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| {{Title|''Elo'Nakada''-pattern concussion rifle}} | | {{Era|HCW}} |
| {{Status|Canon}} | | {{Ratings}} |
| {{Weapon infobox | | {{New Content}} |
| |image=[[File:HReach-ConcussionRifleSide.png|300px]] | | {{Weapon Infobox |
| |name=''Elo'Nakada''-pattern Firebomb Launcher | | |image=[[File:HReach - Concussion Rifle.png|300px]] |
| |manufacturer=[[Merchants of Qikost]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=296}} | | |name=Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy |
| | |manufacturer=[[Covenant Empire]] |
| |model= | | |model= |
| |type=[[Concussion rifle]] | | |type=[[Directed energy weapon]] |
| |cost= | | |cost= |
| |length={{Convert|103|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |size= |
| |width= | | |damage per hit= |
| |height= | | |magazine=6 shots |
| |capacity= | | |maxammo= |
| |feed=6 rounds per magazine | | |fire= |
| |ammotype=30mm [[Class-4 explosive plasma bolt]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | | |ammotype=[[Plasma]] |
| |operation= | | |operation= |
| |rate = | | |rate of fire= |
| |velocity= | | |velocity= |
| |optics= | | |accuracy= |
| |range=Short | | |range= |
| |service=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | | |era=[[Human-Covenant War]] |
| |affiliation=[[Covenant]] | | |counterpart=[[M319 Individual Grenade Launcher|Grenade launcher]] |
| | |counterwep= |
| | |affiliation=[[Covenant Empire]] |
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| The '''''Elo'Nakada''-pattern Firebomb Launcher'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|50|Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy|DER/H}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/gallery/concussion-rifle/70cf7b75-751b-44ed-9bd7-ce7596ffa0e5|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Concussion Rifle|D=15|M=05|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Weapons#Concussion Rifle}} is a [[Covenant]] infantry weapon, and a mainstay in the [[concussion rifle]] line of infantry [[Plasma weaponry|plasma weapons]].{{Ref/Site|Id=BNet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28438|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Concussion Rifle|D=07|M=02|Y=2021}}
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| ==Overview== | | The '''Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy''' or '''T50 DER/H''',<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28438 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Intel - Ordnance'']</ref> otherwise known as the '''Concussion Rifle''', is a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] infantry weapon. |
| ===Design details===
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| The concussion rifle fires 30mm [[Class-4 explosive plasma bolt]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}, a form of munition similar in nature to the [[plasma mortar]]s employed on the heavier vehicles of the Covenant - such as the {{Pattern|Rizvum|Revenant}} or the [[Wraith]] series of tanks. The weapon is fed by a disposable magazine cell capable of holding enough charge for six shots, as opposed to the batteries common in other Covenant [[directed-energy weapon]]s - thus requiring a conventional reload. When fired, the explosive plasma bolts are launched in a projectile arc similar to that of the aforementioned heavy plasma mortars - though Covenant forces are typically reluctant to include the concussion rifle in a similar category.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}
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| ===Development history=== | | ==Design details== |
| [[File:UltraMythos.jpg|250px|thumb|left|An [[Evocati]] warrior [[Fahl 'Nto]] wielding the ''Elo'Nakada'' during the Fall of Reach.]] | | The T50 DER/H fires explosive bolts of superheated [[plasma]]. When the plasma bolt hits a surface, it produces area-of-effect damage and a small "kick" to users and objects. It also has a slight downward arc to its shots. The weapon has only seen limited use, its most notable combat use being in the [[Fall of Reach]]. Because of its relative rarity, the UNSC has theorized that its use is restricted either by branch or unit. |
| The concussion rifle's design legacy can be traced back to the eponymous ancient [[Sangheili]] warlord [[Nakada 'Zadum]], who was able to perfect the operating principles of the weapon during the [[Siege of Qikost]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} This design predated even the signing of the [[Writ of Union]] or the formation of the Covenant itself, and was later modified over the empire's long history.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} Unusually by Covenant standards, the [[Merchants of Qikost]] were able to protect the concussion rifle's [[design pattern]]s from external [[San'Shyuum]] weapon-crafter influence - allowing the weapon to be modified to fit the Covenant's standardisation principles but restricting its manufacture to only [[Assembly Forges]] controlled by the merchants themselves on [[Qikost]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Despite the modifications that have been made to the weapon over time, the core purpose and functions have remained unchanged.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} | | |
| | The weapon has been described as the Covenant counterpart to the [[M319 Individual Grenade Launcher]].<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/109/1098266p1.html '''IGN''': ''E3 2010: Halo: Reach Campaign Preview'']</ref> In general, the Concussion Rifle's effects resemble those of the [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute Shot]], despite different appearances and modes of operation. Unlike these weapons, however, the Concussion Rifle's bolts do not bounce or ricochet. |
