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Mr. Wolf: /* FN Browning Hi-Power */

2023-07-06T20:39:59Z

FN Browning Hi-Power

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	More or less a last resort weapon, however if the user is accurate enough, it's capable of dropping a xenomorph in a single shot to the head. It can also be dual-wielded. Primary fire has a slow rate of fire, but is more accurate, secondary fire allows the user to do something akin to automatic fire, albeit at the cost of accuracy. The pistols have an odd reload animation if dual-wielded, the marine player character puts his left pistol next to his right and holds them both with his right hand - in an attempt to clamp both pistols together, then insert both magazines for the pistols with one motion and then pulls the slide back for both pistols with that same hand together.		More or less a last resort weapon, however if the user is accurate enough, it's capable of dropping a xenomorph in a single shot to the head. It can also be dual-wielded. Primary fire has a slow rate of fire, but is more accurate, secondary fire allows the user to do something akin to automatic fire, albeit at the cost of accuracy. The pistols have an odd reload animation if dual-wielded, the marine player character puts his left pistol next to his right and holds them both with his right hand - in an attempt to clamp both pistols together, then insert both magazines for the pistols with one motion and then pulls the slide back for both pistols with that same hand together.

	[[File:BrowningHiPowerPistol9mm.jpg\|thumb\|~~400px~~\|none\|Commercial FN Browning Hi-Power 9x19mm]]		[[File:BrowningHiPowerPistol9mm.jpg\|thumb\|300px\|none\|Classic Commercial Browning Hi-Power (Belgian manufacture) - 9x19mm]]
	[[File:Avp99pistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Anderson stumbles upon the weird world model of the unnamed pistol, wondering how the USCM ever adopted such a monstrosity. Must be the budget cuts.]]		[[File:Avp99pistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Anderson stumbles upon the weird world model of the unnamed pistol, wondering how the USCM ever adopted such a monstrosity. Must be the budget cuts.]]
	[[File:Avp99pistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Anderson experiences an odd sense of [[Aliens#Smith_.26_Wesson_39\|deja vu]] while trapped in a vent with a xeno armed with nothing but a pistol.]]		[[File:Avp99pistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Anderson experiences an odd sense of [[Aliens#Smith_.26_Wesson_39\|deja vu]] while trapped in a vent with a xeno armed with nothing but a pistol.]]

XSlayer300: generics because any marine (as in, multiplayer character) can literally use the pistol lol / also, AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

2023-01-31T15:35:44Z

generics because any marine (as in, multiplayer character) can literally use the pistol lol / also, AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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	One of the new additions to the Gold/Classic 2000 re-release of the game. It greatly resembles an [[FN Browning Hi-Power]] variant. It has no other name in game (aside from being referred to as the "pistol"), or in the established lore. It only carries 12 rounds per magazine, presumably chambered in 9mm like the [[Heckler & Koch VP70\|VP70]] or "[[Aliens:_Colonial_Marines#M1911A1\|M4]]" pistol series in the universe. Because it was added in the later versions of the game, it was put in the unusual 8th and 9th slots (rather than the sensible 1st and 2nd slots typical games of this era that feature a pistol) for the single-wielded and dual-wielded versions respectively.		One of the new additions to the Gold/Classic 2000 re-release of the game. It greatly resembles an [[FN Browning Hi-Power]] variant. It has no other name in game (aside from being referred to as the "pistol"), or in the established lore. It only carries 12 rounds per magazine, presumably chambered in 9mm like the [[Heckler & Koch VP70\|VP70]] or "[[Aliens:_Colonial_Marines#M1911A1\|M4]]" pistol series in the universe. Because it was added in the later versions of the game, it was put in the unusual 8th and 9th slots (rather than the sensible 1st and 2nd slots typical games of this era that feature a pistol) for the single-wielded and dual-wielded versions respectively.

	The pistols have an odd reload animation if dual-wielded, Anderson puts his left pistol next to his right and holds them both with his right hand, (potentially locking them together?) then somehow inserts the magazine for both pistols with one motion and then pulls the slide back for both pistols with that same hand together.		More or less a last resort weapon, however if the user is accurate enough, it's capable of dropping a xenomorph in a single shot to the head. It can also be dual-wielded. Primary fire has a slow rate of fire, but is more accurate, secondary fire allows the user to do something akin to automatic fire, albeit at the cost of accuracy. The pistols have an odd reload animation if dual-wielded, the marine player character puts his left pistol next to his right and holds them both with his right hand - in an attempt to clamp both pistols together, then insert both magazines for the pistols with one motion and then pulls the slide back for both pistols with that same hand together.

