The Expanse - Season 2

Country	USA
Channel	Syfy
Genre	SciFi, Space Opera, Mystery
Broadcast	2017
No. of Episodes	13

Main Cast
Character	Actor

Detective Joe Miller	Thomas Jane
James Holden	Steven Strait
Alex Kamal	Cas Anvar
Amos Burton	Wes Chatham
Naomi Nagata	Dominique Tipper

The following weapons were used in Season 2 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. Naomi Nagata (Dominique Tipper) briefly carries one in "The Seventh Man" (S2E07), and Camina Drummer (Cara Gee) uses one in "Pyre" (S2E08). Dr. Praxideke Meng (Terry Chen) is given one by Amos in "Here There Be Dragons" (S2E11). It is suggested that by the time of the second season, these pistols are now in the process of being replaced by the MMC.

A 2nd Gen "Martian Pistol", also a modified version of the WE X Series IPSC Airsoft Pistol with a slightly different design, is briefly seen in aboard the MCRN Sirocco in "Safe" (S2E01).

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.

Several of the pistols (left) in the Rocinante armory in "Safe" (S2E01).

Alex is seen with the pistol holstered as he checks rescued workers in "Safe" (S2E01).

Several 2nd Gen Martian pistols on the gear table aboard the MCRN Sirocco in "Safe" (S2E01).

An OPA soldier (centre) carrying a Martian Pistol aboard the spin station in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

Holden aims his sidearm in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

Naomi aims the 1st Gen pistol at Diogo Harari in "The Seventh Man" (S2E07).

Drummer points Alex's pistol at Stanz in "Pyre" (S2E08).

Dr. Meng aims the pistol on Ganymede in "Here There Be Dragon" (S2E11).

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, including members of the United Nations Navy, staff at Tycho Station such as Fred Johnson (Chad L. Coleman) and Camina Drummer (Cara Gee), as well as other members of the OPA such as Diogo Harari (Andrew Rotilio) and Staz (Alden Adair). Star Helix officers on Ganymede in "The Weeping Somnambulist" (S2E09) carry them as standard issue sidearms. Cotyar Ghazi (Nick E. Tarabay) and crew members of the Guanshiyin carry them in "The Monster and the Rocket" (S2E12) and "Caliban's War" (S2E13).

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.

The OPA "Black Sun" division leader's pistol in the small of his back IN "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

Diogo (right) holds his pistol on the captured scientist in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

Johnson and Drummer with holstered sidearms in "Pyre" (S2E08).

Drummer aims her pistol at the Dawes loyalists in "Pyre" (S2E08).

The technician loyal to Dawes aims his pistol at Drummer in "Pyre" (S2E08).

A corrupt Star Helix officer threatens Melissa in "The Weeping Somnambulist" (S2E09).

Amos threatens Roma with his own pistol in "Cascade" (S2E10).

Ghazi loads his pistol on the UN shuttle in "The Monster and the Rocket" (S2E12).

Crew of the Guanshiyin aim their pistols in "Caliban's War" (S2E13).

Cotyar Ghazi takes cover in "Caliban's War" (S2E13).

Umarex Walther Red Hawk

The Umarex Walther Red Hawk is carried by the personal bodyguard of Jules-Pierre Mao (François Chau) in "The Monster and the Rocket" (S2E12).

Umarex Walther Red Hawk air pistol

A close view of the pistol in "The Monster and the Rocket" (S2E12).

Mao's bodyguard aims his pistol at Avasarala's delegation in "The Monster and the Rocket" (S2E12).

The bodyguard with Mao in the elevator in "The Monster and the Rocket" (S2E12).

Revolvers

Chiappa Rhino 50DS

A modified Chiappa Rhino 50DS continues to be carried by Detective Joe Miller (Thomas Jane) as his sidearm, after acquiring it from a UN black ops soldier in the previous season.

Chiappa Rhino 50DS (5" barrel version), early model - .357 Magnum

Miller searches the spin station with the OPA team in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

A good side view of the Chiappa as Miller and the OPA capture the scientists in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

Miller aims his revolver at Dr. Dresden in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

Miller with his Chiappa holstered in a chest rig in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

Fred Johnson gives Miller his revolver back in "Godspeed" (S2E04).

Miller clutches his pistol whilst on Eros in "Godspeed" (S2E04).

Submachine Guns

TDI Vector

Several members of the OPA strike team carry the TDI Vector when sent to breach the spin station in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02). Several members of the OPA on Tycho Station also carry them in "Godspeed" (S2E04). Star Helix security officers on Ganymede also carry them in "Here There Be Dragons" (S2E11). Crew members on the Guanshiyin use biologically encoded versions in "Caliban's War" (S2E13).

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

The OPA soldier (centre) with the TDI Vector in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

OPA soldiers advance down a corridor in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

The OPA soldier (right) with his Vector in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

An OPA soldier with her TDI Vector on Tycho Station in "Godspeed" (S2E04).

