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 9mm pistol ammo with the magazine holding 12 bullets. A very small item, it can fit in almost any slot possible. Armor piercing and extended magazines are available for use as well.

M44 Revolver


M44 Combat Revolver	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 Revolver 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. Marksman ammunition has better armor penetration at the cost of overall power.

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 can also load armor piercing, extended, and incendiary ammunition. 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. There are also extended magazines available 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.

M41A Magazine

M41A Magazine -- Standard Mag. Thirty (30) 10mm rounds.

M41A Armour Piercing Magazine

M41A AP Mag -- Armour Piercing Mag. Thirty (30) 10mm AP rounds. Has better armor penetration, but lower overall damage.

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, this is in addition to its good chance to outright stun enemies if you fire at them at very close range. 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 slugs or buckshot shells and holds 8 rounds. You can take out a handful (5) shell into your hand and use these to rapidly reload your shotgun. Its highly recommended you set up a macro to use your space key to pump your shotgun.

Slug Rounds

Slug Rounds -- Single Slug Projectile. Effective in ranged combat. Armor piercing. Lesser damage.

Buckshot Rounds

Buckshot Rounds -- Multiple Projectiles. Powerful in close range. Massive damage, Rapid damage fall-off at range. 4 meter range, fires in a 15 degree radius.

Incendiary Slug Rounds

Incendiary Slug Rounds -- Single Slug Projectile. Effective in Ranged Combat. Deals burn damage, very effective on Xenomorphs. Rare, found in Sulaco Armoury & some Planet bound shotguns.

M11 Combat Bayonet


M11 Combat Bayonet	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. Applying cable coil to its grip allows the knife to be used as a regular Bayonet Attachment.

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. Its not actually homing and its reusable.

High Explosive Rocket

File:Highex.png High Explosive -- Deals damage and stuns in wide area. Deals little additional damage on direct hit with a target. Ineffective against heavily armored targets.

Anti-Tank Rocket

File:At.png Anti-Tank -- Deals massive damage to any target hit directly by rocket. Deals very little to no splash damage. Rocket MUST hit a target directly to do damage. Very effective against heavily armored targets.

Phosphorous Rocket

File:Phos.png Phosphorous -- Generates very high heat levels on target. High Heat will generally kill any Alien hit directly, as well as deal heat damage to anyone nearby for a extended period, Human or otherwise. Effective against heavily armored targets.

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 phoron, this weapon is capable of dealing massive damage to Xenos and Marines alike who stand in its fires. Unlike bullets, this weapon doesn't stop on the first mob hit, can pass through metal grills, 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! Fire protection is definitly something to consider as it nulifies the flames effects. The longer the enemy stands in the flames, the more he is damaged. As soon as one exits the flames, they stop being burnt. You can increase or decrease the amount of gas to disperse per tile. This determines how hot the fire burns, how long it burns, and how much fuel is used per tile. Flamers will use less gas and deal less damage as the canister emptys out but will still retain the duration of how long the fire burns for. This weapon is also one of the few weapons that can be fired one handed and compact enough to fit within a backpack to be transported. In the right hands this is a powerful weapon, but be wary of refueling as you must use Phoron to refuel empty tanks, which are hard to come by. Phoron can be found in engineering aboard the Sulaco. A Phoron tank can be charged up to 1013pka. At this level, Flamers with their nozzles adjusted to 50 can spray up to 115 tiles with fire for 6 seconds before running out of gas. Flamers with nozzles set to 100 can set 56 tiles on fire for 13 seconds before running out of gas. Flamers with nozzles set to 1000 can spray 5 tiles on fire for 16 seconds.

M4A3 Commander Pistol


M4A3 Commander Pistol	Description: Unique varient of the M4A3 issued and only used by the Commander. Has a unique sprite but is otherwise identical to a M4A3.

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. Engineers start with 2 of these in their vendors at round start

C4


C4 Charge	Description: C4 is typically issued to Squad Leaders, Specialists and Engineers. C4 is primarily useful for quickly breaking into secure buildings, but it's also the only method to destroy Alien tunnels. The minumum time that can be set on a charge is 10 seconds and detonates in a 1.5 meter radius. Engineers start with 4 per vendor, squad leaders start with 1 per vendor, specialists also recive them.

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 three round burst fire and single shot.

Mercenary or Black Ops Equipment

Any equipment listed here is non-exhaustive. This list details classified or otherwise weapons or equipment employed by mercenary and black op teams.

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 color scheme to match the Commandos Armor.

MAR-40


MAR-40 Pulse Rifle	Description: Freelancer Mercenaries and Dutch's dozen Only, Can Be Found Elsewhere. While outdated and old, this weapon has historically proven to be extremely reliable and adaptable. Originally created by the USSR as a quickly deployable rifle in any form of exoplanet environment, it gained a great positive reputation among poorer mercenary and planetary militia groups due to its reliability and ease of manufacturing and maintenance.