	More or less a last resort weapon, however if the user is accurate enough, it's capable of dropping a xenomorph in a single shot to the head. It can also be dual-wielded. Primary fire has a slow rate of fire, but is more accurate, secondary fire allows the user to do something akin to automatic fire, albeit at the cost of accuracy.

	[[File:BrowningHiPowerPistol9mm.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Commercial FN Browning Hi-Power 9x19mm]]		[[File:BrowningHiPowerPistol9mm.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Commercial FN Browning Hi-Power 9x19mm]]
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	[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]		[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]
	[[File:AVP2000NearlyEmptyPIstols.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|One slide locked back, a nice detail for the time.]]		[[File:AVP2000NearlyEmptyPIstols.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|One slide locked back, a nice detail for the time.]]
	[[File:AVP99DualPistolEmptyreverse.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|In an even nicer detail, the "single~~" Pistol~~ is the right ~~Dual Pistol, if~~ the player fires ~~duals~~, switches to a single pistol, reloads then ~~goes~~ back to ~~duals~~, it's possible for the left ~~Pistol~~ to be empty and the right to still have ammo, normally the left pistol will always run out last.]]		[[File:AVP99DualPistolEmptyreverse.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|In an even nicer detail, the single-wielded variant is the pistol on the right hand. If the player fires the dual pistols once (in its single shot primary fire mode), switches to the single pistol, reloads, then switches back to the dual-wield mode, it is possible for the left pistol to be empty and the right to still have ammo, normally the left pistol will always run out last.]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A Marine with his pistol at the ready, it's of a slightly higher detail than the world model, but doesn't quite resemble the Hi-Power like the first person model does as this model predates the Gold Edition, in the ~~orignal~~ release Civilians/Synthetic NPCs could use pistols but the Marine couldn't.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A Marine with his pistol at the ready, it's of a slightly higher detail than the world model, but doesn't quite resemble the Hi-Power like the first person model does as this model predates the Gold Edition, in the original release Civilians/Synthetic NPCs could use pistols but the Marine couldn't.]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Ditto, but on the right side of the elusive pistol.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Ditto, but on the right side of the elusive pistol.]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistolcycle.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|In one of the bonus missions, the unnamed Marine character witnesses a surprising feat: the pistol's slide cycling when in the hands of an NPC.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistolcycle.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|In one of the bonus missions, the unnamed Marine character witnesses a surprising feat: the pistol's slide cycling when in the hands of an NPC.]]

Samz at 14:26, 31 January 2023

2023-01-31T14:26:56Z

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	[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]		[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]
	[[File:AVP2000NearlyEmptyPIstols.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|One slide locked back, a nice detail for the time.]]		[[File:AVP2000NearlyEmptyPIstols.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|One slide locked back, a nice detail for the time.]]
			[[File:AVP99DualPistolEmptyreverse.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|In an even nicer detail, the "single" Pistol is the right Dual Pistol, if the player fires duals, switches to a single pistol, reloads then goes back to duals, it's possible for the left Pistol to be empty and the right to still have ammo, normally the left pistol will always run out last.]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A Marine with his pistol at the ready, it's of a slightly higher detail than the world model, but doesn't quite resemble the Hi-Power like the first person model does as this model predates the Gold Edition, in the orignal release Civilians/Synthetic NPCs could use pistols but the Marine couldn't.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A Marine with his pistol at the ready, it's of a slightly higher detail than the world model, but doesn't quite resemble the Hi-Power like the first person model does as this model predates the Gold Edition, in the orignal release Civilians/Synthetic NPCs could use pistols but the Marine couldn't.]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Ditto, but on the right side of the elusive pistol.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Ditto, but on the right side of the elusive pistol.]]

Samz at 00:54, 31 January 2023

2023-01-31T00:54:59Z

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	==FN Browning Hi-Power==		==FN Browning Hi-Power==
	One of the new additions to the Gold/Classic 2000 re-release of the game. It greatly resembles an [[FN Browning Hi-Power]] variant. It has no other name in game (aside from being referred to as the "pistol"), or in the established lore. It only carries 12 rounds per magazine, presumably chambered in 9mm like the [[Heckler & Koch VP70\|VP70]] or "[[Aliens:_Colonial_Marines#M1911A1\|M4]]" pistol series in the universe. Because it was added in the later versions of the game, it was put in the unusual 8th and 9th slots (rather than the sensible 1st and 2nd slots typical games of this era that feature a pistol) for the single-wielded and dual-wielded versions respectively.		One of the new additions to the Gold/Classic 2000 re-release of the game. It greatly resembles an [[FN Browning Hi-Power]] variant. It has no other name in game (aside from being referred to as the "pistol"), or in the established lore. It only carries 12 rounds per magazine, presumably chambered in 9mm like the [[Heckler & Koch VP70\|VP70]] or "[[Aliens:_Colonial_Marines#M1911A1\|M4]]" pistol series in the universe. Because it was added in the later versions of the game, it was put in the unusual 8th and 9th slots (rather than the sensible 1st and 2nd slots typical games of this era that feature a pistol) for the single-wielded and dual-wielded versions respectively.

