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====Atmospheric use and orbital bombardment==== | ====Atmospheric use and orbital bombardment==== | ||
In select circumstances, MACs can be employed in-atmospheres or for the purposes of [[orbital bombardment]]. Such orbital bombardment can be deployed against large targets such as enemy warships or [[Covenant citadel|bases]], or against targets as (relatively) small as a [[Type-47A Scarab|Scarab]].{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/new-mombasa| | In select circumstances, MACs can be employed in-atmospheres or for the purposes of [[orbital bombardment]]. Such orbital bombardment can be deployed against large targets such as enemy warships or [[Covenant citadel|bases]], or against targets as (relatively) small as a [[Type-47A Scarab|Scarab]].{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/new-mombasa|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=New Mombasa}} During the [[Battle for Arcadia]], the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} made liberal use of up to forty MAC strikes in rapid succession to destroy a Covenant staging area near the [[Arcadia ONI facility]].{{Ref/Level|HW|Dome of Light}}{{Ref/Note|In-game, this section of the level involves using up to forty MAC blasts to orbital strike the Covenant base; it is possible that this strike is merely an example of gameplay not aligning with canon or an example of the ''Spirit'' employing its ancilliary naval coilgun batteries.}} | ||
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File:Spire MAC'd.jpg|{{UNSCShip|Grafton}} fires its MAC at [[Spire One]]. | File:Spire MAC'd.jpg|{{UNSCShip|Grafton}} fires its MAC at [[Spire One]]. | ||
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MACs are primarily divided into two distinct classifications; light MACs and heavy MACs (also referred to as Light Coil and Heavy Coil). Overall MAC generations are denoted as Marks, with specific models given a unique identifying code. Heavy MACs appear to be typically fitted on mainline fighting vessels such as those of the {{Class|Autumn|cruiser}} and {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}, while light MACs are predominantly fitted on lighter warships such as the ''Charon'' and ''Stalwart'' frigate classes, ships not intended as line warships such as the ''Epoch'' class carrier or ships historically considered under-gunned as capital ships, such as the {{Class|Halcyon|cruiser}}. | MACs are primarily divided into two distinct classifications; light MACs and heavy MACs (also referred to as Light Coil and Heavy Coil). Overall MAC generations are denoted as Marks, with specific models given a unique identifying code. Heavy MACs appear to be typically fitted on mainline fighting vessels such as those of the {{Class|Autumn|cruiser}} and {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}, while light MACs are predominantly fitted on lighter warships such as the ''Charon'' and ''Stalwart'' frigate classes, ships not intended as line warships such as the ''Epoch'' class carrier or ships historically considered under-gunned as capital ships, such as the {{Class|Halcyon|cruiser}}. | ||
Some of the largest MAC types, such as those found on select orbital defense platforms and large warships, are referred to as "Super MACs".{{Ref/Reuse|FOR31}}{{Ref/Site|URL=http://community.spartangames.co.uk/index.php?/topic/16805-halo-waypoint-update-with-spartan-new-ships/page-7| | Some of the largest MAC types, such as those found on select orbital defense platforms and large warships, are referred to as "Super MACs".{{Ref/Reuse|FOR31}}{{Ref/Site|URL=http://community.spartangames.co.uk/index.php?/topic/16805-halo-waypoint-update-with-spartan-new-ships/page-7|Site=Spartan Games|Page=Halo Waypoint Update with Spartan - NEW SHIPS!|Detail=(defunct)|Quote='Super MAC' is more a category than a specific weapon. Many defense platforms do not have 'super MACs' as used by Reach installations, for example.}} | ||
===Mark II=== | ===Mark II=== | ||
The Mark II MAC is a light coil system, with its variants found on the ''Charon'' and ''Stalwart'' frigate classifications, alongside the ''Epoch''-class carrier and refit ''Halcyon''-class cruiser. | The Mark II MAC is a light coil system, with its variants found on the ''Charon'' and ''Stalwart'' frigate classifications, alongside the ''Epoch''-class carrier and refit ''Halcyon''-class cruiser. | ||
