenant War conflicts;

Latest revision as of 09:04, November 19, 2024

The Ukala Workshop Breach Pistol^[1] (UNSC Type classification: Type-52 Pistol, T-52 P),^[8] more commonly known as the mauler, is a sidearm developed by the Ukala Workshop and employed by the Jiralhanae following the First Immolation on Doisac.^[3] Following the Jiralhanae's absorption into the Covenant, the mauler was manufactured by the Sacred Promissory on High Charity.^[2] It is the companion weapon to the Ukala Workshop Mangler.^[9]

Overview[edit]

Cropped screenshot of an Ukala Workshop Mauler in Halo 3.

An angled view of the mauler.

Design details[edit]

While the Ukala Workshop Breach Pistol is used by the Jiralhanae as a high-caliber pistol,^[1] it is functionally analogous to drum-fed human shotguns.^[3] The mauler's poor barrel choke considerably reduces its effective range to close quarters combat.^[3] As such, the mauler is designed to allow the user incapacitate enemies before closing the distance for a final blow.^[1] The magazine holds five 7.9mm superheated metal explosive bolts. Upon being fired, a salvo of the explosive bolts are ejected from the weapon, creating a scatter-shot effect reminiscent of human shotguns. Like all Jiralhanae weapons, the mauler is equipped with a small blade underneath from its handle, which allows the operator to puncture an enemy's armor or even slam its end into the enemy's skull.^[3]^[1] While the mauler's blade is modified differently across clans and their respective workshop, the Ukala's design is the most common variant.^[1]

Usage[edit]

Carried by Jiralhanae skin traders, forge wardens, and pack vigilantes on raids,^[1] the mauler plays an anti-personnel weapon for close quarters combat in the Jiralhanae arsenal.^[2]^[3] The mauler first saw use during the Battle of Gbraakon on Doisac, shortly after the Jiralhanae's global war. During the Human-Covenant War, it was employed by all ranks of Jiralhanae,^[4]^[10] including ones that held the specialist rank of Stalkers.^[3]

Gameplay[edit]

The mauler is featured in Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST. It can be dual-wielded in Halo 3.

Advantages[edit]

While a single Mauler is not as powerful as the UNSC M90 Shotgun by itself, the Mauler is still a lethal weapon up close. One shot to a light-armored or non-armored target will result in an instant kill, and the blade on the bottom of the weapon makes it an effective melee weapon, a fact helped by the Mauler's impressively fast melee swing and recovery. When dual-wielded by a Spartan or Sangheili, the Mauler's power is doubled and will kill a heavily armored or shielded target in one shot if fired at the same time at close range. Using a single Mauler against a heavily-armored or shielded target is risky, but still results in a kill if the user fires off a shot and follows up with a quick melee attack. Firing two or three times in rapid succession could perhaps result in a kill. Also, as well as having a faster reload than a Shotgun thanks to its magazine, it has a faster fire rate which is particularly useful when dual-wielding. Lastly, the Mauler is the only close-range weapon that can be dual-wielded, so the user will not have to waste valuable seconds switching to another weapon.

Disadvantages[edit]

The Mauler is generally unable to inflict the one-hit kill damage that the M90 Shotgun and later M45D shotguns and Z-180 Scattershot are capable of, unless dual wielded. The spread of the Mauler's shell severely limits its range, and any weapon that can be used outside of close range can take down a user with a Mauler. Ammunition is often rare to come by, and its five shell magazine can be used up rather quickly.

Production notes[edit]

A Brute holding the early Excavator model in the Et Tu, Brute? ViDoc.

Main articles: Cut Halo: Combat Evolved weapons, Cut Halo 3 weapons

The Mauler's design lineage traces back to the development of Halo: Combat Evolved. During the 1999-2000-era third-person builds of the game, the UNSC were to have a weapon referred to as the "Excavator". The weapon was ultimately shelved, but would eventually form the basis for the Mauler in Halo 3. Early versions of the Mauler concept showcase a form much more similar to the original Excavator, including Blamite as its ammunition before eventually evolving into the design seen today.^[11] One such early version could be found in Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?, with a more finalised model included in the files for the Halo 3 Beta and extracted by fans prior to the weapon's official unveiling.^[12]

The Mauler remains named the excavator in the internal game files of Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST and Halo Online.