			The pistols have an odd reload animation if dual-wielded, Anderson puts his left pistol next to his right and holds them both with his right hand, (potentially locking them together?) then somehow inserts the magazine for both pistols with one motion and then pulls the slide back for both pistols with that same hand together.

	More or less a last resort weapon, however if the user is accurate enough, it's capable of dropping a xenomorph in a single shot to the head. It can also be dual-wielded. Primary fire has a slow rate of fire, but is more accurate, secondary fire allows the user to do something akin to automatic fire, albeit at the cost of accuracy.		More or less a last resort weapon, however if the user is accurate enough, it's capable of dropping a xenomorph in a single shot to the head. It can also be dual-wielded. Primary fire has a slow rate of fire, but is more accurate, secondary fire allows the user to do something akin to automatic fire, albeit at the cost of accuracy.
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	[[File:Avp99dualpistolreload1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Anderson somehow showcases an... interesting way to reload dual pistols, because he doesn't care what is impossible or not in the wide world of science fiction...]]		[[File:Avp99dualpistolreload1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Anderson somehow showcases an... interesting way to reload dual pistols, because he doesn't care what is impossible or not in the wide world of science fiction...]]
	[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]		[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]
			[[File:AVP2000NearlyEmptyPIstols.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|One slide locked back, a nice detail for the time.]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A Marine with his pistol at the ready, it's of a slightly higher detail than the world model, but doesn't quite resemble the Hi-Power like the first person model does as this model predates the Gold Edition, in the orignal release Civilians/Synthetic NPCs could use pistols but the Marine couldn't.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A Marine with his pistol at the ready, it's of a slightly higher detail than the world model, but doesn't quite resemble the Hi-Power like the first person model does as this model predates the Gold Edition, in the orignal release Civilians/Synthetic NPCs could use pistols but the Marine couldn't.]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Ditto, but on the right side of the elusive pistol.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Ditto, but on the right side of the elusive pistol.]]

Samz at 15:18, 30 January 2023

2023-01-30T15:18:45Z

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	[[File:Avp99dualpistolreload1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Anderson somehow showcases an... interesting way to reload dual pistols, because he doesn't care what is impossible or not in the wide world of science fiction...]]		[[File:Avp99dualpistolreload1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Anderson somehow showcases an... interesting way to reload dual pistols, because he doesn't care what is impossible or not in the wide world of science fiction...]]
	[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]		[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A Marine with his pistol at the ready, it's of a slightly higher detail than the world model, but doesn't quite resemble the Hi-Power like the first person model does.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A Marine with his pistol at the ready, it's of a slightly higher detail than the world model, but doesn't quite resemble the Hi-Power like the first person model does as this model predates the Gold Edition, in the orignal release Civilians/Synthetic NPCs could use pistols but the Marine couldn't.]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Ditto, but on the right side of the elusive pistol.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Ditto, but on the right side of the elusive pistol.]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistolcycle.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|In one of the bonus missions, the unnamed Marine character witnesses a surprising feat: the pistol's slide cycling when in the hands of an NPC.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistolcycle.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|In one of the bonus missions, the unnamed Marine character witnesses a surprising feat: the pistol's slide cycling when in the hands of an NPC.]]

XSlayer300: /* M41A Pulse Rifle */

2022-11-03T23:31:09Z

M41A Pulse Rifle

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	==M41A Pulse Rifle==		==M41A Pulse Rifle==
	The [[(Aliens)_-_M41A_Pulse_Rifle\|iconic, classic standard issue rifle]] for all US Colonial Marines. Like in the film, it features the 99 round magazine (though some sources state that it's recommended to load 95 rounds to reduce the likelihood of jams), loaded with 10x24mm caseless ammunition, as well as its underslung 30mm launcher (the grenades are referred to as "pulse grenade", despite the fact that "pulse" refers to the electronic action of the gun unit). The LED ammo counter featured in the real weapon is not ~~function~~ in the game, likely due to engine limitations.		The [[(Aliens)_-_M41A_Pulse_Rifle\|iconic, classic standard issue rifle]] for all US Colonial Marines. Like in the film, it features the 99 round magazine (though some sources state that it's recommended to load 95 rounds to reduce the likelihood of jams), loaded with 10x24mm caseless ammunition, as well as its underslung 30mm launcher (the grenades are referred to as "pulse grenade", despite the fact that "pulse" refers to the electronic action of the gun unit). The LED ammo counter featured in the real weapon is not functional in the game, likely due to engine limitations.