*'''Mark II, Light Coil - 56A2D4/MAC''' - Employed on the {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}} {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}{{Ref/Site|Id=WaypointIAC|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/unsc-in-amber-clad| | *'''Mark II, Light Coil - 56A2D4/MAC''' - Employed on the {{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}} {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}{{Ref/Site|Id=WaypointIAC|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/unsc-in-amber-clad|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=In Amber Clad}}{{Ref/Book|Id=WF36|HWF|Section=In Amber Clad|Page=37-37}} and post-refit ''Halcyon''-class cruiser {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}.{{Ref/Book|Id=WF24|HWF|Section=Pillar of Autumn|Page=24-25}} On the ''Stalwart''-class frigate, the gun is stored in the lower boom of the ship while the gun's pulsed power-storage and fire-control systems are stored in the upper hull.{{Ref/Reuse|WF36}} In the case of the refit ''Pillar of Autumn'', the 56A2D4 runs two-thirds the length of the ship{{Ref/Reuse|WF24}} and employed special magnetic field recyclers along its length, that when combined with booster capacitors allowed the gun to fire three times in rapid succession.{{Ref/Reuse|FOR29}} | ||
*'''Mark II, Light Coil - 52A6F9/MAC''' - Employed on the {{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}}, this system is a rapid-fire variant of the 52A6D4 model. On an ''Epoch'', this weapon is intended as a defensive weapon though it was sometimes employed to add to coordinated volleys of fire.{{Ref/Book|Id=WF40|HWF|Section=Carriers|Page=40-41}} | *'''Mark II, Light Coil - 52A6F9/MAC''' - Employed on the {{Class|Epoch|heavy carrier}}, this system is a rapid-fire variant of the 52A6D4 model. On an ''Epoch'', this weapon is intended as a defensive weapon though it was sometimes employed to add to coordinated volleys of fire.{{Ref/Book|Id=WF40|HWF|Section=Carriers|Page=40-41}} | ||
*'''Mark II, Light Coil - 83B6R3/MAC''' - Employed on the {{Class|Charon|light frigate}} {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}.{{Ref/Site|Id=Bulletin101012|D=10|M=10|Y=2014|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-101012-.aspx| | *'''Mark II, Light Coil - 83B6R3/MAC''' - Employed on the {{Class|Charon|light frigate}} {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}.{{Ref/Site|Id=Bulletin101012|D=10|M=10|Y=2014|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-101012-.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin: 10.10.12|Detail=(defunct, [https://web.archive.org/web/20130302031735/http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-101012-.aspx Archive])}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG191|H4EVG|Page=191-192}} | ||
===Mark IV=== | ===Mark IV=== | ||
The Mark IV MAC is installed on the {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}. | The Mark IV MAC is installed on the {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}. | ||
*'''Mark IV, Heavy Coil - 94B1E6/MAC''' - The 94B1E6 heavy MAC has twelve massive capacitor banks, allowing the ''Strident'' class firepower comparable to destroyers and light cruisers. This gun's limitation comes in the limited ammo supply carried aboard the ship.{{Ref/Book|Id=WF38|HWF|Section=Frigates|Page=38-39}}{{Ref/Site|Id=WaypointFrigate|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/unsc-frigate| | *'''Mark IV, Heavy Coil - 94B1E6/MAC''' - The 94B1E6 heavy MAC has twelve massive capacitor banks, allowing the ''Strident'' class firepower comparable to destroyers and light cruisers. This gun's limitation comes in the limited ammo supply carried aboard the ship.{{Ref/Book|Id=WF38|HWF|Section=Frigates|Page=38-39}}{{Ref/Site|Id=WaypointFrigate|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/unsc-frigate|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=UNSC Frigate}} | ||
===Mark V=== | ===Mark V=== | ||
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"MAC batteries" refer to weapon systems in which multiple MACs are linked together as part of one weapon system. Such batteries may use differing bores and barrel lengths for different usage scenarios, or may consist of multiple identical guns. | "MAC batteries" refer to weapon systems in which multiple MACs are linked together as part of one weapon system. Such batteries may use differing bores and barrel lengths for different usage scenarios, or may consist of multiple identical guns. | ||
*'''14B11R2 MAC battery''' - the dual MAC guns employed aboard the {{Class|Halberd|destroyer}}, consisting of twin-linked 1170mm/647mm MACs.{{Ref/Book|Id=Mythos82|HM|Section=Under Siege|Page=82-83}} The larger gun is used for firing all standard munition packages, while the smaller is only used for firing kinetic rounds.{{Ref/Reuse|WF32}} | *'''14B11R2 MAC battery''' - the dual MAC guns employed aboard the {{Class|Halberd|destroyer}}, consisting of twin-linked 1170mm/647mm MACs.{{Ref/Book|Id=Mythos82|HM|Section=Under Siege|Page=82-83}} The larger gun is used for firing all standard munition packages, while the smaller is only used for firing kinetic rounds.{{Ref/Reuse|WF32}} | ||
