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Whether it's worn for protection or style, helmets appear in various game genres.
An object and/or gameplay mechanic that allows a laser to assist in aiming a weapon. It is often in the form of a weapon attachment that is used to assist in close quarters combat with the accuracy of guns.
A fully automatic rifle firing intermediate cartridges.
Named after General Creighton Abrams, the M1 Abrams is the latest generation main battle tank of the United States Army and Marine Corps. Heavily armed, highly mobile, and equipped with impenetrable armor, the M1 Abrams is the crown of modern ground warfare.
The M14 is a powerful rifle that fires 7.62mm NATO ammunition. Introduced in 1957, the M14 saw extensive use as the U.S. Military's Main Combat Rifle for a brief period, and still appears in Military use for specialized roles today.
The current main combat rifle (MCR) for the U.S. military, it has been in service since the Vietnam War. The rifle is slated to be replaced by a newer series of rifles by 2012, most likely the FN SCAR (SOF Combat Rifle).
A IFV (infantry fighting vehicle) that is used to transport troops into hostile territory as well as to engage light armored targets and infantry .
The M4 Carbine is a popular firearm in video games and a standard infantry weapon for the U.S. military, and many law enforcement agencies.
Pistol gripped and mechanized like a pistol but with an automatic fire bolt
Magnum is a term for a pistol or rifle cartridge packed with extra gunpowder to make it significantly more powerful than a standard round. Guns which have been designed to fire this ammunition often share the Magnum label.
A map is a drawing on a piece of paper, or other surface, that indicates the locations of various landmarks.
An explosive ordinance propelled by a rocket engine designed to blow an object to smithereens. A missile is often guided, in some way, to its target. For example; by laser, remote control, or computer/GPS.
A nuclear bomb is a device made up of fissionable materials (ie Uranium) and standard explosives. It creates a nuclear chain reaction, which release large amounts of radiation and a shockwave.
Any firearm meant to be held with two hands, a rifle is a video game object that appears in many combat related video games.
A weapon that launches rockets.
The SC-20K is an assault rifle and was the main weapon used by Sam Fisher in the Splinter Cell series.
The ultimate weapon attachment that uses telescope optics to enlarge distant targets thus increasing your accuracy.
A physical board displaying scores. Most often seen in sports games.
The latest generation of the SIG 500 rifle series.
Mask used originally for skiing, it also can be used more commonly to cover ones identity without slowing one down
Canister type grenades used to obscure the enemy's view of the advance or retreat of friendly troops; also used to mark objects of interest such as landing zones, mission objectives, navigational landmarks, as well as targets for artillery or air strikes.
The weapon of choice for accuracy at long distances. The sniper rifle's slow rate of fire makes it ineffective for close range combat, but its high calibre round ensures that it inflicts maximum damage against the target.
Tower used to view out and spot distant threats
Lighting device used to focus on a single area or spot
A firearm capable of firing pistol ammunition automatically. Favored for shorter distances, or dealing death indoors.
A tank is generally a heavily armoured and armed, tracked vehicle designed to be at the front of a combined forces attack.
A gun turret is weapon mount designed to protect the user or mechanisms of a weapon system. The weapon itself is not a turret, but rather the protective housing of the user or mechanisms of the weapon system.
The successor to the famous UH-1 Iroquois (Huey). This is the US military's main combat transport helicopter.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - also known as UAVs - are often used in wartime FPS games to reveal enemy positions. They have become much more popular after showing up in titles such as Modern Warfare and Battlefield.
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