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There are numerous variations of the MAC technology, grouped under several "Mark"-based designations. MAC systems are also sometimes roughly divided between "heavy coil" and "light coil" guns.<ref name="bul10"/><ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 191''</ref> All known frigate classes carry one light MAC system, whereas the standard [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]]<ref name="twomacs">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 139''</ref> carry two light MACs and the {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}} carry two heavy MACs.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 251''</ref> The Navy's post-war flagship, {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, is armed with four "Super MAC" Magnetic Accelerator Cannons | There are numerous variations of the MAC technology, grouped under several "Mark"-based designations. MAC systems are also sometimes roughly divided between "heavy coil" and "light coil" guns.<ref name="bul10"/><ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 191''</ref> All known frigate classes carry one light MAC system, whereas the standard [[UNSC destroyer|destroyer]]<ref name="twomacs">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 139''</ref> carry two light MACs and the {{Class|Marathon|heavy cruiser}} carry two heavy MACs.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 251''</ref> The Navy's post-war flagship, {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, is armed with four "Super MAC" Magnetic Accelerator Cannons, though different from those on Orbital Defense Platforms and of unknown power.<ref name="bul10">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-101012-.aspx '''Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 10.10.12'']</ref> | ||
===Mark II=== | ===Mark II=== | ||