	It can easily dispatch a xenomorph in well aimed burst, and a single shot with a near or direct hit using the grenade launcher. One must be cautious when using the launcher, as the grenade shells detonate on impact, and has no safety system unlike most HE shells in real life. It can unrealistically hold at least 10 grenades inside the magazine tube of the launcher unit and as typical for games featuring the M41A, it is not seen reloading after every shot (only the pump handle is used).		It can easily dispatch a xenomorph in well aimed burst, and a single shot with a near or direct hit using the grenade launcher. One must be cautious when using the launcher, as the grenade shells detonate on impact, and has no safety system unlike most HE shells in real life. It can unrealistically hold at least 10 grenades inside the magazine tube of the launcher unit and as typical for games featuring the M41A, it is not seen reloading after every shot (only the pump handle is used).

SomePolishHungarianGuy: added more screenshots of the pistol in use with NPCs

2022-10-31T02:42:19Z

added more screenshots of the pistol in use with NPCs

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	[[File:Avp99dualpistolreload1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Anderson somehow showcases an... interesting way to reload dual pistols, because he doesn't care what is impossible or not in the wide world of science fiction...]]		[[File:Avp99dualpistolreload1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Anderson somehow showcases an... interesting way to reload dual pistols, because he doesn't care what is impossible or not in the wide world of science fiction...]]
	[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]		[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]
			[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A Marine with his pistol at the ready, it's of a slightly higher detail than the world model, but doesn't quite resemble the Hi-Power like the first person model does.]]
			[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Ditto, but on the right side of the elusive pistol.]]
			[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistolcycle.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|In one of the bonus missions, the unnamed Marine character witnesses a surprising feat: the pistol's slide cycling when in the hands of an NPC.]]
			[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistollock.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|The slide even locks back too, another surprisingly impressive feat for a game of it's time.]]

	==M56 Smartgun==		==M56 Smartgun==

SomePolishHungarianGuy: changed some info regarding the pulse rifle magazine capacity

2022-10-30T17:32:18Z

changed some info regarding the pulse rifle magazine capacity

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	==M41A Pulse Rifle==		==M41A Pulse Rifle==
	The [[(Aliens)_-_M41A_Pulse_Rifle\|iconic, classic standard issue rifle]] for all US Colonial Marines. Like in the film, it features the 99 round magazine (~~can hold 100, but~~ it ~~is loaded~~ to 99 to reduce the likelihood of jams), loaded with 10x24mm caseless ammunition, as well as its underslung 30mm launcher (the grenades are referred to as "pulse grenade", despite the fact that "pulse" refers to the electronic action of the gun unit). The LED ammo counter featured in the real weapon is not function in the game, likely due to engine limitations.		The [[(Aliens)_-_M41A_Pulse_Rifle\|iconic, classic standard issue rifle]] for all US Colonial Marines. Like in the film, it features the 99 round magazine (though some sources state that it's recommended to load 95 rounds to reduce the likelihood of jams), loaded with 10x24mm caseless ammunition, as well as its underslung 30mm launcher (the grenades are referred to as "pulse grenade", despite the fact that "pulse" refers to the electronic action of the gun unit). The LED ammo counter featured in the real weapon is not function in the game, likely due to engine limitations.

	It can easily dispatch a xenomorph in well aimed burst, and a single shot with a near or direct hit using the grenade launcher. One must be cautious when using the launcher, as the grenade shells detonate on impact, and has no safety system unlike most HE shells in real life. It can unrealistically hold at least 10 grenades inside the magazine tube of the launcher unit and as typical for games featuring the M41A, it is not seen reloading after every shot (only the pump handle is used).		It can easily dispatch a xenomorph in well aimed burst, and a single shot with a near or direct hit using the grenade launcher. One must be cautious when using the launcher, as the grenade shells detonate on impact, and has no safety system unlike most HE shells in real life. It can unrealistically hold at least 10 grenades inside the magazine tube of the launcher unit and as typical for games featuring the M41A, it is not seen reloading after every shot (only the pump handle is used).

