Human weaponry
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Humans have developed a number of weapons throughout their history.
Overview
They come with a variety of electronic gadgets such as ammo readouts and are significantly more reliable, seldom malfunctioning. They are also generally immune to electromagnetic pulses. Still, there have been many advanced developments, such as electromagnetic accelerator weapons. The most prominent of these is the Magnetic Accelerator Cannon, used as the main armament on UNSC warships, and in smaller form in ground-based weapons. Another electromagnetic weapon system, known as the railgun, is used to a lesser degree. There have been developments in energy weapons such as the Spartan Laser and the pulse lasers used on UNSC prowlers. Advances in technology allow the development of highly efficient explosive devices, including the Lancet micro-missiles, capable of decimating main battle tanks.[1]
History
In 1945, nuclear weapons would be used for the first time by humans[2] and would continue to be used all the way into the 26th century.
Types
A BR55HB, a type of battle rifle.
The M392, a Designated Marksman Rifle.
An M4D pistol.
An ARC-920 railgun.
An M6 Spartan Laser, a type of Laser based energy weapon.
Sources
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 16
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition) - Chapter One: Timeline, Galactic Rebirth And The Covenant, page 31
