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Subject: In depth speculation of Reach's only picture (LOTS OF IDEAS)...

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http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/749/figuresbolder.jpg Anyone have any ideas as to what the heck the spartan on the left is holding? if anyone has a good idea or quote from book i'll post it.

Here, someone colored it in. http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/6819/possiblecharacters.pn g looks a little more distinctive than just black silhouettes.

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It also appears that the second one from the left has some sort of heavy weapon on their back. Not a clear enough view for any type of speculation though.

1) The one on the left might be holding some sort of automatic shotgun. It looks like it could be because of the size of the barrel. The thing hanging down could be machine gun ammo but it also looks like some sort of blade, so it could be a covie weapon.

2)Posted by: Uncle Kulikov
Posted by: Ishzark
That, is a minigun. Not like the turret, but like the gun the Heavy from TF2 uses. But maybe with more bullets.
There is only 1 barrel, and the gas piston for the action cycle. It is not a minigun, at least not like the one in Halo 3.

- Now that we know it's not a minigun we can assume the thing hanging down isn't an ammo belt. This led me to the idea that the thing hanging down could be some sort of stand, and the gun could be some sort of mortar cannon (Simalar to the one in LINKY)

I think everybody thinks the guy in the middle is holding an Assault Rifle, but i think it looks more like an early version of the battle rifle. It looks a lot like the gun here http://www.bungie.net/images/news/inlineimages/final_onyx_cov er.jpg

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1) just found this link in another thread http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/MA5K_Carbine So it's not a prototype BR but it is actually a mix of the Assault rifle and the Battle Rifle.

2) (part of it's description) "Based on current-era tactical philosophy, it is believed that the MA5K version, was produced specifically for because of its lighter frame, which allowed for more quick maneuvering and less visible profile, and probably for its lighter aural signature, which suits the requirements of commando missions well. This would make it perfect for Marine Shock Troops and vehicle crews as well, since it would not take up much room inside the vehicle. "

3) By the sounds of this description, Maybe Reach will be more of a tactical shooter, or it just could be another new gun. Maybe in the game you'll actually be able to switch between fully automatic fire (for close range) and burst fire (for more accurate long range)

[Edited on 10.08.2009 2:26 PM PDT]

  • 10.07.2009 8:08 PM PDT
Subject: Weapon Speculation (picture)

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Probably a turret or a machine gun thingy.

  • 10.07.2009 8:10 PM PDT

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I call a machine gun turret of some kind, since it has an ammo belt.

  • 10.07.2009 8:10 PM PDT
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basicly a machine gun

  • 10.07.2009 8:10 PM PDT

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That, is a minigun. Not like the turret, but like the gun the Heavy from TF2 uses. But maybe with more bullets.

  • 10.07.2009 8:11 PM PDT

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Posted by: Ishzark
That, is a minigun. Not like the turret, but like the gun the Heavy from TF2 uses. But maybe with more bullets.
i think it looks more like an auto shotgun or some sort of covie weapon.

  • 10.07.2009 8:20 PM PDT
Subject: [edit] Weapon Speculation (picture)

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That's no prototype BR, that's and MA5K.

  • 10.07.2009 8:22 PM PDT

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Posted by: CookieMan
That's no prototype BR, that's and MA5K.

Maybe...but look in the middle of the gun right above his shoulder. It's more shaped like a BR than an AR

  • 10.07.2009 8:25 PM PDT
Subject: [edit] Reach Picture Speculation

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i wonder if the circular things on their heads are just flashlights or some sort of scope so you can zoom in on enemies without a sniper.

  • 10.07.2009 8:48 PM PDT

Probably the binoculars you can use in Halo 3 when using a weapon without a scope, except with higher zoom fuctionality.

  • 10.07.2009 8:51 PM PDT
Subject: [edit] Weapon Speculation (picture)

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Posted by: joedanny96
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Imagine, someone equipped with an automatic rifle will venture out into the battlefield and be killed by a member of his or her respective team because they're a "noob".


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Posted by: crzymnky069
Posted by: CookieMan
That's no prototype BR, that's and MA5K.

Maybe...but look in the middle of the gun right above his shoulder. It's more shaped like a BR than an AR
Link. Taken from the very same picture.

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  • 10.07.2009 9:04 PM PDT

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Posted by: crzymnky069
Posted by: CookieMan
That's no prototype BR, that's and MA5K.

Maybe...but look in the middle of the gun right above his shoulder. It's more shaped like a BR than an AR
Link. Taken from the very same picture.

just posted the link

  • 10.07.2009 9:04 PM PDT
Subject: [edit] Reach Picture Speculation

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Posted by: joedanny96
In the wars of the future, wars will be fought by video game nerds who can't use anything but a sniper rifle.

