M78 Infantry Automatic Rifle

The M78 Infantry Automatic Rifle is a 6.5×48mm squad automatic weapon designed and produced by Misriah Armory for use by the Colonial Military Administration and the armed services of the United Nations Space Command.
== DEVELOPMENT ==
[PENDING]
== DESIGN ==
The M78 is a select fire squad automatic weapon. It fires the 6.5×48mm cartridge from 20-round detachable box magazines or standard 100-round linked disintegrating belts, though its capable of feeding any length of compatible belt. It accepts feeding from loose belts or a hardened polymer container which latches into the magazine well.
It fires from a closed bolt and is gas operated via a long stroke piston. The air-cooled barrel features a mechanism for the assembly to be quickly removed and replaced, and the stock has a hydraulic buffering system to reduce recoil. Notably, the M78 features a reciprocating charging handle like Misriah’s M392-series marksman rifles. 
Comparable to multiple Misriah Armory small arms, the M78 can be modified to accept 7.62×51mm rounds with a simple barrel swap conversion.
== USAGE ==
Being acquired from Colonial Military Authority stockpiles, the M78 sees only limited use with both Unified and Naval Special Warfare Commands. The M78 is often employed by Spartans for its decent maximum range, high accuracy, and versatility.
== TRIVIA ==
The M78 is one of few Misriah Armory products to have the brand’s logo etched into the pistol grip.
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