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{{Quote|The M6 has been in service for about a hundred and forty years… it’s amazing to think how little it has changed in all that time.|Anonymous [[UNSC]] serviceman}} | {{Quote|The M6 has been in service for about a hundred and forty years… it’s amazing to think how little it has changed in all that time.|Anonymous [[UNSC]] serviceman}} | ||
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The '''M6 Series''' is a series of short-barreled weapons produced by [[Misriah Armories]]. | The '''M6 Series''' is a series of short-barreled weapons produced by [[Misriah Armories]]. | ||
== Introduction == | ==Introduction== | ||
They have seen widespread distribution through the [[United Nations Space Command | They have seen widespread distribution through the [[United Nations Space Command Defense Force]] as lighter firearms, although they are not seen as primary [[weapon]]s because of their lighter penetrating power compared to larger weapons and smaller magazine capacity, and are mostly issued to officer and [[vehicle]] crews. | ||
They have seen usage in the [[UNSC]] for almost 140 years<ref>http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol</ref>, and have been used in almost every conflict since then. | They have seen usage in the [[UNSC]] for almost 140 years<ref>http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol</ref>, and have been used in almost every conflict since then. | ||
== Characteristics == | ==Characteristics== | ||
The M6 series | The M6 series weapons are recoil-operated and magazine-fed, and typically fire 12.7mm x 40 projectile ammunition, and despite the large caliber, oftentimes "exotic" ammunition is not utilized. They are also remarkably large and overpowered to an extent, appearing to be redolent of a cross between a pistol or a rifle in size. In addition to power, the M6 line of weaponry is designed to be rugged and reliable, and the guns are able to remain operational after [[Slipspace]] transitions and high-g aerial maneuvers. However, the heavy weight limits its distribution amongst personnel, and the M6 weapons have a tendency to drop casings on the wielder's foot<ref>http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3smg</ref>, leading some UNSC personnel to favor the [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun]] which operates on a caseless system. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Despite constant comparison with the real world Desert Eagle pistol for their sharing of ammunition calibers, the M6 remains drastically different for being recoil-operated instead of the desert eagle's unique gas operation. | *Despite constant comparison with the real world Desert Eagle pistol for their sharing of ammunition calibers, the M6 remains drastically different for being recoil-operated instead of the desert eagle's unique gas operation. | ||
*The M6D is the only M6 with any kind of aim assisting device seen in game: the weapon's 2x magnification scope. The Halo 3 M6 has a laser sight, although it's never seen in game. | *The M6D is the only M6 with any kind of aim assisting device seen in game: the weapon's 2x magnification scope. The ''[[Halo 3]]'' M6 has a laser sight, although it's never seen in game. | ||
== Series == | ==Series== | ||
*[[M6A Handgun]] - Used mostly by [[civilian]] security forces, more comfortable to shoot. | *[[M6A Handgun]] - Used mostly by [[civilian]] security forces, more comfortable to shoot. | ||
*[[M6B Handgun]] - Used mostly by civilian security forces, [[KFA-2 x2]] scope, more comfortable to shoot. | *[[M6B Handgun]] - Used mostly by civilian security forces, [[KFA-2 x2]] scope, more comfortable to shoot. | ||
*[[M6C Magnum Sidearm]] - ''[[Halo 2]]''-era | *[[M6C Magnum Sidearm]] - ''[[Halo 2]]''-era UNSC sidearm, armed with High Penetration ammunition | ||
*[[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System]] - ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''-era | *[[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System]] - ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''-era UNSC sidearm, armed with High Explosive ammunition and featuring KFA-2 x2 scope | ||
*[[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System]] - '' | *[[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System]] - ''Halo 3''-era UNSC sidearm, armed with High Explosive ammunition and featuring laser-dot sight | ||
*[[M6J Carbine]] - [[UNSC Army]] carbine variant of the M6 series. | *[[M6J Carbine]] - [[UNSC Army]] [[carbine]] variant of the M6 series. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== |