Marine Equipment

The Colonial Marines are equipped with the best equipment around, well with what a couple thousand credits can buy, at least. They have a load-out of a lot of equipment.

Standard Marine Weapons

The marines get the choice of five weapons. They range from pistol to a heavy M41A. The marines get equipped with guns for any situation they encounter, no matter what the threat will be.When using any weapon it is best to aim for the chest this is because in case you accidentally hit a marine with a stray bullet they will take less damage,On a side note aiming for the head only increases damage against ravagers so unless you are 1v1ing a ravager aim at the chest always because aiming anywhere else results in an accuracy penalty (that stacks with other ones).

M4A3 Pistol

M4A3 Service Pistol	Description: This is one of two pistols that the marines have a choice to take. It is a reliable fall back weapon and it uses .45-S ammo with the magazine holding 12 bullets.

.44 Magnum

.44 Remington Magnum	Description: This revolver is the standard side arm for military officers but is also available as a alternative sidearm for marines. Unlike the M4A3 the Magnum is heavier and cannot fit inside pockets or small containers, but it deals significantly more damage per round. It uses .44 rounds and holds 7 bullets.

M39 SMG

M39 Submachine Gun	Description: This is the standard sub-machine. A mediocre firearm that serves usefully for support marines, such as medics, engineers or specialists with heavy weapons, as well as being used in conjunction with a riot shield. It uses 9mm special rounds, and holds 35 bullets. This weapon will also display your ammo count in your text screen, thanks to the inbuilt ammo indicator.

M41A Pulse Rifle

M41A Mk2 Pulse Rifle

Description: This is the standard issue pulse rifle used by many military forces around the universe. A reliable, robust and overall effective standard issue longarm. The M41A must be held in two hands to fire. It uses 10mm special rounds and holds 30 rounds. Unlike the M41A Mk1 which holds 99 rounds the Mk2 only holds 30 rounds but offers the user greater capabilities to customise their weapon with attachments. It is pre-equipped with a 2 shot grenade launcher which can't be reloaded once all shots are used. This weapon will also display your ammo count in your text screen, thanks to the inbuilt ammo indicator.

M37 Shotgun

M37A2 Pump Shotgun	Description: Shotgun utilised by USMC Marines, a powerful in close quarters combat that is capable of killing even the strongest of hostile targets. However it is difficult to use as the shotgun has to be cocked after ever time its fired, as well as ammo management being difficult. It uses shotgun special shells and holds 8 rounds.

Combat Knife

Combat Knife	Description: A sharp cutting tool that can be hidden in your marine combat boots. Very useful for cutting through materials, but it should only to be used as a last resort against enemies. In case of being devoured it can be used to cut your way out of an Alien.

Restricted Marine Weapons

These marine weapons are uncommon and usually are only used by specialists or high ranking marine officers.

M42C Scout Rifle

M42c Scoped Rifle

Description: Specialist only. A high power sniper rifle, this weapon deals immense damage per bullet and is capable of attacking and hitting targets at extreme ranges. It comes equipped with a high power scope allowing the user a wide range of vision. This weapon is limited to seven rounds per magazine, a slow rate of fire, a very obvious and loud firing noise and that it is ineffective in close range combat as bullets fired too close to the user will miss.

M92 Grenade Launcher

M92 Grenade Launcher	Description: Specialist only. A midpoint between a shotgun and the rocket launcher, the grenade launcher is a two-handed weapon that can hold and fire up to five grenades of any variety. This weapon also has a inbuilt auto-lock system preventing the fired grenades from detonating if they hit a target that is too close to the weapon handler.

SADAR

File:SADAR.pngM83A2 Shoulder-Launched Active-Homing Disposable Anti-Tank Rocket

Description: Specialist only. A reloadable, single shot, rocket launcher. This weapon carries the most powerful and deadliest ordnance available to marine infantry in the form of either high explosive or Armor piercing rockets. Where HE rockets are effective against tight groups of hostile targets, the AP rockets deal little actual splash damage but they deal immense damage to a single target. Unlike the grenade launcher SADAR ammo is more scarce, as well as the SADAR being more unwieldy to employ.