Gallery[edit]

Halo 3[edit]

Early concept art for the Mauler.
Early concept art for the Mauler.
Early concept art of the Brute Mauler, from the Art of Halo 3.
An early render of the Mauler in Halo 3.
Two Jiralhanae holding Maulers.
An in-game left profile view of the Brute Mauler in Halo 3.
First-person view of the Mauler in Halo 3.
First-person view while dual wielding.
A Spartan holding the Mauler in the Halo 3 component of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Halo 3: ODST[edit]

Jonathan Doherty holding a Mauler.
A group of Jiralhanae wielding Maulers.

Halo Online[edit]

A model of the Mauler for Halo Online.
The rear view of the Mauler featured in Halo Online.
A model of the Power Mauler for Halo Online.
The rear view of the Power Mauler featured in Halo Online.
A basic Mauler on Diamondback.
The golden Power variant of the Mauler on Diamondback.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 295
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 338
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 122
^ ^a ^b ^c Halo 3, Gameplay
^ Halo: Last Light, chapter 22
^ Halo: Retribution
^ Halo: Divine Wind, chapter 7
^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 324
^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 476
^ Halo 3: ODST, Gameplay
^ The Art of Halo 3, page 61
^ 7th Columnist, Excavator Uncovered? (Retrieved on Oct 27, 2024) [archive]

[enc22-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 295

[enc11-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 338

[evg-3] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 122

[h3-4] Halo 3, Gameplay

[5] Halo: Last Light, chapter 22

[6] Halo: Retribution

[7] Halo: Divine Wind, chapter 7

[enc09-8] Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 324

[9] Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 476

[10] Halo 3: ODST, Gameplay

[AoH3-11] The Art of Halo 3, page 61

[12] 7th Columnist, Excavator Uncovered? (Retrieved on Oct 27, 2024) [archive]

