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Soldier (1998)

Soldier is a 1998 science fiction film starring Kurt Russell as Todd, a man born and raised as a soldier in a secret government program and now finds himself considered obsolete after decades of war. When he is mistaken for dead, Todd is dumped on a distant planet that's been used by Earth's inhabitants for waste disposal. When he discovers a colony of humans that have been stranded there for decades, Todd decides to protect the inhabitants against the military, who have arrived on the planet for a training exercise and then plans to eradicate any survivors found on it. The film, which was directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, co-stars Connie Nielsen, Jason Isaacs, Gary Busey, Michael Chiklis and Jason Scott Lee, was written by David Webb Peoples, who also co-wrote Blade Runner, and several references are made to that film.

The following weapons were used in the film Soldier:

Rifles

M4A1 Carbine

On the firing range, an eleven-year-old Todd (Wyatt Russell) and a young Riley can be seen firing 1st generation M4A1 Carbines fitted with C-More red dot sights and early Surefire RIS handguards. One of the M4s from this movie later appeared in Season 4 of the TV series JAG, which had the same armorers as this movie (Gibbons Ltd.). These rifles also are seen in the hands of Arcadia inhabitants.

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+'''''Soldier''''' is a 1998 science fiction film starring [[Kurt Russell]] as Todd, a man born and raised as a soldier in a secret government program and now finds himself considered obsolete after decades of war.  When he is mistaken for dead, Todd is dumped on a distant planet that's been used by Earth's inhabitants for waste disposal.  When he discovers a colony of humans that have been stranded there for decades, Todd decides to protect the inhabitants against the military, who have arrived on the planet for a training exercise and then plans to eradicate any survivors found on it.  The film, which was directed by [[Paul W.S. Anderson]], co-stars [[Connie Nielsen]], [[Jason Isaacs]], [[Gary Busey]], [[Michael Chiklis]] and [[Jason Scott Lee]], was written by David Webb Peoples, who also co-wrote ''[[Blade Runner]]'', and several references are made to that film.
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-==M16A2==
-Early in the movie, when the babies are being chosen for the Adam program, armed guards can be seen in the nursery armed with [[M16]]-type rifles. The weapons are not seen clearly, but are most likely [[M16A2]]s.
-[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|400px|none|M16A2 5.56mm]]
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-[[Image:Soldier-M16-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier in the background guarding the nursery in the opening; the barrel of his M16A2 is visible.]]
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-== M60 Machine Gun ==
-During the training phase, several Humvees can be seen, each with an [[M60 machine gun]] mounted on the roof.
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+== M4A1 Carbine ==
+On the firing range, an eleven-year-old Todd ([[Wyatt Russell]]) and a young Riley can be seen firing 1st generation [[M4A1 Carbine]]s fitted with C-More red dot sights and early Surefire RIS handguards. One of the M4s from this movie later appeared in Season 4 of the TV series ''[[JAG - Season 4|JAG]]'', which had the same armorers as this movie (Gibbons Ltd.). These rifles also are seen in the hands of Arcadia inhabitants.
-[[Image:M60.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M60 machine gun 7.62x51mm NATO]]
+[[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt M4A1 - 5.56x45mm]]
-[[Image:Soldier-M60-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A pair of Humvees fitted with M60 machine guns overlook the child recruits during training.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-M4-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The young Todd at age 11 and several other child recruits firing M4A1 carbines during training. The young Todd here is portrayed by [[Wyatt Russell]], the son of [[Kurt Russell]]. ]]
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+[[Image:Soldier-M4-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Todd blasts away with his M4A1.]]
-== M4A1 Carbine ==
+[[Image:Soldier-M4-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Riley hesitates when he sees one of the enemy targets is behind a mother holding a baby.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-M4-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Riley's finger on the trigger of his M4A1.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-M4-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Todd unflinchingly shoots at the enemy through the civilian target after Riley hesitates.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-rifles.JPG|thumb|none|601px|An M4A1 on the right.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-rifles2.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Another M4A1 seen on the right.]]
-During the training phase, the child recruits can be seen firing 1st generation [[M4A1 Carbine]]s fitted with C-More red dot sights and RIS foregrips.
+==M16A2 Rifle==
+In the film's opening sequence, armed guards in the nursery armed with [[M16]]-type rifles as infants are seen being chosen for the Adam program. The weapons are not seen clearly, but are most likely [[M16A2]]s.
+[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Colt M16A2 - 5.56x45mm]]
+[[Image:Soldier-M16-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier in the background guarding the nursery in the opening; the barrel of his M16A2 is visible.]]
-[[Image:ColtM4 FirstVersion.jpg|thumb|none|350px|M4A1 5.56mm]]
-[[Image:Soldier-M4-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A young Todd and several other child recruits firing M4A1 carbines during training]]
