Halopedia

Ukala Workshop Mauler: Difference between revisions

Article Discussion

Ukala Workshop Mauler (edit)

Revision as of 08:01, January 5, 2024

1,613 bytes added ,  4 months ago
→‎Halo Online
No edit summary
Tag: Mobile edit
 
(35 intermediate revisions by 13 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Era|HCW|Post}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon
{{Weapon infobox
|image= [[File:H3-BruteMauler.png|300px]]
|image= [[File:H3-BruteMauler.png|300px]]
| name=Type-52 Mauler
| name=Ukala Workshop Breach Pistol
| manufacturer=[[Sacred Promissory]]<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 122''</ref>
| manufacturer=
*[[Ukala Workshop]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=295}}
*[[Sacred Promissory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11|Enc11|Page=338}}{{Ref/Book|Id=evg|EVG|Page=122}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
| series=  
| series=  
| type=Pistol
| type=Pistol
*Handheld, Single Handed, ([[Dual wielding|Dual Wield]]able)
*Equipped with blade attachment
| cost=
| cost=
| variant=
| variant=
| length = {{Convert|52.7|cm|in}}<ref name="vis"/>
| length ={{Convert|52.7|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
| weight=
| weight=
| feed =Five rounds/mag (25 rounds max)
| feed =Five-round magazine{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
| ammotype=7.9mm metal bolts<ref name="vis"/>
| ammotype=7.9mm explosive metal bolts{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
| operation=Gas-operated
| operation=Gas-operated{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}
| rate=Semi-automatic;<ref name="vis"/> Slow
| rate=Semi-automatic{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
| range=Very short
| range=Very short{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Game|Id=h3|H3|Gameplay}}
| service=Post-Jiralhanae global war<ref name="vis"/>
| service=
<br>[[Human-Covenant War]]
*Post-[[First Immolation]]{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}
<br>[[Great Schism]]
*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|h3}}
| affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br>[[Jiralhanae]]
}}
}}
The '''Type-52 Pistol''' ('''T-52 P'''),<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 324''</ref> more commonly known as the "'''Mauler'''" is a sidearm used by the [[Jiralhanae]] military forces of the [[Covenant]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]].
The '''Ukala Workshop Breach Pistol'''{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} {{Type|52|Pistol|P}},{{Ref/Book|Id=enc09|Enc09|Page=324}} more commonly known as the '''mauler''', is a sidearm developed by the [[Ukala Workshop]] and employed by the [[Jiralhanae]] following the [[First Immolation]] on [[Doisac]].{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} Following the Jiralhanae's absorption into the Covenant, the mauler was manufactured by the [[Sacred Promissory]] on ''[[High Charity]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}} It is the companion weapon to the [[Ukala Workshop Mangler]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=476}}


== Design details ==
==Overview==
[[File:BruteMauler.png|thumb|left|150px|Another view of the '''Mauler'''.]]
[[File:BruteMauler.png|thumb|left|150px|An angled view of the mauler.]]
The Type-52 Mauler is used by the Jiralhanae as a handgun, although human military experts have classified it as being more of a handheld shotgun than anything else. The magazine holds 5 7.9mm metal bolts, which appear to be constantly kept at superheated temperatures before being fired. These bolts appear to fragment upon being ejected from the weapon, creating a scatter-shot effect reminiscent of human shotguns. Like all Jiralhanae weapons, the Mauler is equipped with a small blade underneath, making it a formidable melee weapon.
===Design details===
While the Ukala Workshop Breach Pistol is used by the Jiralhanae as a high-caliber pistol,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} it is functionally analogous to drum-fed [[human]] shotguns.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} The mauler's poor barrel choke considerably reduces its effective range to close quarters combat.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} As such, the mauler is designed to allow the user incapacitate enemies before closing the distance for a final blow.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}  The magazine holds five 7.9mm superheated metal explosive bolts. Upon being fired, a salvo of the explosive bolts are ejected from the weapon, creating a scatter-shot effect reminiscent of human shotguns. Like all Jiralhanae weapons, the mauler is equipped with a small blade underneath from its handle, which allows the operator to puncture an enemy's armor or even slam its end into the enemy's skull.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} While the mauler's blade is modified differently across clans and their respective workshop, the ''Ukala''{{'}}s design is the most common variant.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}


