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{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|image=[[File:Marathon1 ManualPistol.png]] | |image= | ||
|type=Semi Automatic Pistol | [[File:Marathon1 ManualPistol.png]] | ||
|variant=[[.44 Magnum Mega Class A1]] | |||
|ammotype= | [[File:Marathon 1 MagnumSprite.png]] | ||
|capacity=8 | |type= Semi-Automatic Pistol | ||
|feed= | |variant= [[.44 Magnum Mega Class A1]] | ||
|operation= | |ammotype= 45 caliber high velocity, | ||
|optics=Scope | vacuum enabled teflon rounds | ||
|service=Unknown | |capacity= 8 Rounds | ||
|firstappearance=[[Marathon (1994)| | |feed= Magazine | ||
|operation= 0 | |||
|rate= 0 | |||
|optics= Scope | |||
|service= Unknown | |||
|firstappearance= [[Marathon (1994)|Marathon(1994)]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Mega Class Magnum''' | |||
The '''Mega Class Magnum''' is the standard sidearm issued to the [[Marathon]]'s security forces, and the first weapon given to the [[player character]] in the first [[Marathon (1994)|''Marathon'' game]]. Accurate and reliable, the weapon was the work horse of the [[UESC]] colonists during the [[Pfhor]] attack on [[Tau Ceti IV]]. | |||
== Design details == | == Design details == | ||
The Mega | The Mega class magnum is a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol built from titanium. Sporting a scope and eight round magazine, it fires teflon coated rounds. It is also one of the few weapons in the game capable of firing in vacuum.<ref name = M1>[http://archives2.bungie.org/manuals/Marathon_Manual.pdf | Marathon 1 Manual, pg 16]</ref> | ||
=== Politics === | === Politics === | ||
In the | In the Marathon 2 manual, [[Durandal]] criticizes the MMC as a mass produced, and low cost weapon. Meant to line the pockets of government owned arms manufactures.<ref name = M2>[http://archives2.bungie.org/manuals/Marathon_2_Manual.pdf | Marathon 2: Durandal Manual, pg 16]</ref> | ||
== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
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== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
The magnum is the player's starting weapon and workhorse in | The magnum is the player's starting weapon and workhorse in Marathon. It is by far the most accurate weapon in the game, except for the rocket launcher, and is capable of being dual wielded. Though not as proficient as chewing through hordes of Pfhor in CQC, the magnum allows for the player to hang back and pick them off at range. | ||
It is also one of the few vacuum enabled weapons. | It is also one of the few vacuum enabled weapons. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* The MMC shares a lot in common with | * The MMC shares a lot in common with Halo's original pistol design <ref>[https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/065/233/810/large/johnathan-woodham-comparison-luger.jpg?1689850593 | Halo Digsite Pistol Image]</ref> | ||
* Even though it has a scope on its sprite, the player cannot zoom in with this weapon. It lacks this feature in the | * Even though it has a scope on its sprite, the player cannot zoom in with this weapon. It lacks this feature in the Marathon(1994) manual. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery heights="200"> | ||
Pistol remake comparison.jpg | ''Halo'' pistol from Digsite | File:Pistol remake comparison.jpg|''Halo'' pistol from Digsite. | ||
Marathon 1 MagnumSprite.png | 1994 pistol | File:Marathon 1 MagnumSprite.png|''1994'' pistol Sprite | ||
M1MagnumFiring.png | The pistol in use | File:M1MagnumFiring.png| The pistol in use | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||