-[[Image:Soldier-M4-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Todd blasts away with his M4.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-M4-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Riley hesitates when he sees one of the enemy targets is behind a mother holding a baby.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-M4-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Riley's finger on the trigger of his M4.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-M4-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Todd unflinchingly shoots at the enemy through the civilian target after Riley hesitates.]]
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-== Colt Single Action Army ==
-The cruel and cowardly commander of the soldiers, Colonel Mekum ([[Jason Isaacs]]) can be seen carrying a nickel-plated [[Colt Single Action Army]] with pearl grips as his sidearm, using it to shoot first one of the older soldiers injured in the fight with Caine 607 ([[Jason Scott Lee]]), one of the newer soldiers, and then Captain Church ([[Gary Busey]]) when he refuses to follow orders.
+== AKU-94 Bullpup ==
-[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 5" barrel .45 Long Colt]]
+The standard-issue assault rifles of the soldiers throughout the film, including Sergeant Todd ([[Kurt Russell]]) and later the super-soldiers, are modified [[AK-47#AKU-94|AKU-94]] rifles made to look futuristic. The weapons have been given extended barrels and shrouds that are similar to [[Franchi SPAS-12]] shotgun heatshields (these are however, custom fabricated). Additionally, the rifles have C-More red-dot sights, dual retractable bayonets, and Surefire Universal weaponlights. In some scenes, the rifles feed from standard 30-round AK "banana"-style magazines (this is most obvious during a flashback when Sgt. Todd is seen reloading and his magazine is shown hitting the ground), while in other scenes, they are fitted with 100-round drum magazines.
-[[Image:Soldier-SAA-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colonel Mekum points his Single Action Army at one of the Adam program soldiers before executing him.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-SAA-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colonel Mekum on board the ship with his SAA holstered.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-SAA-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Colonel Mekum with his SAA after having shot Captain Church]]
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-== Century Arms AK-47 Bullpup ==
-The standard-issue assault rifles of the soldiers throughout the film, including Sergeant Todd ([[Kurt Russell]]) and later the super-soldiers, are modified [[AK-47|Century Arms AK-47 bullpup]] rifles made to look futuristic. The weapons have been given extended barrels and shrouds that appear to have been borrowed from [[Franchi SPAS-12]] shotguns. Additionally, the rifles have C-More red-dot sights, dual retractable bayonets, and tactical flashlights. In some scenes, the rifles feed from standard 30-round AK "banana"-style magazines (this is most obvious during a flashback when Sgt. Todd is seen reloading and his magazine is shown hitting the ground), while in other scenes, they are fitted with 100-round drum magazines.
+[[Image:AKU-94.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKU-94 Bullpup with polymer magazine - 7.62x39mm. This weapon was the basis for the futuristic assault rifles seen in the movie.]]
+[[File:SoldierAKU94.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Modified AK Bullpup used in film. The rifle seen here is a stunt version, made of all rubber, and features a very futuristic design. The barrel is long and rounded, the grip under the trigger guard has been crafted with finger grooves. Also, present is a C-More red dot sight on top as well as a large round ammo magazine on the bottom, and a shoulder stock.]]
+[[File:Soldier_102.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Green ([[Carsten Norgaard]]), Todd ([[Kurt Russell]]), and Riley ([[James Black]]) go into battle armed with their custom rifles.  The bayonet is extended here.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-bullpup-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier is shown firing his assault rifle during the scene where the old and new soldiers compete against each other. This shot clearly shows that the weapon is a Century Arms bullpup AK. The shape of the AK receiver, selector, and bolt carrier is clearly visible, while the distinctive vented housing over pistol grip identifies the weapon definitively as a Century Arms gun.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-bullpup-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Todd ([[Kurt Russell]]) fires his assault rifle in a flashback.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-bullpup-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close-up of Sgt. Todd's magazine hitting the ground as he reloads during the flashback. This is quite clearly a standard 30-round "banana"-type AK magazine.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-bullpup-6.jpg|thumb|none|601px|An assault rifle in the hands of one of the newer-generation soldiers. Note that in this scene, the rifle has a 100-round drum magazine.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-bullpup-7.jpg|thumb|none|601px|A close-up of one rifle while firing.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-bullpup-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close-up of two rifles' muzzles during a scene in which Todd tricks the newer warriors.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-bullpup-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another close-up showing the trigger and pistol grip.]]
-[[Image:CenturyAK.png|thumb|none|600px|Century Arms AK-47 Bullpup - 7.62x39mm. This weapon was the basis for the futuristic assault rifles seen in the movie.]]
+== Heckler & Koch HK91A2 ==
