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The '''Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920''' (abbreviated '''ARC-920''' or known simply as the '''Railgun''') is a compact-channel linear accelerator weapon used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It was designed and manufactured by [[Acheron Security]].<ref name="GI 522012">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/05/02/the-arsenal-of-halo-4.aspx '''Game Informer:''' ''The Arsenal of Halo 4'']</ref> | The '''Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920''' (abbreviated '''ARC-920''' or known simply as the '''Railgun''') is a compact-channel linear accelerator weapon used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It was designed and manufactured by [[Acheron Security]].<ref name="GI 522012">[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/05/02/the-arsenal-of-halo-4.aspx '''Game Informer:''' ''The Arsenal of Halo 4'']</ref> | ||
== Design details == | |||
The weapon needs to be charged before firing its high-explosive projectiles accelerated to an incredible speed.<ref name="bulletin52512">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/05/25/The-Halo-Bulletin-52512.aspx '''Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 5.25.12'']</ref> The explosive yield contained in the round adds to the kinetic force of the impact, making the weapon effective against both infantry and armor.<ref name="GI 522012"/> | |||
==Gallery== | The weapon lacks zooming capabilities.<ref name="bulletin52512"/> | ||
== Gameplay == | |||
Compared to the [[Spartan Laser]], the ARC-920's charging time is half the duration and deals less damage to vehicles.<ref name="bulletin52512"/> In addition, the travelling time for a fired shot is almost instantaneous. | |||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:chief_ARC.jpg|Concept art of [[John-117|Master Chief]] with the ARC-920. | File:chief_ARC.jpg|Concept art of [[John-117|Master Chief]] with the ARC-920. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | == List of appearances == | ||
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Sources== | == Sources == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
Revision as of 22:16, May 26, 2012
Template:New Content Template:Weapon Infobox The Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920 (abbreviated ARC-920 or known simply as the Railgun) is a compact-channel linear accelerator weapon used by the United Nations Space Command. It was designed and manufactured by Acheron Security.[1]
Design details
The weapon needs to be charged before firing its high-explosive projectiles accelerated to an incredible speed.[2] The explosive yield contained in the round adds to the kinetic force of the impact, making the weapon effective against both infantry and armor.[1]
The weapon lacks zooming capabilities.[2]
Gameplay
Compared to the Spartan Laser, the ARC-920's charging time is half the duration and deals less damage to vehicles.[2] In addition, the travelling time for a fired shot is almost instantaneous.
Gallery
- Chief ARC.jpg
Concept art of Master Chief with the ARC-920.
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
Sources
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