Elo'Nakada-pattern concussion rifle

The Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy or T50 DER/H, otherwise known as the Concussion Rifle, is a Covenant infantry weapon. The Concussion Rifle was engineered by a group of merchants from Qikost and introduced into Covenant Empire by the Sangheili.

Design details
The T50 DER/H fires six 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 only by those of Zealot and Special Operations ranks.

The weapon has been described as the Covenant counterpart to the M319 Individual Grenade Launcher. In general, the Concussion Rifle's effects resemble those of the Brute Shot, despite different appearances and modes of operation. Unlike these weapons, however, the Concussion Rifle's bolts do not bounce or ricochet.

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".

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.

Ammunition
Much like the feed system Fuel Rod Gun, the Concussion Rifle utilises a magazine cell instead of a battery system.

Trivia

 * The concussion rifle serves as the in-game counterpart of the Brute Shot, as Elites are encountered much more frequently than Brutes during the campaign. In reference to this, the Halo: Reach strategy guide occasionally identifies the weapon as the "Elite Shot". However, the concussion rifle is wielded by both Elites and Brutes throughout the game.
 * It is possible, although extremely difficult, to shoot concussion rifle projectiles out of the air with a precision weapon.
 * In Halo: Reach, the turrets mounted on Phantom and Spirit dropships fire projectiles that are identical to and have the same firepower as concussion rifle rounds. This may be a vehicle-mounted variant of the concussion rifle.

List of appearances

 * Halo: Reach