-[[Image:Franchi-SPAS12.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Franchi SPAS-12 - 12-gauge. Shotguns of this type appear to have been used for the extended barrels/shrouds of the assault rifles seen in the movie.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-bullpup-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier is shown firing his assault rifle during the scene where the old and new soldiers compete against each other. This shot clearly shows that the weapon is a Century Arms bullpup AK. The shape of the AK receiver, selector, and bolt carrier is clearly visible, while the distinctive vented housing over pistol grip identifies the weapon definitively as a Century Arms gun.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-bullpup-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Todd ([[Kurt Russell]]) fires his assault rifle in a flashback.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-bullpup-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close-up of Sgt. Todd's magazine hitting the ground as he reloads during the flashback. This is quite clearly a standard 30-round "banana"-type AK-47 magazine.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-bullpup-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An assault rifle in the hands of one of the newer-generation soldiers. Note that in this scene, the rifle has a 100-round drum magazine.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-bullpup-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close-up of one rifle while firing.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-bullpup-9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close-up of two rifles' muzzles during a scene in which Todd tricks the newer warriors.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-bullpup-11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another close-up showing the trigger and pistol grip.]]
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-== Heckler & Koch HK91 ==
+During the "War of the Six Cities", an enemy soldier is seen armed with a rifle which is definitely a [[Heckler & Koch G3]] variant. It's not seen clearly, but looking closely, it is possible to see that the rifle lacks the flipper magazine release of the original H&K G3, which means that it is almost certainly a civilian [[HK91]] standing in for the mil-spec G3.
-During the "War of the Six Cities" flashback to Sgt. Todd's earlier days an enemy soldier is seen armed with a rifle which is definitely a [[Heckler & Koch G3]] variant. It's not seen clearly, but looking closely, it is possible to see that that the rifle lacks the flipper magazine release of the original H&K G3, which means that it is almost certainly a civilian [[HK91]] standing in for the mil-spec G3.
+[[Image:HK_Model_91.jpg‎ |thumb|500px|none|Heckler & Koch HK91A2 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
+[[Image:Soldier-HK91-1.jpg|thumb|none|602px|An enemy soldier during the "War of the Six Cities" is killed while holding an HK91A2.  Note that the rifle lacks the flipper magazine release of the original H&K G3, which means that it is a civilian HK91.]]
+[[File:Soldier 122.jpg|thumb|none|602px|Another enemy soldier goes down holding a HK91A2 during a flashback.]]
-[[Image:HK_Model_91.jpg‎ |thumb|500px|none|HK91 Rifle with Standard Stock - 7.62 NATO]]
+== Claridge LEC9 ==
-[[Image:Soldier-HK91-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An enemy soldier during the "War of the Six Cities" is killed while holding an HK91.]]
+Todd and some of the settlers are seen carrying the [[Claridge LEC9]] - a long-barreled carbine version of the [[Claridge Hi-Tec S9]].  Though Goncz Armament, Inc. made a nearly identical carbine before Claridge did, the Goncz carbines were outfitted with wooden furniture, the Claridge carbines were sold with all black synthetic furniture, thus any carbine with black synthetic parts is assumed to be the Claridge variant.
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-== Heckler & Koch MP5A2 ==
-During the montage showing Sgt. Todd's service following his training, a combatant in the "Moscow Incident" can be seen brandishing a [[Heckler & Koch MP5A2]] while holding a civilian woman hostage, Todd shooting both the enemy and the civilian with no regard for civilian casualties.
+[[Image:LEC9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Claridge LEC9 - 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:Soldier-LEC9-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close-up of a Claridge LEC-9 Carbine sitting on the ground.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-LEC9-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Todd checks the magazine of the LEC9.]]
+[[Image:SoldierLEC9FiresA.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Jimmy Pig ([[Michael Chiklis]]) fires his LEC9 when the super-soldiers attack Arcadia 234.]]
-[[Image:H&KMP5A2WideForearm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A2 9mm]]
+== Norinco MAK-90 ==
-[[Image:Soldier-MP5-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A combatant holds a civilian woman hostage while brandishing a Heckler & Koch MP5A2 during the Moscow Incident.]]
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-==Franchi LF-57==
-During the flashback to the "Battle of the Argentine Moons", Sgt. Todd is using a pair of nickel-plated [[Franchi LF-57]] submachine guns with the stocks removed and some type of old-fashioned tube sight installed on top.
+One of the Arcadia 234 inhabitants can be seen with a [[AK-47#Norinco MAK-90|Norinco MAK-90]] rifle, the "post-ban" semi-automatic civilian version of the Chinese [[AK-47#Norinco Type 56|Norinco Type 56]] ([[AK-47]]). It can be recognized by its thumbhole stock and full-circle front sight. Note that the rifle also appears to be loaded with a short 10-round magazine.
-[[Image:Franchi lf57-2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Franchi LF-57 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:MAK90.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Norinco MAK-90 - 7.62x39mm]]
-[[Image:Soldier-LF57-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Todd leads his men into combat on a moon while brandishing a pair of nickel Franchi LF-57 submachine guns.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-AK-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Arcadia 234 inhabitant firing a MAK-90 during the raid.]]
