Who am I?

Hi, I'm Sargeantmuffinman, the current wiki maintainer that will add various things to areas of the wiki. I mainly work on the marine side of things and will do general grammar changes to here and there. If other more things are needed then I'll usually be the person for it.

This will also be a place for where I test wiki code.

To-Do List

Look through the alien page and update it.
Make a better Fire Mission guide.
Add the armaments and ammunition list to requisitions.
Make more tea.

Proving grounds

The areas below are usually the place where I test and learn wiki code. Hopefully it might be useful to others if anyone actually reads this.

Section 1

Equipment:	Cool down:
Rocket pod	The rocket pod is a single shot weapon that can be placed anywhere on the gimbal. But due to it having only one rocket available in the rocket pod, you're going to need to reload it for every time you fire it. An example of how this would be seen on a gimbal is presented like this: Fire.
Mini-Rocket Pod	The Mini-Rocket Pod has the ability to fire multiple small explosive rockets at a target. But they are have a small cool down of two spaces. An example of how this would be seen on a gimbal is presented like this: Fire, wait, wait, fire.
GAU-21 'Rattler' 30mm Cannon	The GAU is an effective weapon that will be able to clear out a large areas as well as do sustained damage on a target. It has the smallest cool down (barring the rocket pod) which allows you to fire in quick succession against a target. An example of how this would be seen on a gimbal is presented like this: Fire, wait, fire.
Laser Beam Gun	The laser beam gun is the most effective weapon available to the dropship pilots. It is perfectly suitable for the use of fire missions as it will shoot a line of extremely damaging fire against the target. But this weapon has the longest cool down of them all. Having to wait 4 steps before you can fire again, this weapon has a trade off of being extremely powerful and having a long cool down. An example of how this would be seen on a gimbal is presented like this: Fire, wait, wait, wait, wait, fire.

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2X Flamethrower

This is the mighty weapon is used to burn through all that stands before it.

M41A Mk2 Pulse Rifle

This is the standard issue pulse rifle used by the Colonial Marines. A reliable, robust and overall effective standard issue weapon, the M41A must be held in two hands to accurately fire.

**Ammunition:**
M41A Magazine	Holds forty (40) 10x24mm rifle rounds.
M41A Extended Magazine	Holds sixty (60) 10x24mm rifle rounds. Holds more ammunition than the standard magazines.
M41A Armor Piercing Magazine	Holds forty (40) 10x24mm AP rifle rounds. Has better armor penetration, but lower overall damage.
M41A Incendiary Magazine	Holds forty (40) 10x24mm Incendiary rifle rounds. Will set ablaze any and all targets hit with this round.

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Requisition's Armament and Ammunition Vendor

ArmamentsAmmunitionSurplus Uniforms

Armaments:

Description:

Lightweight IMP backpack

The standard-issue backpack of the USCM. Designed to slug gear into the battlefield.

Has to be held in one hand to access items inside. Holds 7 normal size items.

USCM technician welderpack

A specialized backpack worn by USCM technicians. It carries a fuel tank for quick welder refueling and use. Has to be held in one hand to access items inside. Holds 5 normal size items and 260 units of welder fuel.

M276 pattern ammo load rig

The M276 is the standard load-bearing equipment of the USCM. It consists of a modular belt with various clips. This version is the standard variant designed for bulk ammunition-carrying operations. This holds 5 various magazines or handfuls of shotgun shells.

It is the standard rig for most of the USCM combat personnel, excluding Engineers and Medics. It is one of the belt options of the ColMarTech Automated Closet.

Shotgun shell load rig

An ammunition belt designed to hold shotgun shells or individual bullets. This holds 10 handfuls of shells. It is one of the belt options of the ColMarTech Automated Closet.

Webbing

Sturdy mess of synthcotton belts and buckles, ready to share your burden. Holds 3 normal sized items.

It is the standard webbing for most of the USCM support personnel. Standard Marines can acquire them through their ColMarTech Automated Closet. Can be issued out by Requisitions.

Brown Webbing vest

Worn brownish synthcotton vest with lots of small pockets to unburden your hands. Holds 5 small sized items.

Can be ordered via crate in Requisitions, but not carried typically.

M276 pattern M4A3 holster rig

The M276 is the standard load-bearing equipment of the USCM. It consists of a modular belt with various clips. This version has a holster assembly that allows one to carry the M4A3 or the MK88 comfortably secure. It also contains side pouches that can store 9mm or .45 magazines.

It is one of the uncommon rigs inside USCM Vendors. It is also the standard rig for both Cargo Technicians, Staff Officers and Pilot Officers.

G8 general utility pouch

A small, lightweight pouch that can be clipped onto Armat Systems M3 Pattern armor to provide additional storage. Unfortunately, this pouch uses the same securing system as most Armat platform weaponry, and thus only one can be clipped to the M3 Pattern Armor's suit storage. It is one of the rarer pouches inside the ColMarTech automated armaments vendor in Requisitions. They can hold 3 items.

