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+==[[MA series|Assault Rifle]]==
-==Weapons==
+{{Article quote|MA1-MA5 Individual Combat Weapon Systems}}
-===Assault Rifle===
-{{Article Quote|MA1-MA5 Individual Combat Weapon Systems}}
 The term “Assault Rifle” is colloquially used throughout the UNSC Armed Forces to describe an array of Individual Combat Weapon Systems with the model prefix “MA.” It is the most commonly associated sidearm of the Army, Navy, and Marines; it is instantly recognizable due to its accentuated and bulky shroud, its practical but heavy design, and its overall efficiency across a wide spectrum of combat scenarios.
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 *'''Source''': [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/assault-rifle/7b27101b-fec7-41d9-9fe3-c4dcc04f01b1 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Assault Rifle''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20111004174237/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/assault-rifle/7b27101b-fec7-41d9-9fe3-c4dcc04f01b1 Archive.org])
-===Magnum===
+==[[M6 series|Magnum]]==
-{{Article Quote|M6 Personal Defense Weapon System}}
+{{Article quote|M6 Personal Defense Weapon System}}
 The sidearms which fall into the M6 PDWS series represent, without a doubt, the most prominent handguns among all of the UNSC’s Armed Forces, local law enforcement, and even human criminals. Developed and produced by Misriah Armory, the M6 series is a recoil-operated, magazine-fed selection of sidearms with an incredibly large array of variants and customizations, all of which are officially issued in three different finishes: hard chrome, black polymer, and electroless nickel.
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 *'''Source''': [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/magnum/f4c403d6-269e-499a-ac14-9a696e0a5b27 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Magnum''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110920223953/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/magnum/f4c403d6-269e-499a-ac14-9a696e0a5b27 Archive.org])
-===Frag Grenade===
+==[[M9 fragmentation grenade|Frag Grenade]]==
-{{Article Quote|M9 High Explosive-Dual Purpose Antipersonnel Grenade}}
+{{Article quote|M9 High Explosive-Dual Purpose Antipersonnel Grenade}}
 Largely unchanged for centuries, the M9 HE-DP Antipersonnel Grenade is the standard fragmentary explosive used by all branches of the UNSC. Its vaguely spherical design, its digital timer fuse and its magnetic latching transportability have all contributed to the prominence of its use in the field.
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 *'''Source''': [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/frag-grenade/410c92c8-fdab-4e96-b312-55f78c2472a1 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Frag Grenade''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120124064043/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/frag-grenade/410c92c8-fdab-4e96-b312-55f78c2472a1#imageNumber=1 Archive.org])
-===DMR===
+==[[M392 DMR|DMR]]==
-{{Article Quote|M392 Designated Marksman Rifle}}
+{{Article quote|M392 Designated Marksman Rifle}}
 The M392 DMR, or Designated Marksman Rifle, is an air-cooled, gas-operated medium-to-long range rifle which fires 7.62 x 51mm FMJ-AP ammunition. Used predominantly by the UNSC Army, the DMR provides soldiers with a functionally reliable alternative to the dominant assault rifle and battle rifle series, with a clean and sturdy overall design and modular hardware components made to withstand a variety of battlefield conditions.
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 *'''Source''': [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/dmr/c0dfea7c-87fa-4224-82ff-c44d93b73f03 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''DMR''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110715223912/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/dmr/c0dfea7c-87fa-4224-82ff-c44d93b73f03 Archive.org])
-===Grenade Launcher===
+==[[M319 grenade launcher|Grenade Launcher]]==
-{{Article Quote|M319 Individual Grenade Launcher}}
+{{Article quote|M319 Individual Grenade Launcher}}
 The M319 is a single-shot, break-action grenade launcher which fires a 40mm high-explosive, dual-purpose grenade. In standard firing mode, the grenade will detonate on contact with the target, creating a concussive impact which is almost always lethal. In its alternate firing mode, the grenade launches but its detonation contents remain inert until the user releases the trigger. This feature allows the weapon’s operator to fire and detonate the grenade strategically, through indirect fire, or simply remote discharge.
