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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
{{Quote|The longevity of the M6 has always been more about pork barrels and [[Slipspace]] travel than reliability or the so-called brilliance of its design.|Anonymous UNSC serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}}}} | {{Quote|The longevity of the M6 has always been more about pork barrels and [[Slipspace]] travel than reliability or the so-called brilliance of its design.|Anonymous UNSC serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}}}} | ||
The M6 series have seen major widespread distribution through the [[UNSC Armed Forces]] as lighter firearms, although they are not always seen as primary weapons, because of their lighter penetrating power. They have seen usage in the UNSC since [[2414]].<ref name="HOSFM186">''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', PART 10: THE SPARTAN ARMORY, Infantry Weapons (p. 186)</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}}{{Ref/Site|Id=old waypoint|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/magnum/f4c403d6-269e-499a-ac14-9a696e0a5b27| | The M6 series have seen major widespread distribution through the [[UNSC Armed Forces]] as lighter firearms, although they are not always seen as primary weapons, because of their lighter penetrating power. They have seen usage in the UNSC since [[2414]].<ref name="HOSFM186">''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', PART 10: THE SPARTAN ARMORY, Infantry Weapons (p. 186)</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}}{{Ref/Site|Id=old waypoint|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/magnum/f4c403d6-269e-499a-ac14-9a696e0a5b27|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Magnum|Detail=(defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110920223953/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/magnum/f4c403d6-269e-499a-ac14-9a696e0a5b27 Archive.org]}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/magnum|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Magnum}}<ref name="HOSFM186"/> Starting in [[2555]], the M6H has taken prominence over other variants and has been designated the standard side arm of all UNSC branches.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
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{{Quote|The M6 has been around forever; the number of variants and configurations is dizzying... have you ever seen an M6J(C) — the Army’s carbine variant?|Unknown UNSC serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}}}} | {{Quote|The M6 has been around forever; the number of variants and configurations is dizzying... have you ever seen an M6J(C) — the Army’s carbine variant?|Unknown UNSC serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}}}} | ||
{{Quote|The '''A'''<nowiki />'s and '''B'''<nowiki />'s are way more comfortable to shoot, but you don’t see many of them outside of civilian security forces anymore.|Anonymous UNSC serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}}}} | {{Quote|The '''A'''<nowiki />'s and '''B'''<nowiki />'s are way more comfortable to shoot, but you don’t see many of them outside of civilian security forces anymore.|Anonymous UNSC serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}}}} | ||
*'''[[M6A magnum]]''' - Used mostly by [[civilian]] [[law enforcement|security forces]],{{Ref/Site|Id=bnetm6g|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol| | *'''[[M6A magnum]]''' - Used mostly by [[civilian]] [[law enforcement|security forces]],{{Ref/Site|Id=bnetm6g|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol|Site=Bungie.net|Page=M6G Personal Defense Weapon System}} standard issue/black polymer finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | ||
*'''[[M6B magnum]]''' - Used mostly by civilian security forces,{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}} [[KFA-2 x2]] scope, hard chrome finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | *'''[[M6B magnum]]''' - Used mostly by civilian security forces,{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}} [[KFA-2 x2]] scope, hard chrome finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | ||
*'''[[M6C magnum]]''' - 'Up-sized', armed with High Penetration ammunition, black polymer finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | *'''[[M6C magnum]]''' - 'Up-sized', armed with High Penetration ammunition, black polymer finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | ||
**'''[[M6C/SOCOM]]''' - Accurized, Issued with smart-linked 4× scope VnSLS/V 6E, sound suppressor, muzzle brake, and black polymer finish.{{Ref/Site|Id=H3R|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx| | **'''[[M6C/SOCOM]]''' - Accurized, Issued with smart-linked 4× scope VnSLS/V 6E, sound suppressor, muzzle brake, and black polymer finish.{{Ref/Site|Id=H3R|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo 3: ODST Project Page}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} Also designated 'M6S'. | ||
*'''[[M6D magnum]]''' - 'Up-sized', and officer's model armed with High Explosive ammunition and featuring KFA-2 x2 scope.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | *'''[[M6D magnum]]''' - 'Up-sized', and officer's model armed with High Explosive ammunition and featuring KFA-2 x2 scope.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | ||
*'''[[M6E magnum]]''' - Standard issue/electroless nickel finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | *'''[[M6E magnum]]''' - Standard issue/electroless nickel finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | ||
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*'''[[M6G magnum]]''' - 'Up-sized', standard issue with electroless nickel finish{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} and armed with High Explosive ammunition.{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}} | *'''[[M6G magnum]]''' - 'Up-sized', standard issue with electroless nickel finish{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} and armed with High Explosive ammunition.{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}} | ||
*'''[[M6H magnum]]''' - 'Up-sized', officer's model with smart-linked scope [[KFA-2]]/electroless nickel finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | *'''[[M6H magnum]]''' - 'Up-sized', officer's model with smart-linked scope [[KFA-2]]/electroless nickel finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | ||
**'''[[M6H magnum|M6H2 magnum]]''' - Recoil operated, semi-automatic{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load| | **'''[[M6H magnum|M6H2 magnum]]''' - Recoil operated, semi-automatic{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Locke & Load}} with 12 round magazine and smart-linking abilities.{{Ref/Game|Game=Halo 5: Guardians|Detail=gameplay}} | ||
*'''[[M6I magnum]]''' - Select-fire variant; detachable shoulder-stock/black polymer finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | *'''[[M6I magnum]]''' - Select-fire variant; detachable shoulder-stock/black polymer finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | ||
*'''[[M6J/C carbine]]''' - [[UNSC Army]] [[carbine]] variant.{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}} 355mm barrel, detachable shoulder-stock/electroless nickel finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | *'''[[M6J/C carbine]]''' - [[UNSC Army]] [[carbine]] variant.{{Ref/Reuse|bnetm6g}} 355mm barrel, detachable shoulder-stock/electroless nickel finish.{{Ref/Reuse|H3R}}{{Ref/Reuse|old waypoint}} | ||