The Mauler first saw use during the [[Battle of Gbraakon|Battle]] of [[Gbraakon]] on [[Doisac]], shortly after the Jiralhanae's [[The First Immolation|global war]].<ref name="vis"/> After that, it became the favored weapon of Jiralhanae security forces, and would not be seen by humans until the [[Battle of Earth]].  
===Usage===
Carried by Jiralhanae skin traders, forge wardens, and pack vigilantes on raids,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} the mauler plays an anti-personnel weapon for close quarters combat in the Jiralhanae arsenal.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} The mauler first saw use during the [[Battle of Gbraakon|Battle]] of [[Gbraakon]] on [[Doisac]], shortly after the Jiralhanae's [[First Immolation|global war]]. During the [[Human-Covenant War]], it was employed by all ranks of Jiralhanae,{{Ref/Reuse|h3}}{{Ref/Game|H3ODST|Gameplay}} including ones that held the specialist rank of [[Jiralhanae Stalker|Stalkers]].{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}


==Gameplay==
The mauler is featured in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. It can be dual-wielded in ''Halo 3''.
=== Advantages ===
=== Advantages ===
While a single Mauler is not as powerful as the UNSC [[M90 shotgun|M90 Shotgun]] by itself, the Mauler is still a lethal weapon up close. One shot to a light-armored or non-armored target will result in an instant kill, and the blade on the bottom of the weapon makes it an effective melee weapon, a fact helped by the Mauler's impressively fast melee swing and recovery. When dual-wielded by a [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] or [[Sangheili]], the Mauler's power is doubled and will kill a heavily armored or shielded target in one shot if fired at the same time at close range. Using a single Mauler against a heavily-armored or shielded target is risky, but still results in a kill if the user fires off a shot and follows up with a quick melee attack. Firing two or three times in rapid succession could perhaps result in a kill. Also, as well as having a faster reload than a Shotgun thanks to its magazine, it has a faster fire rate which is particularly useful when dual-wielding. Lastly, the Mauler is the only close-range weapon that can be dual-wielded, so the user will not have to waste valuable seconds switching to another weapon.
While a single Mauler is not as powerful as the UNSC [[M90 shotgun|M90 Shotgun]] by itself, the Mauler is still a lethal weapon up close. One shot to a light-armored or non-armored target will result in an instant kill, and the blade on the bottom of the weapon makes it an effective melee weapon, a fact helped by the Mauler's impressively fast melee swing and recovery. When dual-wielded by a [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] or [[Sangheili]], the Mauler's power is doubled and will kill a heavily armored or shielded target in one shot if fired at the same time at close range. Using a single Mauler against a heavily-armored or shielded target is risky, but still results in a kill if the user fires off a shot and follows up with a quick melee attack. Firing two or three times in rapid succession could perhaps result in a kill. Also, as well as having a faster reload than a Shotgun thanks to its magazine, it has a faster fire rate which is particularly useful when dual-wielding. Lastly, the Mauler is the only close-range weapon that can be dual-wielded, so the user will not have to waste valuable seconds switching to another weapon.
Line 36: Line 39:
The Mauler is generally unable to inflict the one-hit kill damage that the M90 Shotgun and later [[M45 shotgun]]s and [[Z-180 Scattershot]] are capable of, unless dual wielded. The spread of the Mauler's shell severely limits its range, and any weapon that can be used outside of close range can take down a user with a Mauler. Ammunition is often rare to come by, and its five shell magazine can be used up rather quickly.
The Mauler is generally unable to inflict the one-hit kill damage that the M90 Shotgun and later [[M45 shotgun]]s and [[Z-180 Scattershot]] are capable of, unless dual wielded. The spread of the Mauler's shell severely limits its range, and any weapon that can be used outside of close range can take down a user with a Mauler. Ammunition is often rare to come by, and its five shell magazine can be used up rather quickly.


=== Influence ===
==Production notes==
The Mauler design and mechanics were modeled after the [[pre-Xbox Halo]] weapon, the Excavator, which was a piece of UNSC equipment that was shelved.<ref>'''[[The Art of Halo 3]]'''</ref> It does appear that the mechanics behind the Mauler is reminiscent to the WST-M Shotguns from ''[[Marathon (Video Game Series)|Marathon]]'', as the principle is the same; a single shotgun will pack just enough punch to damage an enemy at range, however when [[Dual wielding|dual wielded]] they become very powerful.
[[File:H3 BruteExcavator.png|thumb|250px|A Brute holding the early Excavator model in the ''[[Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?|Et Tu, Brute?]]'' [[ViDoc]].]]
{{Main|Cut Halo: Combat Evolved weapons|Cut Halo 3 weapons}}
The Mauler's design lineage traces back to the [[Development of Halo: Combat Evolved|development]] of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. During the 1999-2000-era third-person builds of the game, the UNSC were to have a weapon referred to as the "[[Cut Halo: Combat Evolved weapons#Excavator|Excavator]]". The weapon was ultimately shelved, but would eventually form the basis for the Mauler in ''Halo 3''. [[Cut Halo 3 weapons#Excavator|Early versions]] of the Mauler concept showcase a form much more similar to the original Excavator, including [[Subanese crystal|Blamite]] as its ammunition before eventually evolving into the design seen today.{{Ref/Book|Id=AoH3|AoH3|Page=61}}


