VK78 Commando
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Kal. 6.5mm[2] |
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20-round detachable box magazine[2] |
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The VK78 Commando is a weapon manufactured by Vakara, in service with the United Nations Space Command.[2]
Overview
Specifications
The VK78 fires 6.5mm rounds on automatic, and is fitted via rail-mounting with a recon sight-style optic that can magnify up to at least x3. It is distinctive among human rifles in that it does not share the common bullpup configuration of weapons like the MA40 assault rifle and BR75 battle rifle, in which the magazine is inserted behind the trigger. Instead, the magazine well is located at an angle directly in front of the trigger guard.[2] The design of the weapon emphasizes ergonomics and reliability.[3] The VK78's charging handle is positioned on the left side of its body, just behind a side-mounted ammunition counter. Above the pistol grip is a fire selector dial, with two markings, the former of which is a row of red dots (presumably indicating fully-automatic) and the latter of which is a single white dot (potentially safe or semi-automatic). The weapon features numerous markings, including serial numbers, caliber specifications on the body and bolt carrier, and a small UNSC emblem atop a wedge-like protrusion in front of the top-mounted rail, behind the barrel. The VK78 used in 2560 features a matte black, grey and olive drab finish, with a prominent white strip across the weapon's front end.[2]
Gameplay
The VK78 can hold 20 rounds at one time with an observed 60 rounds reserve. The pickup prompt indicates that the VK78 is a "tactical rifle", with "kinetic" and "auto" properties. This indicates that its rate of fire, while cyclically slow, is technically automatic in the same manner as the M6D in Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 5: Guardians.[2]
Gallery
Normal gallery
In-engine render of the VK78 Commando in Halo Infinite.
VK78 Commando HUD Icon.
The VK78 Commando lying on the floor.
First-person view of the VK78 Commando in combat during the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
First-person view of the VK78 Commando with an empty magazine well in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
First-person view of a fresh magazine being inserted into the well of a VK78 in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
First-person view of the VK78 Commando's charging handle being cycled in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
First-person view of the VK78's optical zoom in the Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere.
A Spartan sprinting with the VK78 Commando in the A New Generation trailer.
A pink spartan holding a VK78 Commando in the A New Generation trailer.
Halo Infinite coatings
Adrenal coating.
List of appearances
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo Infinite, VK78 Commando weapon model
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo Infinite, trailer, Campaign Gameplay Premiere
- ^ Xbox Wire; Bank Now, Play Later: Halo Infinite Meets Monster Energy Global Partnership
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