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{{Weapon infobox
|image= [[Image:H3 Mauler.jpg|300px]]
|image= [[File:H3-BruteMauler.png|300px]]
| name=Mauler
| name=Ukala Workshop Breach Pistol
| manufacturer=
| manufacturer=
| model=Type-52 Pistol
*[[Ukala Workshop]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=295}}
| type=Single-handed Revolver Shotgun
*[[Sacred Promissory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11|Enc11|Page=338}}{{Ref/Book|Id=evg|EVG|Page=122}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
| series=  
| type=Pistol
| cost=
| cost=
| size=Handheld, Single Handed (Dual wieldable)
| variant=
| length=
| length ={{Convert|52.7|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
| damage per hit=High
| weight=
| magazine=Five shells
| feed =Five-round magazine{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
| maxammo=*25 rounds or 5 magazines (Single wielded)
| ammotype=7.9mm explosive metal bolts{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
*50 rounds or 10 magazines (Dual wielded)
| operation=Gas-operated{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}
| operation=Unknown
| rate=Semi-automatic{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
| rate of fire=Slow
| range=Very short{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Game|Id=h3|H3|Gameplay}}
| accuracy=Low
| service=
| range=Short
*Post-[[First Immolation]]{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}
| era=Halo 3
*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|h3}}
| counterpart=*Elite: [[Plasma Pistol]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Novel|LL|Chapter=22}}{{Ref/Novel|Ret}}{{Ref/Novel|DW|Chapter=7}}
*Human: [[M6G Pistol]]
| counterwep=[[Shotgun]], [[Energy Sword]]
| affiliation=[[Covenant Loyalists]]
}}
}}
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}}


"When you see one of these things up close, you think, bloody hell!"
==Overview==
- Private First Class Chips Dubbo
[[File:BruteMauler.png|thumb|left|150px|An angled view of the mauler.]]
===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 '''Type-52 Pistol''', more commonly known as the '''Mauler''', is a [[Covenant]] [[Jiralhanae]] infantry [[weapon]] featured in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
===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}}


==Introduction==
==Gameplay==
The Mauler is a cross between a [[shotgun]] and a revolver pistol. It is not as powerful as the UNSC shotgun, but its compact design allows two to be held simultaneously to double its firepower. Like most Brute weapons, the Mauler has a blade mounted on the underside, allowing for more brutal [[melee]] attacks.
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.


== Tactics ==
=== Disadvantages ===
[[Image:Mauler.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A Spartan wielding a Mauler in Halo 3 multiplayer]]
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.
While the Mauler is weaker than the human shotgun because it cannot perform instant kills, there is a way to achieve an almost instant kill. To this you must be in melee distance of the target. When your Mauler's target goes red fire one shot. Follow this up with an immediate melee. This kills the opponent instantly and if you master the skill you will be able to do this before the target has time to shoot you. You must be careful though if they have a human shotgun because that will kill you before you can use your Mauler tactic. This tactic does not work when the opponent has an overshield.  Whilst, dual-wielding a pair of Maulers, a single double shot at close range will kill most enemies, with no damage/shield modifiers in the case of [[Multiplayer]]. Sometimes, staggering your shots is effective as well, but this seems to work best when your out of melee range chasing someone down, or backpedalling while being chased yourself. Duel wielding a [[Plasma Rifle]], [[SMG]], [[Spiker]], or [[Plasma Pistol]] and a Mauler is also an effective combo. Drain your opponents shield (preferably with one of the Plasma weapons), then move in closer and shoot. However, just like the other tactic, watch if your opponent has overshield or a shotgun, as they may try and shoot you with it before you shoot them. If you're reloading your Mauler when you have one of these combos, drain his/her shield with the weapon that's not the Mauler, and melee. It doesn't matter that you drop your weapon, just pick it up after the enemy is dead.


