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File:HINF CQBCommando.png|A [[CQB-class Mjolnir|CQB]]-clad [[Spartan-IV]] wielding a VK78 in the [[A New Generation]] trailer. | File:HINF CQBCommando.png|A [[CQB-class Mjolnir|CQB]]-clad [[Spartan-IV]] wielding a VK78 in the [[A New Generation]] trailer. | ||
File:HINF-Zvezda transparent.png|A [[ZVEZDA-class Mjolnir|Zvezda]]-clad Spartan-IV with a VK78. | File:HINF-Zvezda transparent.png|A [[ZVEZDA-class Mjolnir|Zvezda]]-clad Spartan-IV with a VK78. | ||
File:HINF_Multiplayer Reveal 2021-6.png|A [[FIREFALL-class Mjolnir|Firefall]]-clad Spartan holding a VK78. | File:HINF_Multiplayer Reveal 2021-6.png|A [[FIREFALL-class Mjolnir|Firefall]]-clad Spartan holding a VK78. | ||
File:HINF-Deadlock.jpg|Side view of a Spartan sprinting with the VK78. | |||
File:HINF MarineScout.png|A Marine with the VK78. | |||
File:HINF StreetViperLaunchSite.png|Frontal view of a Spartan sprinting with the VK78. | |||
File:HINF Jiralhanae Warrior Commando.png|A [[Jiralhanae Warrior]] armed with a VK78. | File:HINF Jiralhanae Warrior Commando.png|A [[Jiralhanae Warrior]] armed with a VK78. | ||
File:HINF Skimmer Melee Attack.png|A [[Skimmer]] armed with a VK78. | File:HINF Skimmer Melee Attack.png|A [[Skimmer]] armed with a VK78. | ||
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| “ | The VK78 Commando is an infantry automatic rifle, with features of both light machine guns and designated marksman rifles. When zoomed, the weapon switches to semi-automatic for more accurate shots.[5] | ” |
The VK78 Commando is a weapon manufactured by Vakara GesmbH, in service with the United Nations Space Command.[1]
Overview
Design details
The VK78 fires 6.5 mm rounds on automatic, and is fitted via rail-mounting with a recon sight-style optic that can magnify up to at least 2×.[1] It is distinctive among human rifles in that it does not share the common bullpup configuration of weapons like the MA40 assault rifle and BR75 battle rifle, in which the magazine is inserted behind the trigger. Instead, the magazine well is located at an angle directly in front of the trigger guard.[6] The design of the weapon emphasizes ergonomics and reliability.[7] The VK78's charging handle is positioned on the left side of its body, just behind a side-mounted ammunition counter. Above the pistol grip is a fire selector dial, with two markings, the former of which is a row of red dots (presumably indicating fully-automatic) and the latter of which is a single white dot (potentially safe or semi-automatic). The weapon features numerous markings, including serial numbers, caliber specifications on the body and bolt carrier, and a small UNSC emblem atop a wedge-like protrusion in front of the top-mounted rail, behind the barrel. The VK78 used in 2560 features a matte black, grey and olive drab finish, with a prominent white strip across the weapon's front end.[6]
Usage
VK78s were employed as early as 2495, during which time they were selected by the Colonial Military Authority to replace aging stocks of HMG-38 heavy machine guns in then-current service.[1][2] By 2560, the Commando was employed by UNSC Armed Forces personnel during the Battle for Zeta Halo. Some Jiralhanae and Skimmers also used scavenged VK78s during the conflict.[4]
Variants
- Impact Commando: A modified variant of the Commando with an increased magazine from 20 to 40 rounds. The magnification optics decreased from 2× to 1.4×.[8]
Impact Commando
In-game information
- Main article: Commando
| “ | Precision automatic rifle with heavy recoil. Effective medium to long range.[9][10] | ” |
The VK78 Commando is featured in Halo Infinite as an automatic tactical rifle, which deals kinetic damage. It is a precision weapon, meaning it is capable of inflicting headshots on unshielded targets, killing them instantly. Although automatic, it has a relatively slow rate of fire. The weapon has a single zoom level and is most effective at medium to long ranges, faltering in close quarters due to weaker aim assist than other weapons. It has significant recoil when fired consistently, which can make the weapon difficult to control and aim.[4]
Featured in both campaign and multiplayer, the Commando is a common weapon, being found frequently in weapon pads on multiplayer maps, or scattered around campaign levels. Ammo for the weapon is usually plentiful, as a result. It holds 20 rounds in its magazine in total. In multiplayer, it takes 9 rounds to strip the shields of a fully shielded spartan and takes 8 body shots or 1 head shot to kill them.[4]
Production notes
The letters in its designation, VK78, may be a reference to its manufacturer, Vakara.
Gallery
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Concept art
Concept art of the VK78 Commando's optic in Halo Infinite.
Early concept art for Halo Infinite of a humanoid UNSC "drone" equipped with a VK78 Commando.
Developmental images
In-engine render of the VK78 Commando in Halo Infinite.
Another render of Commando.
VK78 Commando HUD Icon.
The VK78 Commando lying on the floor.
First-person view of the VK78 Commando in combat during the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
First-person view of the VK78 Commando with an empty magazine well in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
First-person view of a fresh magazine being inserted into the well of a VK78 in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
First-person view of the VK78 Commando's charging handle being cycled in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
First-person view of the VK78's optical zoom in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
A study of the decals on the VK78 Commando.
Screenshots and renders
A CQB-clad Spartan-IV wielding a VK78 in the A New Generation trailer.
A Zvezda-clad Spartan-IV with a VK78.
A Firefall-clad Spartan holding a VK78.
Side view of a Spartan sprinting with the VK78.
A Marine with the VK78.
Frontal view of a Spartan sprinting with the VK78.
A Jiralhanae Warrior armed with a VK78.
A Skimmer armed with a VK78.
List of appearances
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 169
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Showcase Sensitive (Retrieved on Jun 16, 2021) [archive]
- ^ a b Halo Support, Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory: "VK78 Commando Rifle. Fire mode switches from semi-automatic to fully automatic when zoomed in." (Retrieved on May 5, 2023) [archive]
- ^ a b c d e f Halo Infinite, gameplay
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - VK78 Commando Rifle description: "The VK78 Commando is an infantry automatic rifle, with features of both light machine guns and designated marksman rifles. When zoomed, the weapon switches to semi-automatic for more accurate shots."
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, In-game weapon model
- ^ Xbox Wire, Bank Now, Play Later: Halo Infinite Meets Monster Energy Global Partnership (Retrieved on Aug 31, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Impact Commando description: "High-capacity magazine with reduced accuracy but increased damage."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Weapons Bench description
- ^ Halo Infinite, Academy - Weapon Drills - VK78 Commando description
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