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*The DMR is the signature weapon of [[Noble Six]], the protagonist of ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | |||
*Stamped on the receiver of the rifle are the words ARMALITE MG UNSC. This is possibly the manufacturer or a reference to real-world manufacturer [[wikipedia:ArmaLite|ArmaLite Corp]]. | *Stamped on the receiver of the rifle are the words ARMALITE MG UNSC. This is possibly the manufacturer or a reference to real-world manufacturer [[wikipedia:ArmaLite|ArmaLite Corp]]. | ||
*This weapon's semi-automatic functionality is similar to the battle rifle in the 2003 [[Halo 2 E3 Demo]]. | *This weapon's semi-automatic functionality is similar to the battle rifle as seen in the 2003 [[Halo 2 E3 Demo]]. | ||
*The DMR was first featured in ''[[The Art of Halo 3]]'' as a concept design for the ''Halo 3'' Battle Rifle. | *The DMR was first featured in ''[[The Art of Halo 3]]'' as a concept design for the ''Halo 3'' Battle Rifle. | ||
*The designation of this weapon as a "designated marksman rifle" indicates that it was designed for use in squad-based combat, and not as a dedicated sniping tool. In the U.S. military, designated marksmen provide long-range support to their platoon. This contrasts with snipers, who operate in small teams and receive more specialized marksmanship training. | *The designation of this weapon as a "designated marksman rifle" indicates that it was designed for use in squad-based combat, and not as a dedicated sniping tool. In the U.S. military, designated marksmen provide long-range support to their platoon. This contrasts with snipers, who operate in small teams and receive more specialized marksmanship training. | ||