*'''22B6R3 MAC battery'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Mythos70|HM|Section=Shield World|Page=70-71}} - consisting of three eponymous 22B6R3 MACs{{Ref/Book|Id=WF48|HWF| | *'''22B6R3 MAC battery'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Mythos70|HM|Section=Shield World|Page=70-71}} - consisting of three eponymous 22B6R3 MACs{{Ref/Book|Id=WF48|HWF|Page=Spirit of Fire|Page=48-49}}, this battery was employed in the military refit module attached to the {{Class|Phoenix|colony ship}} ''Spirit of Fire''.{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos70}} | ||
==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
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===Carrier MACs=== | ===Carrier MACs=== | ||
[[UNSC carrier]]s employ a range of MAC types. On the smaller end, the ''Epoch''-class employs the Mark II 52A6F9 light coil MAC, a rapid-fire upgrade of that seen on the ''Stalwart''-class cruiser and intended for defensive purposes. In larger fleets, the ''Epoch'' may lend this MAC's fire to coordinated volleys. The {{Class|Orion|assault carrier}} employs a larger heavy MAC{{Ref/Game|Halo: Fleet Battles|Orion-class cruiser expansion}}, while the extremely large {{Class|Punic|supercarrier}} employs two "Super-MACs", running the length of its enormous spaceframe. In addition to this, the ''Punic'' sports a number of smaller "Mini-MAC" turrets allowing it to fire on all angles.{{Ref/Site|Id=SpartanPunic|URL=http://www.spartangames.co.uk/meet-the-big-hitters| | [[UNSC carrier]]s employ a range of MAC types. On the smaller end, the ''Epoch''-class employs the Mark II 52A6F9 light coil MAC, a rapid-fire upgrade of that seen on the ''Stalwart''-class cruiser and intended for defensive purposes. In larger fleets, the ''Epoch'' may lend this MAC's fire to coordinated volleys. The {{Class|Orion|assault carrier}} employs a larger heavy MAC{{Ref/Game|Halo: Fleet Battles|Orion-class cruiser expansion}}, while the extremely large {{Class|Punic|supercarrier}} employs two "Super-MACs", running the length of its enormous spaceframe. In addition to this, the ''Punic'' sports a number of smaller "Mini-MAC" turrets allowing it to fire on all angles.{{Ref/Site|Id=SpartanPunic|URL=http://www.spartangames.co.uk/meet-the-big-hitters|Site=Spartan Games|Page=Meet The Big Hitters|D=01|M=6|Y=2016}} | ||
===Orbital defense platform MACs=== | ===Orbital defense platform MACs=== | ||
Given their stationary nature, [[orbital defense platform]]s are able to employ much larger MACs than those employed on most warships, often dubbed "Super" MACs. The {{Class|Moncton|orbital weapon platform}} employed over [[Earth]] employed a single Mark V 14D4A1 MAC, purportedly capable of "putting a round clean through a Covenant capital ship".{{Ref/Level|H2|Cairo Station}} The 14D4A1 MAC employed on stations like [[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]] employs hundreds of ALIM motors to line the barrel, capable of accelerating a projectile at multiple kilometres per-second. These stations employ stacked liquid-metal capacitor cells, allowing the gun to rapidly-cycle as long as their charge lasts.{{Ref/Reuse|WF30}} | Given their stationary nature, [[orbital defense platform]]s are able to employ much larger MACs than those employed on most warships, often dubbed "Super" MACs. The {{Class|Moncton|orbital weapon platform}} employed over [[Earth]] employed a single Mark V 14D4A1 MAC, purportedly capable of "putting a round clean through a Covenant capital ship".{{Ref/Level|H2|Cairo Station}} The 14D4A1 MAC employed on stations like [[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]] employs hundreds of ALIM motors to line the barrel, capable of accelerating a projectile at multiple kilometres per-second. These stations employ stacked liquid-metal capacitor cells, allowing the gun to rapidly-cycle as long as their charge lasts.{{Ref/Reuse|WF30}} | ||
The fortress-world [[Reach]] sported its own orbital defense guns, equipped with some of the most powerful MACs ever built. These rapid-firing MACs were connected to [[Orbital defense generator|ground-based generators]] which allowed them to rapidly recharge and fire.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-looking-glassed| | The fortress-world [[Reach]] sported its own orbital defense guns, equipped with some of the most powerful MACs ever built. These rapid-firing MACs were connected to [[Orbital defense generator|ground-based generators]] which allowed them to rapidly recharge and fire.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-looking-glassed|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Looking Glassed|D=11|M=3|Y=2021}} | ||
==="Mini"-MACs=== | ==="Mini"-MACs=== | ||