Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol: Difference between revisions

The '''Plasma Pistol''', like the [[Plasma Turret]] or [[Plasma Rifle]], is a directed energy weapon that fires bolts of superheated ionized gas (plasma) instead of traditional [[Human]] ballistic ammunition. This [[Covenant]] [[weapon]] is capable of quickly firing low-powered shots,just as fast as a plasma rifle if the user is skilled, or charging a single high-powered blast which can instantly deplete any form of energy shielding, and in [[Halo 3]], it can disable vehicles for a short time. This high-powered shot makes the Plasma Pistol a formidable strategic weapon if used in conjunction with other infantry weapons.<ref>[http://halo3.com halo3.com]</ref> The Plasma Pistol is a standard-issue weapon for lower-ranking Covenant such as  [[Grunts]]  and [[Jackals]], but is occasionally used by higher-ranking Covenant such as [[Elites]] or [[Brutes]] (usually dual-wielded), according to manuals, novels, etc. It is one of the 3 [[weapon]]s found in every level.