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It is the only known battery-powered UNSC weapon, and is the most powerful infantry weapon fielded by UNSC forces. It is capable of penetrating multiple targets, including tanks, unlike the [[Sniper Rifle]], which can only penetrate infantry. It is alternatively known as the ''Galilean'', or, in player lexicon, the "Splaser". | It is the only known battery-powered UNSC weapon, and is the most powerful infantry weapon fielded by UNSC forces. It is capable of penetrating multiple targets, including tanks, unlike the [[Sniper Rifle]], which can only penetrate infantry. It is alternatively known as the ''Galilean'', or, in player lexicon, the "Splaser". | ||
Despite the name, the Laser can be used by regular humans, such as [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]], and [[ODST|ODSTs]]. The name could have been derived because of its weight. | Despite the name, the Laser can be used by regular humans, such as [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]], and [[ODST|ODSTs]]. The name could have been derived because of its weight, or that Spartans were the first to use it. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== |
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