== Trivia ==
The Mauler remains named the excavator in the internal game files of ''Halo 3'', ''Halo 3: ODST'' and ''Halo Online''.
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}}
* The Mauler is not included in the ''Halo 3'' Manual.
* The original Covenant Mauler appeared in the pre-Xbox version of Halo: Combat Evolved. It is referred to by the Bungie employees as the 'boring device'.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tqrfy4SR7I&t=2m50s '''YouTube''': ''Evolution of HALO (Beta Pre-XBOX) 1999 version & 2000 Demo'']</ref>
* In Halo Online's files and possibly Halo 3's files, the Mauler is referred to as the "excavator".
* The Mauler was originally thought to be the name of the Brute [[Type-25 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Chopper]] in the early stages of ''[[Halo 3]]'''s development.
* Due to the loss of dual-wielding capabilities, the Mauler is more powerful in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
* While the Mauler only has 5 shots per drum before having to reload, the in-game model seems to indicate that the drum has a capacity of 9.
* The Mauler is could be inspired from shotgun caliber pistol like [[Wikipedia:Taurus Judge|Taurus Judge]] and [[Wikipedia:Smith & Wesson  Governor|Smith & Wesson Governor]] which can fire [[Wikipedia:.410|.410 bore]] shotgun shell.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape">
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}}
===Halo 3===
<gallery>
File:H3 BruteExcavator Concept 1.jpg|Early concept art for the Mauler.
File:H3 BruteExcavator Concept 2.jpg|Early concept art for the Mauler.
File:BruteMauler-conceptscantransparent.png|Early concept art of the Brute Mauler, from the ''[[Art of Halo 3]]''.
File:BruteMauler-conceptscantransparent.png|Early concept art of the Brute Mauler, from the ''[[Art of Halo 3]]''.
File:Brute shotgun.jpg|An early render of the Mauler in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:Brute shotgun.jpg|An early render of the Mauler in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
Line 57: Line 58:
File:H3-MaulerHUD.png|First-person view of the Mauler in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3-MaulerHUD.png|First-person view of the Mauler in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3-MaulerdualwieldingHUD.png|First-person view while dual wielding.
File:H3-MaulerdualwieldingHUD.png|First-person view while dual wielding.
File:H2AMauler.jpg|A model of the Mauler for ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:HTMCC-H3 Pioneer Closeup.jpg|A Spartan holding the Mauler in the ''Halo 3'' component of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
File:H2AMaulerRear.jpg|The Rear view of the Mauler featured in ''Halo Online''.
</gallery>
===Halo 3: ODST===
<gallery>
File:HTMCC-H3ODST RookieWithMauler.png|Jonathan Doherty holding a Mauler.
File:HTMCC-H3ODST BruteMinorsWithMaulers.png|A group of Jiralhanae wielding Maulers.
</gallery>
===Halo Online===
<gallery>
File:HO Mauler HiPoly Render 3.jpg|A model of the Mauler for ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:HO Mauler HiPoly Render 4.jpg|The rear view of the Mauler featured in ''Halo Online''.
File:HO Mauler HiPoly Render 1.jpg|A model of the Power Mauler for ''Halo Online''.
File:HO Mauler HiPoly Render 2.jpg|The rear view of the Power Mauler featured in ''Halo Online''.
File:OnlineMaulerFP.jpeg|A basic Mauler on Diamondback.
File:OnlineMaulerFP.jpeg|A basic Mauler on Diamondback.
File:PowerMauler.jpeg|The golden Power variant of the Mauler on Diamondback.
File:PowerMauler.jpeg|The golden Power variant of the Mauler on Diamondback.
Line 69: Line 81:
* ''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
* ''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
* ''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
* ''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''


== Sources ==
== Sources ==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{Covenant sidearms}}
{{Covenant sidearms}}
Retrieved from "https://www.halopedia.org/Special:MobileDiff/1355133...1608798"