CQS48 Bulldog

CQS48 Bulldog
Production overview
Manufacturer:	Misriah Armory
Type:	Shotgun
Specifications
Ammunition type:	12-gauge
Feed system:	7-round rotary magazine
Operation:	Pump-action
Rate of fire:	Manual

The CQS48 Bulldog otherwise known as the CQS-48 Combat Shotgun is a type of human shotgun manufactured by Misriah Armory in Eos Chasma. It appears to be in service with the UNSC, as well as being employed by Banished-affiliated Jiralhanae in 2560.

Overview

Specifications

The CQS48 Bulldog is a pump-action combat shotgun which fires 12-gauge shells from a 7-round rotary magazine. After every shot, the foregrip must be retracted and pushed forward again to work the weapon's action and rotate the cylindrical magazine into the next position. The rotary magazine allows the CQS48 to replenish its supply of loaded ammunition substantially faster than the non-detachable magazines of the M45 and M90 shotguns. However, the 12-gauge ammunition it fires is substantially smaller. The Bulldog integrates iron sights and multiple attachment rail segments on its body. The CQS48 used in 2560 features a matte black and dark grey finish.

The weapon's side contains various decals including barcode which translates to details of the weapon's manufacturer, the Misriah Armory facility at Eos Chasma, Mars and the weapon's name - CQS48 Combat Shotgun.

History

The CQS48 Bulldogs originating from the UNSC Infinity, were used during the Installation 07 conflict in 2560.

Gameplay

The CQS48 has a ready ammo count of 7. The pickup prompt indicates that the CQS48 is a "shotgun", with "kinetic" and "spread" properties. The weapon can be fired rapidly, with a much higher rate of fire than previous shotguns in the franchise, at the expense of heavier vertical recoil during rapid fire.

Variants

• Convergence Bulldog: An improved version of the Bulldog with an increased mag from 7 to 12 and has a decreased spread making shots more accurate allowing for more damaged per shot.

Production notes

In the July 2020 Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere, the CQS48 was shown with a 10-round rotary magazine. However, the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Tech Preview in July 2021 showed that the ammo count had been reduced to 7.

Gallery

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  An earlier render of the Bulldog.

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  Another render of the Bulldog.

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  HUD Icon of the Bulldog.

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  First person view of the CQS48 Bulldog in Halo Infinite.

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  A Jiralhanae wielding the weapon in a pre-release build of Halo Infinite.

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  First-person view of a Bulldog being discharged in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Reveal.

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  First-person view of a Bulldog being reloaded in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere, with the magazine entirely removed from the slot.

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  First-person view of a Bulldog being reloaded in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere, with the magazine inserted into the receptacle.

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  First-person view of the Bulldog immediately after firing in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere, with the forend grip retracted towards the stock in the first phase of the pump action.

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  Nerf version of the CQS48 Bulldog.

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  The Bulldog lying on the ground.

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  A Spartan-IV in Halo Infinite wielding the Bulldog.

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  A Spartan-IV in Halo Infinite pumping the Bulldog’s action - note the dust cover accurately flipped down, exposing the open action.

List of appearances

• Halo Infinite (First appearance)