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|name=M343A2 chaingun | |name = M343A2 chaingun | ||
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/chaingun '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Chaingun'']</ref> | |manufacturer = [[Misriah Armory]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/chaingun '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Chaingun'']</ref> | ||
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|type=Heavy machine gun<ref name="universe"/><ref group="note">The in-game description states the weapon is an autocannon, though this conflicts with its ''Halo Waypoint'' universe page which claims it is a machine gun chambered in 12.7×99mm, a round not large enough to classify it as an autocannon.</ref> | |type = Heavy machine gun<ref name="universe"/><ref group="note">The in-game description states the weapon is an autocannon, though this conflicts with its ''Halo Waypoint'' universe page which claims it is a machine gun chambered in 12.7×99mm, a round not large enough to classify it as an autocannon.</ref> | ||
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|ammotype=[[12.7×99mm Armor-Piercing|12.7×99mm M255 HVE]]<ref name="universe"/> | |ammotype = [[12.7×99mm Armor-Piercing|12.7×99mm M255 HVE]]<ref name="universe"/> | ||
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|operation=Electrical, rotary, belt-fed<ref name="universe"/> | |operation = Electrical, rotary, belt-fed<ref name="universe"/> | ||
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|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
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The '''M343A2 Minigun''' is a heavy machine gun in use by the [[United Nations Space Command]] after the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It is a successor to the [[M41 Vulcan|M41]] and [[M46 Vulcan|M46]] machine guns, with which it shares the erroneous "'''chaingun'''" moniker.<ref name="universe"/><ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | |||
== Specifications == | |||
==Specifications== | |||
The M343A2 is an electrically driven, five-barreled Gatling-style machine gun that is compatible with all standard UNSC heavy weapon mounts. The M343A2 is often installed on a pneumatic full-rotation turret as the primary armament of the [[M12 Warthog|M12B Warthog]], and is also available in a semi-portable tripod configuration for site defense.<ref name="universe"/> The latter configuration has a much shorter barrel assembly. | The M343A2 is an electrically driven, five-barreled Gatling-style machine gun that is compatible with all standard UNSC heavy weapon mounts. The M343A2 is often installed on a pneumatic full-rotation turret as the primary armament of the [[M12 Warthog|M12B Warthog]], and is also available in a semi-portable tripod configuration for site defense.<ref name="universe"/> The latter configuration has a much shorter barrel assembly. | ||
The M343A2's lethality is comparable to that of its predecessors. Barrel wear is considerably diminished in comparison, though the weapon will overheat after periods of sustained fire. Although the M343A2 is designed to use the latest polymer-cased and energetic propellant rounds, UNSC units have been ordered to deplete existing stocks of older ammunition before transitioning to newer cartridges.<ref name="universe"/> As opposed to its predecessors, the M343A2 ejects its spent casings from the left side. The M343A2 kills [[Spartan]]s in 12 rounds in [[War Games]]. It is ranked a Common REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations, and is available at [[Requisition system|Level 2 energy]] while giving 50 REQ points if sold. | The M343A2's lethality is comparable to that of its predecessors. Barrel wear is considerably diminished in comparison, though the weapon will overheat after periods of sustained fire. Although the M343A2 is designed to use the latest polymer-cased and energetic propellant rounds, UNSC units have been ordered to deplete existing stocks of older ammunition before transitioning to newer cartridges.<ref name="universe"/> As opposed to its predecessors, the M343A2 ejects its spent casings from the left side. The M343A2 kills [[Spartan]]s in 12 rounds in [[War Games]]. It is ranked a Common REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations, and is available at [[Requisition system|Level 2 energy]] while giving 50 REQ points if sold. | ||
==Variants== | == Variants == | ||
*'''ONI Chaingun Turret''': A variant used by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. Fires explosive rounds with increased damage and does not overheat. Kills Spartans in 5 rounds in War Games. It is ranked an Ultra Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 5 energy while giving 150 REQ points if sold. | * '''ONI Chaingun Turret''': A variant used by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. Fires explosive rounds with increased damage and does not overheat. Kills Spartans in 5 rounds in War Games. It is ranked an Ultra Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 5 energy while giving 150 REQ points if sold. | ||
*'''Needle turret''': A variant that fires [[blamite]]. Kills Spartans in 6 rounds in War Games. | * '''Needle turret''': A variant that fires [[blamite]]. Kills Spartans in 6 rounds in War Games. | ||
==Gameplay== | == Gameplay == | ||
Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability as in previous titles. However, it should be noted that this actually renders the player invisible on the motion tracker unless the weapon is fired, making the M343A2 useful for catching the enemy off-guard while on defense. | Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability as in previous titles. However, it should be noted that this actually renders the player invisible on the motion tracker unless the weapon is fired, making the M343A2 useful for catching the enemy off-guard while on defense. | ||
==Production note== | == Production note == | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | ||
The weapon's designation is an obvious reference to [[343 Industries]]. | The weapon's designation is an obvious reference to [[343 Industries]]. | ||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G-M343A2.jpg|Renders of the M343A2 for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G-M343A2.jpg|Renders of the M343A2 for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
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File:REQ Card - Chaingun Turret ONI.png|The ONI variant of the weapon. | File:REQ Card - Chaingun Turret ONI.png|The ONI variant of the weapon. | ||
File:H5G-M343A2HUD.png|[[Heads-up display]] of the M343A2 on the back of an M12B Warthog on [[Recurve]]. | File:H5G-M343A2HUD.png|[[Heads-up display]] of the M343A2 on the back of an M12B Warthog on [[Recurve]]. | ||
File:H5G-M343A2HUD1.png| | File:H5G-M343A2HUD1.png|Third-person view of a stationary M343A2 on [[Guillotine]]. | ||
File:H5G-M343A2HUD2.png| | File:H5G-M343A2HUD2.png|Third-person view of a detached M343A2 on Guillotine. | ||
File:H5G-M343A2HUD2-Campaign.png|Third-person view of a detached M343A2 by Edward Buck in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | |||
File:H5G-Hellcat&M343A2.jpg|A [[HELLCAT-class Mjolnir|Hellcat]]-clad [[Spartan-IV]] using a detached M343A2 on [[Eden]]. | File:H5G-Hellcat&M343A2.jpg|A [[HELLCAT-class Mjolnir|Hellcat]]-clad [[Spartan-IV]] using a detached M343A2 on [[Eden]]. | ||
File:H5G-VoidDancer&M343A21.jpg|A [[VOID DANCER-class Mjolnir|Void Dancer]]-clad Spartan-IV using an M343A2. | File:H5G-VoidDancer&M343A21.jpg|A [[VOID DANCER-class Mjolnir|Void Dancer]]-clad Spartan-IV using an M343A2. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | == List of appearances == | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Note== | == Note == | ||
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==Sources== | == Sources == | ||
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The M343A2 Minigun is a heavy machine gun in use by the United Nations Space Command after the Human-Covenant War. It is a successor to the M41 and M46 machine guns, with which it shares the erroneous "chaingun" moniker.[1][2]
Specifications
The M343A2 is an electrically driven, five-barreled Gatling-style machine gun that is compatible with all standard UNSC heavy weapon mounts. The M343A2 is often installed on a pneumatic full-rotation turret as the primary armament of the M12B Warthog, and is also available in a semi-portable tripod configuration for site defense.[1] The latter configuration has a much shorter barrel assembly.
The M343A2's lethality is comparable to that of its predecessors. Barrel wear is considerably diminished in comparison, though the weapon will overheat after periods of sustained fire. Although the M343A2 is designed to use the latest polymer-cased and energetic propellant rounds, UNSC units have been ordered to deplete existing stocks of older ammunition before transitioning to newer cartridges.[1] As opposed to its predecessors, the M343A2 ejects its spent casings from the left side. The M343A2 kills Spartans in 12 rounds in War Games. It is ranked a Common REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 2 energy while giving 50 REQ points if sold.
Variants
- ONI Chaingun Turret: A variant used by the Office of Naval Intelligence. Fires explosive rounds with increased damage and does not overheat. Kills Spartans in 5 rounds in War Games. It is ranked an Ultra Rare REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 5 energy while giving 150 REQ points if sold.
- Needle turret: A variant that fires blamite. Kills Spartans in 6 rounds in War Games.
Gameplay
Carrying the turret decreases the player's speed and maneuverability as in previous titles. However, it should be noted that this actually renders the player invisible on the motion tracker unless the weapon is fired, making the M343A2 useful for catching the enemy off-guard while on defense.
Production note
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Browse more images in this article's gallery page. |
The weapon's designation is an obvious reference to 343 Industries.
Gallery
Renders of the M343A2 for Halo 5: Guardians.
More renders.
An M343A2 detached from its mount.
Olympia Vale manning the turret on a Corp Warthog during the Battle of Meridian.
Edward Buck firing a portable version of the turret on Meridian.
The ONI variant of the weapon.
Heads-up display of the M343A2 on the back of an M12B Warthog on Recurve.
Third-person view of a stationary M343A2 on Guillotine.
Third-person view of a detached M343A2 on Guillotine.
Third-person view of a detached M343A2 by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.
A Hellcat-clad Spartan-IV using a detached M343A2 on Eden.
A Void Dancer-clad Spartan-IV using an M343A2.
A Spartan-IV using a detached M343A2.
A Needle M343A2 firing blamite.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
Note
- ^ The in-game description states the weapon is an autocannon, though this conflicts with its Halo Waypoint universe page which claims it is a machine gun chambered in 12.7×99mm, a round not large enough to classify it as an autocannon.
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