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{{Quote|The M6 has been in service for about a hundred and forty years… it’s amazing to think how little it has changed in all that time.|Anonymous | [[File:HaloArmsRace3.JPG|thumb|[[M6G|One of many handguns from the M6 Series]] being produced by [[Misriah Armory]].]] | ||
{{Quote|The M6 has been in service for about a hundred and forty years… it’s amazing to think how little it has changed in all that time.|Anonymous UNSC serviceman}} | |||
The '''M6 Personal Defense Weapon System''' is a series of short-barreled weapons produced by [[Misriah Armory]]. | The '''M6 Personal Defense Weapon System''' is a series of short-barreled weapons produced by [[Misriah Armory]]. | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
They have seen widespread distribution through the [[United Nations Space Command Defense Force]] as lighter firearms, although they are not always seen as primary | They have seen widespread distribution through the [[United Nations Space Command Defense Force]] as lighter firearms, although they are not always seen as primary weapons because of their lighter penetrating power. They have seen usage in the UNSC for almost 140 years.<ref name="M6G">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol '''Bungie.net''': M6g Personal Defense Weapon System] ''"The M6 has been in service for about a hundred and forty years… it’s amazing to think how little it has changed in all that time."''</ref> | ||
They have seen usage in the UNSC for almost 140 years<ref name=M6G>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol Bungie | |||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
The M6 series weapons are recoil-operated and magazine-fed, and typically fire 12. | The M6 series weapons are recoil-operated and magazine-fed, and typically fire 12.7 x 40mm projectile ammunition, and despite the large caliber, often times "exotic" ammunition is not utilized. They are also remarkably large and overpowered to an extent, appearing to be redolent of a cross between a pistol or a rifle in size. In addition to power, the M6 line of weaponry is designed to be rugged and reliable, and the guns are able to remain operational after [[Slipspace]] transitions and high-g aerial maneuvers. However, the heavy weight limits its distribution amongst personnel, and the M6 weapons have a tendency to drop casings on the wielder's foot<ref name="M6G"/>, leading some UNSC personnel to favor the [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun]] which operates on a caseless system. | ||
They have remained remarkably unchanged during its decades of service, although there are a large number of variants, such as the ''A'', ''B'', ''C'', ''D'', ''G'', and ''J'' variants. The M6 series handguns are issued in three different finishes: hard chrome, black polymer, and electroless nickel<ref name=M6G | They have remained remarkably unchanged during its decades of service, although there are a large number of variants, such as the ''A'', ''B'', ''C'', ''D'', ''G'', and ''J'' variants. The M6 series handguns are issued in three different finishes: hard chrome, black polymer, and electroless nickel.<ref name="M6G"/> | ||
==Known Models== | ==Known Models== | ||
*[[M6A Handgun]] - Used mostly by [[Civilian Security Forces]], standard issue/black polymer finish.<ref name= | *[[M6A Handgun]] - Used mostly by [[Civilian]] [[Civilian Security Forces|Security Forces]], standard issue/black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R"/> | ||
*[[M6B Handgun]] - Used mostly by | *[[M6B Handgun]] - Used mostly by civilian security forces, [[KFA-2 x2]] scope, hard chrome finish.<ref name="H3R"/> | ||
*[[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|M6C Magnum Sidearm]] - ''[[Halo 2]]''-era UNSC sidearm, 'up-sized', armed with High Penetration ammunition, black polymer finish.<ref name= | *[[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|M6C Magnum Sidearm]] - ''[[Halo 2]]''-era UNSC sidearm, 'up-sized', armed with High Penetration ammunition, black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R"/> | ||
**[[M6C/SOCOM]] - ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''-era UNSC sidearm, issued with smart-linked 4X scope VnSLS/V 6E, sound suppressor, muzzle brake, and black polymer finish.<ref name= | **[[M6C/SOCOM]] - ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''-era UNSC sidearm, issued with smart-linked 4X scope VnSLS/V 6E, sound suppressor, muzzle brake, and black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3: ODST Project Page'']</ref> | ||
*[[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System|M6D Magnum Sidearm]] - ''Halo: Combat Evolved''-era UNSC sidearm, 'up-sized', armed with High Explosive ammunition and featuring KFA-2 x2 scope<ref name= | *[[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System|M6D Magnum Sidearm]] - ''Halo: Combat Evolved''-era UNSC sidearm, 'up-sized', armed with High Explosive ammunition and featuring KFA-2 x2 scope.<ref name="H3R"/> | ||
*[[M6E Handgun]]: standard issue/electroless nickel finish.<ref name= | *[[M6E Handgun]]: standard issue/electroless nickel finish.<ref name="H3R"/> | ||
*[[M6F Handgun]]: smart-linked scope [[KFA-2]]/electroless nickel finish.<ref name= | *[[M6F Handgun]]: smart-linked scope [[KFA-2]]/electroless nickel finish.<ref name="H3R"/> | ||
*[[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G Magnum Sidearm]] - ''[[Halo 3]]'' | *[[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G Magnum Sidearm]] - ''[[Halo 3]]/[[Halo: Reach]]''-era UNSC sidearm, 'up-sized', armed with High Explosive ammunition and electroless nickel finish.<ref name="M6G"/><ref name="H3R"/> | ||
*[[M6H Handgun]]: 'up-sized', smart-linked scope [[KFA-2]]/electroless nickel finish.<ref name= | *[[M6H Handgun]]: 'up-sized', smart-linked scope [[KFA-2]]/electroless nickel finish.<ref name="H3R"/> | ||
*[[M6I Handgun]]: select-fire variant; detachable shoulder-stock/black polymer finish.<ref name= | *[[M6I Handgun]]: select-fire variant; detachable shoulder-stock/black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R"/> | ||
*[[M6J Carbine]] - [[UNSC Army]] [[carbine]] variant of the M6 series. 355mm barrel, detachable shoulder-stock/electroless nickel finish.<ref name= | *[[M6J Carbine]] - [[UNSC Army]] [[carbine]] variant of the M6 series. 355mm barrel, detachable shoulder-stock/electroless nickel finish.<ref name="H3R"/> | ||
*[[M6K Handgun]]: police 'undercover' variant; 6 round magazine capacity/black polymer finish.<ref name= | *[[M6K Handgun]]: police 'undercover' variant; 6 round magazine capacity/black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R"/> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Common slang terms for the M6 series handguns are: Go-mag, cannon, hand cannon, power drill, HE pistol, heavy pistol. | *Common slang terms for the M6 series handguns are: Go-mag, cannon, hand cannon, power drill, HE pistol, heavy pistol. | ||
*Despite using the same kind of ammo (with the exception of the M6C, which uses non-explosive ammunition), all of the three said M6 pistols encountered in the games do different damage. This is due to game balancing, but it makes sense to say that shielding/armor technologies have changed slightly, or that the guns have slightly different power. | *Despite using the same kind of ammo (with the exception of the M6C, which uses non-explosive ammunition), all of the three said M6 pistols encountered in the games do different damage. This is due to game balancing, but it makes sense to say that shielding/armor technologies have changed slightly, or that the guns have slightly different power. | ||
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