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 *'''Source''': [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/grenade-launcher/da7b3469-943d-470c-8953-e2de668c8402 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Grenade Launcher''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110919070122/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/grenade-launcher/da7b3469-943d-470c-8953-e2de668c8402 Archive.org])
-===Machine Gun Turret===
+==[[M247H machine gun|Machine Gun Turret]]==
-{{Article Quote|M247H Heavy Machine Gun}}
+{{Article quote|M247H Heavy Machine Gun}}
 One of a number of machine gun turrets employed by the UNSC, the M247H is an air-cooled, gas-operated, electrically-fired machine gun which is fed linkless 12.7mm HVE (High Velocity, Explosive) rounds. Due to its comparatively light weight and ease of transportability, the M247H is used at most UNSC base locations and high-priority sites.
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 *'''Source''': [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/machine-gun-turret/9b6fcc6f-aa65-4123-88ad-6ad06b71d824 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Machine Gun Turret''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20111005193313/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/machine-gun-turret/9b6fcc6f-aa65-4123-88ad-6ad06b71d824 Archive.org])
-===Focus Rifle===
+==[[M'tara-pattern focus rifle|Focus Rifle]]==
-{{Article Quote|Type-52 Special Applications Rifle}}
+{{Article quote|Type-52 Special Applications Rifle}}
 Remaining mysterious even in post-war times is the Covenant’s Focus Rifle, or T-52 Special Applications Rifle. Developed in the cavernous war factories deep within High Charity, the Focus Rifle appears to be the product of reverse-engineered Forerunner technology and, more specifically, technology which is employed by Sentinel drones. While much of the Covenant’s arsenal originates from the knowledge gleaned from dormant Forerunner artifacts, the Focus Rifle is a repurposing of existing, active Forerunner machines—in this case, beam weapons, which were captured, disabled and reconstituted.
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 *'''Source''': [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/focus-rifle/5877d3be-206a-477c-892a-67ff5094e284 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Focus Rifle''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110928161938/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/focus-rifle/5877d3be-206a-477c-892a-67ff5094e284 Archive.org])
-===Concussion Rifle===
+==[[Elo'Nakada-pattern concussion rifle|Concussion Rifle]]==
-{{Article Quote|Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy}}
+{{Article quote|Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy}}
 Engineered by the Merchants of Qikost, the Concussion Rifle’s overall design predates the Writ of Union and the formation of the Covenant, one of many examples of technology introduced into the alliance's armament by the Sangheili, by way of their pre-existing military dominance. Though its physical configuration has evolved since its first inception, its core purpose and functionality remains unchanged.
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 *'''Source''': [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/concussion-rifle/70cf7b75-751b-44ed-9bd7-ce7596ffa0e5 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Concussion Rifle''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20111001002417/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/concussion-rifle/70cf7b75-751b-44ed-9bd7-ce7596ffa0e5 Archive.org])
-===Plasma Grenade===
+==[[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|Plasma Grenade]]==
-{{Article Quote|Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade}}
+{{Article quote|Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade}}
 The Plasma Grenade is easily the most recognizable of the Covenant’s antipersonnel grenades, fielded by just about every unit and always found in large numbers. Covenant records indicate that it has been in production, largely unchanged, for centuries and its functionality remains impressively effective.
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 *'''Source''': [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/plasma-grenade/93848cf9-d90f-4f0d-a27d-c34ec7741b9e '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Plasma Grenade''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120614042341/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/plasma-grenade/93848cf9-d90f-4f0d-a27d-c34ec7741b9e Archive.org])
-===Plasma Launcher===
+==[[Kopasa'mada-pattern plasma launcher|Plasma Launcher]]==
-{{Article Quote|Type-52 Guided Munitions Launcher/Explosive}}
+{{Article quote|Type-52 Guided Munitions Launcher/Explosive}}
+Furthering the same technology incorporated into the Plasma Grenade, the Covenant’s Plasma Launcher is a shoulder-mounted munitions cannon which fires up to four bolts of latent plasma which actively and persistently track a target’s heat signature. Upon making contact, the bolts detonate with violently explosive and typically lethal results.