M56 Smartgun

M56 Smartgun

Description: Specialist only. The most complicated weapon available to a marine. Sadly the Smartgun lacks any auto-tracking capabilities. However it has a impressive 250 round ammo pool to draw from, a inbuilt infrared sensor allowing great visibility in low-light conditions, it deals a good amount of damage per bullet with a high rate of fire, an automatic reloading system and the coup de grace being that due to the gun's complex targeting algorithms each bullet will not hit any fellow marine. This allows a smartgun operator to fire freely through a group of allied marines without fear of hitting any of them. The Smartgun requires a special harness to even lift and will automatically retract to the harness suit storage when the user is knocked down.

Flamethrower

M240 Incinerator Unit

Description: Capable of shooting flames by lighting plasma, this weapon is capable of shooting around corners and dealing massive damage to Xenos and Marines alike. Unlike bullets, this weapon doesn't stop on the first mob hit and can light narrow hallways ablaze, potentially damaging multiple enemies. Beware friendly fire and make sure you have a Medic equipped with Kelotane or Dermaline if you decide to go this route! This weapon deals most of its damage during the initial burst.

Grenade

M40 HEDP Grenade	Description: Exploding in a 3x3 radius, these Grenades also have the potential to damage nearby walls. Take care when using near structures leading to space or even near your own marines! The specialist has these grenades in their vendors at round start.

Incendiary Grenade

U4 Firebomb	Description: Exploding in a 3x3 radius, incendiary grenades are a powerful area of denial weapon that can deal immense damage to a hostile target if its caught in the fire. Difference with this grenade is that its effects linger for a while making it useful in keeping Xenomorphs back.

Restricted Marine Equipment

Sentry Gun

UA 571-C Automated Sentry Gun	Description: These engineer only sentry guns are the spear and shield of the Colonial Marines. These beasts hold 300 shots a mag and cause moderate brute damage to the target upon hit. The tracking system is capable of identifying a non-marine from a marine and fire at it. They are capable of firing straight forward in cone or 360 around. Firing options are full automatic, burst and single shot.

Classified Black Ops Equipment

Any equipment listed here is non-exhaustive. This list details highly classified weapons or equipment employed by black ops teams, all off the record.

M41C Pulse Rifle

M41C Pulse Rifle	Description: WY Commandos Only. A unique variant of the M41A Pulse Rifle. This weapon is specially modified, and is capable of being fired with one hand, as well as having a significantly faster rate of fire. It is also painted in a unique brown colour scheme to match the Commandos Armor.

MAR-40

MAR-40 Pulse Rifle	Description: Used by the Freelancer Mercenaries and the Dutch's dozen. While outdated and old, this weapon showed to be extremly reliable and adaptable. Created originally by the USSR to serve as a quickly deployable rifle to be used at any environment, it was mass-produced and become extremely popular with poorer mercenary groups.

Weapon Attachments

Marine's can acquire attachments to attach to some of their weapons. Most attachments must be acquired via the Requisitions Officer located on the east side of the Sulaco. Most RO's usually only give one or two attachments to most marines, though some may grant more to squad leaders or specialists.

Most attachments offer a advantage, and many also counter that with some disadvantage.

Most guns have three attachment locations, the rail, under barrel and the muzzle. Only one attachment can be on one of these locations at a time.

The statistics for attachments are subject to change and will most likely change often, however until they do change this page will be up to date on the statistics on each attachment.

Muzzle Attachments

Attachment	Benefits	Drawbacks	Useable With	Image
Suppressor	Greatly Reduces Firing Sound Removes Messages When Firing	Slightly Reduces Accuracy	M41A Scout Rifle M39 SMG M4A3 Pistol
Bayonet	Greatly Increases Weapon Melee Damage Easier to Destroy Fortifications	Slightly Reduces Accuracy	M41A M37 .44 Magnum
Extended Barrel	Increases Accuracy (~20%)	Reduces Damage	M41A M37 M39 SMG M4A3 Pistol .44 Magnum
Barrel Charger	Significantly Increase Damage	Greatly Reduces Accuracy Increases Recoil	M41A Smartgun M37 M39 SMG M4A3 Pistol
Recoil Compensator	Reduces Recoil Increases Accuracy	Reduces Damage	Scout Rifle M37	File:Recoilcomp.png

Rail Attachments

Attachment	Benefits	Drawbacks	Useable With	Image
Flashlight	Generates a Light Source	None	M41A M37 M39 SMG M4A3 Pistol
Red Dot Sight	Significantly Increases Accuracy	None	M41A M37 M39 SMG M4A3 Pistol
Quickfire Adapter	Increases Rate of Fire	Reduces Accuracy Increases Recoil	M41A M39 SMG M37 M4A3 Pistol .44 Magnum
Magnetic Harness	Dropped weapon goes to suit slot	None	M41A M39 SMG

