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[[File:Plasmapistol.png|frame|The | [[File:Plasmapistol.png|frame|The Plasma Pistol blueprint]] | ||
The '''Plasma Pistol''' is a Covenant [[Directed Energy Weapon]] that uses a superheated ionized gas called [[Plasma]] instead of projectile ammunition. The weapon is powered by a battery cell and uses [[Hydrogen Fluoride]] as a source of fuel.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''' ''page 163''</ref> The weapon has a power output of 100-150 KV @ 2~3 dA, but when overcharged, the power output is 1.5 MV @ 2~3 dA.<ref name="bung"/> The Type-25 DEP is a semi-automatic weapon using a single collimator design that gives the weapon its smooth and aerodynamic, claw like appearance. The Type-25 DEPs functionality is straight forward, the rear section of the pistol has a holographic display which indicates temperature as the weapon is fired — in the center of the holographic display is a small red pad, this pad is the Type-25 DEPs safety and activation mechanism. Before the plasma pistol can be fired the user must place his thumb on the pad, the pistol then activates and can be fired. On the left side is another small red button this opens the top heating vent and allows access to the internal components of the Type-25 DEP. The Type-25 DEP is a standard-issue for lower-ranking Covenant infantry such Unggoy, Kig-Yar and Yamne'e<ref name="ency">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''' ''page 320''</ref>, but is occasionally used by higher ranking species within the Covenant such as [[Ossoona]] Elites<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''' ''page 28''</ref>; as such, it is the most commonly encountered Covenant energy weapon.<ref name="ency"/> | The '''Plasma Pistol''' is a Covenant [[Directed Energy Weapon]] that uses a superheated ionized gas called [[Plasma]] instead of projectile ammunition. The weapon is powered by a battery cell and uses [[Hydrogen Fluoride]] as a source of fuel.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''' ''page 163''</ref> The weapon has a power output of 100-150 KV @ 2~3 dA, but when overcharged, the power output is 1.5 MV @ 2~3 dA.<ref name="bung"/> The Type-25 DEP is a semi-automatic weapon using a single collimator design that gives the weapon its smooth and aerodynamic, claw like appearance. The Type-25 DEPs functionality is straight forward, the rear section of the pistol has a holographic display which indicates temperature as the weapon is fired — in the center of the holographic display is a small red pad, this pad is the Type-25 DEPs safety and activation mechanism. Before the plasma pistol can be fired the user must place his thumb on the pad, the pistol then activates and can be fired. On the left side is another small red button this opens the top heating vent and allows access to the internal components of the Type-25 DEP. The Type-25 DEP is a standard-issue for lower-ranking Covenant infantry such Unggoy, Kig-Yar and Yamne'e<ref name="ency">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''' ''page 320''</ref>, but is occasionally used by higher ranking species within the Covenant such as [[Ossoona]] Elites<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''' ''page 28''</ref>; as such, it is the most commonly encountered Covenant energy weapon.<ref name="ency"/> | ||