+The T-52 Guided Munitions Launcher/Explosive is 108.8 centimeters (42.8 inches long), making it one of the larger infantry weapons employed by the Covenant. It is composed of a centralized, rotating launch chamber, a large, ablative shroud-wrapped barrel and a contoured mount for the operator’s shoulder. At the top of the launcher’s housing is an optics system which offers 2.5x zoom capability, smart-linked to the operator’s heads-up display.
+The Plasma Launcher fires in two modes: the first and primary being burst, when the weapon is primed and propels four charged bolts at a subject in quick succession and the second being semi-automatic, where the operator carefully releases a single bolt, allowing the weapon to conserve ammunition, especially when engaged with numerous soft targets, like infantry. This versatility and the ammunition’s ability to actively track a target make it an indispensible part of the Covenant frontline.
 <gallery>
+File:Old Waypoint PL 1.png|Profile
+File:Old Waypoint PL 2.png|Rear angle
+File:Old Waypoint PL 3.png|Front angle
+File:Old Waypoint PL 4.png|Top and bottom
+File:Old Waypoint PL 5.png|Front and back
+File:Old Waypoint PL 6.png|Stock
 </gallery>
-*'''Source''':
+*'''Source''': [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/plasma-launcher/837af1ac-e46b-459e-aeaa-2ad463e0a21d '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Plasma Launcher''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120427114333/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/plasma-launcher/837af1ac-e46b-459e-aeaa-2ad463e0a21d Archive.org])
-===Plasma Cannon===
+==[[Pek-pattern plasma cannon|Plasma Cannon]]==
-{{Article Quote|Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon}}
+{{Article quote|Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon}}
+The Plasma Cannon is a broad, rather open-ended colloquial designation for the Covenant’s Class-1 directed energy cannons, typically deployed as a stationary emplacement, within the heavy support role. The T-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon is the most updated variant of this weapon-type employed by the Covenant late in the war. Earlier, the leaner T-42 Plasma Cannon was frequently observed, its narrow, elongated shape vaguely resembling that of the T-51 Plasma Repeater.
+Contemporarily, the T-52 Plasma Cannon is the most pervasive of Covenant stationary turrets, being deployed predominantly in areas where the T-26 Shade cannot be, or simply where swift, transportability takes precedence over heavier firepower. The weapon is composed of a large rear housing system, a coil set buried deep within its internal components and a circuit emitter at its nose, allowing the primed plasma to be fired at an extraordinarily fast muzzle velocity.
+Plasma Cannons are often, though not always, manned by Unggoy, due to their ease of control and light energy shielding, which protect the diminutive aliens' comparatively slight size. Another attribute of the T-52 DESW is its modular, copper-colored cooling units which are the cannon’s primary maintenance need, something easily repaired and replaced by Unggoy units.
 <gallery>
+File:Old waypoint PC 1.png|Profile
+File:Old waypoint PC 2.png|Top
+File:Old waypoint PC 3.png|Bottom
+File:Old waypoint PC 4.png|Front angled
+File:Old waypoint PC 5.png|Back angled
+File:Old waypoint PC 6.png|Front and back
 </gallery>
-*'''Source''':
+*'''Source''': [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/plasma-cannon/7e7f4e70-db67-4477-9ee9-3956d2155fcc '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Plasma Cannon''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20111001002421/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/plasma-cannon/7e7f4e70-db67-4477-9ee9-3956d2155fcc Archive.org])
+==[[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|Fuel Rod Gun]]==
+{{Article quote|Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon}}
+Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, the Covenant’s Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon, frequently referred to as the “Fuel Rod Gun,” is a recoil-operated, shoulder-mounted, anti-personnel/anti-armor munitions launcher used by infantry and other groundside forces. The Covenant deploy a number of launchers in the field, but the Fuel Rod Gun is, without a doubt, the most commonly used, typically attributed to the fact that many Unggoy have been trained to operate it.
