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|ammotype = 12.7×40mm [[M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive]] | |ammotype = 12.7×40mm [[M225 Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive]]{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/348c4827-e10c-49a4-89ef-1c365af8689f/magnum|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Magnum|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#UNSC Weapons}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}} | ||
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{{Article quote|UNSC's personal sidearm of choice due to its excellence at close-range to mid-range engagements.{{Ref/Game|H4|Loadout|Loadout customization - Primary Weapon - Magnum description|Quote=UNSC's personal sidearm of choice due to its excellence at close-range to mid-range engagements.}}}} | |||
The '''M6H Personal Defense Weapon System''' ('''M6H PDWS''') is a handgun in service with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. It is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s widespread [[M6 series]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}} | The '''M6H Personal Defense Weapon System''' ('''M6H PDWS''') is a handgun in service with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. It is part of [[Misriah Armory]]'s widespread [[M6 series]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The M6H is a semi-automatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed [[Wikipedia:handgun|handgun]]. It is an up-sized model (17% larger than standard versions) with a smart-linked [[KFA-2 x2]] scope and an electroless nickel finish. | The M6H is a semi-automatic, recoil-operated, magazine-fed [[Wikipedia:handgun|handgun]]. It is an up-sized model (17% larger than standard versions) with a smart-linked [[KFA-2 x2]] scope and an electroless nickel finish.{{Ref/Site|Id=Guide|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo 3: ODST - Field Guide - M6C/SOCOM|D=01|M=6|Y=2020}} It fires the M6 series' standard 12.7×40mm ammunition. The M6H is effective at reasonably long distances as well as its preferred close-to-medium-range.{{Ref/Reuse|O+A}} | ||
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
The M6H was infrequently in service as early as [[2526]]{{Ref/Film|Id=FUD|[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]}} | The M6H was infrequently in service as early as [[2526]]{{Ref/Film|Id=FUD|[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]}}{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/343Sparkast_014.mp3|Site=Halo Official Site|Page=343 Sparkast 014|D=16|M=7|Y=2012}} and was made the standard-issue sidearm of all UNSC personnel in [[2555]].{{Ref/Site|Id=O+A|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266|Site=Halo 4 Official Site|Page=Ordnance + Armor|D=16|M=7|Y=2012}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}} | ||
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
UNSC personnel at the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] and [[Insurrectionist]]s used the M6H circa 2526.{{Ref/Reuse|FUD}} The M6H was used extensively by the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s ground forces during [[Battle of Requiem|both]] of their [[Requiem Campaign|campaigns]] at [[Requiem]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}} | UNSC personnel at the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] and [[Insurrectionist]]s used the M6H circa 2526.{{Ref/Reuse|FUD}} The M6H was used extensively by the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s ground forces during [[Battle of Requiem|both]] of their [[Requiem Campaign|campaigns]] at [[Requiem]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg165}} | ||
<Gallery class=center> | |||
File:H4FUD-M6H-CAMS-FiringRange.jpg|A CAMS Cadet practices marksmanship with an M6H on the CAMS Firing Range in 2526. | |||
File:Innie - truce.png|An Insurrectionist holds aloft an M6H pistol in surrender in 2526. | |||
File:Nightfall - Disregarding Safety.jpg|[[Michael Horrigan]] with an M6H in at a [[Misriah Munitions Training Range]] in [[Eos Chasma]], [[Mars]] in 2556. | |||
</Gallery> | |||
==Variant== | ==Variant== | ||
*'''[[M6H2 magnum]]''' - A modernized variant of the M6{{Ref/Book|OSFM|Page=186}} that features an increased magazine size and a relatively affordable production cost.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22pg165|Enc22|Page=165}} | *'''[[M6H2 magnum]]''' - A modernized variant of the M6{{Ref/Book|OSFM|Page=186}} that features an increased magazine size and a relatively affordable production cost.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22pg165|Enc22|Page=165}} | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of M6H Magnum Pistol}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of M6H Magnum Pistol}} | ||
=== | === ''Halo 4'' === | ||
<Gallery> | <Gallery> | ||
File:H4-Concept-M6HMagnumPistol.jpg|Concept art of the M6H. Note that it closely resembles the M6G from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | File:H4-Concept-M6HMagnumPistol.jpg|Concept art of the M6H. Note that it closely resembles the M6G from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | ||
File:H4-Concept-M6HMagnumPistol-Final.jpg|Concept art of the final build of the M6H magnum pistol. | File:H4-Concept-M6HMagnumPistol-Final.jpg|Concept art of the final build of the M6H magnum pistol. | ||
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File:H4-Exile-2.jpg|The M6H being wielded in a Capture the Flag game on [[Exile]]. | File:H4-Exile-2.jpg|The M6H being wielded in a Capture the Flag game on [[Exile]]. | ||
File:H4-CmdrPalmer-DoublePistols.jpg|[[Commander]] [[Sarah Palmer]] wielding a pair of M6H sidearms. | File:H4-CmdrPalmer-DoublePistols.jpg|[[Commander]] [[Sarah Palmer]] wielding a pair of M6H sidearms. | ||
File:HtT-JohnaimingatLocke.png|John-117 aiming an M6H at [[Jameson Locke]] in ''[[The Cost]]''. | File:HtT-JohnaimingatLocke.png|John-117 aiming an M6H at [[Jameson Locke]] in ''[[The Cost]]''. | ||
</Gallery> | </Gallery> | ||
=== ''Halo 4'' skins === | === ''Halo 4'' skins === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4 - Static skin (transparent).png|STC(Static) skin. | File:H4 - Static skin (transparent).png|STC (Static) skin. | ||
File:H4 - Combustion skin (transparent).png|CBN(Combustion) skin. | File:H4 - Combustion skin (transparent).png|CBN (Combustion) skin. | ||
File:Magnumskin1.png|IND(Indigo) Skin. | File:Magnumskin1.png|IND (Indigo) Skin. | ||
File:Magnumskin2.png|FLR(Flare) Skin. | File:Magnumskin2.png|FLR (Flare) Skin. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== ''Halo Online'' === | |||
<Gallery> | |||
File:HO-M6H.png|The M6H in ''[[Halo Online]]''. | |||
File:HO-M6H1.jpg|First-person view of the M6H on [[Riverworld]]. | |||
File:HO-M6C.png|An early version of an "R" type M6H in ''[[Halo Online]]''. | |||
</Gallery> | |||
=== ''Halo Online'' variants === | === ''Halo Online'' variants === | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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== List of appearances == | == List of appearances == | ||