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The '''M6V Spartan Laser''' is a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[directed-energy weapon]].{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://news.toyark.com/2020/08/02/official-photos-of-jazwares-halo-the-spartan-collection-figures-397441|Site=The Toyark|Section=News|Page=Official Photos of Jazwares Halo The Spartan Collection Figures}}{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://www.gamestop.com/toys-collectibles/collectibles/figures/products/halo-reach-kat-b320-the-spartan-collection-action-figure/11101159.html|Site=Gamestop|Page=Halo: Reach Kat-B320 The Spartan Collection}} It is one of a myriad of variants of the [[M6 Spartan Laser|M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle]], an initially exorbitantly expensive weapon which underwent several refinements and iterations to reduce its cost.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/spartan-laser|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe|Page=Spartan Laser}}
The '''M6V Spartan Laser''' is a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[directed-energy weapon]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Jazwares|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://news.toyark.com/2020/08/02/official-photos-of-jazwares-halo-the-spartan-collection-figures-397441|Site=The Toyark|Section=News|Page=Official Photos of Jazwares Halo The Spartan Collection Figures}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Kat|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://www.gamestop.com/toys-collectibles/collectibles/figures/products/halo-reach-kat-b320-the-spartan-collection-action-figure/11101159.html|Site=Gamestop|Page=Halo: Reach Kat-B320 The Spartan Collection}} It is one of a myriad of variants of the [[M6 Spartan Laser|M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle]], an initially exorbitantly expensive weapon which underwent several refinements and iterations to reduce its cost.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/spartan-laser|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe|Page=Spartan Laser}}


==Overview==
[[File:Spartanlaser.png|thumb|left|The Spartan Laser's blueprint from ''Halo Reach''.]]
In [[2552#August|late 2552]], the M6V Spartan Laser was extensively used throughout the [[Fall of Reach]], including during the [[Battle of Asźod]],{{Ref/Game|Id=hr|Game=Halo: Reach|Detail=Gameplay}} and a Jazwares version of it was wielded by [[Kat-B320]] of [[NOBLE Team]] along with a [[M6G magnum]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=Kat}}{{Ref/Reuse|Id=Jazwares}} The use of this Spartan Laser model was followed by the Reach Campaign during the [[Battle for Earth]], with [[Corporal]] [[Taylor Miles]] of [[103rd Shock Troops Battalion]]'s [[Alpha-Nine]] employing one such variant at some point during the [[Battle of Mombasa]] after [[Prophet of Regret]]'s ''[[Solemn Penance]]'' departure from the city.{{Ref/Book|Book=[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]|Page=112}}
Almost [[2559|seven years]] after the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[Jerome-092]]'s [[Red Team]] from crews of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} used M6V Spartan Lasers during the [[Second Ark Conflict]] against the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Game|Id=hw2|Game=Halo Wars 2|Detail=''Halo: Reach'' Model used in gameplay}}
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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
=== Changes from M6 Spartan Laser in ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST'' ===
=== Changes from M6 Spartan Laser in ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST'' to ''Halo: Reach'' ===
* The Spartan Laser has a slightly altered form factor, a darker color scheme, a different charging animation, and a thermal display attached to the side, which folds out when the weapon is unholstered or picked up.
* The Spartan Laser has a slightly altered form factor, a darker color scheme, a different charging animation, and a thermal display attached to the side, which folds out when the weapon is unholstered or picked up.
* The Spartan Laser has a longer forward grip, with less space between it and the trigger than in ''Halo 3'', making it appear that there is not enough space for the forward grip to fold up when not in use.
* The Spartan Laser has a longer forward grip, with less space between it and the trigger than in ''Halo 3'', making it appear that there is not enough space for the forward grip to fold up when not in use.
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* The beam can now be moved in a sweeping motion (albeit for a brief time), inflicting (reduced) damage to multiple targets.
* The beam can now be moved in a sweeping motion (albeit for a brief time), inflicting (reduced) damage to multiple targets.
* The battery consumption for each shot is now increased to 25%, limiting the weapon to four shots.
* The battery consumption for each shot is now increased to 25%, limiting the weapon to four shots.
=== Changes from M6 Spartan Laser in ''Halo Wars'' to ''Halo Wars 2'' ===
* Laser velocity increased.
* Firing sound now reminiscent of the M6/E from ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
* Range decreased.
* Base damage decreased, though damage increases proportionally to unit veterancy.
* The Spartan Laser is now exclusive to [[Jerome-092]], under Captain Cutter as leader on Campaign and Skirmish.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Halo-Reach-Defiant-5.jpg|A burst of Spartan Laser destroys a [[UH-144 Falcon]] mid-air.
File:Halo-Reach-Defiant-5.jpg|A burst of Spartan Laser destroys a [[UH-144 Falcon]] mid-air.
File:Toy Jazwares M6VSpartanLaser.png|Jazwares version of the M6V.
File:Toy Jazwares M6VSpartanLaser.png|Jazwares version of the M6V.
File:HW2 Spartan Laser.png|Spartan Laser model in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' gameplay.
File:HW2 Blitz Jerome-092.png|[[Jerome-092]] using a M6V Spartan Laser during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].
File:HW2 Halo - Red Team In-game.png|A M6V used by Red Team on [[Installation 09]].
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 11:14, August 22, 2021

M6V Spartan Laser
Halo Reach - Model 8 SP Laser.png
Production overview

Model series:

M6

Type:

Directed-energy weapon

Specifications

Feed system:

100 battery units (4 shots)[1]

Operation:

Directed energy

Rate of fire:

Very slow

Effective range:

Long

Service history

In service:

 

The M6V Spartan Laser is a UNSC directed-energy weapon.[3][4] It is one of a myriad of variants of the M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle, an initially exorbitantly expensive weapon which underwent several refinements and iterations to reduce its cost.[5]

Overview

The Spartan Laser's blueprint from Halo Reach.