The Mauler also has one of the shortest reloads in Halo 3, so remember to take advantage of that. Even when dual wielding, it will reload quickly.
==Production notes==
[[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''.
[[Image:Brute shotgun.jpg|right|thumb|An early render of the Mauler]]
*The Mauler was originally the name of a vehicle in the early stages of Halo 3's development.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGSpartanLaser Bungie's Weekly Update on the Spartan Laser]</ref>
* The original Covenant Mauler appeared in the Pre-Xbox Halo as an actual Covenant weapon, it can be seen here>>> [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tqrfy4SR7I&eurl=http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Pre_Xbox_Halo] beginning at the 2:49 mark.
* The Mauler was the firearm for the alien race Skedar in the FPS game ''Perfect Dark'' for N64.
* The Mauler was also a weapon used by the [http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/fremen Fremen] in Frank Herbert's [http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_(novel) Dune series], using what is then considered crude projectiles.
*As of the December 11, 2007 update, many of the [[Mauler]]s that appeared in smaller maps have been removed.  The affected maps are [[Construct]], [[Epitaph]], [[Guardian]], [[Narrows]], and [[Snowbound]].


==References==
== Gallery ==
<div class="references-small"><references/></div>
{{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: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:HTMCC-H3 Pioneer Closeup.jpg|A Spartan holding the Mauler in the ''Halo 3'' component of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
</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.
</gallery>


{{WepList}}
== List of appearances ==
* ''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
** ''[[Sadie's Story]]''
* ''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
* ''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''


== Sources ==
{{Ref/Sources}}


[[Category:Covenant Weapons]]
{{Covenant sidearms}}
 
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Brute Weapons]]
[[Category:Jiralhanae weapons]]
[[Category:Shotguns]]
[[Category:Pistols]]

Latest revision as of 04:32, November 5, 2024

Ukala Workshop Breach Pistol
Cropped screenshot of an Ukala Workshop Mauler in Halo 3.
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Type:

Pistol

Specifications

Length:

52.7 centimetres (20.7 in)[2][3][1]

Ammunition type:

7.9mm explosive metal bolts[3][1]

Feed system:

Five-round magazine[2][3][1]

Operation:

Gas-operated[2][3]

Rate of fire:

Semi-automatic[3][1]

Effective range:

Very short[2][3][1][4]

Service history

In service:

 

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 M45 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]

Screenshot from Et Tu, Brute? showcasing a Brute wielding the Excavator.
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]

Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to Ukala Workshop Mauler on its gameplay page.
Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Halo 3[edit]

  • Early concept art for the Mauler.

    Early concept art for the Mauler.

  • 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.

    Early concept art of the Brute Mauler, from the Art of Halo 3.

  • An early render of the Mauler in Halo 3.

    An early render of the Mauler in Halo 3.

  • Two Jiralhanae holding Maulers.

    Two Jiralhanae holding Maulers.

  • An in-game left profile view of the Brute Mauler in Halo 3.

    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 of the Mauler in Halo 3.

  • First-person view while dual wielding.

    First-person view while dual wielding.

  • A Spartan holding the Mauler in the Halo 3 component of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

    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.

    Jonathan Doherty holding a Mauler.

  • A group of Jiralhanae wielding Maulers.

    A group of Jiralhanae wielding Maulers.

Halo Online[edit]

  • A model of the Mauler for Halo Online.

    A model of the Mauler for Halo Online.

  • The rear view of the Mauler featured in Halo Online.

    The rear view of the Mauler featured in Halo Online.

  • A model of the Power Mauler for Halo Online.

    A model of the Power Mauler for Halo Online.

  • The rear view of the Power Mauler featured in Halo Online.

    The rear view of the Power Mauler featured in Halo Online.

  • A basic Mauler on Diamondback.

    A basic Mauler on Diamondback.

  • The golden Power variant of the Mauler on Diamondback.

    The golden Power variant of the Mauler on Diamondback.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 295
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 338
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 122
  4. ^ a b c Halo 3, Gameplay
  5. ^ Halo: Last Light, chapter 22
  6. ^ Halo: Retribution
  7. ^ Halo: Divine Wind, chapter 7
  8. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 324
  9. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 476
  10. ^ Halo 3: ODST, Gameplay
  11. ^ The Art of Halo 3, page 61
  12. ^ 7th Columnist, Excavator Uncovered? (Retrieved on Oct 27, 2024) [archive]

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