The M6 Spartan Laser also called the ‘Galileian’ is a shoulder mounted direct energy weapon. It is used by the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) to intercept and destroy vehicles. It is extremely accurate with a long range. A few set backs to using the Spartan Laser are:

One, it takes a short while to charge before it actually fires and, Two, the firing rate is limited to 5 shots only then it needs charging. Nonetheless, it is a very powerful weapon that is extremely helpful to anyone who wants to use it.

The Spartan Laser charges for around three seconds before it fires. When you pull the trigger a red dot appears on your target and when the Spartan Laser has charged enough, the red dot is followed by a powerful red beam that destroys the target and may even cause substantial damage to those in close proximity to it.

For aiming purposes the Spartan Laser has Wryd II optics suite that is capable of magnification up to 2x. On the right side of the reticule, you will find a meter indicating the charge of the laser.

The Spartan Laser is very effective in destroying vehicles with just one hit except for Scorpions and Wraiths which may need more than one shot of the Spartan Laser. It is also interesting to note that the only vehicle invulnerable to the Spartan Laser is the Elephant which appears in one of the multi-player maps.
The 5 shot limit of the Spartan Laser can be quite troublesome, but it is possible that during the last level of Halo 3 you can get unlimited firing from the Spartan Laser. Give the weapon to one of the marines. You don’t get unlimited firing yourself but the marine will and he will be able to help you.

A special treat with the Spartan Laser is that you get a medal indicating “Laser Kill” each time you kill an enemy with the use of this weapon. Did you know that you can kill more than one enemy with the use of the Spartan Laser? Find enemies that are standing in close proximity to one another aim the laser in between them. That way, you are able to kill them both. Just remember that this works both ways so don’t stand too close to a team mate.
To combat the Spartan Laser, you can use a sniper rifle to take out the enemy wielding the weapon before the Laser has time to charge.

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