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'''Forerunner''' is an [[Exotic]] [[Sidearm]] built by [[Banshee-44]]. It can be acquired by completing the Magnum Opus quest from [[Xûr]].

*'''Full Stop:''' Oversized Sidearm with extended-range, heavy-caliber rounds. Fires full auto with increased rate of fire. Deals increased precision damage to unshielded targets.

*'''Smallbore:''' Dual strength barrel. Increases range. Increases stability.

*'''Flared Magwell:''' Optimized for fast reloading. Slightly increases stability. Greatly increases reload speed.

*'''Pace Yourself:''' Tapping the trigger gives this weapon less recoil and improves accuracy.

*'''Smooth Grip:''' This weapon is slightly easier to hold and aim. Slightly increases stability. Slightly increases handling speed.

Acquired by reaching Reputation Rank 16 with Xûr, the [[Exotic Catalysts|Catalyst]] adds the following perk:

*'''The Rock:''' For several seconds after a final blow, [jump command] to consume part of your ammo reserves, converting your next thrown grenade into a fragmentation grenade.

[[Banshee-44]] considered the [https://www.halopedia.org/M6D_magnum relic] on his workbench and the questions on his mind; one stood out above the rest: [https://www.halopedia.org/John-117 who] were you meant for?

The form of the weapon suggested an oversized sidearm—a secondary weapon for a giant's hands. The function presented more so as an anti-material rifle. "Looks to be [https://www.halopedia.org/12.7x40mm 12.7mm]... it's like they were making a [[hand cannon]] but didn't know it yet."

The weapon was laced with fractures from a life of fire and a [https://www.halopedia.org/Cryo_chamber sleep of ice], and perhaps other, more exotic stresses. Banshee wished he could've heard the relic's voice, but he knew from earlier examination that it had fired its last round. What a last round it must have been.

Beside the relic lay a stripped-down [[Breachlight|Breechlight]]. He would adapt it for a larger round. Custom casings and handguard. [[Sensorium]] link scope… and he had other ideas to try as well.

*Forerunner is based on the [https://www.halopedia.org/M6_series M6 magnums] of Bungie's previous ''Halo'' series, specifically the [https://www.halopedia.org/M6D_magnum M6D magnum] of ''[https://www.halopedia.org/Halo:_Combat_Evolved Halo: Combat Evolved]''that was well renowned as the most versatile weapon in the game. Appropriately, the weapon's lore and descriptions are full of ''Halo'' references.  

**The name of the weapon refers to ''Halo'' being the forerunner to ''Destiny'', but also alludes to the alien [https://www.halopedia.org/Forerunner Forerunners] of ''Halo''.

**The Rock perk appears to refer to a quote by fan-favourite character [https://www.halopedia.org/Avery_Johnson Avery Johnson], where he jokes: ''"When I joined the Corps, we didn't have any fancy-shmancy tanks. We had sticks! Two sticks, and a rock for the whole platoon - and we had to share the rock!"''

*The use of a Breachlight as the basis for Forerunner is likely a nod to community members who previously used it as a stand-in for an M6 magnum when recreating the look of ''Halo'''s protagonist, John-117, better known as the Master Chief, on their Guardians.

==List of appearances==

*''[[Destiny 2]]'': ''[[30th Anniversary Pack]]'' {{1st}}