M6 Spartan Laser

The Weapon/Anti-Vehicle Model 6 Grindell/Galileian Nonlinear Rifle, more commonly known as the Galileian Spartan Laser, or abbreviated as the "W/AV M6 G/GNR", is a United Nations Space Command weapon.

Introduction
The M6 Spartan Laser is a shoulder-mounted direct energy weapon used by the UNSC. It fires an extremely powerful red laser capable of destroying vehicles and infantry with one accurate strike. When the trigger is pulled, a red sighting laser is projected on-target. The Spartan Laser will then charge for three seconds before firing its powerful and destructive burst.

It fires a red laser beam that is aesthetically similar to the Sentinel Beam, but is actually quite different in both destructive force and duration of fire.

Targeting
When the trigger is pulled, a harmless red dot is projected on the target and a unique targeting tone is emitted. The Spartan Laser will then charge for three seconds before firing a massive blood-red laser beam that completely destroys the target. However, if the reticule is moved while firing, a scattering of beams will be released, spreading over the targeted area.

The Spartan Laser is equipped with a smart-linked Wyrd III optics suite for increased accuracy and is capable of 2x magnification. Its reticule, whether on 1x or 2x magnifications, features a meter on the right side showing the charge of the laser.

In Halo 3 multiplayer, when one gets a kill with the Spartan Laser (on a vehicle or not) a unique medal - Laser Kill - is awarded, due to the difficulty of having to charge and aim the weapon.

Laser Beam
If the player manages to keep their reticule on their target when the beam fires, the enemy will be killed in one hit. The Galileian "Spartan Laser" can even destroy a vehicle in one hit. The beam is also known to have splash damage at its impact point and also has the capability to overpenetrate, and eliminate multiple targets aligned in a linear trajectory.

The weapons has 5 shots before a "recharge" is needed.

It is powered by a BA-53635/PLMD non-replaceable battery, which is recharged with a PP-16979/AM-Sh charger. However, UNSC logistics are sufficiently inadequate for the charger to accompany many W/AV M6 G/GNR units in the field.

Trivia

 * On the side of the gun there is a sign which reads "DANGER: Darn live wires".


 * Quote: “The M6 is one of those rare systems that simultaneously boosts morale, degrades the fighting spirit of the enemy and actually performs admirably as a weapon.”