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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> | ||