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+[[Image:Soldier-MAK90-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another image of the colonist firing his MAK-90. Note that the rifle also appears to be loaded with a short 10-round magazine.]]
-== Claridge LEC9 ==
+[[Image:Soldier-rifles.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Rifle on the left.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-rifles2.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Rifle seen on the left.]]
-Todd and some of the settlers carry Claridge LEC9 Carbines - the long-barreled carbine version of the Claridge Hi-Tec S9.  Though Goncz Armament, Inc. made a nearly identical carbine before Claridge did, the Goncz carbines were outfitted with wooden furniture, the Claridge carbines were sold with all black synthetic furniture, thus any carbine with black synthetic parts is assumed to be the Claridge variant.
+== Remington Rolling Block==
-[[Image:LEC9.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Claridge LEC9 - 9x19mm]]
+One of the Arcadia 234 inhabitants can be seen carrying a [[Remington Rolling Block]] rifle, the ancient weapon apparently still in working order after centuries.
-[[Image:Soldier-LEC9-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close-up of a Claridge LEC-9 Carbine sitting on the ground.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-LEC9-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Todd checks the magazine of the LEC9.]]
-[[Image:SoldierLEC9FiresA.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Jimmy Pig ([[Michael Chiklis]]) fires his LEC9 when the super-soldiers attack Arcadia 234.]]
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-== MAK-90 ==
-One of the Arcadia 234 inhabitants can be seen with an [[AK-47|MAK-90]] rifle, the "post-ban" semi-automatic civilian version of the Chinese [[Norinco Type 56]] ([[AK-47]]). It can be recognized by its thumbhole stock and full-circle front sight. Note that the rifle also seems to have a short 10-round magazine fitted.
+[[Image:Remingtonrollingblock.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington Rolling Block - .45 caliber]]
+[[Image:Soldier-LongGuna.jpg‎|thumb|none|600px|An Arcadia 234 inhabitant with a Remington Rolling Block at the ready.]]
+[[Image:SoldierLEC9FiresA.jpg‎|thumb|none|600px|Behind Pic, an Arcadia 234 inhabitant readies his rifle]]
-[[Image:MAK90.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Norinco MAK-90 7.62x39mm]]
-[[Image:Soldier-AK-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An Arcadia 234 inhabitant firing an MAK-90 during the raid.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-MAK90-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another image of the colonist firing his MAK-90.]]
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 == Bushmaster XM15 "V-Match" ==
-One of the Arcadia 234 inhabitants carries a [[M16 rifle series|Bushmaster XM15 "V-Match"]] semi-automatic rifle fitted with a C-More red-dot sight. It is not an [[M16A4]] as mis-identified previously; the weapon's hand guards do not match those of any M16 variant, and the weapon also lacks a triangular front sight post, the most distinctive characteristic of the V-Match.
+One of the Arcadia 234 inhabitants carries a [[M16 rifle series#Bushmaster XM15 "V-Match"|Bushmaster XM15 "V-Match"]] semi-automatic rifle fitted with a C-More red-dot sight and 20-round magazine. It is not an [[M16 rifle series#M16A4 Rifle|M16A4]] as mis-identified previously; the weapon's handguards do not match those of any M16 variant, and the weapon also lacks a triangular front sight post, the most distinctive characteristic of the V-Match.
 [[Image:Bushmaster xm15 vmatch 20.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Bushmaster XM15 "V-Match" 20" - 5.56x45mm]]
-[[Image:Soldier-VMatch-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An Arcadia 234 inhabitant (right) holds a Bushmaster XM15 "V-Match" when the raid starts.]]
+[[File:Soldier 15.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Rifle seen on left.]]
-[[Image:SoldierBushmasterA.jpg‎|thumb|none|600px|Colonist fires his Bushmaster V-Match HBAR - 5.56mm]]
+[[Image:Soldier-VMatch-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Arcadia 234 inhabitant (right) holds a Bushmaster XM15 "V-Match" when the raid starts.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-VMatch-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The same colonist fires his V-Match at one of the super soldiers...]]
+[[Image:Soldier-VMatch-3.jpg‎|thumb|none|601px|Colonist prepares to fire his Bushmaster V-Match HBAR.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-VMatch-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|...only to be hit by the soldier's flamethrower and set on fire.]]
+[[Image:SoldierBushmasterA.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The same colonist fires his V-Match at one of the super soldiers...]]
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+[[Image:Soldier-VMatch-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...only to be hit by the soldier's flamethrower and set on fire.]]
+[[File:Soldier_205.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Rifle seen on the floor fitted with a 100 round magazine.]]
+== Rocky Mountain Arms Patriot Pistol "Carbine" ==
+While loading up to engage the soldiers after repelling the raid on the Arcadia 234 settlement, Sgt. Todd can be briefly seen with a pair of [[Rocky Mountain Arms Patriot Pistol]]s. These Patriot Pistols actually have the full length telescoping stock for the XM177/CAR15 carbines attached.  It looks to be the same Patriot Upper mated to a full auto SP1 lower that was used in the movie ''[[Congo]]''.  These firearms are outfitted with under-mounted flashlights, vintage red laser sights (from the 1980s), and Beta-C magazines.
+[[Image:PatriotPistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Rocky Mountain Arms Patriot Pistol with Beta-C magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
