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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*It remains unclear what exact energy is fired from the M6, while some have suggested that it fires a chemical laser, however, not only have some disputed this, noting that a gas or chemical laser does not produce a powerful energy output but they also require large amounts of highly volatile and toxic chemicals to function which are expended as the weapon fires. The weapon seems to be only powered by a rechargeable battery pack, hinting that it may be a Solid-State Laser or Free Electron Laser, which does not require a constant source of a chemical gain medium. | *It remains unclear what exact energy is fired from the M6, while some have suggested that it fires a chemical laser, however, not only have some disputed this, noting that a gas or chemical laser does not produce a powerful energy output but they also require large amounts of highly volatile and toxic chemicals to function which are expended as the weapon fires. The weapon seems to be only powered by a rechargeable battery pack, hinting that it may be a Solid-State Laser or Free Electron Laser, which does not require a constant source of a chemical gain medium. | ||
*Luke Smith's comment: "It's not overpowered, it's an elegant weapon from a more civilized age," is a reference to Star Wars' Lightsabers. | *Luke Smith's comment: "It's not overpowered, it's an elegant weapon from a more civilized age," is a reference to Star Wars' Lightsabers. | ||
*The Spartan Laser is currently the most expensive weapon to produce known. It costs 218,000.00 [[CR|cR]], more than the cost of four fully armed [[Warthog]]s, 134 [[MA5B]] Assault Rifles, or over 7,266 [[M9 Fragmentation Grenades]]. | *The Spartan Laser is currently the most expensive weapon to produce known. It costs 218,000.00 [[CR|cR]], more than the cost of four fully armed [[Warthog]]s, 134 [[MA5B]] Assault Rifles, or over 7,266 [[M9 Fragmentation Grenades]]. | ||
*It is unclear how the W/AV M6 G/GNR was given the battlefield moniker ''Spartan'' Laser. It is possible that the first wielder of the weapon was a [[SPARTAN-II]] super-soldier. Another possible reason for the nomenclature is that Spartans are symbols of invincible death machines capable of destroying vast numbers of enemy equipment and personnel. | *It is unclear how the W/AV M6 G/GNR was given the battlefield moniker ''Spartan'' Laser. It is possible that the first wielder of the weapon was a [[SPARTAN-II]] super-soldier. Another possible reason for the nomenclature is that Spartans are symbols of invincible death machines capable of destroying vast numbers of enemy equipment and personnel. | ||
*The side of the weapon has the Norse symbol for "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gungnir Gungnir]" etched into it, which was the mythical spear wielded by the god Odin in Norse Mythology. Gungnir was described as having the ability to always hit its mark. Part of the mythology is that Odin would hurl his spear over the doomed side of a battle. This also adds to the theory of how the Spartan Laser was named because the Spartan armor is called, MJOLNIR, Thor's hammer. This is also supported by the fact that on the ONI Memorial wall there is a plaque mentioning PROJECT: GUNGNIR next to PROJECT: MJOLNIR as well as PROJECT: [[SPARTAN]] another reason that the Laser could be nicknamed the Spartan Laser. | *The side of the weapon has the Norse symbol for "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gungnir Gungnir]" etched into it, which was the mythical spear wielded by the god Odin in Norse Mythology. Gungnir was described as having the ability to always hit its mark. Part of the mythology is that Odin would hurl his spear over the doomed side of a battle. This also adds to the theory of how the Spartan Laser was named because the Spartan armor is called, MJOLNIR, Thor's hammer. This is also supported by the fact that on the ONI Memorial wall there is a plaque mentioning PROJECT: GUNGNIR next to PROJECT: MJOLNIR as well as PROJECT: [[SPARTAN]] another reason that the Laser could be nicknamed the Spartan Laser. | ||
*The Spartan Laser seems to trail off forever when fired into the sky, very much like the [[Sentinel Beam]]. The beam of both weapons does end, however, usually at the invisible walls of the playing area. The Laser beam on [[Sandtrap]] covers over 75% of the width of the area (fired at a 45 degree angle). | *The Spartan Laser seems to trail off forever when fired into the sky, very much like the [[Sentinel Beam]]. The beam of both weapons does end, however, usually at the invisible walls of the playing area. The Laser beam on [[Sandtrap]] covers over 75% of the width of the area (fired at a 45 degree angle). | ||
*When you pick up a Spartan Laser that has a battery percentage that does not divide by 20 evenly you will be able to fire a 20% powered laser and another shot after that with the remaining charge. For example, if you have 45% power left in your Spartan Laser, you can fire up to 3 shots, including the 5% amount of power. The damage is still equal to the 20%. | *When you pick up a Spartan Laser that has a battery percentage that does not divide by 20 evenly you will be able to fire a 20% powered laser and another shot after that with the remaining charge. For example, if you have 45% power left in your Spartan Laser, you can fire up to 3 shots, including the 5% amount of power. The damage is still equal to the 20%. | ||
*When you give a Marine a 20% powered Spartan Laser and have him or her die from a fire fight and then pick it up, the laser's power usually get boosted up to the high 60s or low 70s. | *When you give a Marine a 20% powered Spartan Laser and have him or her die from a fire fight and then pick it up, the laser's power usually get boosted up to the high 60s or low 70s. | ||
*Contrary to popular belief, the Spartan Laser actually zooms in to 3x magnification. Consider the following: the [[Battle Rifle]] has 2x zoom and a Sniper Rifle's minimum zoom is 5x. The [[MJOLNIR]]/[[Elite]] armor’s built-in zoom system zooms in more than a BR, but less than an SR, so it must be either 3x or 4x (assuming that all magnification factors are whole numbers). The laser zooms in more than a BR, but less than the visor, so it has to be between 2x and 4x (the highest possible value for the unknown zoom factor of the visor); in other words, the laser's magnification is actually 3x, though it is more correct to say that it is at least more than the 2x zoom of the [[Battle Rifle]]. | *Contrary to popular belief, the Spartan Laser actually zooms in to 3x magnification. Consider the following: the [[Battle Rifle]] has 2x zoom and a Sniper Rifle's minimum zoom is 5x. The [[MJOLNIR]]/[[Elite]] armor’s built-in zoom system zooms in more than a BR, but less than an SR, so it must be either 3x or 4x (assuming that all magnification factors are whole numbers). The laser zooms in more than a BR, but less than the visor, so it has to be between 2x and 4x (the highest possible value for the unknown zoom factor of the visor); in other words, the laser's magnification is actually 3x, though it is more correct to say that it is at least more than the 2x zoom of the [[Battle Rifle]]. | ||
*The weapon itself reads "Galilean" on the main part of the weapon and above the trigger. | *The weapon itself reads "Galilean" on the main part of the weapon and above the trigger. | ||
*The laser itself is actually one-sided, as well as every other contrail in the game. This can be observed if you look at the laser's end. | *The laser itself is actually one-sided, as well as every other contrail in the game. This can be observed if you look at the laser's end. | ||
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*The [[Sparrowhawk]] is equipped with a chin-mounted Spartan Laser.<ref>Halo Wars, Leader Cards</ref> | *The [[Sparrowhawk]] is equipped with a chin-mounted Spartan Laser.<ref>Halo Wars, Leader Cards</ref> | ||
*The Spartan Laser will be available in [[Halo: Reach]].<ref>''Bungie Weekly Update'', 03/12/10</ref> | *The Spartan Laser will be available in [[Halo: Reach]].<ref>''Bungie Weekly Update'', 03/12/10</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||