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Mosa-pattern carbine

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This article is about the variant in Halo 4, Halo 2: Anniversary, and Halo 5: Guardians. For the model introduced in Halo 2, see Vostu-pattern carbine.
Mosa-pattern carbine
H4-T51CovCarbine-AltLeftSide.pngH2A T51Carbine.pngA render of the Mosa-pattern carbine.
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Iruiru Armory[1]

Model series:

Mosa-pattern

Type:

Carbine

Specifications

Length:

132.2 centimetres (52.0 in)[1][2]

Width:

15.2 centimetres (6.0 in)[2]

Height:

44.9 centimetres (17.7 in)[2]

Ammunition type:

8.7×60mm caseless reactive rounds[1][2][3]

Feed system:

18-20 round magazine[1][4]

Operation:

Semi-automatic[1]

Effective range:

Medium[1]

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

The Mosa-pattern Carbine[1] (UNSC Type classification: Type-51 Carbine, T-51 C, and Type-57 Carbine, T-57 C),[2][3] is a successor to the older Vostu-pattern carbine. It saw wide use within Jul 'Mdama's Covenant.[4][5]

Specifications[edit]

Design details[edit]

Manufactured by Iruiru Armory, the design of the Mosa-pattern carbine has its origins among the Sangheili, with a heritage that stretches back to weapons used on Sanghelios millennia ago. As opposed to the older Vostu-pattern carbine, the Mosa-pattern is much more similar to the classic Sangheili design, though incorporating several modern updates.[1] A semi-automatic weapon, the Mosa-pattern carbine fire 8.7 x 60mm caseless reactive rounds,[1][2] a projective laced with radioactive isotopes or reactive materials, making it a unique departure from the Covenant's plasma weapons. The kinetic impact of a carbine round is generally sufficient to neutralize a target, but its ammunition is also capable of poisoning over time, eventually causing a lethal catalytic reaction. The weapon features a 2x magnification holographic optic and generally is seen fielded with a 20-round magazine,[1] though 18-round magazines have also been encountered.[4]

Usage[edit]

As with the older Vostu-pattern, the Mosa-pattern carbine is commonly employed by scouts and sharpshooters for medium-range engagements. First utilized by the Covenant, the Mosa-pattern carbine has become a highly sought-after prize for the various splinter factions picking through the remains of the dead empire.[1] Both Jul 'Mdama's Covenant and the Banished forces have been seen utilizing the Mosa-pattern in various conflicts.[5][6] The SPARTAN-IVs deployed aboard the UNSC Infinity also used the Mosa-pattern carbine as part of their on-mission loadouts, despite it being of non-UNSC origin.[7]

Variants[edit]

Type-51 carbine[edit]

Designated by the UNSC as a Type-51 carbine like the Vostu-pattern,[2][Note 1] the Type-51 Mosa-pattern carbine features an 18-round magazine and a purple color scheme with blue or green lights.[4]

  • The Type-51 Mosa-pattern carbine.
    The Type-51 Mosa-pattern carbine.

Type-57B carbine[edit]

Designated by the UNSC as the Type-57B carbine, this variant of the Mosa-pattern carbine uses a streamlined manufacturing process and reactive materials for projectile coatings. This variant features a 20-round magazine and an indigo color scheme with blue lights. In War Games, it takes 7 rounds to kill a Spartan. It is ranked a Common REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 2 energy while giving 50 REQ points if sold.[5]