Editing Erudo'ma'keth-pattern pulse carbine

{{Title|''Erudo'ma'keth''-pattern pulse carbine}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the weapon introduced in [[Halo Infinite]]|the ancient San'Shyuum weapon|Pulse rifle}}
{{Weapon infobox
|name=
|image={{Pageimage|HINF Sangheili Mercenary Closeup.png}}[[File:HINF Pulse Carbine Crop.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Lodam Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=478}}
|series=
|type=[[Directed-energy weapon|Directed-energy]] [[carbine]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|cost=
|variant=[[Rapidfire Pulse Carbine]]
|service=*[[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Reuse|Id=S1Trailer}}
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Game|Id=hinf|HI|Gameplay}}
*[[Created conflict]]{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}}
|length={{Convert|36.3|in|cm|sp=us|disp=flip|sigfig=3}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|width=
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|weight=
|ammotype=[[Plasma|Superheated plasma]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|capacity=
|feed=125 bolt capacity{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|operation=
|rate=Automatic{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
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{{Article quote|Acquired from the independent artisan-armorers of [[Qikost]], the Pulse Carbine fires controlled plasma bursts of between three and seven bots, depending on how long the trigger is held. Longer bursts have less accuracy. Best used at short-to-mid range.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - Pulse Carbine description|Quote=Acquired from the independent artisan-armorers of [[Qikost]], the Pulse Carbine fires controlled plasma bursts of between three and seven bots, depending on how long the trigger is held. Longer bursts have less accuracy. Best used at short-to-mid range.}}}}
The '''''Erudo'ma'keth''-pattern Carbine''', or '''pulse carbine''', is a weapon originally manufactured and used by the [[Covenant]],{{Ref/Generic|Id=S1Trailer|[[Halo Infinite Multiplayer Season 1 Cinematic Intro]]}} and later adopted by the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
The pulse carbine is a [[directed-energy weapon]] hailing from the same line as other [[Plasma weaponry|plasma weapons]] like the {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} and {{Pattern|Kelos'vaarda|storm rifle}}.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} Unlike the more traditional plasma rifle, the pulse carbine shares more of a visual similarity with the storm rifle or the {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}, consisting of a fully-elongated rifle with a full stock and barrel. The pulse carbine is capable of fully-automatic{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} or burst fire,{{Ref/Reuse|forge}} and is designed to quickly overwhelm targets with a barrage of superheated [[plasma]] bolts. The weapon does not have the sheer accuracy of the {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}, but makes up for it with range, power and sheer fire rate. Additionally, the pulse carbine's projectiles are capable of tracking an enemy target.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Pulse rifle in-game weapon}}

The weapon overheats after continuous fire. An indicator on the top of the weapon fills up akin to a progress bar; the indicator's light glows in different colors corresponding to the heat building up within the weapon: from  yellow at low levels to red when the weapon is close to overheating. The weapon vents its heat through panels that open on either side of the weapon and the upper cowling shifting forward.{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}}

===Development history===
The ''Erudo'ma'keth'' was first designed by [[Covenant]]-era weapon-smiths aboard ''[[High Charity]]'' as a relatively obscure [[design pattern]], though it was later put into full production in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] period by [[Lodam Armory]] alongside its cousin, the {{Pattern|Kelos'vaarda|storm rifle}}.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}

===Usage===
The pulse carbine was utilized by some [[Covenant]] troops during the [[Battle for Earth]].{{Ref/Generic|Id=S1Trailer|[[Halo Infinite Multiplayer Season 1 Cinematic Intro]]}} After the [[Human-Covenant War]], the pulse carbine was put into full production at [[Lodam Armory]] alongside the [[Kelos'vaarda-pattern storm rifle|''Kelos'vaarda''-pattern rifle]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} This rifle was later used by Banished forces on [[Reach]] during [[Operation: WOLFE]],{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR7|HSoR|Chapter=7}} including the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] force which ended up fighting on [[Installation 00]] alongside the [[Dhas Bhasvod's Covenant]].{{Ref/Novel|HDW|Chapter=5}} The Banished continued to use the pulse carbine during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]]; it was particularly favored by Banished scouts and marksmen on Zeta Halo.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}