Underbarrel Attachments

Attachment	Benefits	Drawbacks	Useable With	Image
Forward Magazine Grip	+15% Accuracy Significantly Decreases recoil	Makes one handed weapons two handed Increased weapon size	M41A M39 SMG
Gyroscopic Stabilizer	Makes two handed weapons one handed	-15% accuracy	M41A M37 M42C Scout	File:Gyro.gif
Bipod	+30% Accuracy Reduced recoil	Increased weapon size -50% Melee damage	M41A

Standard Marine Clothing

Helmet - Protect's your head. Not very effective in stopping bullets. There are several variants of helmets available.

Marine Armor - This armor protects from most damage. Do try to avoid friendly fire, however marine Armor will block most damage dealt from a bullet. There are several variants of Armor available.

Combat boots - These boots prevent marines from slipping and getting a concussion. A sheath allows a knife to be stored in them.

Jumpsuit - This can vary depending on the current squad.

Gloves - Tactical gloves that are coloured for the squad. Not very useful if you're an engineer, take the insulated gloves instead.

File:Belt.png Marine Belt - It holds ammo and small items. Yeah not that helpful for shotguns.

Flare - Much more useful than the flashlight in terms of brightness, but burns out over time. Make sure to take multiple flares and keep them in your pocket. If you see a flare lying on the ground and you need light you can always pull it behind you.

Flashlight - For dark places, preventing the marines from going crazy. Using a screwdriver on this will make it attachable, allowing you to attach it to a variety of weapons such as the M4A1 and M4A3. This decreases its light radius slightly.

Marine Armor

There are several different kinds of Armor available to marines, depending on which role a marine is fulfilling.

M3 Armor

M3 Pattern Personal Armor	Description: Standard Issue Armor used by most marine infantry. Provides modest protection from bullet and melee attacks. The M10 Helmet will stop exactly one alien facehugger attack before breaking. Addendum: "Donator" Armor, as well as most ERT Armor, while looking unique, is essentially a resprited piece of M3 Armor in terms of defence.

B12 Armor

B12 Pattern Personal Armor	Description: Unique Armor worn by squad leaders. The main difference with the squad leaders Armor is that the Armor has a attached, and powerful, personal flashlight that can be activated at will. In addition the M11 Helmet can block two facehugging attempts before breaking and has a inbuilt camera allowing for command overwatch to observe the squad's actions from the Sulaco.

M2 Armor

M2 Pattern Personal Armor	Description: Older generation Armor worn by Military Police. M2 Armor offers higher protection against melee attacks but less protection against projectile attacks. Optionally issued Riot Helmet can block one facehugging attempt.

B18 Experimental Armor

B18 Experimental Personal Armor	Description: One of the equipment options available to specialists. This Armor has the best personal protection of any Armor the Marines can get as it has a very high armor soak value and three tricord auto injectors. In addition the helmet can block three facehugger's before breaking.

X-13 Apesuit

X-13 Apesuit

Description: A prototype combat Armor worn by the Weyland-Yutani Commando unit. It is the most powerful personal Armor available, it has a extremely high Armor value that makes it resistant to melee and projectile attacks, in addition the Armor is utterly acid proof. The helmet is specially designed to resist facehugging attempts, it will take dozens of facehuggers to even break the protective seals. Has the same stats of a B18

Engineer Extra Clothing

Tool belt - As a engineer you will most likely replace the marine belt with this as it can carry all your tools which are :

When you have these tools you should be set for hacking open doors and building defenses in a Forward Operating Base(FoB).

File:Mesons.png Meson Goggles - Meson Goggles are very useful especially when slicing down walls due to how they allow you to see the layout of the planet/station even in pitch black.

Welding Goggles - Something that every engineer should wear. Allows you to weld things without damaging your eyes.

Insulated Gloves - These gloves are essential to any engineer as they protect you from electric shocks,Wear them at all times.

Medic Extra Clothing

- This is used for carrying all your medical appliances to help patch up wounded and make sure everyone returns at some healthy state.

- The Medical Hud Allows the player to see the vitals of fellow players, which is useful to you as it means you know who you will need to focus on.