M90 shotgun: Difference between revisions

|manufacturer=[[Weapon System Technologies]]<ref name="BnetShotgun/>

|series=[[DTM series]]<ref name="BnetShotgun/>

"BnetShotgun>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3shotgun Bungie.net, M90A Close Assault Weapon System]</ref>

The M90 is a pump-action shotgun, chambered in the extremely powerful 8-gauge magnum shell, and feeding from a 12-round, dual-tubular, non-detachable magazine.<ref name="CEM">''[[Halo:_Combat_Evolved_Manual#Human_Weapons|Halo: Combat Evolved Manual, Page 18, “M90 Shotgun”]]''</ref> It is designed as a more practical and cost-effective recreation of [[Misriah Armory]]’s [[M45E Tactical Shotgun]],<ref name=

HCEAL">''[[Library_(feature)#Shotgun|Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Library, “Shotgun”]]''</ref>  though in UNSC service it is considered to be functionally identical.<ref name="HWDD6">''[[Data drops|Halo Waypoint Data Drop 6]]''</ref> The magazine of the weapon is prominently positioned above the barrel, with the weapon’s glowing iron sights mounted atop it and the receiver located just behind, facing upwards, roughly in-line with the trigger. A flashlight is integrated into the weapon’s forend, which also features a prominent reddish button.<ref name="HCEG">''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', Gameplay</ref><ref name="H2G">''[[Halo 2]]'', Gameplay</ref><ref name=

The M90 is a devastating weapon in close, confined environments, with a loud report and strong recoil.<ref name="H2M">''[[Halo_2_Manual#Current_UNSC_Weapons|Halo 2 Manual, Page 11, “M90 Shotgun"]]''</ref> The spray of pellets from the weapon mean that at slightly longer ranges, it can be used to hit clusters of targets simultaneously,<ref name="CEM"/> but also makes the weapon inefficient at extended ranges due to the low ratio of shot which hits the target to the amount of shot fired.<ref name="H2M"/> The M90's powerful cartridge makes it capable of efficiently engaging and defeating enemies with [[energy shielding]] within effective range.<ref name="SS25"/> The Covenant learned to be wary of this weapon in the urban environments typical of engagements throughout the Covenant War, noting its close-range power.<ref>''[[Halo_2_Limited_Collector's_Edition_Manual#Primitive_Implements_of_War|Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition Manual, Primitive Implements of War, "M90 Shotgun"]]''</ref>

The M90 was a common close-range battle implement in the service of the UNSC throughout the [[Covenant War]]. It saw service in the hands of [[John-117]] during [[Operation: SILENT STORM]], but its most prominent usage came in 2552. It played a notable part in the [[Battle of Installation 04]], being used by [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC marines]] against the [[Covenant]] and [[Flood]].<ref name="HCEG"/> An M90 was also present during the ensuing [[Skirmish over Threshold]].<ref name="FS6"/> It went on to be widely utilized during the [[Battle of Earth]].<ref name="H2G"/> In particular, the [[Unidentified Master Gunnery Sergeant|Master Gunnery Sergeant]] who oversaw John-117's issuing with his new [[MJOLNIR Mark VI armor]] was killed on [[Cairo Station]] while using an M90 to defend his armory from [[Elite|elites]].<ref>''[[Cairo Station (level)|Halo 2, "Cairo Station" campaign level]]''</ref> They were brought on the ''[[UNSC In Amber Clad]]'', and thus were employed throughout the [[Battle of Installation 05]].<ref name="H2G"/>