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*Real caseless weapons suffer from problems with "[[wikipedia:cooking off|cooking off]]", which is when incredible temperatures result in a cartridge firing unintentionally. Since there is nothing insulating the combustible material from the heat (one of the uses of a brass casing), even regular temperatures in the firing could result in the cartridge going off, leading to damage to the weapon, possibly even the user, or even the weapon accidentally firing. The main way to prevent cooking-off in caseless weapons is by, [[wikipedia:electronic firing|electronic firing]], but this system requires a battery, which may not be in constant supply in the battlefield. However, it could simply use a High Ignition Temperature Propellant similar to the | *Real caseless weapons suffer from problems with "[[wikipedia:cooking off|cooking off]]", which is when incredible temperatures result in a cartridge firing unintentionally. Since there is nothing insulating the combustible material from the heat (one of the uses of a brass casing), even regular temperatures in the firing could result in the cartridge going off, leading to damage to the weapon, possibly even the user, or even the weapon accidentally firing. The main way to prevent cooking-off in caseless weapons is by, [[wikipedia:electronic firing|electronic firing]], but this system requires a battery, which may not be in constant supply in the battlefield. However, it could simply use a High Ignition Temperature Propellant similar to the 1960s prototype G11 assault rifle. | ||
*The image of the M443 CFMJ round shown in the Art of Halo 3 and Halo Encyclopedia is incorrect. It shows the round literally embedded in a square block of propellant. In reality, the round would look like a bullet removed from its cartridge. The propelant is embedded in a cone-shaped cavity in the back of the bullet. When fired, the force of the propellant deforms the rear edge of the round, pressing against the barrel and sealing in the propelling gases. | *The image of the M443 CFMJ round shown in the Art of Halo 3 and Halo Encyclopedia is incorrect. It shows the round literally embedded in a square block of propellant. In reality, the round would look like a bullet removed from its cartridge. The propelant is embedded in a cone-shaped cavity in the back of the bullet. When fired, the force of the propellant deforms the rear edge of the round, pressing against the barrel and sealing in the propelling gases. | ||