+The T-31 Fuel Rod Gun is a rare breed in that, as with only a handful of other Covenant weapons, it uses ballistic rounds rather than directed energy or superheated plasma. These 38mm rounds, colloquially referred to as “fuel rods,” contain a stable, yet radioactive composition that is primed and synchronously launched down the weapon’s barrel. Once the rod leaves the weapon, it continues in a parabolic arc similar to that of a grenade launcher or other mass launching weapons, hitting targets accurately at up to 165 meters (541 feet), detonating upon impact.
-===Fuel Rod Gun===
+While much of the Covenant matériel witnessed in battle is named and designated for the year it was first observed by the UNSC, there are several exceptions, the most notable of those is, in fact, the Fuel Rod Gun. The T-33 LAAW was believed to be first observed during the ground conflict on Harvest in early 2531, only to be properly catalogued by the Office of Naval Intelligence in 2533, over two full years later.
-{{Article Quote|Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon}}
 <gallery>
+File:Old waypoint FRG 1.png|Profile
+File:Old waypoint FRG 2.png|Stock and shoulder mount
+File:Old waypoint FRG 3.png|Barrel and sight
+File:Old waypoint FRG 4.png|Loading chamber and grip
+File:Old waypoint FRG 5.png|Top and bottom
 </gallery>
-*'''Source''':
+*'''Source''': [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/fuel-rod-gun/9c4b4071-6e37-4ec4-a7ca-e372f4721374 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Fuel rod gun''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110930215349/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/fuel-rod-gun/9c4b4071-6e37-4ec4-a7ca-e372f4721374 Archive.org])
+==[[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Sword]]==
+{{Article quote|Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword}}
-===Energy Sword===
+The close-combat weapon most frequently fielded by the Covenant is a single-handed, double-bladed energy weapon formally called the Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword. The weapon is physically composed of a grooved hilt which generates, through a magnetic field, twin blades of superheated, shaped plasma. While the blades are not pure energy in the strictest sense, their overall effect is indistinguishable and just as terrifying.
-{{Article Quote|Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword}}
+The Energy Sword originates from an ancient Sangheili weapon referred to as a "curveblade," historically used for hunting and close-quarters combat. The sword was originally crafted from hardened resin found in trees which lined the coastal territories of Sanghelios, but as they began carefully exploring Forerunner technology, the weapon was refined over time, eventually taking its current state.
+Interestingly, outside of the Covenant proper’s military training, the Sangheili have a rigid system of rules when it comes to sword-wielders in their culture. Only aristocratic nobles may choose to wield swords. By making that choice, however, they are no longer allowed to marry, though they may breed with any female they choose, whether married or unmarried. This ensures that the genetic material which result in sword-wielding traits are properly transmitted to each subsequent generation.
 <gallery>
+File:Old waypoint S 1.png|Profile
+File:Old waypoint S 2.png|Top/Bottom
+File:Old waypoint S 3.png|Handle
+File:Old waypoint S 4.png|Front and Blade
 </gallery>
-*'''Source''':
+*'''Source''': [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/energy-sword/87ebf6e2-3874-4e5c-8133-b72c20a46d7f '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Energy Sword''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110921054240/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/energy-sword/87ebf6e2-3874-4e5c-8133-b72c20a46d7f Archive.org])
-===Spike Rifle===
+==[[Paegaas Workshop Spiker|Spike Rifle]]==
-{{Article Quote|Type-25 Carbine}}
+{{Article quote|Type-25 Carbine}}
+Unlike most species within the Covenant, the Jiralhanae were allowed to incorporate their own ordnance into the vast armament that the Sangheili had been honing for centuries. While it’s unknown how exactly this came about, it has become customary (though not exclusory)—since their induction—for Jiralhanae troops to primarily use Jiralhanae weapons, with several having even been enhanced through preexisting Covenant technology.
