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"The standard-issue rifle for the Mobile Infantry in early stage of the First Bug War , the Morita Assault Rifle, is actually the only infantry weapon used prior to the Second Battle of Klendathu . The Morita was eventually replaced with Morita II Assault Rifles and E-pulse 44 Rifle .

The rifle, while it could be considered a reasonably formidable weapon by today's standards, is extremely ill-suited for the type of combat that the MI is engaged in: while it is an effective anti-human weapon, the standard-issue Morita is a poor weapon against Arachnids.
Aside from more radical technologies such as electronic firing systems, mass drivers and energy weapons, the Mobile Infantry eschews even relatively minor upgrades such as caseless rounds (although different Morita variants have been created with scopes and grenade launchers), opting instead for 20th-century ammunition and relatively ineffective under-slung shotguns. However, one of the advantages that the Morita has is its extremely high magazine capacity, which allows a soldier to carry hundreds of bullets unhindered. The Morita can punch a hole through two inches of Titanium, likely due to its long barrel and high-caliber ammunition, but this in turn would produce immensely high recoil and limit its overall usefulness. Another factor for the Mobile Infantry being poor shooters is that the Morita assault rifles and carbines lack basic "iron sights", which affects and reduces their marksmanship skills considerably. This may be why MI come off as such poor shots and take so long to kill Warrior Bugs . Despite these obvious flaws, the Mobile Infantry are still immensely proud of their signature weapon.

The Morita rifle has a "Bullpup" configuration in which the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, increasing barrel length and permitting a shorter weapon, saving weight and increasing maneuverability. The rifle uses 7.62x51mm ammunition (.308 caliber), which explains the rifles' size, range and power. Theoretically, the rounds may be made from more advanced materials such as carbide or composites. The magazines have a 160 round capacity and the weapon itself can be set to semi- or fully automatic fire. The standard add-on is the 8 gauge 3.5" 16 round semi-automatic shotgun. (In the first film there is a brief mention that the Italian arms dealer "Beretta" makes these rifles.)

The full-auto live firing Morita Assualt Rifle in the first movie contained a Ruger AC556k assault rifle in 5.56 mm NATO calibre and an Ithaca M37 12-gauge Pump-Action Shotgun . Semi-auto firing Moritas contained a Ruger Mini-14 rifle in 5.56 mm NATO calibre and the Ithaca M37. The live firing Morita Carbines (used by Fleet Troopers and Mobile Infantry Officers) only contained a Mini-14 rifle and no shotgun.
The Morita Assault Rifle is an excellent example of the film's satire — intentional or not."

-Starship Troopers Wiki

Description
"The standard-issue rifle for the Mobile Infantry in early stage of the First Bug War , the Morita Assault Rifle, is actually the only infantry weapon used prior to the Second Battle of Klendathu . The Morita was eventually replaced with Morita II Assault Rifles and E-pulse 44 Rifle .

The rifle, while it could be considered a reasonably formidable weapon by today's standards, is extremely ill-suited for the type of combat that the MI is engaged in: while it is an effective anti-human weapon, the standard-issue Morita is a poor weapon against Arachnids.
Aside from more radical technologies such as electronic firing systems, mass drivers and energy weapons, the Mobile Infantry eschews even relatively minor upgrades such as caseless rounds (although different Morita variants have been created with scopes and grenade launchers), opting instead for 20th-century ammunition and relatively ineffective under-slung shotguns. However, one of the advantages that the Morita has is its extremely high magazine capacity, which allows a soldier to carry hundreds of bullets unhindered. The Morita can punch a hole through two inches of Titanium, likely due to its long barrel and high-caliber ammunition, but this in turn would produce immensely high recoil and limit its overall usefulness. Another factor for the Mobile Infantry being poor shooters is that the Morita assault rifles and carbines lack basic "iron sights", which affects and reduces their marksmanship skills considerably. This may be why MI come off as such poor shots and take so long to kill Warrior Bugs . Despite these obvious flaws, the Mobile Infantry are still immensely proud of their signature weapon.

The Morita rifle has a "Bullpup" configuration in which the action and magazine are located behind the trigger, increasing barrel length and permitting a shorter weapon, saving weight and increasing maneuverability. The rifle uses 7.62x51mm ammunition (.308 caliber), which explains the rifles' size, range and power. Theoretically, the rounds may be made from more advanced materials such as carbide or composites. The magazines have a 160 round capacity and the weapon itself can be set to semi- or fully automatic fire. The standard add-on is the 8 gauge 3.5" 16 round semi-automatic shotgun. (In the first film there is a brief mention that the Italian arms dealer "Beretta" makes these rifles.)

The full-auto live firing Morita Assualt Rifle in the first movie contained a Ruger AC556k assault rifle in 5.56 mm NATO calibre and an Ithaca M37 12-gauge Pump-Action Shotgun . Semi-auto firing Moritas contained a Ruger Mini-14 rifle in 5.56 mm NATO calibre and the Ithaca M37. The live firing Morita Carbines (used by Fleet Troopers and Mobile Infantry Officers) only contained a Mini-14 rifle and no shotgun.
The Morita Assault Rifle is an excellent example of the film's satire — intentional or not."

-Starship Troopers Wiki