XSlayer300: /* Overview */

2022-10-30T12:50:41Z

Overview

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	=Overview=		=Overview=
	As stated above, this article will cover firearms only available to the Colonial Marines, as the Predator uses fictional, non firearms-based weaponry and the Xenomorph using their abilities. Due to the time the game came out, some weapons are low poly, but are named after their original on-screen counterparts. As well as the fact it was released at the tail end of the same decade when titles such as [[Half-Life\|''Half-Life'']], [[Doom (VG)\|''Doom'']], and ''Quake'' released, there was no weapon limit and as such, the Colonial Marine can also move at blazing speeds with all the weapons and ammunition he is carrying.		As stated above, this article will cover firearms only available to the Colonial Marines, as the Predator uses fictional, non firearms-based weaponry and the Xenomorph using their abilities. Due to the time the game came out, some weapons are low poly, but are named after their original on-screen counterparts. As well as the fact it was released at the tail end of the same decade when titles such as [[Half-Life\|''Half-Life'']], [[Doom (VG)\|''Doom'']], and ''Quake'' released, there was no weapon limit and as such, the Colonial Marine can also move at blazing speeds with all the weapons and ammunition he is carrying. While weapons and ammunition can be found in fixed locations in most of the game's levels - both singleplayer and multiplayer - they are not retained when entering a new singleplayer level, forcing the player to start nothing but their M41A (and its grenade launcher) on a new level every time.

	A feature in this game that was never seen again in later installments was that there is a chance that the Pulse Rifle and Smartgun can have a stoppage mid fire, it is entirely random. Only way to clear the malfunction is to simply hold down the fire button until you start firing again. There is also no dedicated reload key either, only way to reload is to just completely empty the current magazine in your weapon.		A feature in this game that was never seen again in later installments was that there is a chance that the Pulse Rifle and Smartgun can have a stoppage mid fire, it is entirely random. Only way to clear the malfunction is to simply hold down the fire button until you start firing again. There is also no dedicated reload key either, only way to reload is to just completely empty the current magazine in your weapon.

XSlayer300 at 12:45, 30 October 2022

2022-10-30T12:45:27Z

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	==M41A Pulse Rifle==		==M41A Pulse Rifle==
	The [[(Aliens)_-_M41A_Pulse_Rifle\|iconic, classic standard issue rifle]] for all US Colonial Marines. Like in the film, it features the 99 round magazine (~~Can~~ hold 100, but it is loaded to 99 to reduce the likelihood of jams), loaded with 10x24mm ~~Caseless~~ ammunition, as well as its underslung 30mm launcher (the grenades are referred to as "pulse grenade", despite the fact that "pulse" refers to the electronic action of the gun unit). ~~It can easily dispatch a xenomorph~~ in ~~well aimed burst~~, ~~and a single shot with a near or direct hit using the grenade launcher~~.		The [[(Aliens)_-_M41A_Pulse_Rifle\|iconic, classic standard issue rifle]] for all US Colonial Marines. Like in the film, it features the 99 round magazine (can hold 100, but it is loaded to 99 to reduce the likelihood of jams), loaded with 10x24mm caseless ammunition, as well as its underslung 30mm launcher (the grenades are referred to as "pulse grenade", despite the fact that "pulse" refers to the electronic action of the gun unit). The LED ammo counter featured in the real weapon is not function in the game, likely due to engine limitations.

	One must be cautious when using the launcher, as the grenade shells detonate on impact, and has no safety system unlike most HE shells in real life. It can unrealistically hold at least 10 grenades inside the magazine tube of the launcher unit and as typical for games featuring the M41A, it is not seen reloading after every shot (only the pump handle is used).		It can easily dispatch a xenomorph in well aimed burst, and a single shot with a near or direct hit using the grenade launcher. One must be cautious when using the launcher, as the grenade shells detonate on impact, and has no safety system unlike most HE shells in real life. It can unrealistically hold at least 10 grenades inside the magazine tube of the launcher unit and as typical for games featuring the M41A, it is not seen reloading after every shot (only the pump handle is used).

	[[File:M41a01.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|none\|A screen used M41A prop]]		[[File:M41a01.jpg\|thumb\|450px\|none\|A screen used M41A prop]]
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	==FN Browning Hi-Power==		==FN Browning Hi-Power==
	One of the new additions to the Gold/Classic 2000 re-release of the game. It greatly resembles an [[FN Browning Hi-Power]] variant. It has no other name in game (aside from being referred to as the "pistol"), or in the established lore. It only carries 12 rounds per magazine, presumably chambered in 9mm like the [[Heckler & Koch VP70\|VP70]] or "[[Aliens:_Colonial_Marines#M1911A1\|M4]]" pistol series in the universe. Because it was added in the later versions of the game, it was put in the unusual 8th and 9th slots for the single-wielded and dual-wielded versions respectively.		One of the new additions to the Gold/Classic 2000 re-release of the game. It greatly resembles an [[FN Browning Hi-Power]] variant. It has no other name in game (aside from being referred to as the "pistol"), or in the established lore. It only carries 12 rounds per magazine, presumably chambered in 9mm like the [[Heckler & Koch VP70\|VP70]] or "[[Aliens:_Colonial_Marines#M1911A1\|M4]]" pistol series in the universe. Because it was added in the later versions of the game, it was put in the unusual 8th and 9th slots (rather than the sensible 1st and 2nd slots typical games of this era that feature a pistol) for the single-wielded and dual-wielded versions respectively.