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+{{Status|Canon}}
-{{Weapon
+{{Weapon infobox
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-| name=
+| name=Ukala Workshop Breach Pistol
-| manufacturer=[[Sacred Promissory]]<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 122''</ref>
+| manufacturer=
+*[[Ukala Workshop]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=295}}
+*[[Sacred Promissory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11|Enc11|Page=338}}{{Ref/Book|Id=evg|EVG|Page=122}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
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-*Handheld, Single Handed, ([[Dual wielding|Dual Wield]]able)
-*Equipped with blade attachment
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+| length ={{Convert|52.7|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
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-| feed =Five rounds/mag (25 rounds max)
+| feed =Five-round magazine{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
-| ammotype=7.9mm metal bolts<ref name="vis"/>
+| ammotype=7.9mm explosive metal bolts{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
-| operation=Gas-operated
+| operation=Gas-operated{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}
-| rate=Semi-automatic<ref name="vis"/>; Slow
+| rate=Semi-automatic{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
-| range=Very short
+| range=Very short{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Game|Id=h3|H3|Gameplay}}
-| service=Post-Jiralhanae global war<ref name="vis"/>
+| service=
-<br>[[Human-Covenant War]]
+*Post-[[First Immolation]]{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}
-<br>[[Great Schism]]
+*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|h3}}
-| affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br>[[Jiralhanae]]
+*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Novel|LL|Chapter=22}}{{Ref/Novel|Ret}}{{Ref/Novel|DW|Chapter=7}}
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-The '''Type-52 Pistol''' ('''T-52 P''')<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 324''</ref>, more commonly known as the "'''Mauler'''" is a sidearm used by the [[Jiralhanae]] military forces of the [[Covenant]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]].
+The '''Ukala Workshop Breach Pistol'''{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} {{Type|52|Pistol|P}},{{Ref/Book|Id=enc09|Enc09|Page=324}} more commonly known as the '''mauler''', is a sidearm developed by the [[Ukala Workshop]] and employed by the [[Jiralhanae]] following the [[First Immolation]] on [[Doisac]].{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} Following the Jiralhanae's absorption into the Covenant, the mauler was manufactured by the [[Sacred Promissory]] on ''[[High Charity]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}} It is the companion weapon to the [[Ukala Workshop Mangler]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=476}}
-== Design details ==
+==Overview==
-[[File:H3 Mauler rotated.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Another view of the '''Mauler'''.]]
+[[File:BruteMauler.png|thumb|left|150px|An angled view of the mauler.]]
-The Type-52 Mauler is used by the Jiralhanae as a handgun, although human military experts have classified it as being more of a handheld shotgun than anything else. The magazine holds 5 7.9mm metal bolts, which appear to be constantly kept at superheated temperatures before being fired. These bolts appear to fragment upon being ejected from the weapon, creating a scatter-shot effect reminiscent of human shotguns. Like all Jiralhanae weapons, the Mauler is equipped with a small blade underneath, making it a formidable melee weapon.
+===Design details===
+While the Ukala Workshop Breach Pistol is used by the Jiralhanae as a high-caliber pistol,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} it is functionally analogous to drum-fed [[human]] shotguns.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} The mauler's poor barrel choke considerably reduces its effective range to close quarters combat.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} As such, the mauler is designed to allow the user incapacitate enemies before closing the distance for a final blow.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}  The magazine holds five 7.9mm superheated metal explosive bolts. Upon being fired, a salvo of the explosive bolts are ejected from the weapon, creating a scatter-shot effect reminiscent of human shotguns. Like all Jiralhanae weapons, the mauler is equipped with a small blade underneath from its handle,  which allows the operator to puncture an enemy's armor or even slam its end into the enemy's skull.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} While the mauler's blade is modified differently across clans and their respective workshop, the ''Ukala''{{'}}s design is the most common variant.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
-The Mauler first  saw use during the [[Battle of Gbraakon|Battle]] of [[Gbraakon]] on [[Doisac]], shortly after the Jiralhanae's [[The First Immolation|global war]].<ref name="vis"/> After that, it became the favored weapon of Jiralhanae security forces, and would not be seen by humans until the [[Battle of Earth]].
+===Usage===
+Carried by Jiralhanae skin traders, [[Assembly Forges|forge]] wardens, and pack vigilantes on raids,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} the mauler plays an anti-personnel weapon for close quarters combat in the Jiralhanae arsenal.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} The mauler first saw use during the [[Battle of Gbraakon|Battle]] of [[Gbraakon]] on [[Doisac]], shortly after the Jiralhanae's [[First Immolation|global war]]. During the [[Human-Covenant War]], it was employed by all ranks of Jiralhanae,{{Ref/Reuse|h3}}{{Ref/Game|H3ODST|Gameplay}} including ones that held the specialist rank of [[Jiralhanae Stalker|Stalkers]].{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}
+==Gameplay==
+The mauler is featured in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. It can be dual-wielded in ''Halo 3''.
 === Advantages ===
 While a single Mauler is not as powerful as the UNSC [[M90 shotgun|M90 Shotgun]] by itself, the Mauler is still a lethal weapon up close. One shot to a light-armored or non-armored target will result in an instant kill, and the blade on the bottom of the weapon makes it an effective melee weapon, a fact helped by the Mauler's impressively fast melee swing and recovery. When dual-wielded by a [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] or [[Sangheili]], the Mauler's power is doubled and will kill a heavily armored or shielded target in one shot if fired at the same time at close range. Using a single Mauler against a heavily-armored or shielded target is risky, but still results in a kill if the user fires off a shot and follows up with a quick melee attack. Firing two or three times in rapid succession could perhaps result in a kill. Also, as well as having a faster reload than a Shotgun thanks to its magazine, it has a faster fire rate which is particularly useful when dual-wielding. Lastly, the Mauler is the only close-range weapon that can be dual-wielded, so the user will not have to waste valuable seconds switching to another weapon.
