User:Peanut64/M59 Underwater Torpedo Assault Weapon

The M59 Underwater Torpedo Assault Weapon or M59 UTAW is a heavy underwater ordnance weapon used by the UNSC.

Design
The M59 UTAW fires M59 Special-Issue Torpedo Shells, an ammunition unique to the M59 UTAW. Four Torpedoes can be in the loading bay at once. The launcher has a 3x infrared scope that is specially designed to detect enemy units underwater. When fired, the torpedo will increase altitude over time and eventually surface unless a solid object is hit. When surfaced, a torpedo will stop moving but will still detonate if touched. The torpedo launcher is heavy, but this doesn't matter in underwater situations, all it really does is prevent the launcher's hollow tube from floating. It also allows for heavier torpedoes, which do more damage. When aimed at enemy underwater vehicles, the torpedo launcher locks onto the vehicle, similarly to how the Rocket Launcher can lock onto aircraft.