	More or less a last resort weapon, however if the user is accurate enough, it's capable of dropping a xenomorph in a single shot to the head. It can also be dual-wielded. Primary fire has a slow rate of fire, but is more accurate, secondary fire allows the user to do something akin to automatic fire, albeit at the cost of accuracy.		More or less a last resort weapon, however if the user is accurate enough, it's capable of dropping a xenomorph in a single shot to the head. It can also be dual-wielded. Primary fire has a slow rate of fire, but is more accurate, secondary fire allows the user to do something akin to automatic fire, albeit at the cost of accuracy.
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	==M56 Smartgun==		==M56 Smartgun==
	The [[(Aliens) - M56 Smart Gun\|Smartgun]] makes an appearance, carries 500 rounds in a single drum, and can be reloaded, something that could also be seen in ''[[Aliens_vs._Predator_2\|Aliens vs Predator 2]]'' (though, it~~'s more like~~ a backpack ammo ~~system~~ than physically reloading) and ''[[Aliens vs. Predator (2010 VG)\|AVP 2010]]''. It is also capable of actually tracking xenomorphs and even cloaked predators (albeit rather slowly, it is also rather ironic, considering it uses infra-red tech for its auto tracking function to work properly, but xenomorphs have been known to be completely invisible in the IR spectrum). It's also an invaluable asset against dealing with groups of xenomorphs, a single burst can also easily rip one into pieces. Alternate fire switches it to manual aiming mode.		The [[(Aliens) - M56 Smart Gun\|Smartgun]] makes an appearance, carries 500 10x28mm caseless rounds in a single drum, and can be reloaded, something that could also be seen in ''[[Aliens_vs._Predator_2\|Aliens vs Predator 2]]'' (though it draws from a single backpack-like ammo pool than physically reloading) and ''[[Aliens vs. Predator (2010 VG)\|AVP 2010]]''. It is also capable of actually tracking xenomorphs and even cloaked predators (albeit rather slowly, it is also rather ironic, considering it uses infra-red tech for its auto tracking function to work properly, but xenomorphs have been known to be completely invisible in the IR spectrum). It's also an invaluable asset against dealing with groups of xenomorphs, a single burst can also easily rip one into pieces. Alternate fire switches it to manual aiming mode.

	[[File:M56SmartGun.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Vasquez's M56 from the film.]]		[[File:M56SmartGun.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Vasquez's M56 from the film.]]
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	==M240 Flamethrower==		==M240 Flamethrower==
	The [[(Aliens)_-_M240_Flamethrower\|M240 flamethrower]] (referred to simply as "Flamethrower") appears in the Colonial Marine's arsenal, it can cull the xenomorph horde in a matter of seconds, but it also causes then to explode overtime, as seen in a future AVP title. It holds 100 "units" per canister, it also lacks an secondary fire function as well. Firing the flamethrower consumes napalm units at a very fast rate, making reloads frequent and ammunition conservation essential.		The [[(Aliens)_-_M240_Flamethrower\|M240 flamethrower]] (referred to simply as "Flamethrower") appears in the Colonial Marine's arsenal, it can cull the xenomorph horde in a matter of seconds, but it also causes then to explode overtime, as seen in a future AVP title. It holds 100 napalm "units" per canister, it also lacks an secondary fire function as well. Firing the flamethrower consumes napalm units at a very fast rate, making reloads frequent and ammunition conservation essential.

