Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol

 

Plasma Pistol http://www.yesalbum.com/v001/thepretenders22/plasma_pistol.jpg

Summary
This Covenant weapon is a semi-automatic directed energy weapon. The weapon has a secondary fire mode which consists of an overcharged bolt. After the over-charged bolt is launched the weapon temporarily stops functioning as it dumps waste heat. Use of the over-charge capability rapidly depletes the weapon's power core. The only way to get another power core is by switching the weapon out. There is no way to replace one.

This weapon uses a smaller version of the plasma technology used in the Covenant's main capital ships. By using a small magnetic field generator, the overcharged plasma bolt tracks and moves toward the nearest moving target in its fire arc. In Halo 2, tests have shown that when firing towards a group of enemies, the shot goes after a more "powerful" target like an Elite if there is one present, even if it is not the nearest foe. It tracks the shield of a target and not the body, this is proven by firing an overcharged bolt at an unshielded enemy and watching as it follows a straight path through the air.

Note: This weapon will deplete its energy source as you use it. It is wise to replace it as often as possible.

In Halo: Combat Evolved, the rate of fire of the Plasma Pistol was limited only by the button-pressing speed of the player. However, in Halo 2, the rate of fire is fixed to a lower rate, and no amount of rabid button-mashing can restore the rate of fire to its old level.

To some this weapon is also known as the 'Green Jiggler' due to the way it shakes when overcharged.
 * Note that in Halo 2 the plasma pistol (when overcharged) is only effective against shields and not health*


 * Note also that this weapon can take down an overshield in only one overcharged bolt.*

Character Compatibility

 * Elites
 * Spartans
 * Jackals
 * Grunts
 * Marines
 * Drones
 * Flood Combat Form (Human)
 * Flood Combat Form (Elite)

Technical Data
Ammunition: Plasma Bolts Clip Size: 100 battery units Core power output: 100-150 kV : 2-3 dA Overcharge power output: 1.5 mV : 2-3 dA

Images
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