M276 pattern M44 holster rig

The M276 is the standard load-bearing equipment of the USCM. It consists of a modular belt with various clips. This version is for the M44 magnum revolver, along with three pouches for speedloaders. It faintly smells of hay.

It is one of the uncommon rigs inside USCM Cargo Vendors or Some Marine Prep Vendors, and is standard issue for the Requisitions Officer.

M276 pattern M39 holster rig

The M276 is the standard load-bearing equipment of the USCM. It consists of a modular belt with various clips. This version is designed for the M39 SMG and features a larger frame to support the gun. Due to its unorthodox design, it isn't a very common sight and is only specially issued.

It is one of the uncommon rigs inside USCM Cargo Vendors and can also be found in the standard marine prep, and some of the specialized squad role vendors..

Medium general pouch

A general purpose pouch used to carry more small items and also magazines. Contains 2 slots. It is one of the pouch options of the ColMarTech Automated Closet and can be found inside the ColMarTech automated armaments vendor in Requisitions.

Construction pouch

Designed to holster construction materials. Issued to Engineers, or found inside the ColMarTech automated armaments vendor in Requisitions.

Metal Sheets	Plasteel Sheets	Empty Sandbags	Wooden Planks	Metal Rods	Cable Coil	Barbed Wire	Entrenching Tool

Document pouch

A pouch used to hold documents for safe keeping. Can hold 7 items.

Tools Pouch

Designed to hold all your different types of tools. Issued to Engineers, or found inside the ColMarTech automated armaments vendor in Requisitions.

Screwdriver	Blowtorch	Crowbar	Wrench	Cable Coil	Multitool	Wirecutters	Entrenching Tool

Explosive pouch

Container designed to hold up to three grenades or other explosives. Issued to Engineers, or found inside the ColMarTech automated armaments vendor in Requisitions.

Syringe pouch

Uncommon issue pouch, able to hold an array of syringes. Issued to Medics, or found inside the ColMarTech automated armaments vendor in Requisitions. Contains 6 slots.

Medical pouch

Large pouch able to hold a wide array of medical supplies. Issued to Medics, or found inside the ColMarTech automated armaments vendor in Requisitions.

Contains 4 slots.

Autoinjectors	Ointment	Gauze	Advanced Kits	Health Analyzer	Pill Bottles	Hyposprays

Medkit pouch

Special issue pouch, able to hold a medkit. Issued to Medics, or found inside the ColMarTech automated armaments vendor in Requisitions.

Medkits

Magazine pouch

Uncommon issue pouch that can hold two magazines and/or handfuls of shotgun shells. Issued to Medics and Engineers, or found inside the ColMarTech automated armaments vendor in Requisitions. Contains 2 slots.

Flare pouch

Can hold 5 flares (including activated flare). Refillable with a M94 Flare Pack. Useful for lighting the way for your comrades. It is one of the pouch options of the ColMarTech Automated Closet.

First-aid pouch

Standard issue field aid for all soldiers. Comes pre-loaded with basic medical supplies. Expended autoinjectors can be restocked at a NanoMed

on the Almayer and Dropships. It is one of the pouch options of the ColMarTech Automated Closet.

Sidearm pouch

A holster to carry pistols, typically a standard issue M4A3 handgun, or 88M4 Pistol. It is one of the common pouches inside the ColMarTech automated armaments vendor in Requisitions.

Large pistol magazine pouch

Pouch able to hold 6 pistol magazines. It is one of the uncommon pouches inside the ColMarTech automated armaments vendor in Requisitions.

M4A3 service pistol

This is one of two handguns that the marines have stocked in their combat prep vendors. The M4A3 Service Pistol is a reliable fallback weapon that uses 9mm handgun ammunition in a 12 round magazine.

All Cargo Technicians start with one, including 3 Extended Magazines (One loaded) and a Hollowpoint Magazine.

To learn more about the weapon's attachments and ammunition click here

M4A3 service pistol (.45)

One of the standard USCM service pistols chambered in .45 caliber. But only issued in small numbers and reserved for high military personnel. It functions similar to the standard-issue M4A3, but deals greater damage with a smaller magazine size of 7 rounds.

To learn more about the weapon's attachments and ammunition click here

M44 combat revolver

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M39 sub machine gun

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M41A pulse rifle MK2

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M37A2 pump shotgun

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M20 Claymore anti-personnel mine

The M20 Claymore is a directional proximity triggered anti-personnel mine designed by Armat Systems for use by the United States Colonial Marines. Used for killing or heavily wounding any would be trouble makers who dare attempt to invade your base.

M40 HEDP grenade box

Contains 25 Grenades. A secure box holding 25 M40 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose grenades. Highly explosive, don't store near flamer fuel. Has a colored stripe indicating which type of grenade is in the box at a glance.