In late 2552, the M6V Spartan Laser was extensively used throughout the Fall of Reach, including during the Battle of Asźod,[1] and a Jazwares version of it was wielded by Kat-B320 of NOBLE Team along with a M6G magnum.[4][3] The use of this Spartan Laser model was followed by the Reach Campaign during the Battle for Earth, with Corporal Taylor Miles of 103rd Shock Troops Battalion's Alpha-Nine employing one such variant at some point during the Battle of Mombasa after Prophet of Regret's Solemn Penance departure from the city.[6]

Almost seven years after the Human-Covenant War, the Jerome-092's Red Team from crews of the UNSC Spirit of Fire used M6V Spartan Lasers during the Second Ark Conflict against the Banished.[2]

Gameplay

Changes from M6 Spartan Laser in Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST to Halo: Reach

  • The Spartan Laser has a slightly altered form factor, a darker color scheme, a different charging animation, and a thermal display attached to the side, which folds out when the weapon is unholstered or picked up.
  • The Spartan Laser has a longer forward grip, with less space between it and the trigger than in Halo 3, making it appear that there is not enough space for the forward grip to fold up when not in use.
  • When the weapon is charged, instead of one arrow moving down on the side of the reticule, two arrows move toward each other, meeting at the side of the reticule.
  • The charging time is now 2.5 seconds exactly.
  • The scope no longer zooms out instantly after each shot.
  • The beam can now be moved in a sweeping motion (albeit for a brief time), inflicting (reduced) damage to multiple targets.
  • The battery consumption for each shot is now increased to 25%, limiting the weapon to four shots.

Changes from M6 Spartan Laser in Halo Wars to Halo Wars 2

  • Laser velocity increased.
  • Firing sound now reminiscent of the M6/E from Halo 5: Guardians.
  • Range decreased.
  • Base damage decreased, though damage increases proportionally to unit veterancy.
  • The Spartan Laser is now exclusive to Jerome-092, under Captain Cutter as leader on Campaign and Skirmish.

Gallery

Concept art

  • Concept art for Halo: Reach that eventually became the M6V.

    Concept art for Halo: Reach that eventually became the M6V.

  • Concept art for Halo: Reach that eventually became the M6V.

    Concept art for Halo: Reach that eventually became the M6V.

Screenshots

  • A first-person view of the Spartan Laser's targeting reticule firing at short-range in the Halo: Reach Beta.

    A first-person view of the Spartan Laser's targeting reticule firing at short-range in the Halo: Reach Beta.

  • A Mark V(B)-clad Spartan-III wielding a Spartan Laser in the Halo: Reach Beta.

    A Mark V(B)-clad Spartan-III wielding a Spartan Laser in the Halo: Reach Beta.

  • M6V side view.

    M6V side view.

  • M6V side view.

    M6V side view.

  • A M6V on the back of a Spartan in final build of Halo: Reach.

    A M6V on the back of a Spartan in final build of Halo: Reach.

  • SPARTAN-B312 firing an M6V Spartan Laser.

    SPARTAN-B312 firing an M6V Spartan Laser.

  • SPARTAN-B312 firing an M6V Spartan Laser at a Ghost.

    SPARTAN-B312 firing an M6V Spartan Laser at a Ghost.

  • A burst of Spartan Laser destroys a UH-144 Falcon mid-air.

    A burst of Spartan Laser destroys a UH-144 Falcon mid-air.

  • Toy Jazwares M6VSpartanLaser.png

    Jazwares version of the M6V.

  • Spartan Laser model in Halo Wars 2 gameplay.

    Spartan Laser model in Halo Wars 2 gameplay.

  • Jerome-092 using a M6V Spartan Laser during the Second Ark Conflict.

    Jerome-092 using a M6V Spartan Laser during the Second Ark Conflict.

  • A M6V used by Red Team on Installation 09.

    A M6V used by Red Team on Installation 09.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo: Reach: Gameplay
  2. ^ a b Halo Wars 2: Halo: Reach Model used in gameplay
  3. ^ a b The Toyark - News, Official Photos of Jazwares Halo The Spartan Collection Figures (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  4. ^ a b Gamestop, Halo: Reach Kat-B320 The Spartan Collection (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint - Universe, Spartan Laser (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo, page 112

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List of infantry support weapons in UNSC service
Anti-vehicle weapons
Railguns ARC-920 railgun (Arclight • Whiplash)
M6 Spartan Lasers M6/E ( Endgame • Selene's Lance) • M6/R • M6/V • M6/X
Rocket launchers and recoilless rifles Hydra MLRS (MLRS-1 (Typhon • Echidna) • MLRS-2 (Pursuit)) • M149 Magellan • M19-B SAM • M41 SPNKR (M41B • M41D (Tracker) • SPNKr EM • SPNKr EX • SPNKr Prime) • M57 Pilum (Ad Victoriam • High Five) • STMPr • SGM-151 series (LAU-65D missile pod • LAU-1810 missile launcher)
Light machine guns M67 LAW • M328 LMG • M739 SAW (Appetite for Destruction • The Answer)
Medium machine guns M231 MMG
Heavy machine guns AIE-486H • HMG-38 HMG • M43 HMG • M199 HMG • M247 series (M247H (Etilka • M247 GPMG) • M247T) • M413 HMG
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