+The Spike Rifle, or “Spiker” as it’s referred to in the field, is a Jiralhanae weapon which has seen relatively little iteration since its first design on Doisac. Engineered to fire superheated spikes at a low but effective muzzle velocity, it bears two large bayonets, attached to the barrel. The Spike Rifle is fully automatic and its magazines are typically capable of carrying 40 rounds, though there is evidence to suggest that this number is not standard across all versions of the weapon.
+The Spike Rifle was engineered to be held in one hand by a standard Jiralhanae troop, but due to its intimidating size (81.3&nbsp;cm/32.17 inches in length) and weight (7&nbsp;kg/15.5&nbsp;lbs.), most humans are forced to use two hands when firing it. Unlike other Covenant technology which directs high volumes of energy at a target with the specific intent to kill, the spikes and bayonets are intended to puncture and dismember their targets, engendering a significant psychological response from any group unfortunate enough to face them.
 <gallery>
+File:Old waypoint Spiker 1.png|Profile
+File:Old waypoint Spiker 2.png|Bayonet
+File:Old waypoint Spiker 3.png|Handle
+File:Old waypoint Spiker 4.png|Barrel
+File:Old waypoint Spiker 5.png|Sight
 </gallery>
-*'''Source''':
+*'''Source''': [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/spike-rifle/bb559bc8-65c5-4572-8ffd-f7c05680380c '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Spike Rifle''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110929111946/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/spike-rifle/bb559bc8-65c5-4572-8ffd-f7c05680380c Archive.org])
+==[[Gravity hammer (fiction)|Gravity Hammer]]==
+{{Article quote|Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer}}
+At the center of the Jiralhanae’s armament of brutal and horrific weaponry lies the Gravity Hammer, a two-meter-long device built for extremely close-range melee combat. In the Jiralhanae culture, it served dual purposes as a weapon as well as a defining ceremonial vestige of clan leadership, and is thus typically wielded by a chieftain or other high-ranking member. The hammer would be relinquished only when the leader was overthrown in combat, whereupon the winner would take the new leadership mantle along with the hammer.
+The weapon’s design is simple and unsurprisingly violent: it is without a doubt a war hammer, its head composed of a heavy base on one end and a razor-sharp blade on the other. Both are extremely effective at either crushing or dismembering any unfortunate opponents who find themselves within range. Inside the head itself lies another component: a short-range gravity drive, which was integrated not long after the Jiralhanae’s conversion into the Covenant in 2492. This device can effectively displace gravity at the user’s discretion in targeted locations—though conventional manipulation of the weapon typically eliminates the need for such extraordinary use.
-===Gravity Hammer===
+Not all Gravity Hammers function or look identical. Some have been aesthetically-tailored to the use of specific clans, families, or packs. For example, a hammer like the Fist of Rukt, which is one of the more infamous weapons of recent Jiralhanae heritage, carries its own customized design, as well as the legacy of the blood it’s spilled.
-{{Article Quote|Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer}}
 <gallery>
+File:Old waypoint GH 1.png|Gravity Hammer
+File:Old waypoint GH 2.png|Head
+File:Old waypoint GH 3.png|Handle
+File:Old waypoint GH 4.png|Profile
+File:Old waypoint GH 5.png|Face
+File:Old waypoint GH 6.png|Blade
 </gallery>
-*'''Source''':
+*'''Source''': [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/gravity-hammer/b07cc7d2-5a48-4d74-bfca-cacc34677754 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Gravity Hammer''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20111104050736/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/gravity-hammer/b07cc7d2-5a48-4d74-bfca-cacc34677754 Archive.org])

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