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The '''Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920''', abbreviated '''ARC-920''' or known simply as the '''Railgun''', is a compact-channel linear accelerator weapon used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It was designed and manufactured by [[Acheron Security]].<ref name="GI 522012">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/05/02/the-arsenal-of-halo-4.aspx '''Game Informer:''' ''The Arsenal of Halo 4'']</ref> | The '''Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920''', abbreviated '''ARC-920''' or known simply as the '''Railgun''', is a compact-channel linear accelerator weapon used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It was designed and manufactured by [[Acheron Security]].<ref name="GI 522012">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/05/02/the-arsenal-of-halo-4.aspx '''Game Informer:''' ''The Arsenal of Halo 4'']</ref> | ||
== Overview == | |||
The ARC-920 is a compact-channel linear accelerator that fires a high-explosive round at incredible speed, delivering kinetic and explosive force to both hard and soft targets alike. The brutal combination of accuracy, speed, and firepower make the Railgun extremely capable at eliminating large, well-armored enemy personnel. | |||
== Design details == | == Design details == | ||
Revision as of 21:47, December 18, 2012
Template:New Content Template:Weapon Infobox The Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920, abbreviated ARC-920 or known simply as the Railgun, is a compact-channel linear accelerator weapon used by the United Nations Space Command. It was designed and manufactured by Acheron Security.[1]
Overview
The ARC-920 is a compact-channel linear accelerator that fires a high-explosive round at incredible speed, delivering kinetic and explosive force to both hard and soft targets alike. The brutal combination of accuracy, speed, and firepower make the Railgun extremely capable at eliminating large, well-armored enemy personnel.
Design details
Like the M99 "Stanchion" Rifle, the ARC-920 uses a series of electromagnets to accelerate its projectiles. The rifle requires a brief charging period before firing high-explosive rounds accelerated to an incredible speed. [2] The explosive yield contained in the round adds to the kinetic force of the impact, making the weapon effective against both infantry and armor.[1]
The weapon lacks zooming capabilities.[2] However, if you zoom in using the suit's default 5x zoom, the weapon can be charged and fired with the zoom only being broken by the shot firing. This can be used to give greater precision to long-range shots.
Gameplay
Compared to the Spartan Laser, the ARC-920's charging time is half the duration and deals less damage to vehicles, but on the campaign of Halo 4, the charging time is extended. This is fixed on multiplayer games. In addition, the travelling time for a fired shot is almost instantaneous.[2]
Gallery
Concept art of the ARC-920 Railgun.
- Chief ARC.jpg
Concept art of Master Chief with the ARC-920.
Master Chief John-117 wielding the ARC-920.
A SPARTAN-IV soldier wielding the ARC-920.
First-person view of the ARC-920 Railgun.
A schematic of the Railgun.
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
Sources
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