Editing Zebando'Taa-pattern concussion rifle

{{Title|''Zebando'Taa''-pattern concussion rifle}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon infobox
|name=''Zebando'Taa''-pattern Firebomb Launcher
|image={{Pageimage|H4 John117ConcussionRifle Screenshot 2.png}}[[File:H4-ConcussionRifleSide.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Merchants of Qikost]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=296}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/6b365e28-3f10-4ee1-ba1a-af733e9f9157/concussion-rifle-|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Concussion Rifle|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Covenant Weapons}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=90}}
|series=[[Concussion rifle]]
|type=
|cost=
|variant=
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|length={{Convert|40.5|in|cm|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|width={{Convert|7.1|in|cm|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|height={{Convert|14.8|in|cm|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|weight=
|ammotype=30mm{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} [[Class-4 explosive plasma bolt]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|capacity=
|feed=
|operation=
|rate=Semi-automatic{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|velocity=
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|range=
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The '''''Zebando'Taa''-pattern Firebomb Launcher'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|50|Directed Energy Weapon/Heavy|DER/H}}{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} is a variant of [[concussion rifle]] employed by various [[Covenant remnants|Covenant remnant]] factions.

==Overview==
===Design details===
The ''Zebando'Taa''-pattern launcher is a close-ranged anti-materiel munitions launcher capable of firing  [[Class-4 explosive plasma bolt]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The weapon is a rare modification of the older {{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle|}}, featuring only slight modifications - something considered a testament to the ''Elo'Nakada''{{'}}s enduring design.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The ''Zebando'Taa''-pattern launcher features a modular stock and a top-mounted ammunition expenditure display, alongside a slightly darker shade of colouration in its [[nanolaminate]] furniture. Otherwise, it retains an extremely similar form to the ''Elo'Nakada'', including the stabilising foregrip and rear firing grip.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

The concussion rifle's rotary magazine is mounted in a charging spindle in the centre of the weapon, forward of the firing grip. The magazine is capable of holding six 30mm Class-4 explosive plasma bolts.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The explosive plasma bolts fired exhibit similar properties to the [[plasma mortar]] projectiles fired by larger {{Pattern|Rizvum|Revenant}}s or [[Wraith]] tanks, albeit with a higher muzzle velocity and accuracy and a lower grade payload.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

===Usage===
[[Covenant]] concussion rifles are designed to fulfil a role analogous to [[human]] [[grenade launcher]]s, such as the [[M319 grenade launcher|M319]] employed by the [[UNSC Army]]. They are employed as anti-materiel munitions launchers, and are capable of being used against infantry and light vehicles - serving as one of the heaviest infantry weapons used by Covenant ground forces.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

==Service history==
While the ''Elo'Nakada''-pattern concussion rifles were heavily employed by [[Covenant]] (particularly [[Jiralhanae]] and [[Evocati]]) forces during the empire's reign, the ''Zebando'Taa'' has seen some proliferation during the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] era. The rifles are nonetheless a rare sight{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}, though they were in particular favoured by the forces of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] faction. Within the faction, [[Sangheili Warrior]]s were particular operators of the concussion rifle, and employed it during their [[Battle of Requiem|battle]] and later [[Requiem Campaign|long-term campaigns]] on [[Requiem]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Game|H4|[[Concussion Rifle]] in-game weapon}}

==In-game information==
{{Main|Concussion Rifle}}
The ''Zebando'Taa''-pattern concussion rifle is the concussion rifle variant introduced for use in ''[[Halo 4]]''. It is a slight redesign of the ''Elo'Nakada'' featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', though performs mostly the same. For more gameplay information about the Concussion Rifle, see [[Concussion Rifle|here]].

==Production notes==
{{Main|Cut Halo 4 weapons}}
In early alpha builds of ''Halo 4'', the ''Zebando'Taa'' was originally given an alternate concept design pass by artist [[:Category:Images by Glenn Israel|Glenn Israel]], which would have redesigned the concussion rifle more significantly with a bulkier form. This concept was given a rough 3D pass and implemented in early development, though by the final game the model went unused and the weapon instead simply consisted of a retextured ''Halo: Reach'' concussion rifle model.{{Ref/Twitter|___Gal4xy___|1499537440083750913|Galaxy|Quote=Fun Fact: The Concussion Rifle at one point was going to use a new redesigned model like the Plasma Pistol and Needler in Halo 4, but it sadly was never used and the old design was used instead. I really like the model.|D=06|M=03|Y=2023}} Israel's concept sheets for the concussion rifle in ''Halo 4'' also produced the design that would later go on to become the {{Pattern|Tufasumo|plasma caster}} in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.

==Gallery==
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===Concept art and illustrations===
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File:H4 ConcussionRifle Concept 1.jpg|Early concept revisions of the concussion rifle for ''Halo 4''. Note the plasma caster in the top right (design #2).
File:H4 ConcussionRifle Concept 2.jpg|Finalised concept revisions of the concussion rifle for ''Halo 4''.
File:Ray fighting.png|A [[Sangheili Warrior]] drops his concussion rifle while fighting Spartan [[Naiya Ray]] during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
</gallery>
===Development images===
<gallery>
File:H4 EarlyConcussionRifle FP Screenshot 1.png|The early concussion rifle model in a first-person view.
File:H4 EarlyConcussionRifle FP Screenshot 2.jpg|The early concussion rifle model in a first-person view, on the [[Cut Halo 4 levels|cut remake]] of [[Sandtrap]].
File:H4_EarlyConcussionRifle_Screenshot_4.jpg|The early, unused, concussion rifle model as held by [[John-117]] on the Sandtrap remake.
File:H4 EarlyConcussionRifle Screenshot 1.png|The early, unused, concussion rifle model.
File:H4 EarlyConcussionRifle Screenshot 2.png|The early, unused, concussion rifle model.
File:H4 EarlyConcussionRifle Screenshot 3.png|The early, unused, concussion rifle model.
File:H4-Reference-ConcussionRifle.jpg|Reference model sheet for the Concussion Rifle in ''Halo 4''.
</gallery>

===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:H4-ConcussionRifle-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the Concussion Rifle in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 John117ConcussionRifle Screenshot 1.png|John-117 holding the Concussion Rifle in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 John117ConcussionRifle Screenshot 2.png|John-117 holding the Concussion Rifle in ''Halo 4''.
File:HTMCC-H4 Commander&ConcussionRifle.png|A Sangheili Commander fires his Concussion Rifle in ''Halo 4''.
File:Type-50 DER-H empty.jpg|An empty Type-50 DER/H.
File:Type-50 DER-H reloading.jpg|A Spartan-IV reloading a Type-50 DER/H.
File:H4-ConcussionRifle-Magazine.jpg|A concussion rifle's magazine in ''Halo 4''.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''

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

{{Covenant ordnance}}
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Plasma weapons]]