+[[File:Soldier_205.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Sgt. Todd loading up one of the Patriot Pistols (done up as a carbine here).]]
+[[Image:Soldier-PatriotPistolA.jpg‎ |thumb|none|600px|Closeup of Sgt. Todd loading up one of the Patriot Pistols.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-Patriot-Pistol2a.jpg‎ |thumb|none|600px|Todd loads the Beta-C magazine into the Patriot Pistol.  Note the mismatched upper and lower receivers, indicating that is is the same hybrid gun used in the movie ''[[Congo]]''.]]
+== Modified Winchester Lever Action Rifle ==
+One of the inhabitants carries a .22 caliber Winchester-styled lever action rifle.  The rifle is loaded with what resembles an [[Uzi]] 9mm magazine.
+[[Image:Soldier-rifle.JPG|thumb|none|600px|One of the inhabitants carries a .22 caliber lever action rifle.  The rifle is loaded with what resembles an Uzi 9mm magazine.]]
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+== Heckler & Koch Mark 23 ==
+When Sgt. Todd assists in repelling the first wave of soldiers from the Arcadia 234 settlement, he can be seen picking up and loading a [[Heckler & Koch Mark 23]] pistol, but never uses it. Interesting to note that [[Kurt Russell]] had been seen using a [[Heckler & Koch USP]] mocked up to resemble a Mark 23 in ''[[Executive Decision]]'', released only two years prior to the release of this film. This appears to be one of the earliest appearances of the actual pistol used in a film production.
+[[Image:Mk23.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Heckler & Koch Mark 23 - .45 ACP]]
+[[Image:Soldier-Mk23-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Todd ([[Kurt Russell]]) loads up a Heckler & Koch Mark 23 taken from a dead soldier.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-Mk23-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Todd holding up the Mark 23.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-Mk23-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closer shot of the magazine being loaded.]]
+== Colt Single Action Army ==
+The cruel and cowardly commander of the soldiers, Colonel Mekum ([[Jason Isaacs]]) can be seen carrying a nickel-plated [[Colt Single Action Army]] with pearl grips as his sidearm, using it to shoot first one of the older soldiers injured in the fight with Caine 607 ([[Jason Scott Lee]]), one of the newer soldiers, and then Captain Church ([[Gary Busey]]) when he refuses to follow orders.
+[[File:Colt SAA with pearl grip.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Single Action Army Artillery Model w/ 5.5" barrel - .38-40 Winchester.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-SAA-1.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Colonel Mekum points his Single Action Army at one of the Adam program soldiers before executing him.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-SAA-2.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Colonel Mekum on board the ship with his SAA holstered.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-SAA-3.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Colonel Mekum with his SAA after having shot Captain Church]]
+== Astra 400 ==
+One of the Arcadia inhabitants wields a [[Astra 400]], notably when fighting off the soldier with the flamethrower.
+[[Image:Astra_400.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Astra 400 - 9x23mm Bergmann/Largo]]
+[[File:Soldier-Pistol.JPG|thumb|none|601px|The inhabitant with the Astra 400 on the right.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-Pistol2.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Another shot on the right.]]
+=Machine Guns=
+== M60 Machine Gun ==
+During the early training phase, several Humvees can be seen fitted with [[M60 machine gun]]s mounted on the roof.
+[[Image:M60GPMG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M60 machine gun - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
+[[Image:Soldier-M60-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A pair of Humvees fitted with M60 machine guns on the hill as the child recruits are observed during training.]]
 == (Fake) DShK ==
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 [[Image:BrowningM2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG]]
-[[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|300px|DShK 12.7x109mm (compare the receiver to the M2, above, and the guns seen in the movie, below.]]
+[[Image:DSHK.jpg|thumb|none|350px|DShK 12.7x109mm (compare the receiver to the M2, above, and the guns seen in the movie, below.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-M2-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gunner on a "Crawler" mans the dual machine guns in the turret (fake DShKs mocked up from Browning M2HBs).]]
+[[Image:Soldier-M2-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The gunner on a "Crawler" mans the dual machine guns in the turret (fake DShKs mocked up from Browning M2HBs).]]
-[[Image:Soldier-SPP-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The turret gunner fires his fake DShKs at night.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-SPP-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The turret gunner fires his fake DShKs at night.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-M2-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A view from the gunner's perspective.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-M2-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A view from the gunner's perspective. Note the charging handle on the right-hand gun, a clear giveaway that it is a Browning M2HB]]
-<BR>
 == Hand Held GE M134 Minigun ==
-One of the soldiers engaged in the raid on the Arcadia 234 settlement can be seen firing a short-barreled [[GE M134 Minigun#Hand Held M134 Minigun|hand held GE M134 Minigun]]. Sgt. Todd kills the soldier when his Minigun jam on him, then uses it when engaging the soldiers following the raid.
