Ukala Workshop Mauler: Difference between revisions

{{Era|H3}}

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{{Weapon

|image= [[Image:H3 Mauler.jpg|300px]]

| name=Mauler

| model=Type-52 Pistol | type=Single-handed Shotgun

| size=4mm Handheld, Single Handed ([[Dual Wield]]able)

| length=

| damage per hit=High

| magazine=Five shells

| maxammo=*251 rounds or 5 magazines (Single wielded)

| operation=Gas operated

| rate of fire=Moderate

| accuracy=Low to Medium

| range=short

| era=''[[Halo 3]]''

| counterpart=*Elite: [[Plasma Pistol]]

*Human: [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System]]

| counterwep=*close range: [[Shotgun]], [[Energy Sword]], [[Gravity Hammer]]

*medium range: [[Battle Rifle]], [[Covenant Carbine]]

*long range: [[Beam Rifle]], [[Sniper Rifle]]

| affiliation=[[Covenant Loyalists]]

The '''Type-52 Pistol''' (commonly known as the "''Mauler''") is a [[Jiralhanae]] "sidearm" used by the Infantry and Security forces of the [[Covenant Loyalist]]s.  

==Introduction==

The Mauler is a cross between a shotgun and a revolver pistol. It is not as powerful as the [[UNSC]] [[shotgun|M90A shotgun]], but its compact design allows for dual wielding, doubling the firepower. Like most [[Brute]] weapons, the Mauler has a blade mounted on its underside, which allows for slightly more damaging [[melee|melee attacks]].

== Tactics for wielding a Mauler ==

[[Image:Mauler.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A Spartan wielding a Mauler on [[High Ground]].]]

The Mauler is generally unable to inflict the one-hit kill damage that the shotgun does, unless dual wielded at point blank range. It is possible to replicate the "shotty's" lethality with fast reflexes at close range. To do this, you must first be within melee distance of your target. Fire your first shot and immediately follow up with a melee attack.  This will often dispatch the opponent instantly. Although that is not entirely true, it is possible to score an instant kill; you just have to be "in your face close". If you master this skill, you will be able to shoot the target before he has time to react.  Take care when using this tactic against a shotgun-wielding opponent; he will usually not need to melee you after his first blast. This does not work against [[overshield|overshielded]] opponents. While dual-wielding a pair of Maulers, one double-blast at close range will kill most enemies.  Staggering your shots can be effective as well, but this seems to work best when you're outside of melee range. [[Duel-wielding]] this weapon in tandem with a [[Plasma Rifle]], [[Plasma Pistol]], [[SMG]], or [[Spiker]] is a highly effective combination.  Drain your opponent's shield (preferably with one of the Plasma weapons), then move in and shoot. If you are reloading your Mauler when you have one of these combos, drain his or her shield with the other weapon and melee. It doesn't matter that you drop your weapon, just pick it up after the enemy is dead.

The Mauler also has one of the fastest reloads in ''Halo 3'', so remember to take advantage of that. Even when dual-wielding, it will reload quickly.

Unless duel-wielded, the Mauler is the weakest of other close-range weapons, such as the Shotgun, Gravity Hammer, or Energy Sword. Thus, you should never attempt to have a close-quarters fight against someone who has any of these other weapons. Switching to another, longer-range weapon, is often a smarter option.

== Tactics while facing a Mauler==

[[Image:1212466661 Mauler.gif|thumb|right|200px|A Mauler render .]]

When facing a player armed with a Mauler, the best tactic is to stay back and take him out from a distance. As with the shotgun, energy sword, or gravity hammer, the weapon is virtually useless at longer distances. The official Halo 3 strategy guide states that, "Firing the Mauler at an enemy from anything other than extreme close range is akin to insulting his mother: it's all just hot air and noise and is only going to make him mad". Do not get too close unless you have a devastating close-range weapon of your own. Recommended counters are:

*Long Range: [[Beam Rifle]], [[Sniper Rifle]], and the [[Spartan Laser]]. Be carefull, the mauler is small, so hard to know what the player is wielding. Use long range only if you know  the player is carring a mauler.

*Medium Range: [[Battle Rifle]], [[Covenant Carbine]], or [[Support Weapons]] such as the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]] or [[LAU-65D/SGM-151|Missle Pod]]

 

[[Image:Brute shotgun.jpg|right|thumb|An early render of the Mauler]]

*The Mauler, like the [[Brute Shot]] and [[Spiker]], is based on primitive [[Brute]] technology, not [[Forerunner]] technology, like the other Covenant weapons. Aka, it does ''not'' fire plasma. Similar to the human technology, it fires "bullets".

*It's name, Type-52 Pistol, could be a reference to [[7]]. 5+2=7

 

 

 

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