Machine-linked autocannon: Difference between revisions

The '''machine-linked autocannon''' ('''MLA''') is a classification of [[Wikipedia:coilgun|coilgun]] mounted as turrets on various [[space fighter]]s in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|wf91}}

Numerous starfighters in service with the [[UNSC]] are equipped with machine-linked autocannons. These include exoatmospheric craft like [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s, [[FSS-1000 Sabre]]s, [[F-41 Broadsword]]s, and even suborbital bombers like the [[B-65 Shortsword]]. Several models of the autocannon exist, while the calibre of the rounds ranging from 30mm to 50mm. The autocannons are very effective in engaging hostile spacecraft, such as [[Phantom]]s and [[Type-31 Seraph]]s.<ref name="HRmanual">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', Game Manual</ref>{{Ref/Book|[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]}}

The [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] fighter is equipped with eight M9109 coilguns that fire 50mm projectiles at such speeds that they immediately begin to burn up from air friction when fired within an atmosphere.{{Ref/Reuse|wf17}} They are often used in an air-to-surface combat capacity during tactical strikes. The Longsword's autocannons are very effective against [[Covenant]] [[Type-31 Seraph]].{{Ref/Reuse|HRmanual}}{{Ref/Book|Halo: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=112}}

When their advanced stealth system fails them, {{Class|Winter|prowler}}s are equipped with twin M8545 autocannon.{{Ref/Book|Halo: Warfleet|Page=46}}Lightly armed, these autocannons are only a last resort as the prowlers are designed to evade and escape threats.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/oni-acrisius|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=ONI Acrisius}}

The [[F-41 Broadsword]] fighter is equipped with two rapid-fire M1075 autocannons.{{Ref/Book|Id=H4VG|[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]|Page=114}} The autocannon is not rigidly attached to the fighter's hull, but is on retractable, semi-articulated armatures.{{Ref/Book|Halo: Warfleet|Page=28}} The versatility of these autocannons allows it to target hostiles with ease. It is very powerful, being able to effectively eliminate [[Forerunner]] weaponry, such as [[Z-8250 light artillery]].{{Ref/Level|Halo 4|[[Midnight]]}}

Two M1024 cannons are mounted on the [[FSS-1000 Sabre]] as its main armament.{{Ref/Reuse|HRmanual}}{{Ref/Book|Halo: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=161}} The Sabre is armed with two cannons, one on each wing, situated close to the cockpit. The cannons fire 30mm rounds that travel slowly and requires the pilot to lead the shots. The cannons are very powerful and can take out a [[Elsedda-pattern Banshee|Banshee]] in one or two shots and can quickly take out a [[Type-31 Seraph]] starfighter's shielding, leaving it vulnerable to [[ST/Medusa missile|homing missiles]].{{Ref/Level|Halo: Reach|[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]}}

The [[B-65 Shortsword]] is equipped with several M955 autocannons that fire 30mm projectiles. The autocannons complement the Shortsword's [[Maastricht/Raleigh Ordnance Delivery-Application System|M/RODAS delivery system]], allowing it to engage hostile aircraft.{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=176}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=161}}