CEV:Plasma Rifle

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Plasma Rifle
Gameplay role
Faction:	Human (UNSC)
Weapon tier (?):	Loadout weapon
Weapon class (?):	Rifle
Weapon type (?):	Plasma
Firing mode:	Automatic
Effective range:	Close to medium
Counterparts:	Human (UNSC) Assault Rifle SMG Covenant Needler Brute Plasma Rifle Spiker Forerunner Sentinel Beam

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The Plasma Rifle is an energy weapon built for sustained automatic fire at close to medium range. Its rapid fire is effective at overloading energy shields. Controlled bursts help maintain accuracy and prevent overheating.

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The Plasma Rifle is a weapon featured in Halo: Campaign Evolved. It is one of the most common weapons throughout the game. Information on the Plasma Rifle found in the original Halo: Combat Evolved (and its Anniversary remaster) can be found here.

Universe and lore

Main article: Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle

The Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle is the primary service arm of the Covenant, in particular used by the Elites. In the UNSC it is known by the designation Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle.

Gameplay

Counterparts

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  Assault Rifle

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  SMG

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  Brute Plasma Rifle

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  Needler

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  Spiker

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  Sentinel Beam

Campaign

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Gallery

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  A Sacristan warrior holding a Plasma Rifle (right).