M41A/2 Battle Rifle


M41A/2 Battle Rifle	Description: Weyland-Yutani PMCs Only. Slightly more powerful variant of the M41A Pulse Rifle. This rifle deals slightly more damage per bullet and can fire 40 round magazines, as well as the standard 30 round magazines. Only the PMC Officer spawns with this weapon.

M39B/2 SMG


M39B/2 Submachine Gun	Description: Weyland-Yutani PMCs Only. A more versatile SMG variant. This SMG uses specially issued 45 round armour piercing magazines, making the SMG far more viable to use against armoured hostile targets, it can also use standard 35 round magazines. Only the PMC Standards spawn with this weapon.

Miscellaneous Equipment

A list of miscellaneous weapons and equipment that can be found in one of many unique scenarios. These items are either non-standard weapons of the USMC or are random non-specific weapons found throughout known Human space.

M41AE2 Pulse Rifle


M41AE2 Heavy Pulse Rifle	Description: Currently undergoing field testing, the M41AE2 is similar to its smaller M41A cousin except it can hold 100 rounds instead of 30 and it deals more damage per bullet at the cost of a slower rate of fire. Currently a single rifle can be found in the Sulaco's armoury, for emergency's, more can be ordered from Cargo via the WY Weapons Crate.

M41A/M Marksman Rifle


M41A/M Marksman Rifle	Description: An advance protoype of the M41A. Has a slower rate of fire but deals slightly more damage per round. Uses the same ammo as the standard M41A. Uncommon in WY weapon crates ordered by Cargo.

Tactical Shotgun


MK221 Tactical Shotgun	Description: A unique Weyland-Yutani semi-automatic shotgun with a rapid fire rate. Can be found in the Military Police armoury.

HG Pump Shotgun


HG 37-12 Pump Shotgun	Description: Four round pump shotgun that uses a internal magazine for quick reloading, typically used by Colonial Marshals and similar security forces. Can be found on the planet.

Double Barrel Shotgun


Double Barrel Shotgun	Description: A archaic design, this weapon is a simple but reliable close range shotgun. It uses 12 gauge rounds and can only hold two shells at a time. Is able to burst-fire to fire both rounds at once. Can be found on the planet.

N-Y Revolver


N-Y 7.62mm Revolver	Description: Reliable revolver often found in the hands of mercenaries or criminals, can hold eight rounds. Can be found on the planet.

Holdout Pistol


Holdout Pistol	Description: Easily concealable pistol, a tiny weapon that can fit in small containers. Fires weak .22 rounds in a five round magazine. Can be found on the planet and behind the Liason's office.

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	Increases Accuracy Greatly Reduces Firing Sound Removes Messages When Firing	Reduces Damage	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%)	Slighly 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	Completely nullifies Recoil Increases Accuracy	Reduces Damage	Scout Rifle M37	[]

Rail Attachments

Attachment	Benefits	Drawbacks	Useable With
Flashlight	Generates a Light Source	None	M41A M37 Shotgun M39 SMG M4A3 Pistol
Red Dot Sight	Significantly Increases Accuracy	None	M41A M37 Shotgun M39 SMG M4A3 Pistol
Quickfire Adapter	Increases Rate of Fire	Reduces Accuracy Increases Recoil	M41A M39 SMG M37 Shotgun M4A3 Pistol .44 Magnum
Magnetic Harness	Dropped weapon goes to suit slot	None	M41A M39 SMG M37 Shotgun M41C Sniper SADAR
Railscope	Increases Accuracy Allows user to 'zoom' in to see further away.	None	M41A

Underbarrel Attachments

Attachment	Benefits	Drawbacks	Useable With	Image
Forward Magazine Grip	+15% Accuracy Completely nullifies 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
Underslung Grenade Launcher	Ability to fire two grenades	Cannot reload after exhausting ammo	M41A M37
Underslung Flamethrower	Ability to fire several flame bursts	Cannot reload after exhasuting fuel	M41A M37
Underslung Shotgun	Ability to fire five semi-auto shotgun slug rounds	Cannot reload after exhausting ammo	M41A M37
Burst-fire Assembly	Enables burst-fire on a weapon or enhances burst-fire capability. Weapons with burst-fire already will fire an additional round (4 instead of 3).	Increases recoil	M41A M37

Stock Attachments

Attachment	Benefits	Drawbacks	Useable With
M41A Marksman Stock	Increases accuracy Nullifies all recoil	Slower rate of fire Decreased movement speed	M41A
44 Magnum Sharpshooter Stock	Increases accuracy Nullifies all recoil	Slower rate of fire Decreased movement speed	44 Revolver
M37 Shotgun Stock	Increases accuracy Nullifies all recoil	Slower rate of fire Decreased movement speed	M37 Shotgun

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 stronger , 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.

M4 Armor


M4 Pattern PMC Armor	Description: A modification of the standard M3 Pattern armour, worn by high profile security operators and corporate mercenaries.

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 an extremely high armor value that makes it very resistant to melee and projectile attacks, in addition the armor is utterly acid proof. The helmet is specifically designed to resist facehugging attempts, it will take dozens of facehugger attempts to even break the protective seals.

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.