M6/X Spartan Laser
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M6 |
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19 kilograms (42 lb) - 23.7 kilograms (52 lb)[3] |
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Semi-automatic[5] | |
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299,792,458 m/s (983,571,056 ft/s)[5] | |
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Long[4] |
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The Weapon/Anti-Vehicle Model 6/X Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle (W/AV M6/X G/GNR), colloquially known as the M6/X 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]
Overview
Design details
- Main article: M6 Spartan Laser
The M6/X Spartan Laser is one of a myriad of variants of the M6Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle, an initially exorbitantly expensive weapon which underwent several refinements and iterations to reduce its cost.[3] As with all variants of the Spartan Laser, the M6/X has an integrated and smart-linked Wyrd III optics suite, capable of 3x magnification. Powered by Series 6971 battery cells,[2][3] the M6/X employs an experimental alternating power distributor that was considered a revolutionary modification.[1]
Usage
The M6/X was employed by UNSC expeditionary forces.[1] Following the Human-Covenant War, in 2557, the M6/X was carried onboard Ivanoff Station situated near Installation 03.[6] When UNSC Infinity returned to Requiem in 2558, its detachment of UNSC Marine Corps and Spartan-IVs made use of the M6/X in the ensuing campaign.
Gameplay
- Main article: Spartan Laser
The M6/X Spartan Laser is featured in Halo 4 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
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Concept art of the M6/X.
HUD icon of the M6/X.
Profile view of the M6/X in Halo 4.
First-person view of the M6/X by John-117 in the Halo 4 campaign.
First-person view of the M6/X in Halo 4's multiplayer.
A view through the M6/XS scope.
An M6/X with the protective cowling still deployed.
Render of the M6/X scope.
A warning sticker placed on the right side of the M6/X.
A "high voltage" warning sticker placed on the back of the M6/X.
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 179
- ^ a b c d e f Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 69
- ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint - Universe, Spartan Laser (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
- ^ a b c Halo 4, Gameplay
- ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 183
- ^ Halo 4, campaign level Composer (level)
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