The Expanse - Season 3

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The Expanse - Season 3 Country USA Channel Syfy Genre SciFi, Space Opera, Mystery Broadcast 2018 No. of Episodes 13 Main Cast Character Actor Amos Burton Wes Chatham James Holden Steven Strait Alex Kamal Cas Anvar

The following weapons were used in Season 3 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), Amos Burton (Wes Chatham) and Alex Kamal (Cas Anvar) after they acquired them in Season 1. Alex is briefly disarmed of his pistol by MCRN Ensign Loftis (Kelly McCormack) in "Reload" (S3E04).

A 2nd Gen "Martian Pistol", also a modified version of the WE X Series IPSC Airsoft Pistol with a slightly different design, is used by Dr. Praxideke Meng (Terry Chen) in "Triple Point" (S3E05). Variants of this were briefly seen aboard the MCRN Sirocco in Season 2.

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 1st Gen prop pistols.

A detailed image of one of the 2nd Gen prop pistols at a promotional event.

Holden and Kamal stand prepared with their weapons drawn in "IFF" (S3E02).

A collection of 1st Gen pistols (right) in the Rocinante armory in "Assured Destruction" (S3E03).

Ensign Loftis threatens Alex with the pistol in "Reload" (S3E04).

A good side view of the pistol in "Reload" (S3E04).

The 2nd Gen Martian pistol in the armory in "Triple Point" (S3E05).

Meng loads the 2nd Gen Martian pistol in "Triple Point" (S3E05).

Meng fires training rounds from the pistol in "Triple Point" (S3E05).

Holden provides cover whilst on Io in "Triple Point" (S3E05).

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. It is carried by United Nations Navy personnel, including Fleet Admiral Augusto Nguyen (Byron Mann), Lieutenant Shaffer (Natalie Lisinska), Lieutenant Mancuso (Morgan Kelly) and Lieutenant Boyer (Shawn Ahmed). Belters such as Camina Drummer (Cara Gee) also carry the weapon, as well as United Nations Military Police and briefly also by UN Deputy Undersecretary Chrisjen Avasarala (Shohreh Aghdashloo).

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.

A discarded pistol before Bobbie kicks it to Avasarala in "Fight or Flight (S3E01).

Avasarala clutches the pistol in "Fight or Flight (S3E01).

A UN Marine with a holstered pistol in "Assured Destruction" (S3E03).

Lt. Shaffer dual wields hers and Boyer's pistols in "Triple Point" (S3E05).

Lt. Mancuso aims two pistols at sailors loyal to Nguyen in "Triple Point" (S3E05).

FAdml. aims his pistol in "Triple Point" (S3E05).

A UNN MP loyal to Nguyen aims her pistol at those loyal to Souther in "Triple Point" (S3E05).

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.

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.

APS UAR

The "Martian Long Gun", which is actually a slightly modified APS UAR Airsoft rifle, is carried Martian forces as well as the crew of the Rocinante throughout the season. One is briefly obtained by MCRN Ensign Ranhofer (Alain Chanoine) in "Reload" (S3E04).

APS UAR (Urban Assault Rifle) Airsoft gun.

A detailed image of the Martian Long Gun prop.

Two Martian rifles (far left) in the Rocinante armory in "Assured Destruction" (S3E03).

Ranhofer checks the chamber of the rifle, only to discover it is empty in "Reload" (S3E04).

James Holden aims the Martian rifle at Ensign Loftis in "Reload" (S3E04).

A view down the barrel of the rifle in "Reload" (S3E04).

A row of Martian rifles in a drawer of the Rocinante armory in "Triple Point" (S3E05).

FN SCAR-L

A heavily modified SCAR again appears as the auto-shotgun carried by Amos Burton (Wes Chatham). It is also carried by Dr. Praxideke Meng (Terry Chen) in "Triple Point" (S3E05). 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.

Meng stands guard on Io with the shotgun in "Triple Point" (S3E05).

Meng (second left) with the shotgun in "Triple Point" (S3E05).

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

Other

Goliath Powered Armor Minigun

A built in minigun is a key feature of the Martian Marine Corps Goliath MkIII Powered Armor. The weapon is seen used by Gunnery Sergeant Bobbie Draper (Frankie Adams).