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 seems similar to the Sentinel Beam, but is actually quite different.

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Targeting
When the trigger is pulled, a harmless red dot is projected on the target. The laser will then charge for three seconds before firing a massive, blood red laser beam that destroys everything in its path.

The Spartan Laser is equipped with a smart-linked Wyrd III optics suite for increased accuracy, and is capable of 2x magnification.

In Halo 3 multiplayer, when one gets a kill with the Spartan Laser (on a vehicle or not) a unique laser medal 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. The weapons has 4 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 not accompany many W/AV M6 G/GNR units in the field.

Halo 3 Beta Version

 * The laser's main color has been changed to a slightly shiny black.
 * The weapon has a 2x magnification scope that looks odd; the right half of the circle is thicker and bolder.
 * The Laser fires 4 or 5 beams.
 * Holding the trigger for a second or two (NOT THREE) and repeating while you move lessens the firing delay as it will be partially charged if you need to make a sudden shot.
 * No chargers are present in the multiplayer maps released.
 * It appears on all 3 beta levels; High Grounds, Valhala, and Snowbound.
 * Only one spawns on a map at once, much like the rocket launcher in Halo 1 and 2

Other

 * It has a 2x scope
 * From a screen shot in a magazine (shown to the right) The spartan on the hill has shot his Spartan Laser but there are multiple beams coming out. Bungie did state though that it fires a single beam. However, the beam is actually made up of about four beams tightly grouped. When the weapon is moved while firing, these beams seperate.
 * Bungie released a faq for the upcoming halo 3 beta and the following question and answer was displayed

Q:Please tell me I get to blow stuff up with the laser.

A:You get to blow stuff up with the laser. Try lining stuff up and then firing through it all. Preferably without teammates in or around said stuff.

This suggests an ability to penetrate multiple targets with the laser

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