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{{Era|HCW}}
{{Status|Canon}}
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{{Weapon infobox
|name=CM 300 frontier rifle
|image=  
|image=  
|manufacturer=
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
|series=
|series=[[MA3 series]]
|type=[[Machine gun|Light machine gun]]
|type=[[Carbine]]
|cost=
|cost=
|variant=
|variant=
|service=[[Insurrection]] <br> [[Human-Covenant War]]
|service=[[Insurrection]] <br> [[Human-Covenant War]]
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] <small>(retired)</small> <br>
|affiliation=
[[Insurrectionist]]s
*Colonists
|weight={{Convert|12|lb|kg}}<ref name="ENC328">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 328''</ref>
*Security forces
|length={{Convert|30|in|cm}}{{Ref/Reuse|ENC328}}
*[[United Nations Space Command]]
|ammotype=7.62mm (.30) caliber
*[[Insurrectionist]]s
**[[United Rebel Front]]
|weight={{Convert|12|lb|kg|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Book|Id=ENC328|Enc09|Page=328}}
|length={{Convert|30|in|cm|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|ENC328}}
|ammotype=[[7.62x51mm|7.62mm]] (.30 caliber)
|capacity=
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|operation=
|operation=
|rate=High
|rate=High
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|optics=
|range={{Convert|30|m|ft}}{{Ref/Reuse|ENC328}}
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This '''.30 caliber machine gun''' is a firearm formerly in service of the [[UNSC Armed Forces]]. It is colloquially known as the "'''Confetti Maker'''" due to its abnormally high rate of fire.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 36''</ref> It is capable of firing [[armor piercing round]]s, such as the [[MUTA-AP-09334]].<ref name="GoO">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 33''</ref> Though retired from UNSC service, it had become popular on the black market by [[2531]]. In that year the Confetti Maker served as the standard weapon of the [[Insurrectionists]] led by [[General]] [[Howard Graves]] on the planet [[Victoria]].{{Ref/Reuse|GoO}}
This '''CM 300 frontier rifle''' is a [[carbine]] variant of the [[MA3 series]] assault rifles employed by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It is colloquially known as the "'''Confetti Maker'''" due to its abnormally high rate of fire.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=175}}
 
==Overview==
===Design details===
The CM 300 was introduced in the late-24th century as a [[carbine]] variant of the [[MA3A assault rifle]], intended for use by colonial settlers and security forces. The weapon boasts an extremely high rate of fire leading to its affectionate nickname "Confetti Maker"{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}, and are grossly inaccurate at any kind of appreciable range{{Ref/Reuse|GOO}}, with an effective range of 30 metres.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC328}}
 
===Ammunition===
The carbine fires [[7.62x51mm|7.62mm]] (.30 cal) ammunition, and is compatible with [[armor piercing round]]s such as the [[MUTA-AP-09334]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=GOO|GoO|Chapter=1}}
 
===Usage===
The CM 300 was originally designed for use by colonists during the ''[[Domus Diaspora]]''. The weapon proved to be immensely popular, leading to unlicensed copies to be produced ''en masse'' well over a century later. As such, surplus CM 300s were a staple weapon of [[Insurrectionist]] forces during the [[Insurrection]] and other criminals. A common practice in this manner was to pair the CM 300 carbine with high-capacity magazines for improvised use as a [[Machine gun|light machine gun]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
Though retired from UNSC service, it had become popular on the black market by [[2531]]. In that year the Confetti Maker served as the standard weapon of the [[United Rebel Front]] cell led by [[General]] [[Howard Graves]] on the planet [[Victoria]].{{Ref/Reuse|GOO}}


== List of appearances ==
== List of appearances ==
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{{UNSC support weapons}}
{{UNSC rifles}}
[[Category:Machine guns]]
[[Category:Carbines]]

Latest revision as of 15:16, May 17, 2023

CM 300 frontier rifle
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory

Model series:

MA3 series

Type:

Carbine

Specifications

Length:

76 centimeters (30 in)[1]

Weight:

5.4 kilograms (12 lb)[1]

Ammunition type:

7.62mm (.30 caliber)

Rate of fire:

High

Effective range:

30 metres (98 ft)[1]

Service history

In service:

Insurrection
Human-Covenant War

 

This CM 300 frontier rifle is a carbine variant of the MA3 series assault rifles employed by the United Nations Space Command. It is colloquially known as the "Confetti Maker" due to its abnormally high rate of fire.[2]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The CM 300 was introduced in the late-24th century as a carbine variant of the MA3A assault rifle, intended for use by colonial settlers and security forces. The weapon boasts an extremely high rate of fire leading to its affectionate nickname "Confetti Maker"[2], and are grossly inaccurate at any kind of appreciable range[3], with an effective range of 30 metres.[1]

Ammunition[edit]

The carbine fires 7.62mm (.30 cal) ammunition, and is compatible with armor piercing rounds such as the MUTA-AP-09334.[3]

Usage[edit]

The CM 300 was originally designed for use by colonists during the Domus Diaspora. The weapon proved to be immensely popular, leading to unlicensed copies to be produced en masse well over a century later. As such, surplus CM 300s were a staple weapon of Insurrectionist forces during the Insurrection and other criminals. A common practice in this manner was to pair the CM 300 carbine with high-capacity magazines for improvised use as a light machine gun.[2]

Though retired from UNSC service, it had become popular on the black market by 2531. In that year the Confetti Maker served as the standard weapon of the United Rebel Front cell led by General Howard Graves on the planet Victoria.[3]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]