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Subject: Should ODSTs be able carry miniguns and use Spartan Lasers?

It seems to me that since ODSTs aren't Spartans, they shouldn't be able to use the Spartan Laser since it's the Spartan Laser. I really don't think ODSTs should be able to carry a mini gun either. Mini gun seems like it would be fairly heavy and again ODSTs aren't Spartans. Oh, and yes Johnson uses a Spartan Laser in Halo 3 but I think I remember reading he be was a candidate for the Spartan Program somewhere. Correct me if I'm wrong.

  • 06.05.2009 6:23 PM PDT
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I think the Machine Gun Turret being carried is Firefight only.


The Spartan Laser was originally going to be a Spartan only weapon but then it was decided against. The name stuck though.

[Edited on 06.05.2009 6:28 PM PDT]

  • 06.05.2009 6:25 PM PDT

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  • 06.05.2009 6:25 PM PDT
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You're right. Johnson is a Spartan I. I don't think the ODST's should be able to carry a turret either. It's not canon.

  • 06.05.2009 6:25 PM PDT
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Well I mean ODSTs are the next best thing to Spartans so it would make sense that they could use them.

Also we're not really 100% sure whether any of these guys were candidates for the SPARTAN 1, 2, or 3 program either. Also, considering they're traveling with an ONI S1 she could have given them a completely new cache of weapons to use on the ground. You never know :S

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halo doesnt use miniguns a minigun is a thousand times stronger than the chaingun halo uses..

  • 06.05.2009 6:26 PM PDT

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The Sparten laser is named simply because they're powerful, not because they're only for spartens. Check Halopedia. As for Johnson, he's a Sparten I.

As for the minigun, I agree somewhat, but ODSTs aren't complete weaklings and the turret must be lighter than it looks.

  • 06.05.2009 6:26 PM PDT

spartan lasers are able to be carried by marines, odsts, and other non spartans. just take a look at the h3 campaign, you can switch out your laser with a marine, while you cannot with a turret

  • 06.05.2009 6:27 PM PDT
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  • 06.05.2009 6:27 PM PDT

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For the last time its TURRETS not TORRENTS. A TORRENT is either a peer to peer file sharing protocol or a violently fast stream of water. A TURRET is a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation. And TURRENT isn't even a word.

splaser, yes.
turret, only in firefight.

Marines can use splasers in Halo 3 campaign, so its only logical that they use it in ODST. As for the turret, the ODSTs need some small advantage in firefight, might as well be the ability to carry turrets. I doubt that we'll be seeing too many turrets in campaign anyway, so it might be a moot point. If they can carry turrets in campaign I won't be horribly upset. Its not like its going to keep me from using every advantage I can get.

  • 06.05.2009 6:29 PM PDT

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oh well, its only dutch that has them, and he is the heavy weapon guy so, he shoud be able to use the splaser.

[Edited on 06.05.2009 6:38 PM PDT]

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halo doesnt use miniguns a minigun is a thousand times stronger than the chaingun halo uses..


Not really. Miniguns are essentially the same as chain guns, however, they have more barrels, fire faster and use smaller, usually WEAKER ammunition. BTW, the barrels aren't fired all at once.
The set of barrels spin to cool each one down, therefore allowing it to fire at incredable speeds. Because of the larger amount of barrels, a minigun might be faster than the H3 chaingun.

[Edited on 06.05.2009 6:31 PM PDT]

  • 06.05.2009 6:29 PM PDT

Two makes there more than speakers.

They can carry turrets and can use the Spartan laser. Just because it says spartan doesn't mean they can't use it.

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Posted by: camperjoe
halo doesnt use miniguns a minigun is a thousand times stronger than the chaingun halo uses..


Not really. Miniguns are essentially the same as chain guns, however, they have more barrels, fire faster and use smaller, usually WEAKER ammunition. BTW, the barrels aren't fired all at once.
The set of barrels spin to cool each one down, therefore allowing it to fire at incredable speeds. Because of the larger amount of barrels, a minigun might be faster than the H3 chaingun.


halo chaingun
vs.
minigun

i think the minigun is better ten fold what do you think

  • 06.05.2009 6:33 PM PDT

Hmm... I don't remember seeing a Marine use a Spartan Laser, but as I am mistaken it seems I'll play through again.

  • 06.05.2009 6:34 PM PDT
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I would imagine that only the "Heavy Weapons Specialist" (Mickey, I think?) will be able to carry heavy weapons. Except maybe in Firefight, which will need to be balanced.

  • 06.05.2009 6:35 PM PDT

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A turret may be heavy, but with a boost of adrenaline the ODST's should be able to carry them for a limited time. Not that they would be very accurate with it.

  • 06.05.2009 6:36 PM PDT

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For the last time its TURRETS not TORRENTS. A TORRENT is either a peer to peer file sharing protocol or a violently fast stream of water. A TURRET is a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation. And TURRENT isn't even a word.

You can hand off Spartan Lasers to marines and ODSTs in the campaign. Johnson also uses one at the end, but it has been hinted at that he is an augmented Spartan I super soldier.

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  • 06.05.2009 6:37 PM PDT

its a game

Maybe it's just me, but I'm excited to see what Halo is like not being MC. I was hoping ODST would be more, not completely, of a tactical experience.

[Edited on 06.05.2009 6:43 PM PDT]

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halo doesnt use miniguns a minigun is a thousand times stronger than the chaingun halo uses..


Not really. Miniguns are essentially the same as chain guns, however, they have more barrels, fire faster and use smaller, usually WEAKER ammunition. BTW, the barrels aren't fired all at once.
The set of barrels spin to cool each one down, therefore allowing it to fire at incredable speeds. Because of the larger amount of barrels, a minigun might be faster than the H3 chaingun.


halo chaingun
vs.
minigun

i think the minigun is better ten fold what do you think

Can I remind you that that is a heavy duty minigun mounted on a helicopter. Plus it appears to be using explosive ammo (That doesn't have to mean massive explosions)

Getting a handheld version of that would be extremely difficult (Even for a sparten) and probably not cost effective.

  • 06.05.2009 6:40 PM PDT

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  • 06.05.2009 6:41 PM PDT
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they can lasers and miniguns

  • 06.05.2009 6:42 PM PDT
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They should be able to use them, it's just silly to say they can't just because it's called the spartan laser. Instead why don't you just wish for a huge recoil when you use either weapons. It'd make more sense.

  • 06.05.2009 6:47 PM PDT
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Posted by: camperjoe
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Posted by: camperjoe
halo doesnt use miniguns a minigun is a thousand times stronger than the chaingun halo uses..


Not really. Miniguns are essentially the same as chain guns, however, they have more barrels, fire faster and use smaller, usually WEAKER ammunition. BTW, the barrels aren't fired all at once.
The set of barrels spin to cool each one down, therefore allowing it to fire at incredable speeds. Because of the larger amount of barrels, a minigun might be faster than the H3 chaingun.


halo chaingun
vs.
minigun

i think the minigun is better ten fold what do you think


Meh; Halo has Skyhawks, one which almost took out the Chief. :3

  • 06.05.2009 6:49 PM PDT

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