+One of the soldiers engaged in the raid on the Arcadia 234 settlement can be seen firing a short-barreled [[GE M134 Minigun#Hand Held M134 Minigun|hand held GE M134 Minigun]]. Sgt. Todd kills the soldier when his Minigun jams on him, then uses it when engaging the soldiers following the raid. A similar short-barreled minigun was used in 1993's ''[[Last Action Hero]]''.
-[[Image:Minigun 2.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Hand held M134 Minigun 7.62x51mm NATO  with 'Chainsaw grip' to handle the recoil force]]
+[[Image:Minigun 2.JPG|thumb|none|350px|'''Airsoft''' handheld M134 Minigun with 'Chainsaw grip' to handle the recoil force. This variant was seen in ''[[Terminator 2: Judgement Day]]''. This is an airsoft version which retains the half-circle attachment point for the M60 foregrip from ''Predator''; the real T2 minigun did not have this - (fake) 7.62x51mm NATO]]
-[[Image:Soldier-Minigun-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldier with the Minigun unloads in the direction of Todd and the women and children he is sheltering.]]
+[[Image:Soldier 245.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of the soldiers engaged in the raid on the Arcadia 234 settlement can be seen firing a short-barreled [[GE M134 Minigun#Hand Held M134 Minigun|hand held GE M134 Minigun]].]]
-[[Image:Soldier-Minigun-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldier tries in vain to clear a jam in his Minigun moments before being killed by Sgt. Todd]]
+[[Image:Soldier-Minigun-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier with the Minigun unloads in the direction of Todd and the women and children he is sheltering.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-Minigun-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close-up of the Minigun as Todd fires it.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-Minigun-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier tries in vain to clear a jam in his Minigun.]]
-<BR>
+[[File:Soldier 208.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Todd carries the minigun as he prepares to enter battle.]]
-== Heckler & Koch Mk 23 Mod 0 ==
+[[File:Soldier 220.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Todd emerges from the water firing the minigun.  According to Paul W.S. Anderson, this shot was actually reverse-printed, as the recoil of the minigun actually pushed Kurt Russell into the water.]]
+[[Image:Soldier 215.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close-up of the Minigun as Todd fires it.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-Minigun-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Muzzle flash seen.]]
-When Sgt. Todd assists in repelling the first wave of soldiers from the Arcadia 234 settlement, he can be seen picking up and loading a [[Heckler & Koch Mk 23 Mod 0]] pistol.
+=Submachine Guns=
+== Heckler & Koch MP5A2 ==
-[[Image:Mk23.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch Mk 23 Mod 0 .45 ACP]]
+During the montage showing Sgt. Todd's service following his training, a combatant in the "Moscow Incident" can be seen brandishing a [[Heckler & Koch MP5A2]] while holding a civilian woman hostage.
-[[Image:Soldier-Mk23-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Todd loads up a Heckler & Koch Mk 23 Mod 0 taken from a dead soldier.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-Mk23-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Todd holding his captured Mark 23.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-Mk23-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closer shot of the magazine being slapped in.]]
-<BR>
-== Rocky Mountain Arms Patriot Pistol "Carbine" ==
-While loading up to engage the soldiers after repelling the raid on the Arcadia 234 settlement, Sgt. Todd can be briefly seen with a pair of Patriot Pistols (which were common AR15 pistol variants around the same time as Olympic Arms' entry into the AR15 Pistol arena with their OA-93).  These Patriot Pistols (which have a short AR barrel and flat top upper receiver), actually have the full length telescoping stock for the XM177/CAR15 carbines attached.  It looks to be the same Patriot Upper mated to a full auto SP1 lower that was used in the movie ''[[Congo]]''.  This firearms is outfitted with an under-mounted flashlight, a vintage red laser sight (from the 1980s), and a Beta-C magazine.
+[[Image:H&KMP5A2WideForearm.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch MP5A2 - 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:Soldier-MP5-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A combatant holds a civilian woman hostage while brandishing a MP5A2 during the Moscow Incident.]]
-[[Image:PatriotPistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Rocky Mountain Arms Patriot Pistol w/ Beta-C magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
-[[Image:Soldier-PatriotPistolA.jpg‎ |thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Todd loading up one of the Patriot Pistols (done up as a carbine here).]]
-[[Image:Soldier-Patriot-Pistol2a.jpg‎ |thumb|none|500px|A closeup of the Patriot Pistols (done up as a carbine here).  Note the mismatched upper and lower receivers, indicating that is is the same hybrid gun used in the movie ''[[Congo]]''.]]
-<BR>
-== Steyr SPP ==
-While engaging the soldiers, Sgt. Todd takes a [[Steyr SPP]] converted to fire full-auto from one of the soldiers before dropping a grenade into one of the "Crawler" vehicles to kill the crew. The soldier inside the Crawler who gets killed is also brandishing an SPP. It would appear that the SPP is actually supposed to be the standard-issue sidearm for the Adam project soldiers; this is evidenced by the fact that during the flashback to the "Moscow Incident", all of the soldiers are carrying machine pistols on thigh holsters which appear to be SPPs.
+==Franchi LF-57==
-[[Image:SteyrSPPPistl.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Steyr SPP 9mm]]
+During the flashback to the "Battle of the Argentine Moons", Sgt. Todd is using a pair of nickel-plated [[Franchi LF-57]] submachine guns with the stocks removed and some type of old-fashioned tube sight installed on top. These same guns would later appear in John Carpenter's film ''[[Ghosts of Mars]]''.