A Star Helix officer (left) with his Vector in "Here There Be Dragons" (S2E11).

Another Star Helix officer opens fire on the team in "Here There Be Dragons" (S2E11).

The Vectors biolock prevents Bobbie from firing it in "Caliban's War" (S2E13).

A crewman readies his Vector in "Caliban's War" (S2E13).

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 is seen carried by multiple members of the OPA team sent to breach the spin station in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02). Members of the OPA guarding the brig on Tycho Station also carry modified variants of the rifle.

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.

A few of the rifles are seen as the OPA strike team gears up in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

An OPA soldier (left) with the modified SL8 in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

The OPA soldier (second left) with his rifle in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

An OPA guard with a modified SL8 in "Static" (S2E03).

The guard at the Tycho Station brig with his rifle in "Home" (S2E05).

Multiple SL8 long rifles in the Rocinante armory drawer in "The Weeping Somnambulist" (S2E09).

UN Marines aim their rifles at Bobbie Draper as she defects in "Cascade" (S2E10).

A closeup of the UNMC variant of the rifle in "Cascade" (S2E10).

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. In "Doors and Corners" (S2E02), Staz (Alden Adair) and several other members of the OPA strike team sent to Thoth Station also carry variants of the rifle. Alex Kamal (Cas Anvar) arms himself with one in "The Seventh Man" (S2E07).

APS UAR (Urban Assault Rifle) Airsoft gun.

A detailed image of the Martian Long Gun prop.

Several of the rifles are seen in the Rocinante armory in "Safe" (S2E01).

Two OPA soldiers (left and right) with their Martian rifles in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

Staz (right) aims his rifle aboard the spin station in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

Staz and Miller clear a corridor in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

Alex takes aim with the Martian rifle in "The Seventh Man" (S2E07).

Amos, disguised as a Martian Marine, sweeps the ship in "The Weeping Somnambulist" (S2E09).

Two Martian rifles (far left) in the Rocinante armory drawer in "The Weeping Somnambulist" (S2E09).

A marine stands guard at the Martian Congressional Republic Embassy in New York in "Cascade" (S2E10).

Holden and Burton open fire on the Hybrid in "Caliban's War" (S2E13).

Beretta Cx4 Storm

The 2nd Gen "Martian Long Gun", which appears to be a heavily modified version of the Beretta Cx4 Storm is seen on a gear table aboard the MCRN Sirocco in "Safe" (S2E01). It appears to be an updated version of the rifle used by the Martian Marines in the first season.

Beretta Cx4 Storm - 9x19mm

The 2nd Gen rifles on the gear table in "Safe" (S2E01).

A rack of 2nd Gen rifles onboard the MCRN Sirocco in "Safe" (S2E01).

FN SCAR-L

A heavily modified SCAR serves as a Martian auto-shotgun carried by Amos Burton (Wes Chatham) throughout the season. 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.

Two auto shotguns (centre right) in the Rocinante armory drawer in "The Weeping Somnambulist" (S2E09).

Amos checks the auto shotgun in "The Weeping Somnambulist" (S2E09).

Amos opens fire on the corrupt Star Helix officers in "The Weeping Somnambulist" (S2E09).

Burton aims the shotgun at scavengers on Ganymede in "Here There Be Dragons" (S2E11).

Amos and the crew search the Protogen facility in "Here There Be Dragons" (S2E11).

Amos suits up to battle the Hybrid in "Caliban's War" (S2E13).

Holden tries to reach the discarded shotgun in zero gravity in "Caliban's War" (S2E13).

Machine Guns

GE M134 Minigun

The Rocinante, a former MCRN gunship, 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

The Rocinante fires her PDC's at the Amun Ra in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

The Rocinante deploys a PDC in "The Monster and the Rocket" (S2E12).

The PDC fires at the hybrid in "The Monster and the Rocket" (S2E12).

Grenade Launchers

Brügger & Thomet GL-06

Protogen mercenaries continue to carry custom grenade launchers, which appear to be a heavily modified Brügger & Thomet GL-06s with an additional FN40GL grenade launcher inverted and mounted on top of the barrel. One of the launchers is found by Staz (Alden Adair) onboard Thoth Station in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02), but is loaded with non-lethal gel rounds.

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

FN MK 13 grenade launcher - 40mm

Miller hands Staz the discarded launcher in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

Staz examines the double barrelled launcher in "Doors and Corners" (S2E02).

Other

Goliath Powered Armour

The Goliath mechanical powered armour worn by members of the Martian Marine Corps, is equipped with a minigun in the right arm, and what appears to be a small missile launcher in the back. It is used by Gunnery Sergeant Roberta "Bobbie" W. Draper (Frankie Adams), Corporal Sa'id (Dewshane Williams), Private Hillman (Sarah Allen) and Private Richard Travis (Mpho Koaho).