	[[File:M240Flamethrower.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|none\|M240 Flamethrower prop from the film.]]		[[File:M240Flamethrower.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|none\|M240 Flamethrower prop from the film.]]
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	=="Handheld Minigun"==		=="Handheld Minigun"==
	No piece of Predator media is complete without a man portable [[M134 Minigun\|minigun]] (only referred as "Minigun" in-game), it's easily the most powerful weapon in the Marine's arsenal, but comes at the cost of having to wait for the barrels to spool up, as well as the Marine cannot move when he starts shooting, heavy recoil when fired while moving (and eventually stopping) and it burns through your ammo supply at an alarming rate. However, it is more than capable of tearing a Predator into pieces in a mere matter of seconds. [[Predator_(1987)#GE_M134_Minigun_.28Handheld.29\|Blain would be proud.]]		No piece of Predator media is complete without a man portable [[M134 Minigun\|minigun]] (only referred as "Minigun" in-game), it's easily the most powerful weapon in the Marine's arsenal, but comes at the cost of having to wait for the barrels to spool up (as the weapon cannot be spun up manually, unlike the game's sequel), as well as the Marine cannot move when he starts shooting, heavy recoil when fired while moving (and eventually stopping) and it burns through your ammo supply at an alarming rate. However, it is more than capable of tearing a Predator into pieces in a mere matter of seconds. [[Predator_(1987)#GE_M134_Minigun_.28Handheld.29\|Blain would be proud.]]

	[[Image:Minigun 1.JPG\|thumb\|none\|400px\|A showgirl presents a replica of the handheld General Electric M134 Minigun with M60 handguard used in Predator - 7.62x51mm NATO]]		[[Image:Minigun 1.JPG\|thumb\|none\|400px\|A showgirl presents a replica of the handheld General Electric M134 Minigun with M60 handguard used in Predator - 7.62x51mm NATO]]

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	One of the new additions to the Gold/Classic 2000 re-release of the game. It greatly resembles an [[FN Browning Hi-Power]] variant. It has no other name in game (aside from being referred to as the "pistol"), or in the established lore. It only carries 12 rounds per magazine, presumably chambered in 9mm like the [[Heckler & Koch VP70\|VP70]] or "[[Aliens:_Colonial_Marines#M1911A1\|M4]]" pistol series in the universe. Because it was added in the later versions of the game, it was put in the unusual 8th and 9th slots (rather than the sensible 1st and 2nd slots typical games of this era that feature a pistol) for the single-wielded and dual-wielded versions respectively.		One of the new additions to the Gold/Classic 2000 re-release of the game. It greatly resembles an [[FN Browning Hi-Power]] variant. It has no other name in game (aside from being referred to as the "pistol"), or in the established lore. It only carries 12 rounds per magazine, presumably chambered in 9mm like the [[Heckler & Koch VP70\|VP70]] or "[[Aliens:_Colonial_Marines#M1911A1\|M4]]" pistol series in the universe. Because it was added in the later versions of the game, it was put in the unusual 8th and 9th slots (rather than the sensible 1st and 2nd slots typical games of this era that feature a pistol) for the single-wielded and dual-wielded versions respectively.

	The pistols have an odd reload animation if dual-wielded, Anderson puts his left pistol next to his right and holds them both with his right hand, (potentially locking them together?) then somehow inserts the magazine for both pistols with one motion and then pulls the slide back for both pistols with that same hand together.		More or less a last resort weapon, however if the user is accurate enough, it's capable of dropping a xenomorph in a single shot to the head. It can also be dual-wielded. Primary fire has a slow rate of fire, but is more accurate, secondary fire allows the user to do something akin to automatic fire, albeit at the cost of accuracy. The pistols have an odd reload animation if dual-wielded, the marine player character puts his left pistol next to his right and holds them both with his right hand - in an attempt to clamp both pistols together, then insert both magazines for the pistols with one motion and then pulls the slide back for both pistols with that same hand together.

	More or less a last resort weapon, however if the user is accurate enough, it's capable of dropping a xenomorph in a single shot to the head. It can also be dual-wielded. Primary fire has a slow rate of fire, but is more accurate, secondary fire allows the user to do something akin to automatic fire, albeit at the cost of accuracy.