-[[Image:Soldier-SPP-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Todd and his men fighting during the "Moscow Incident". Note the large machine pistols holstered on their thighs, which appear to be the same Steyr SPPs used later in the film.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-SPP-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Todd loads a Steyr SPP while preparing to fight the soldiers.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-SPP-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sgt. Todd fires his captured SPP.]]
-<BR>
-== Remington Rolling Block==
-One of the Arcadia 234 inhabitants can be seen carrying a [[Remington Rolling Block]] rifle, the ancient weapon apparently still in working order after centuries.
+[[Image:FranchiLF57Chrome.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Franchi LF-57 Pistol - 9x19mm.  Screen used Nickel plated LF-57 that appeared in the film ''[[Soldier]]''.  These same guns appeared as well in John Carpenter's film ''[[Ghosts of Mars]]'']]
+[[Image:Soldier-LF57-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Todd leads his men into combat on a moon while brandishing a pair of nickel Franchi LF-57 submachine guns.]]
+[[Image:Soldier 114.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Todd firing the dual LF-57s.]]
-[[Image:Remingtonrollingblock.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Remington Rolling Block .45 caliber]]
+==Steyr SPP==
-[[Image:Soldier-RemRB-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An Arcadia 234 inhabitant with a Remington Rolling Block at the ready]]
-I don't think this is a Remington Rolling Block , look at the receiver. MPM2008
-[[Image:Soldier-LongGuna.jpg‎|thumb|none|600px|An Arcadia 234 inhabitant readies his rifle]]
-[[Image:SoldierLEC9FiresA.jpg‎|thumb|none|600px|Behind Pic, an Arcadia 234 inhabitant readies his rifle]]
+While engaging the soldiers, Sgt. Todd takes a [[Steyr SPP]] converted to fire full-auto from one of the soldiers before dropping a grenade into one of the "Crawler" vehicles to kill the crew. The soldier inside the Crawler who gets killed is also brandishing an SPP. It would appear that the SPP is actually supposed to be the standard-issue sidearm for the Adam project soldiers; this is evidenced by the fact that during the flashback to the "Moscow Incident", all of the soldiers are carrying machine pistols in thigh holsters which appear to be SPPs.
+[[Image:SteyrSPPPistl.jpg‎|thumb|none|350px|Steyr SPP - 9x19mm]]
+[[Image:Soldier-SPP-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Todd and his men fighting during the "Moscow Incident". Note the large machine pistols holstered in their thighs, which appear to be the same Steyr SPPs used later in the film.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-SPP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Todd loads a Steyr SPP while preparing to fight the soldiers.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-SPP-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sgt. Todd fires the SPP.]]
-<BR>
+=Shotguns=
-== Tru Flite 37mm Super Long Range Gas Gun ==
+==Valtro PM5 (Custom)==
-A Tru Flite 37mm Super Long Range Gas Gun is seen on a man's back as Sgt. Todd walks over to pick up the Claridge LEC9.  The Tru Flite 37nn Super Long Rage Gas Gun is a 37mm CS grenade launcher built by the Lake Erie Chemical Company.
-[[Image:Soldier-Unknown gun.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A Tru Flite 37mm Super Long Range Gas Gun on a man's back - 37mm]]
-<BR>
+One of the genetically enhanced soldiers carries a custom [[Valtro PM5]] shotgun modified with a pistol grip, a muzzle brake, some sort of spear protruding beneath the muzzle, and a cylinder and tube fitted on top of the receiver and barrel (possibly an early laser sight), as well as a pump-fixed C-More red dot sight above it. This same shotgun would later appear more heavily in John Carpenter's film ''[[Ghosts of Mars]]''.
-== Unknown Rifle? ==
+[[Image:Valtro-PM5.jpg |thumb|none|500px|Valtro PM5 - 12 gauge]]
-I just watched this movie again today, and noticed that this gun wasn't on the page. It was seen during the town meeting when they discuss exiling Todd.
+[[Image:GhostsofMarsPM5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Screen-used stunt Valtro PM5 from ''Ghosts of Mars''. Image from Prop Store of London.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-rifle.JPG|thumb|none|600px|An unknown rifle]]
+[[Image:GhostsofMarsPM52.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Opposite side view of the stunt PM5 from ''Ghosts of Mars''. Image from Prop Store of London.]]
+[[Image:GhostsofMarsPM53.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A close-up of the broken muzzle and receiver (the serial number is either P11045 or P11046) of the stunt PM5 from ''Ghosts of Mars''. Images from Prop Store of London.]]
+[[File:Soldier 22.jpg|thumb|none|601px|The heavily modified Valtro PM5 on right.]]
-<BR>
+=Launchers=
-== Unknown Rifles? ==
+== Tru Flite 37mm Super Long Range Gas Gun ==
-From the same scene, I also noticed these two rifles in the foreground. Can they be identified?
-::The one on the left is an AKM with aftermarket rails on the foreends and gas tube.  The one on the right just looks like a Colt M4 barrel or a 16" M4 style barrel on an AR15 with tons of 'tacti-cool' crap mounted onto the firearm.  Either way, the guns are a customized AK variant and a Customized M16 Variant..... MPM2008
-[[Image:Soldier-rifles.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Two unknown rifles]]
-[[Image:Soldier-rifles2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Two unknown rifles]]
-<BR>
+A [[Tru Flite 37mm Super Long Range Gas Gun]] is seen on a man's back as Sgt. Todd walks over to pick up the Claridge LEC9.
-== Unknown Pistol ==
+[[Image:Tru-Flite-37mm-Super-Long-Range-Gas-Gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tru Flite 37mm Super Long Range Gas Gun - 37mm]]
-A townsperson wields this pistol while attempting to fight off the soldiers. Unfortunately there isn't a good shot of it.
