The Expanse - Season 6

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The Expanse - Season 6 Channel Amazon Prime Genre SciFi, Space Opera, Mystery Broadcast 2021-2022 No. of Episodes 6 Main Cast Character Actor Amos Burton Wes Chatham James Holden Steven Strait Naomi Nagata Dominique Tipper Marco Inaros Keon Alexander Filip Inaros Jasai Chase-Owens

The following weapons were used in Season 6 of the television series The Expanse:

Handguns

Springfield Armory XD(M)

The 1st Gen "Martian Pistol", heavily modified version of the WE X Series IPSC Airsoft Pistol, itself based on the Springfield Armory XD continues to be used by James Holden (Steven Strait) and Amos Burton (Wes Chatham) after they acquired them in Season 1. Members of the Martian Marine Corps are also seen carrying them as their standard issue sidearm throughout the season.

Note: In the context of the show, the weapons are stated to be "designed to fire both self-propelled rounds and traditional cartridge rounds, the rear of the barrel is vented at the back to eliminate recoil for use in zero-g situations".

Springfield Armory XD-9 Tactical - 9x19mm

WE X Series IPSC Airsoft Pistol

A detailed image of one of the prop pistols.

A selection of the Martian pistols (second right) in the Rocinante armory in "Strange Dogs" (S6E01).

Holden's holstered pistol seen in "Strange Dogs" (S6E01).

Holden prepares to breach the Azure Dragon with his pistol in "Azure Dragon" (S6E02).

Glock 26 Advanced

The "Star Helix Pistol", which is actually a visually modified Glock 26 Advanced Airsoft pistol (a fictional variant of the Glock 26 with an accessory rail, grip extension and compensated extended barrel originally manufactured by Tokyo Marui) continues to serve as the sidearm of many individuals in the series. This includes the United Nations Navy and most members of the Free Navy, such as Rosenfeld Guoliang (Kathleen Robertson). Camina Drummer (Cara Gee), Liang Walker (Stuart Hughes) and members of her independent faction also carry them as their weapon of choice.

Note: In the context of the show, they are described as a "common gun made from plastic polymers so it can be 3D printed cheaply and reliably. It is designed for reliability and ease of use".

Tokyo Marui Glock 26 Advanced Airsoft pistol

The modified airsoft pistol prop seen at a promotional event.

Tippmann TIPX (Olive)

The "Heavy Belter Pistol", which is in reality a modified Tippmann TIPX paintball pistol, continues to be carried by Marco Inaros (Keon Alexander) and Filip Inaros (Jasai Chase-Owens) throughout the season.

Tippmann TIPX Paintball Pistol (Olive).

Marco Inaros' holstered pistol.

Filip Inaros shoots a colleague with his pistol.

Marco hands Filip his confiscated pistol.

Submachine Guns

TDI Vector

The TDI Vector is carried by Free Navy guards protecting Marco Inaros (Keon Alexander) on Ceres Station in "Strange Dogs" (S6E01).

TDI / KRISS USA Gen I Vector Blank Fire with EOTech red dot sight and extended magazine - .45 ACP

Rifles

Heckler & Koch SL8-4

The "Star Helix Long Gun", which is actually an Airsoft Umarex SL9 resembling a Heckler & Koch SL8-4 with a G36K length barrel, handguard, and various futuristic modifications serves as the rifle of choice amongst many factions in the series. This includes the United Nations Navy, who carry tan variants, and various Belters and members of the Free Navy.

Heckler & Koch SL8-4 - 5.56x45mm. This variant is not imported into the US due to its double stack magazine well, which allows it to use flush fitting 10 round magazines.

The "Star Helix Long Gun" prop seen during a promotional event.

A clear side view of the "Star Helix Long Gun" prop.

Assault Rifles

APS UAR

The "Martian Long Gun", which is actually a slightly modified APS UAR Airsoft rifle, is seen in the armory of the Rocinante throughout the season, as well as in the hands of members of the Martian Marine Corps.

APS UAR (Urban Assault Rifle) Airsoft gun.

A detailed image of the Martian Long Gun prop.

Several of the rifles seen in the Rocinante armory in "Strange Dogs" (S6E01).

FN SCAR-L

A heavily modified SCAR again appears as the trademark auto-shotgun carried by Amos Burton (Wes Chatham). A magwell cover prevents the type from being identified.

Third Generation FN SCAR-L CQC - 5.56x45mm NATO

A clear side view of the Auto Shotgun prop.

Amos Burton (left) with the auto shotgun in "Strange Dogs" (S6E01).

CSI XR-5 FG-1502

The rifles carried by some UNN troops guarding Secretary-General Chrisjen Avararala (Shohreh Aghdashloo ) in "Why We Fight" (S6E05) are in reality a modified XR-5 FG-1502 airsoft gun manufactured by CSI. The airsoft weapon is specifically designed to be a Science Fiction variant, and is described as an "Advanced Main Battle Rifle".

CSI XR-5 FG-1502 Advanced Main Battle Rifle - 6mm Airsoft.

Machine Guns

GE M134 Minigun

The Rocinante is equipped with six "Point Defense Cannons" that resemble GE M134 Minigun's.

Note: in the context of the show, the PDC's are said to be manufactured by Nariman Dynamics and chambered in 40mm.

General Electric M134 - 7.62x51mm NATO

Brügger & Thomet GL-06

A Free Navy soldier in "Strange Dogs" (S6E01) is seen carrying a grenade launcher, which appears to be a heavily modified Brügger & Thomet GL-06s with an additional FN40GL grenade launcher inverted and mounted on top of the barrel. These weapons were previously seen used by Protogen mercenaries throughout Seasons 1 and 2.

Brügger & Thomet GL-06 with EOTech holographic sight - 40x46mm

FN MK 13 grenade launcher - 40mm