Firearms

The following is a list of firearms whose existences were recorded in usage in both the Matoran Universe and others.

AR-72
Classification:Assault Rifle

Fire Mode:Fully Automatic,750 Rounds Per Minute

Biography: One of the first "modern weapons" created in the Matoran Universe as part of a new wave of asault rifles utilizing 5.56x45 Mm bullet cartridges, it was the first of it's kind to utilize a fully automatic firing mechanism. It went through several years of testing and improvements before being approved to be used in service.It was generally used by the OoMN and was the standard infantry rifle, replacing the earlier G43 Battle Rifle. It is known for it's high stopping power,high rate of fire and suprisingly moderate recoil.

G43
Classification:Battle Rifle

Fire Mode: Semi Automatic

Biography:A true grand daddy to all of the greats in modern weaponry seen today, the G43 was the first semi automatic weapon made in the known Universes,combining the power of a Bolt Action rifle, with the mobility of an SMG. It fired a high powered cartridge, the 7.62x54 Mm round. It was highly regarded as the best for it's time because of it's high penetration,range and stopping power,and even gained some use in the designated Marksman role as a sniper rifle.Though it's long career of fame lessened when the AR-72 replaced it.Although some select units still use it today for anti tank purposes, albiet having gone through extensive changed to fit the powerful anti armour round.

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