M34 Assault Rifle

The M34 assault rifle was an assault rifle developed by . Formerly used by the during the mid-2400s and early 2500s, but was eventually phased out by the MA5 series. It did, however, see some use during the by both sides. It remains a popular choice for militias, military contractors, and insurrectionists because of its low cost, high accuracy, and reliability.
== History ==
Originally used by the UNSC Army prior to and during the Insurrection, the M34 had been phased out in the UNSC by the time the Covenant attacked Harvest. However, after first contact with the Covenant, many corporations and independent colonies began to form their own private militaries and militias. These groups began to arm themselves with the M34 due to its relative cheapness. The M34, however, did very little for those that actually came into combat with the Covenant, and most were wiped out.
After the war, the rifle continued to be used by several groups. Its reliability and low cost have allowed it to continue being produced, and remains a staple in many PMCs, militias, and insurrectionist organizations. It is also occasionally used by individuals in several special operations units due to its versatility, accuracy, and power.
==Advantages==
The main advantage of the M34 is its versatility. Its multiple firing modes allow it to be used as both an assault rifle or a marksman's rifle, as was the case with the UNSC Army. The position of its magazine also allows the user to reload the weapon faster than other, more common, bullpup rifles, a feature most appreciated by mercenaries and marksmen. 
==Disadvantages==
The main disadvantage of the M34 and the ultimate reason it was unfavorable in the eyes of the Marine Corps is its standard design, which is a bit longer and not as compact as other bullpup rifles used by the UNSC. This made the rifle more difficult to use in corridors and tighter spaces, such as aboard ships and orbital platforms.
==Notable users==
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*Colonial Military Administration
*Valhallan Defence Forces