 === Disadvantages ===
-The Mauler is generally unable to inflict the one-hit kill damage that the M90 Shotgun and later [[M45 shotgun]]s and [[Z-180 Scattershot]] are capable of, unless dual wielded. The spread of the Mauler's shell severely limits its range, and any weapon that can be used outside of close range can take down a user with a Mauler. Ammunition is often rare to come by, and its five shell magazine can be used up rather quickly.
+The Mauler is generally unable to inflict the one-hit kill damage that the M90 Shotgun and later [[M45D shotgun]]s and [[Z-180 Scattershot]] are capable of, unless dual wielded. The spread of the Mauler's shell severely limits its range, and any weapon that can be used outside of close range can take down a user with a Mauler. Ammunition is often rare to come by, and its five shell magazine can be used up rather quickly.
-=== Influence ===
+==Production notes==
-The Mauler design and mechanics were modeled after the [[pre-Xbox Halo]] weapon, the Excavator, which was a piece of UNSC equipment that was shelved.<ref>'''[[The Art of Halo 3]]'''</ref> It does appear that the mechanics behind the Mauler is reminiscent to the WST-M Shotguns from ''[[Marathon (Video Game Series)|Marathon]]'', as the principle is the same; a single shotgun will pack just enough punch to damage an enemy at range, however when [[Dual wielding|dual wielded]] they become very powerful.
+[[File:H3 BruteExcavator.png|thumb|250px|A Brute holding the early Excavator model in the ''[[Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?|Et Tu, Brute?]]'' [[ViDoc]].]]
+{{Main|Cut Halo: Combat Evolved weapons|Cut Halo 3 weapons}}
+The Mauler's design lineage traces back to the [[Development of Halo: Combat Evolved|development]] of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. During the 1999-2000-era third-person builds of the game, the UNSC were to have a weapon referred to as the "[[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved weapons#Excavator|Excavator]]". The weapon was ultimately shelved, but would eventually form the basis for the Mauler in ''Halo 3''. [[Cut Halo 3 weapons#Excavator|Early versions]] of the Mauler concept showcase a form much more similar to the original Excavator, including [[Subanese crystal|Blamite]] as its ammunition before eventually evolving into the design seen today.{{Ref/Book|Id=AoH3|AoH3|Page=61}} One such early version could be found in ''[[Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?]]'', with a more finalised model included in the files for the ''[[Halo 3 Beta]]'' and extracted by fans prior to the weapon's official unveiling.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://flamesoffeenix.wordpress.com/2007/07/09/excavator-uncovered/|Site=7th Columnist|Page=Excavator Uncovered?|D=27|M=10|Y=2024}}
-== Trivia ==
+The Mauler remains named the excavator in the internal game files of ''Halo 3'', ''Halo 3: ODST'' and ''Halo Online''.
-{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}}
-* The Mauler is not included in the ''Halo 3'' Manual.
-* The original Covenant Mauler appeared in the pre-Xbox version of Halo: Combat Evolved. It is referred to by the Bungie employees as the 'boring device'.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tqrfy4SR7I&t=2m50s '''YouTube''': ''Evolution of HALO (Beta Pre-XBOX) 1999 version & 2000 Demo'']</ref>
-* In Halo Online's files and possibly Halo 3's files, the Mauler is referred to as the "excavator".
-* The Mauler was originally thought to be the name of the Brute [[Type-25 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Chopper]] in the early stages of ''[[Halo 3]]'''s development.
-* Due to the loss of dual-wielding capabilities, the Mauler is more powerful in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
-* While the Mauler only has 5 shots per drum before having to reload, the in-game model seems to indicate that the drum has a capacity of 9.
 == Gallery ==
-<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape">
+{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}}
+===Halo 3===
+<gallery>
+File:H3 BruteExcavator Concept 1.jpg|Early concept art for the Mauler.
+File:H3 BruteExcavator Concept 2.jpg|Early concept art for the Mauler.
 File:BruteMauler-conceptscantransparent.png|Early concept art of the Brute Mauler, from the ''[[Art of Halo 3]]''.
 File:Brute shotgun.jpg|An early render of the Mauler in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
 File:H3 Brute Body Guards with Maulers.jpg|Two Jiralhanae holding Maulers.
-File:BruteMauler.png|An angled view of the Mauler.
 File:H3-T52Pistol-BruteMauler.png|An in-game left profile view of the Brute Mauler in ''Halo 3''.
 File:H3-MaulerHUD.png|First-person view of the Mauler in ''Halo 3''.
 File:H3-MaulerdualwieldingHUD.png|First-person view while dual wielding.
-File:H2AMauler.jpg|A model of the Mauler for ''[[Halo Online]]''.
+File:HTMCC-H3 Pioneer Closeup.jpg|A Spartan holding the Mauler in the ''Halo 3'' component of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
-File:H2AMaulerRear.jpg|The Rear view of the Mauler featured in ''Halo Online''.
+</gallery>
+===Halo 3: ODST===
+<gallery>
+File:HTMCC-H3ODST RookieWithMauler.png|Jonathan Doherty holding a Mauler.
+File:HTMCC-H3ODST BruteMinorsWithMaulers.png|A group of Jiralhanae wielding Maulers.
+</gallery>
+===Halo Online===
+<gallery>
+File:HO Mauler HiPoly Render 3.jpg|A model of the Mauler for ''[[Halo Online]]''.
+File:HO Mauler HiPoly Render 4.jpg|The rear view of the Mauler featured in ''Halo Online''.
+File:HO Mauler HiPoly Render 1.jpg|A model of the Power Mauler for ''Halo Online''.
+File:HO Mauler HiPoly Render 2.jpg|The rear view of the Power Mauler featured in ''Halo Online''.
 File:OnlineMaulerFP.jpeg|A basic Mauler on Diamondback.
 File:PowerMauler.jpeg|The golden Power variant of the Mauler on Diamondback.
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 * ''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
 * ''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
+*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
+*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
 == Sources ==
-<references/>
+{{Ref/Sources}}
-{{Covenant Weapons}}
+{{Covenant sidearms}}
 [[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
 [[Category:Jiralhanae weapons]]
 [[Category:Shotguns]]
 [[Category:Pistols]]