===Variants===
*'''[[Rapidfire Pulse Carbine]]''': An improved version of the pulse carbine with a higher rate of fire and a white chassis. Used by [[Inka 'Saham]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}}
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File:HINF PulseCarbine Rapidfire Crop.png|Rapidfire Pulse Carbine
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==In-game information==
===''Halo Infinite''===
{{Article quote|Burst-fire plasma weapon effective at close to medium range. Projectiles track targets.{{Ref/Game|HI|Academy - Weapon Drills - Pulse Carbine description}}}}
The pulse carbine serves as the hybrid between the [[Plasma Repeater]] and the [[Battle Rifle]]. The pulse carbine fires in five-bolt bursts with each bolt consuming 0.8% charge. The bolts can track enemies, and easily strip enemy shields. The projectiles from the pulse carbine will travel slowly at first, so the wielder must aim very carefully, especially in close quarters. If fired continuously, the pulse carbine will overheat; however, the player can vent the weapon before it overheats completely. Overall, it is most effective when one keeps their distance from their targets. The Pulse Carbine kills a fully shielded Spartan in 10-18 hits (6 to break shields, 12 unshielded shots or 4 headshots). In the campaign, the pulse carbine is wielded by [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]].

==Gallery==
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===Development images===
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File:HINF Concept EarlyPulseCarbine.jpg|Early concept art exploration for ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' of a "Covenant rifle" that would eventually become the pulse carbine.
File:HINF Concept EarlyPulseCarbine2.jpg|More early concept exploration of the pulse carbine.
File:HINF Concept PulseCarbineExploration1.jpg|More early concept exploration of the pulse carbine.
File:HINF Concept PulseCarbineExploration2.jpg|More early concept exploration of the pulse carbine.
File:HINF Concept PulseCarbineExploration3.jpg|More early concept exploration of the pulse carbine.
File:HINF Concept PulseCarbines.jpg|Concept art approaching the final design.
File:HINF Concept FinalizedPulseCarbine.jpg|Finalized concept art of the pulse carbine.
File:HINF PulseCarbine HiPoly Render 1.jpg|The pulse carbine's high-poly model.
File:HINF PulseCarbine HiPoly Render 2.jpg|The pulse carbine's high-poly model.
File:HINF PulseCarbine HiPoly Render 3.jpg|The pulse carbine's high-poly model.
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===Screenshots===
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File:HInf HUD Pulse carbine.png|The pulse carbine HUD icon.
File:HI Screenshot Gameplay-PulseCarbine1.png|A [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili Mercenary|Mercenary]] wielding a pulse carbine in a pre-release build of ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF XGS 2020 Pulse Carbine Heads Up Display.png|First person view of the pulse carbine in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF New Generation Pulse Carbine.png|A Spartan holding a pulse carbine in the [[A New Generation]] trailer.
File:HINF-Oiyougotapermitforthat.jpg|Three Covenant Jiralhanae, including a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]], wielding pulse carbines during the [[Battle for Earth]].
File:HINF - Technical Preview - Pulse carbine and wall mount.png|A Spartan wielding a pulse carbine, next to its wall mount.
File:HINF - Technical Preview - Pulse carbine close to overheat.png|A pulse carbine being fired, close to an overheat.
File:HINF - Technical Preview - Pulse carbine idle after firing.png|A pulse carbine cooling down on its own.
File:HINF - Technical Preview - Pulse carbine venting.png|A pulse carbine venting.
File:HINF-ThirdPersonPulseCarbine.jpg|A Spartan holding the pulse carbine on [[Live Fire]].
File:HINF-PulseCarbineVentThirdPerson.jpg|The pulse carbine venting.
File:HINF Jiralhanae Warrior Pulse Carbine.png|A Jiralhanae warrior fires a pulse carbine.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Sacrifice]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''
*''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]''
*''[[Halo: Empty Throne]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Academy - Part 2]]''

==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}

{{Covenant rifles}}

[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Small arms]]
[[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]]