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| | This weapon is suitable for clearing out narrow corridors or corners. Because of the weapons splash damage the concussion rifle should be fired and treated like a rocket but the power will be significantly less. It will not far well in wide open terrain and should be used as a "corridor sweeper". |
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| | Ironically enough, the weapon can sometimes utilize objects around it to a more lethal effect than the bolts it fires. A small crate shot at from close range can be launched fast enough to kill any enemies within a relatively short range (exactly how far depends on its trajectory). The kinetic energy from its blasts can also be used to push an opponent off of a tall structure or cliff to their deaths. |
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| | ==Trivia== |
| | *In the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' guidebook, it is sometimes referred to as the ''"Elite Shot",'' referencing its similarity to the [[Brute Shot]]. |
| | *In ''Halo: Reach'', the main turrets of [[Type-25 Troop Carrier|Spirit]] and [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] dropships fire bolts identical to the ones fired by the Concussion Rifle. |
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| ===Usage===
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| Due to its introduction prior to the formation of the Covenant, the concussion rifle has been a mainstay weapon for the entirety of the empire's history, going up to its final days in [[2552]], in which it was heavily employed during the [[Fall of Reach]].{{Ref/Game|Id=HR|HR|[[Concussion Rifle]] in-game weapon}} The weapon's size and power dictated that it may only be employed by high-ranking personnel such as [[Zealot]]s, [[Sangheili General|Generals]], [[Special Operations Sangheili|Special Operations]] and [[Evocati]]{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} - something even noted by [[United Nations Space Command]] forces.{{Ref/Reuse|BNet}} The weapon was additionally employed by [[Jiralhanae]] shock trooper units.{{Ref/Reuse|HR}} Personnel who were to use the concussion rifle were trained in specific battlefield tactics for the weapon's usage.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
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| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:HR_ConcussionRifle_Concept.jpg|Concept art for the concussion rifle in ''Halo: Reach''.
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| File:HReach - Concussion Rifle.png|The Concussion Rifle in the [[Halo: Reach Beta|''Halo: Reach'' Beta]].
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| File:HaloReach-ConcussionRifle-Profile.png|A profile render of the Concussion Rifle in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
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| File:Render - concussionrifle.jpg|A render of the Concussion Rifle.
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| File:T50der_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the Concussion Rifle.
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| File:HReach-ConcussionRifleSide.png|In-game side view of the Concussion Rifle in ''Halo: Reach''.
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| File:HReach - Ultra Sangheili.png|A Sangheili [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra]] wielding a concussion rifle.
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| File:Elite Major Concussion Rifle.jpg|A [[Sangheili Major#Officer|Sangheili Officer]] wielding a concussion rifle seen in the ''Halo: Reach'' E3 [[Halo: Reach Welcome to Firefight 2.0 Trailer|Firefight trailer]].
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| File:Concussion Rifle Shot.jpg|A [[pack]] of Jiralhanae wielding concussion rifles in [[Firefight]].
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| File:Halo Reach Concussion Rifle Screen.png|A first-person view of the concussion rifle's targeting reticule in [[SPARTAN-B312]]'s [[Heads Up Display|HUD]]. | | File:Halo Reach Concussion Rifle Screen.png|A first-person view of the concussion rifle's targeting reticule in [[SPARTAN-B312]]'s [[Heads Up Display|HUD]]. |
| | File:HReach - Ultra Sangheili.png|A [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra]] wielding a concussion rifle. |
| | File:Elite Major Concussion Rifle.jpg|A [[Sangheili Officer]] wielding a concussion rifle seen in the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' E3 [[Halo: Reach Welcome to Firefight 2.0 Trailer|Firefight trailer]]. |
| | File:Concussion Rifle Shot.jpg|A [[pack]] of [[Jiralhanae]] wielding concussion rifles in [[Firefight]]. |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ==List of appearances== | | ==List of appearances== |
| *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} |
| *''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
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| *''[[Halo Mythos]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
| {{Ref/Sources}}
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| {{Covenant ordnance}} | | {{Covenant Weapons}} |
| [[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]] | | [[Category:Covenant Weapons]] |
| [[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]]
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