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{{quote|Slow to shoot but brutal upon impact.|Weapon description}} | {{quote|Slow to shoot but brutal upon impact.|Weapon description}} | ||
The '''Duke MK.44''' is a Superior Hand Cannon in ''[[Destiny]]''. While it has a low rate of fire and a high recoil, it produces a high amount of damage with each round and is not effected by [[Reticule Bloom| reticule bloom]].<ref name="E3 2013 Demo">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTXPe7JIUk E3 2013 Destiny Gameplay Demo]</ref> The Duke was manufactured at the [[City|City's]] [[Sector 08 Armory]].<ref>[http://www.destinypedia.com/images/archive/a/a2/20130829193829!Duke_Mk44.jpg '''Label on the Duke MK.44]</ref> It has a built in quick draw holo sight, | The '''Duke MK.44''' is a Superior Hand Cannon in ''[[Destiny]]''. While it has a low rate of fire and a high recoil, it produces a high amount of damage with each round and is not effected by [[Reticule Bloom| reticule bloom]].<ref name="E3 2013 Demo">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTXPe7JIUk E3 2013 Destiny Gameplay Demo]</ref> The Duke was manufactured at the [[City|City's]] [[Sector 08 Armory]].<ref>[http://www.destinypedia.com/images/archive/a/a2/20130829193829!Duke_Mk44.jpg '''Label on the Duke MK.44]</ref> It has a built in "quick draw holo sight", as well as a "[http://www.thefreedictionary.com/hair-trigger hair trigger]".<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/en/News/News?aid=11068| Bungie News]</ref> What effect this will have on the gameplay, it is as of yet unknown. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The name is likely a reference to the [[w:c:marathongame:.44 Magnum Mega Class|44 | *The name is likely a reference to the [[w:c:marathongame:.44 Magnum Mega Class|.44 Magnum Mega Class]] from [[w:c:marathongame:Marathon|''Marathon'']], an earlier [[Bungie]] game. | ||
*The magazine size is a reference to [[Bungie|Bungie's]] favorite number, seven. | *The magazine size is a reference to [[Bungie|Bungie's]] favorite number, seven. | ||
*The removable cylinder of the Duke is somewhat similar to the [[W:c:stargate:Particle magnum|Particle magnum's]] power cell as seen in ''[[wikipedia:Stargate Atlantis|Stargate Atlantis]]''. | *The removable cylinder of the Duke is somewhat similar to the [[W:c:stargate:Particle magnum|Particle magnum's]] power cell as seen in ''[[wikipedia:Stargate Atlantis|Stargate Atlantis]]''. | ||
Revision as of 14:13, September 14, 2013
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Rarity class: |
Superior |
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Weapon type: |
Hand cannon |
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Required level: |
70 |
| Specifications | |
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Feed system: |
7-round cylinder |
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Fire mode: |
Select-fire |
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60 RPM | |
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Damage: |
High |
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Effective range: |
Short to medium |
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- "Slow to shoot but brutal upon impact."
- — Weapon description
The Duke MK.44 is a Superior Hand Cannon in Destiny. While it has a low rate of fire and a high recoil, it produces a high amount of damage with each round and is not effected by reticule bloom.[1] The Duke was manufactured at the City's Sector 08 Armory.[2] It has a built in "quick draw holo sight", as well as a "hair trigger".[3] What effect this will have on the gameplay, it is as of yet unknown.
Trivia
- The name is likely a reference to the .44 Magnum Mega Class from Marathon, an earlier Bungie game.
- The magazine size is a reference to Bungie's favorite number, seven.
- The removable cylinder of the Duke is somewhat similar to the Particle magnum's power cell as seen in Stargate Atlantis.
Gallery
Wallpaper of the Duke MK.44 Hand Cannon.
First-person point of view of the Duke MK44.
Untextured model of the Duke MK44.
Concept art of the Duke MK44.
The Duke's name can be seen here.
List of appearances
- Destiny (First appearance)
