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===Design details===
===Design details===
{{Main|M6 Spartan Laser}}
{{Main|M6 Spartan Laser}}
The M6/V Spartan Laser is one of a myriad of variants of the [[M6 Spartan Laser|M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle]], an initially exorbitantly expensive weapon which underwent several refinements and iterations to reduce its cost.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/spartan-laser|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe|Page=Spartan Laser}}. As with all variants of the Spartan Laser, the M6/V has an integrated and [[Smart-linking|smart-linked]] [[Wyrd optics suite|Wyrd III optics suite]], capable of 3x magnification.{{Ref/Site|Id=bnet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28444|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Ordnance: Spartan Laser|Quote=The M6 G/GNR (more formally Weapon/Anti-Vehicle, Directed Energy, M6) is a semi-automatic only laser weapon. It can be used in both anti-vehicle and anti-personnel roles. The weapon has an integrated Wyrd III optics suite (smart-linked).|D=12|M=04|Y=2016}} The variant was designed with a larger focus on operator safety via a versatile focus canopy.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
The M6/V Spartan Laser is one of a myriad of variants of the [[M6 Spartan Laser|M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle]], an initially exorbitantly expensive weapon which underwent several refinements and iterations to reduce its cost.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/spartan-laser|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe|Page=Spartan Laser}}. As with all variants of the Spartan Laser, the M6/V has an integrated and [[Smart-linking|smart-linked]] [[Wyrd optics suite|Wyrd III optics suite]], capable of 3x magnification.{{Ref/Site|Id=bnet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28444|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Ordnance: Spartan Laser|Quote=The M6 G/GNR (more formally Weapon/Anti-Vehicle, Directed Energy, M6) is a semi-automatic only laser weapon. It can be used in both anti-vehicle and anti-personnel roles. The weapon has an integrated Wyrd III optics suite (smart-linked).|D=12|M=04|Y=2016}} The weapon is also equipped with a foldable targeting display on its side,{{Ref/Reuse|hr}} much like the [[M6/X Spartan Laser]].{{Ref/Book|Id=h4evg|H4EVG|Page=69}} The variant was designed with a larger focus on operator safety via a versatile focus canopy.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}


===Usage===
===Usage===

Revision as of 10:44, September 25, 2022

Weapon/Anti-Vehicle Model 6/V Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle
HReach-M6SpartanLaser.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Misriah Armory[1]

Model series:

M6

Type:

Directed-energy weapon[1]

Specifications

Length:

121.1 centimetres (47.7 in)[1][2]

Weight:

19.07 kilograms (42.0 lb)[3]

Feed system:

100 battery units (4 shots)[1][4]

Operation:

Directed-energy[1][2]

Rate of fire:

Semi-automatic[2]

Muzzle velocity:

299,792,458 m/s (983,571,056 ft/s)[2]

Effective range:

Long[4]

Service history

In service:

 

The Weapon/Anti-Vehicle Model 6/V Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle (W/AV M6/V G/GNR), colloquially known as the M6/V Spartan Laser, is a variant of the M6 Spartan Laser directed-energy weapon manufactured by Misriah Armory and used by the United Nations Space Command.[1][6][7]

Overview

Design details

Main article: M6 Spartan Laser

The M6/V Spartan Laser is one of a myriad of variants of the M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle, an initially exorbitantly expensive weapon which underwent several refinements and iterations to reduce its cost.[8]. As with all variants of the Spartan Laser, the M6/V has an integrated and smart-linked Wyrd III optics suite, capable of 3x magnification.[9] The weapon is also equipped with a foldable targeting display on its side,[4] much like the M6/X Spartan Laser.[10] The variant was designed with a larger focus on operator safety via a versatile focus canopy.[1]

Usage

The M6/V is typically used in both anti-vehicle and anti-personnel roles,[3][9] and was heavily employed in the final years of the Human-Covenant War.[1] In late 2552, the M6/V Spartan Laser was extensively used throughout the Fall of Reach, including during the Siege of New Alexandria and the Battle of Asźod.[4][6][7] The use of this Spartan Laser model was also used in Battle for Earth, with Corporal Taylor Miles of 103rd Shock Troops Battalion's Alpha-Nine employing one such variant at some point during the Battle of Mombasa after Prophet of Regret's Solemn Penance departure from the city.[11]

Almost seven years after the Human-Covenant War, the Jerome-092's Red Team from crews of the UNSC Spirit of Fire used M6/V Spartan Lasers during the Second Ark Conflict against the Banished.[5]

Gameplay

Main article: Spartan Laser

The M6/V Spartan Laser is featured in Halo: Reach as a usable weapon known as the Spartan Laser. It is a power weapon, which fires a powerful laser that deals an incredible amount of damage, destroying all vehicles with a single well-placed shot. The Spartan Laser is one of the most powerful weapons in the game, and to compensate, it has a limited use of four shots, a short cooldown after a discharge, and inability to pick up ammo.

Gallery

Concept art

Screenshots

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 179
  2. ^ a b c d Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 183
  3. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 329
  4. ^ a b c d e Halo: Reach, Gameplay
  5. ^ a b Halo Wars 2, Halo: Reach Model used in gameplay
  6. ^ a b The Toyark, News: Official Photos of Jazwares Halo The Spartan Collection Figures (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  7. ^ a b Gamestop, Halo: Reach Kat-B320 The Spartan Collection (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  8. ^ Halo Waypoint - Universe, Spartan Laser (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  9. ^ a b Bungie.net, Ordnance: Spartan Laser: "The M6 G/GNR (more formally Weapon/Anti-Vehicle, Directed Energy, M6) is a semi-automatic only laser weapon. It can be used in both anti-vehicle and anti-personnel roles. The weapon has an integrated Wyrd III optics suite (smart-linked)." (Retrieved on Apr 12, 2016) [archive]
  10. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 69
  11. ^ Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo, page 112