M6 series: Difference between revisions

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[[File:HaloArmsRace3.JPG|thumb|[[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G handguns]] being produced by Misriah Armory on Mars.]]

{{Quote|The M6 has been in service for about a hundred and forty years… it’s amazing to think how little it has changed in all that time.|Anonymous UNSC serviceman}}

The '''M6 Personal Defense Weapon System''' is a series of short-barreled weapons produced by [[Misriah Armory]].  

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 [[2415]].<ref name="M6G">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol '''Bungie.net''': M6g Personal Defense Weapon System] ''"The M6 has been in service for about a hundred and forty years… it’s amazing to think how little it has changed in all that time."''</ref><ref name="old waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/magnum/f4c403d6-269e-499a-ac14-9a696e0a5b27 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Magnum''] (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><ref name="Waypoint>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/magnum '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Magnum'']</ref> Common slang terms for the M6 series handguns include ''go-mag'', ''hand cannon'', and ''power drill''.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 307''</ref>

The M6 series weapons are recoil-operated and magazine-fed, and typically fire 12.7 x 40mm projectile ammunition, and despite the large caliber, often times "exotic" ammunition is not utilized. They are also remarkably large and overpowered to an extent, appearing to be redolent of a cross between a pistol and a rifle in size. In addition to power, the M6 line of weaponry is designed to be exceedingly rugged and reliable, and the guns are able to remain operational after [[Slipspace]] transitions and high-g aerial maneuvers, as well as the rigors sustained during standard combat. However, the heavy weight limits its distribution amongst personnel, and the M6 weapons have a tendency to drop casings on the wielder's foot<ref name="M6G"/>, leading some UNSC personnel to favor the [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun]] which operates on a caseless system.  

They have remained remarkably unchanged during its decades of service, although there are a large number of variants. The M6 series handguns are issued in three different finishes: hard chrome, black polymer, and electroless nickel.<ref name="M6G"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> Some variants of the M6 series have been 'up-sized' to approximately 117% their normal size to better facilitate use by [[SPARTAN Program|Spartans]].<ref name="H3R"/>

*[[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|M6C]] - 'Up-sized', armed with High Penetration ammunition, black polymer finish..<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>

*[[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System|M6D]] - 'Up-sized', armed with High Explosive ammunition and featuring KFA-2 x2 scope.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>

*[[M6E Personal Defense Weapon System|M6E]]: standard issue/electroless nickel finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>

*[[M6F Personal Defense Weapon System|M6F]]: smart-linked scope [[KFA-2]]/electroless nickel finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>

*[[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G]] - 'Up-sized', armed with High Explosive ammunition and electroless nickel finish.<ref name="M6G"/><ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>

*[[M6H Personal Defense Weapon System|M6H]]: 'Up-sized', smart-linked scope [[KFA-2]]/electroless nickel finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/>

==UNSC personnel remarks==

''"The M6 is either the world’s biggest pistol or the world’s smallest rifle — I’m not sure which."''

 

 

''"The M6 has been in service for about a hundred and forty years... it’s amazing to think how little it has changed in all that time."''

 

 

''"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."''

**''[[Palace Hotel (short story)|Palace Hotel]]''

**''[[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Terminals]]''

*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''

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