Imagine, someone equipped with an automatic rifle will venture out into the battlefield and be killed by a member of his or her respective team because they're a "noob".


RIP 118. 2008-2010.

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Posted by: XmY Br iZ 4Sh0tX
Posted by: crzymnky069
Posted by: CookieMan
That's no prototype BR, that's and MA5K.

Maybe...but look in the middle of the gun right above his shoulder. It's more shaped like a BR than an AR
Link. Taken from the very same picture.

just posted the link
Just making sure the information gets around.

I hope they put the MA5K in. I've wanted to see how well it functions compared to other weapons. I hope they make it more like an assault rifle than a submachine gun.

[Edited on 10.07.2009 9:08 PM PDT]

  • 10.07.2009 9:07 PM PDT

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Posted by: XmY Br iZ 4Sh0tX
Posted by: crzymnky069
Posted by: XmY Br iZ 4Sh0tX
Posted by: crzymnky069
Posted by: CookieMan
That's no prototype BR, that's and MA5K.

Maybe...but look in the middle of the gun right above his shoulder. It's more shaped like a BR than an AR
Link. Taken from the very same picture.

just posted the link
Just making sure the information gets around.

I hope they put the MA5K in. I've wanted to see how well it functions compared to other weapons. I hope they make it more like an assault rifle than a submachine gun.


I agree i actually hope this replaces the Battle rifle.

  • 10.07.2009 9:20 PM PDT

Here’s what Luke had to say about the differences in treatment between the Spartans and Elites in Reach:

“Instead of piece-by-piece customization like the Spartans, Elite customization is a full model swap with models selected from the various Elite classes appearing throughout the Campaign. There are all kinds of reasons for this, not the least of which is our continued emphasis on the Spartan as your identity in Reach.”

Posted by: Ishzark
That, is a minigun. Not like the turret, but like the gun the Heavy from TF2 uses. But maybe with more bullets.
There is only 1 barrel, and the gas piston for the action cycle. It is not a minigun, at least not like the one in Halo 3.

As to the Carbine:
It could be, but the MA5K should be much shorter than the one in the picture.

[Edited on 10.07.2009 9:34 PM PDT]

  • 10.07.2009 9:33 PM PDT
Subject: New weapons in reach's picture? (speculation)

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Posted by: Uncle Kulikov
Posted by: Ishzark
That, is a minigun. Not like the turret, but like the gun the Heavy from TF2 uses. But maybe with more bullets.
There is only 1 barrel, and the gas piston for the action cycle. It is not a minigun, at least not like the one in Halo 3.

As to the Carbine:
It could be, but the MA5K should be much shorter than the one in the picture.


It's hard to tell the length because it's just a sillhouete of the spartans, but i think it looks about right.

[Edited on 10.08.2009 2:13 PM PDT]

  • 10.07.2009 9:49 PM PDT
Subject: [edit] Weapon Speculation (picture)

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http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/6819/possiblecharacters.pn g


thanks for the pic i posted the link.

  • 10.08.2009 2:14 PM PDT

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i made some changes. bumping so people can actually see the new ideas.

  • 10.08.2009 3:14 PM PDT

I think that the gun on the left may be an LMG. If you look at modern day LMGs, they look similar to the one shown in that image.

I agree that the weapon in the middle may be the AR - BR mix, as the gun appears to be slanted.

As for the Spartan on the left, many people thought that it was an elite. I don't think that is true. It appears as though that character is Looking Up. It is also noticeable that each character is facing the other direction. This is what gave the appearance an Elite, for the character on the left, however it is more likely that it is a spartan looking up at the sky.

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yeah its a ammo belt i can see the little bumps that make the bullets

  • 10.08.2009 3:25 PM PDT
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  • 10.08.2009 3:32 PM PDT

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WTF is on the side of Chief's head? Is it a flashlight á la Mickey?



Most likely.


It's hard to tell which way each Spartan is facing. Some appear to be facing the front and some appear to be facing behind.

  • 10.08.2009 3:35 PM PDT
Subject: In depth speculation of Reach's only picture (LOTS OF IDEAS)...

and youll fight on very rocky areas because i seen alot of mountains in the background

  • 10.08.2009 3:45 PM PDT

and the machine gun that the big spartan is holding it might be that machine gun that sgt johnson had on the first level of halo 2 when you encouter your first grunts and elites halo 2

  • 10.08.2009 4:35 PM PDT

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