	[[File:BrowningHiPowerPistol9mm.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Commercial FN Browning Hi-Power 9x19mm]]		[[File:BrowningHiPowerPistol9mm.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|none\|Commercial FN Browning Hi-Power 9x19mm]]
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	[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]		[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]
	[[File:AVP2000NearlyEmptyPIstols.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|One slide locked back, a nice detail for the time.]]		[[File:AVP2000NearlyEmptyPIstols.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|One slide locked back, a nice detail for the time.]]
	[[File:AVP99DualPistolEmptyreverse.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|In an even nicer detail, the "single~~" Pistol~~ is the right ~~Dual Pistol, if~~ the player fires ~~duals~~, switches to a single pistol, reloads then ~~goes~~ back to ~~duals~~, it's possible for the left ~~Pistol~~ to be empty and the right to still have ammo, normally the left pistol will always run out last.]]		[[File:AVP99DualPistolEmptyreverse.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|In an even nicer detail, the single-wielded variant is the pistol on the right hand. If the player fires the dual pistols once (in its single shot primary fire mode), switches to the single pistol, reloads, then switches back to the dual-wield mode, it is possible for the left pistol to be empty and the right to still have ammo, normally the left pistol will always run out last.]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A Marine with his pistol at the ready, it's of a slightly higher detail than the world model, but doesn't quite resemble the Hi-Power like the first person model does as this model predates the Gold Edition, in the ~~orignal~~ release Civilians/Synthetic NPCs could use pistols but the Marine couldn't.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A Marine with his pistol at the ready, it's of a slightly higher detail than the world model, but doesn't quite resemble the Hi-Power like the first person model does as this model predates the Gold Edition, in the original release Civilians/Synthetic NPCs could use pistols but the Marine couldn't.]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Ditto, but on the right side of the elusive pistol.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Ditto, but on the right side of the elusive pistol.]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistolcycle.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|In one of the bonus missions, the unnamed Marine character witnesses a surprising feat: the pistol's slide cycling when in the hands of an NPC.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistolcycle.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|In one of the bonus missions, the unnamed Marine character witnesses a surprising feat: the pistol's slide cycling when in the hands of an NPC.]]

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	[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]		[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]
	[[File:AVP2000NearlyEmptyPIstols.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|One slide locked back, a nice detail for the time.]]		[[File:AVP2000NearlyEmptyPIstols.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|One slide locked back, a nice detail for the time.]]
			[[File:AVP99DualPistolEmptyreverse.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|In an even nicer detail, the "single" Pistol is the right Dual Pistol, if the player fires duals, switches to a single pistol, reloads then goes back to duals, it's possible for the left Pistol to be empty and the right to still have ammo, normally the left pistol will always run out last.]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A Marine with his pistol at the ready, it's of a slightly higher detail than the world model, but doesn't quite resemble the Hi-Power like the first person model does as this model predates the Gold Edition, in the orignal release Civilians/Synthetic NPCs could use pistols but the Marine couldn't.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A Marine with his pistol at the ready, it's of a slightly higher detail than the world model, but doesn't quite resemble the Hi-Power like the first person model does as this model predates the Gold Edition, in the orignal release Civilians/Synthetic NPCs could use pistols but the Marine couldn't.]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Ditto, but on the right side of the elusive pistol.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Ditto, but on the right side of the elusive pistol.]]

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	[[File:Avp99dualpistolreload1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Anderson somehow showcases an... interesting way to reload dual pistols, because he doesn't care what is impossible or not in the wide world of science fiction...]]		[[File:Avp99dualpistolreload1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Anderson somehow showcases an... interesting way to reload dual pistols, because he doesn't care what is impossible or not in the wide world of science fiction...]]
	[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]		[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A Marine with his pistol at the ready, it's of a slightly higher detail than the world model, but doesn't quite resemble the Hi-Power like the first person model does.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A Marine with his pistol at the ready, it's of a slightly higher detail than the world model, but doesn't quite resemble the Hi-Power like the first person model does as this model predates the Gold Edition, in the orignal release Civilians/Synthetic NPCs could use pistols but the Marine couldn't.]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Ditto, but on the right side of the elusive pistol.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Ditto, but on the right side of the elusive pistol.]]
	[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistolcycle.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|In one of the bonus missions, the unnamed Marine character witnesses a surprising feat: the pistol's slide cycling when in the hands of an NPC.]]		[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistolcycle.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|In one of the bonus missions, the unnamed Marine character witnesses a surprising feat: the pistol's slide cycling when in the hands of an NPC.]]

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	[[File:Avp99dualpistolreload1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Anderson somehow showcases an... interesting way to reload dual pistols, because he doesn't care what is impossible or not in the wide world of science fiction...]]		[[File:Avp99dualpistolreload1.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Anderson somehow showcases an... interesting way to reload dual pistols, because he doesn't care what is impossible or not in the wide world of science fiction...]]
	[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]		[[File:Avp99dualpistolsreload2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|... then using the FPS hero logic, he uses the power to pull and release both slides at once!]]
			[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|A Marine with his pistol at the ready, it's of a slightly higher detail than the world model, but doesn't quite resemble the Hi-Power like the first person model does.]]
			[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistol2.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|Ditto, but on the right side of the elusive pistol.]]
			[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistolcycle.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|In one of the bonus missions, the unnamed Marine character witnesses a surprising feat: the pistol's slide cycling when in the hands of an NPC.]]
			[[File:Avp99thirdpersonpistollock.jpg\|600px\|thumb\|none\|The slide even locks back too, another surprisingly impressive feat for a game of it's time.]]

	==M56 Smartgun==		==M56 Smartgun==