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{{Weapon infobox | |||
|image= | |||
[[File:Marathon1 ManualPistol.png]] | |||
[[File:Marathon 1 MagnumSprite.png]] | |||
|type= Semi-Automatic Pistol | |||
|variant= [[.44 Magnum Mega Class A1]] | |||
|ammotype= 45 caliber high velocity, | |||
vacuum enabled teflon rounds | |||
|capacity= 8 Rounds | |||
|feed= Magazine | |||
|operation= 0 | |||
|rate= 0 | |||
|optics= Scope | |||
|service= Unknown | |||
|firstappearance= [[Marathon (1994)|Marathon(1994)]] | |||
}} | |||
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]]. | 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 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> | 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 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> | 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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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* The MMC shares a lot in common with Halo's original pistol design <ref> | * 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 | * 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 heights="200"> | <gallery heights="200"> | ||
File:Pistol remake comparison.jpg|''Halo'' pistol from Digsite. | File:Pistol remake comparison.jpg|''Halo'' pistol from Digsite. | ||
File:Marathon 1 MagnumSprite.png|''1994'' pistol Sprite | |||
File:M1MagnumFiring.png| The pistol in use | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 21:13, August 29, 2023
| .45 Magnum Mega Class | |
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| Production overview | |
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Type: |
Semi-Automatic Pistol |
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| Specifications | |
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Ammunition type: |
45 caliber high velocity, vacuum enabled teflon rounds |
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Capacity: |
8 Rounds |
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Feed system: |
Magazine |
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Operation: |
0 |
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Rate of fire: |
0 |
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Optics: |
Scope |
| Service history | |
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In service: |
Unknown |
| Marathon information | |
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First appearance: |
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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 game. Accurate and reliable, the weapon was the work horse of the UESC colonists during the Pfhor attack on Tau Ceti IV.
Design details
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.[1]
Politics
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.[2]
Legacy
Durandal's S'pht used the MMC as the basis for their own variant, the .44 Magnum Mega Class A1.
Gameplay
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.
Notes
- The MMC shares a lot in common with Halo's original pistol design [3]
- 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
Halo pistol from Digsite.
1994 pistol Sprite
The pistol in use
References
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