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The '''M45 Tactical Shotgun''' is a shotgun used by the [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Army|Army]].<ref name="stats">[http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/CareerStats.aspx?player=BIGsheep '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Career Stats - Weapons'']</ref> | The '''M45 Tactical Shotgun''', formally known as the '''Tactical Shotgun, 8 Gauge, Pump Action, M45''', is a shotgun used by the [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Army|Army]].<ref name="stats">[http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/CareerStats.aspx?player=BIGsheep '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Career Stats - Weapons'']</ref> | ||
==Design Details== | ==Design Details== | ||
[[File:ReachSchematic - Shotgun.png|150px|thumb|left|A blueprint of the M45 Tactical Shotgun.]] | [[File:ReachSchematic - Shotgun.png|150px|thumb|left|A blueprint of the M45 Tactical Shotgun.]] | ||
The M45 Tactical Shotgun is a special-purpose weapon used in any situation where the range of engagement is limited and when over-penetration is not desirable, but maximum stopping power is required.<ref name="stats"/> | The M45 Tactical Shotgun is a special-purpose weapon used in any situation where the range of engagement is limited and when over-penetration is not desirable, but maximum stopping power is required.<ref name="stats"/> Like the [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System]], the M45 is a pump-action, magazine-fed (dual tubular, non-detachable type) weapon that uses 8 gauge magnum (3.75”) ammunition. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
In gameplay, the M45 Tactical Shotgun is more powerful than the | In gameplay, the M45 Tactical Shotgun is more powerful than the M90 Close Assault Weapon System from ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. The rounds are packed closer when fired and the range is superior as well, which makes it harder to hit multiple enemies at close range. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Revision as of 08:13, September 12, 2010
Template:Ratings Template:New Content Template:Weapon Infobox The M45 Tactical Shotgun, formally known as the Tactical Shotgun, 8 Gauge, Pump Action, M45, is a shotgun used by the United Nations Space Command Army.[1]
Design Details
The M45 Tactical Shotgun is a special-purpose weapon used in any situation where the range of engagement is limited and when over-penetration is not desirable, but maximum stopping power is required.[1] Like the M90 Close Assault Weapon System, the M45 is a pump-action, magazine-fed (dual tubular, non-detachable type) weapon that uses 8 gauge magnum (3.75”) ammunition.
Gameplay
In gameplay, the M45 Tactical Shotgun is more powerful than the M90 Close Assault Weapon System from Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST. The rounds are packed closer when fired and the range is superior as well, which makes it harder to hit multiple enemies at close range.
Trivia
- It is possible that Bungie named this shotgun the M45 because it is the in-game successor to the M90: 45 is half of 90.
- In the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, the Shotgun had Cyan lights similar in Halo: CE and Halo 3. This was changed in the final version of the game and is now Red in color.
Gallery
A first-person view of a player armed with the M45 Tactical Shotgun.
A side-view of a SPARTAN-III wielding the M45 Tactical Shotgun in the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta.
