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{{Mergefrom|DTM Series}} | {{Mergefrom|DTM Series}} | ||
{{Weapon Infobox | {{Weapon Infobox | ||
|image=[[File: | |image=[[File:H2A M90Shotgun.png|400px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Weapon System Technologies]] | |manufacturer=[[Weapon System Technologies]] | ||
|series=[[DTM Series]] | |series=[[DTM Series]] | ||
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|range=40 to 100 meters{{Citation needed}} | |range=40 to 100 meters{{Citation needed}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|I believe that the sound of racking the pump of a shotgun is universally recognized as "kiss your ass goodbye".|Anonymous [[E2-BAG/1/7]] serviceman}} | {{Quote|I believe that the sound of racking the pump of a shotgun is universally recognized as "kiss your ass goodbye".|Anonymous [[E2-BAG/1/7]] serviceman}} | ||
The '''M90 Close Assault Weapon System''' is a pump-action shotgun used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. Part of [[Weapon System Technologies]]' [[DTM Series]], the M90 is a copy of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[M45 Tactical Shotgun]].<ref name="bnet">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3shotgun '''Bungi.net''': ''Halo Universe - The M90A Shotgun'']</ref><ref>'''[[The Art of Halo]]'''</ref><ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 310''</ref><ref name="Library">'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''': ''[[Library (feature)|Library]]''</ref> | The '''M90 Close Assault Weapon System''' is a pump-action shotgun used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. Part of [[Weapon System Technologies]]' [[DTM Series]], the M90 is a copy of [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[M45 Tactical Shotgun]].<ref name="bnet">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3shotgun '''Bungi.net''': ''Halo Universe - The M90A Shotgun'']</ref><ref>'''[[The Art of Halo]]'''</ref><ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 310''</ref><ref name="Library">'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''': ''[[Library (feature)|Library]]''</ref> | ||
==Design details== | ==Design details== | ||
[[ | [[File:M90Shotgun.png|thumb|left|150px|A schematic of the M90]] | ||
The M90 CAWS is functionally identical to the [[M45 shotgun#M45E Tactical Shotgun|M45E]] on which it is based.<ref>[[Data Drop/Six|Data Drop Six]]</ref><ref name="Library"/> It is chambered for 8 gauge ammunition, typically the [[Soellkraft 8 gauge magnum]] in lieu of the [[M296 Magnum]] used by the M45. The cartridge provides immense firepower and ease of use with little risk of penetrating spacecraft hulls.<ref name="bnet"/> The weapon features a dual-tubular, non-detachable magazine that can be fed up to twelve shells through a top-mounted elevator. As the M90 is pump-action, spent shells are ejected each time the user works the action. | The M90 CAWS is functionally identical to the [[M45 shotgun#M45E Tactical Shotgun|M45E]] on which it is based.<ref>[[Data Drop/Six|Data Drop Six]]</ref><ref name="Library"/> It is chambered for 8 gauge ammunition, typically the [[Soellkraft 8 gauge magnum]] in lieu of the [[M296 Magnum]] used by the M45. The cartridge provides immense firepower and ease of use with little risk of penetrating spacecraft hulls.<ref name="bnet"/> The weapon features a dual-tubular, non-detachable magazine that can be fed up to twelve shells through a top-mounted elevator. As the M90 is pump-action, spent shells are ejected each time the user works the action. | ||
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File:Halo2-M90-Shotgun.png|Profile view of the M90 Shotgun in ''[[Halo 2]]''. As in the previous game, the weapon lacks a trigger. | File:Halo2-M90-Shotgun.png|Profile view of the M90 Shotgun in ''[[Halo 2]]''. As in the previous game, the weapon lacks a trigger. | ||
File:Halo2-MasterChiefShotgun.png|John-117 holding an M90 | File:Halo2-MasterChiefShotgun.png|John-117 holding an M90 | ||
File:H3-M90-Shotgun-Side.png|The M90A CAWS in ''Halo 3''. | |||
File:Halo3 Shotgun render.png|First-person view of the M90 Shotgun in ''[[Halo 3]]'' | File:Halo3 Shotgun render.png|First-person view of the M90 Shotgun in ''[[Halo 3]]'' | ||
File:M90 Shotgun (Torch Side).png|The M90 CAWS in ''Halo 3'' | File:M90 Shotgun (Torch Side).png|The M90 CAWS in ''Halo 3'' | ||