+[[Image:Soldier-Unknown gun.JPG|thumb|none|601px|A Tru Flite 37mm Super Long Range Gas Gun on a man's back]]
-[[Image:Soldier-Pistol.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A woman with her unknown pistol]]
+[[File:Soldier 15.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Flare gun on left.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-Pistol2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Another shot]]
-<BR>
 == Heckler & Koch P2A1 Flare Pistol ==
 A soldier fires a [[Heckler & Koch P2A1 Flare Pistol]] as they search for Todd.
-[[Image:Soldier-Flare.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A soldier firing a Heckler & Koch P2A1 Flare Pistol.]]
-<BR>
+[[Image:H&K P2A1.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch P2A1 - 26.5mm]]
+[[Image:Soldier-Flare.JPG|thumb|none|601px|A soldier firing a Heckler & Koch P2A1 Flare Pistol.]]
-== Rocket Launcher ==
+=Other=
-Some of the soldiers use these rocket launchers and Todd gets a hold of one and uses it against them.
+== Fictional Rocket Launcher ==
-[[Image:Soldier-Launcher.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Todd after firing the rocket launcher]]
-[[Image:Soldier-Launcher2.JPG|thumb|none|600px|Todd after dispatching the last soldier]]
-[[Image:Soldier-Launcher3.JPG|thumb|none|600px|A soldier about to fire his rocket launcher during the raid]]
-<BR>
+Some of the soldiers use custom rocket launchers against the inhabitants of Arcadia. Todd also uses the launcher.  These launchers appear to be custom props.
-==Flamethrowers==
+[[Image:Soldier-flamer-2.jpg|thumb|none|602px|The enhanced soldier firing his flamethrower has the launcher slung.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-Launcher2.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Todd after firing the rocket launcher]]
+[[Image:Soldier-Launcher.JPG|thumb|none|601px|Todd after dispatching the last soldier]]
+[[Image:Soldier-Launcher3.JPG|thumb|none|601px|A soldier about to fire his rocket launcher during the raid]]
+== Flamethrower ==
 The genetically engineered soldiers use custom-built flamethrowers that were assembled specially for the movie.
 [[Image:SoldierFlameThrower1200.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One of the actual flamethrowers used in ''Soldier'' (this image is an IMFDB exclusive)]]
-[[Image:Soldier-flamer-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
+[[Image:SoldierFlamethrower.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Opposite side view of a screen-used stunt flamethrower from ''Soldier''. Image from Prop Store of London.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-flamer-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
+[[Image:Soldier-flamer-1.jpg|thumb|none|602px|An enhanced soldier brandishing a flamethrower during the raid on the colony.]]
-[[Image:Soldier-flamer-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]]
+[[Image:Soldier-flamer-2.jpg|thumb|none|602px|The enhanced soldier firing his flamethrower.]]
+[[Image:Soldier-flamer-3.jpg|thumb|none|602px|The enhanced soldier pursues colonists up a flight of stairs before being slain by Sgt. Todd.]]
+=Trivia=
+==Sgt. Todd's Commendations==
+A computer readout shows the various commendations awarded to Sgt. Todd, which appear to reference [[Kurt Russell]]'s other films.  There also appears to be references to the [[M56 Smart Gun]] from ''[[Aliens]]'' and the BFG from ''Doom'' (although the latter would not be realized as a physical prop until the ''[[Doom|2005 film adaptation]]'').
+[[File:Soldier 117.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A computer readout shows the various commendations awarded to Sgt. Todd, which appear to reference [[Kurt Russell]]'s other films, including ''[[Tango & Cash]]'', ''[[Escape from New York]]'', ''[[Stargate]]'' and ''[[The Thing (1982)]]''.  On the right, the "Nibian Moon" and "Antares Maelstrom" campaigns are references to a speech made by Khan in ''[[Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan]]'', while the "Shoulder of Orion" is a reference to Batty's final speech in ''[[Blade Runner]]''.]]
+[[File:Soldier 137.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, the commendations appear to refer to the [[Kurt Russell]]-starring films ''[[Captain Ron]]'', ''Backdraft'', and ''[[The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes]]'' among others.  On the left, note the reference to the ''[[Doom|Doom BFG]]'' and the "Illudium Pu-36 ESM," an "Explosive Space Modulator" used by Marvin the Martian in his attempts to destroy the Earth in two ''Bugs Bunny'' cartoons.]]
+==Blade Runner references==
+Several references to 1982's ''[[Blade Runner]]'' are made in this film, suggesting that both films take place in the same universe.
+[[File:Soldier 200.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In the center, the front of a derelict "Spinner" hovercar from ''[[Blade Runner]]'' can be seen.]]
+[[File:Soldier 136.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the right, the readout displays that Sgt. Todd is a veteran of the Battle of Tannhauser Gate.  Tannhauser Gate is a location mentioned by Roy Batty in the 1982 film. As shown in the previous section, he is also a veteran of the "Shoulder of Orion" campaign, another reference to the same speech.]]
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Rifles

M4A1 Carbine

M16A2 Rifle

AKU-94 Bullpup

Heckler & Koch HK91A2

Claridge LEC9

Norinco MAK-90

Remington Rolling Block

Bushmaster XM15 "V-Match"

Rocky Mountain Arms Patriot Pistol "Carbine"

Modified Winchester Lever Action Rifle

Handguns

Heckler & Koch Mark 23

Colt Single Action Army

Astra 400

Machine Guns

M60 Machine Gun

(Fake) DShK

Hand Held GE M134 Minigun

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5A2

Franchi LF-57

Steyr SPP

Shotguns

Valtro PM5 (Custom)

Launchers

Tru Flite 37mm Super Long Range Gas Gun

Heckler & Koch P2A1 Flare Pistol

Other

Fictional Rocket Launcher

Flamethrower

Trivia

Sgt. Todd's Commendations

Blade Runner references

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