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[[File:HaloArmsRace3.JPG|thumb|[[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G handguns]] being produced by Misriah Armory on Mars.]] | [[File:HaloArmsRace3.JPG|thumb|[[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G handguns]] being produced by Misriah Armory on Mars.]] | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The M6 series have seen major widespread distribution through the [[United Nations Space Command Defense Force]] as lighter firearms, although they are not always seen as primary weapons, because of their lighter penetrating power. They have seen usage in the | The M6 series have seen major widespread distribution through the [[United Nations Space Command Defense Force]] as lighter firearms, although they are not always seen as primary weapons, because of their lighter penetrating power. They have seen usage in the U.N.S.C. for almost 140 years.<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="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/featured/gallery/magnum/f4c403d6-269e-499a-ac14-9a696e0a5b27 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Magnum'']</ref> | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
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 or a rifle in size. In addition to power, the M6 line of weaponry is designed to be rugged and reliable, and the guns are able to remain operational after [[ | 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 or a rifle in size. In addition to power, the M6 line of weaponry is designed to be rugged and reliable, and the guns are able to remain operational after [[Slip space]] transitions and high-g aerial maneuvers. 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 U.N.S.C. personnel to favor the [[M7/Caseless Sub machine 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, such as the ''A'', ''B'', ''C'', ''D'', ''G'', and ''J'' variants. The M6 series handguns are issued in three different finishes: hard chrome, black polymer, and electroless nickel.<ref name="M6G"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | They have remained remarkably unchanged during its decades of service, although there are a large number of variants, such as the ''A'', ''B'', ''C'', ''D'', ''G'', and ''J'' variants. The M6 series handguns are issued in three different finishes: hard chrome, black polymer, and electroless nickel.<ref name="M6G"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
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*[[M6A Handgun]] - Used mostly by [[civilian]] [[Civilian Security Forces|security forces]], standard issue/black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | *[[M6A Handgun]] - Used mostly by [[civilian]] [[Civilian Security Forces|security forces]], standard issue/black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
*[[M6B Handgun]] - Used mostly by civilian security forces, [[KFA-2 x2]] scope, hard chrome finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | *[[M6B Handgun]] - Used mostly by civilian security forces, [[KFA-2 x2]] scope, hard chrome finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
*[[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|M6C Magnum Sidearm]] - ''[[Halo 2]]''-era | *[[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|M6C Magnum Sidearm]] - ''[[Halo 2]]''-era U.N.S.C. sidearm, 'up-sized', armed with High Penetration ammunition, black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
**[[M6C/SOCOM]] - ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''-era UNSC sidearm, issued with smart-linked 4X scope VnSLS/V 6E, sound suppressor, muzzle brake, and black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3: ODST Project Page'']</ref><ref name="Waypoint"/> | **[[M6C/SOCOM]] - ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''-era UNSC sidearm, issued with smart-linked 4X scope VnSLS/V 6E, sound suppressor, muzzle brake, and black polymer finish.<ref name="H3R">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3: ODST Project Page'']</ref><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
*[[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System|M6D Magnum Sidearm]] - ''Halo: Combat Evolved''-era UNSC sidearm, 'up-sized', armed with High Explosive ammunition and featuring KFA-2 x2 scope.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | *[[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System|M6D Magnum Sidearm]] - ''Halo: Combat Evolved''-era UNSC sidearm, 'up-sized', armed with High Explosive ammunition and featuring KFA-2 x2 scope.<ref name="H3R"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> | ||
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