M40 HEFA grenade box

Contains 25 Grenades. A secure box holding 25 M40 High-Explosive Fragmenting-Antipersonnel grenades. Highly explosive, don't store near flamer fuel. Has a colored stripe indicating which type of grenade is in the box at a glance.

M15 fragmentation grenade

Explodes in a 5x5 blast radius with a large shrapnel range. An outdated USCM Fragmentation Grenade. With decades of service in the USCM, the old M15 Fragmentation Grenade is slowly being replaced with the slightly safer M40 HEDP. It is set to detonate in 4 seconds. Better radius than the M40 HEDP.

M40 HIDP incendiary grenade

Exploding in a 5 tile diameter and a 3x3 tile square, incendiary grenades are a powerful area of denial weapon that can deal immense damage to a hostile target if it's caught in the fire. Difference with this grenade is that its effects linger for a while making it useful in keeping Xenomorphs back.

M40 HSDP smoke grenade

Standard issue USCM smoke grenade, does what it says on the tin. Primarily useful to deal with insurgents in colonies or potential hostile boarders.

M94 marking flare pack

A packet of five M94 Marking Flares. Carried by USCM soldiers to light dark areas that cannot be reached with the usual TNR Shoulder Lamp.

M89-S signal flare pack

A packet of five M89-S Signal Marking Flares. Used for signaling close air support dropships to strafe an area.

Combat flashlight

It's a flashlight, can be held, thrown or turned into a Rail Flashlight attachment.

Gas Mask

Gas masks are available in ColMarTech Automated Closets for all marines. It is useful for resisting gas-based weaponry and bombardment at the cost of vision. Also works alongside an oxygen tank to distribute oxygen in areas that are lacking in oxygen for proper breathing.

Mini JTAK Kit

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Fire Missions

Click to see the tutorial.

Fire Missions are custom made air strikes designed to fire in straight lines that cover a wide area. They allow the pilot to unleash a full arsenal of democracy on any would be trouble maker that dares try to harm your marines.

You have access to a special channel primarily dedicated to coordinating with the ground troops who are able to ask for airstrikes. These include the Scout Specialist, Squad Leader and any one who has the JTAC kit or encryption key. Use :j to talk in that channel.

In this menu, there's a new subset of buttons and menus you need to utilize. Highlighted in blue is the new fire mission creator as well as the switch to the fire mission . It's where you'll create fire missions with the weapons you have installed on the dropship.

When setting up a fire mission you should have a weapon loadout in mind. Rocket pods give more single-shot power, but can only fire once per fire mission and once per flight, while minirockets, GAUs, and Lasers can fire multiple times. Lasers are good for most threats since they set the ground on fire, while GAUs and minirockets can deal damage to all Xenos. Once you select your weapons, you can create a fire mission on the Weapons control console by giving it a name and picking a length/range (more on this later).

Once you do so, click to edit the fire mission on this screen there's a few rules to remember:

Tile coverage is the number you gave while making the fire mission and represents the number of tiles you pass over from start to finish
Every fire mission has 12 "steps" (represented by the columns numbered 1-12 that make up most of the screen) regardless of length that weapons can fire during.
Each Step is 0.3 seconds long, so a fire mission lasts 4 seconds from first shot to completion.
Weapons can fire during any step so long as they aren't on "cool down." For GAUs, this means one step between fire commands (fire-wait-fire), two for minis (fire-wait-wait-fire), three for lasers (fire-wait-wait-wait-fire) and zero for rocket pods (which can only fire one shot).
Weapons have a gimbal. Ones mounted on the left can fire at an offset from -6 to 0 and ones on the right from 0 to 6, with zero being dead center on the tile you're flying over.
To cancel a weapon from firing with the gimbal, simply replace the number with a hyphen. ( - )
The number of steps you spend of a tile depends on the tile coverage. If it's 12, it's one step per tile. If it's two, it's six steps per tile. The way to figure this out is simply 12 divided by tile coverage (which is set when making the fire mission).
Weapons can fire simultaneously or in succession. This makes multi-GAU runs powerful for staggered fire or parallel lines
A fire mission cannot be launched if you don't have enough ammo in every weapon to complete it. If the ammo count is orange you can only use it once with your current ammo supply and red if you don't have enough ammo for a run.

Once a fire mission is set up, it can be launched while in flyby mode. To do so, you select the fire mission and click "go to fire mission" at the bottom of the screen. After this you do the following:

Select a flare or lase target.
Activate Camera to view location or request offset information if the camera doesn't work
Select a direction. You can only offset in one direction and you will travel in that direction once you start.
Input an offset from 0 to 12. If you're viewing through the camera, it will recenter on the starting point of your fire mission.
Confirm that the fire mission is a safe distance from Marines and will hit hostiles. Remember that many weapons have a large area of effect that can easily wound or kill Marines.
Engage the Fire Mission. Once you do so, you have approximately five seconds to make final adjustments before the dropship is locked in.