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{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
| name = Didact's Signet | | name = Didact's Signet | ||
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* [[Prometheans]] | * [[Prometheans]] | ||
* [[Ur-Didact]] | * [[Ur-Didact]] | ||
|length = {{Convert|115.5|cm|in|sp=us}} | |length = {{Convert|115.5|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} | ||
|width = {{Convert|10.7|cm|in|sp=us}} | |width = {{Convert|10.7|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} | ||
|height = {{Convert|34.1|cm|in|sp=us}} | |height = {{Convert|34.1|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} | ||
|ammotype = Ionized particles<ref name="H4IG">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref> | |ammotype = Ionized particles{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}}<ref name="H4IG">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref> | ||
|capacity = | |||
|feed = 5 rounds<ref name="HB">[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/26/The-Halo-Bulletin-92612-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin 9.27.12'']</ref> | |feed = 5 rounds<ref name="HB">[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/26/The-Halo-Bulletin-92612-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin 9.27.12'']</ref> | ||
|rate = 72 RPM<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA1DWXiLoI0 '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Scattershots Analysis'']</ref> | |rate = 72 RPM<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA1DWXiLoI0 '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Scattershots Analysis'']</ref> | ||
|optics = | |||
|range = Short to medium-long | |range = Short to medium-long | ||
|service = [[Forerunner-Flood War]]<br />[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |service = [[Forerunner-Flood War]]<br />[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
=== Design details === | === Design details === | ||
The ''Didact's Signet'' is a named variant of the Z-180 CCR/AEM, upgraded to fire a quartet of projectiles in a diagonal square formation that have longer range, higher damage, and stronger tracking after ricochets than those of normal Scattershots. It reuses the chassis of a standard Scattershot, albeit with orange and turquoise stripes decorating the weapon, particularly around the barrel and top and rear sections of the weapon. | The ''Didact's Signet'' is a named variant of the Z-180 CCR/AEM, upgraded to fire a quartet of projectiles in a diagonal square formation that have longer range, higher damage, and stronger tracking after ricochets than those of normal Scattershots. It reuses the chassis of a standard Scattershot, albeit with orange and turquoise stripes decorating the weapon, particularly around the barrel and top and rear sections of the weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} | ||
=== Service history === | === Service history === | ||
During the Forerunner era, the Ur-Didact handcrafted the ''Didact's Signet'' as a reward to his most loyal [[Promethean]]s. | During the Forerunner era, the Ur-Didact handcrafted the ''Didact's Signet'' as a reward to his most loyal [[Promethean]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}} | ||
In [[2558#October|October 2558]], a copy of the weapon was discovered by [[Blue Team]] in the [[Gateway]] on [[Genesis]] during their quest to confront [[Cortana]].<ref name="TB">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - campaign level, ''[[The Breaking]]''</ref> The weapon was later integrated into the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s [[War Games]] simulations for use by [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]]. | In [[2558#October|October 2558]], a copy of the weapon was discovered by [[Blue Team]] in the [[Gateway]] on [[Genesis]] during their quest to confront [[Cortana]].<ref name="TB">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - campaign level, ''[[The Breaking]]''</ref> The weapon was later integrated into the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s [[War Games]] simulations for use by [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | === ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | ||
The ''Didact's Signet'' is a [[ | The ''Didact's Signet'' is a [[Special weapons (Halo 5: Guardians)|special weapon]] that can be found in the campaign mission ''[[The Breaking]]''. | ||
The ''Didact's Signet'' is a Legendary Level 5 [[Requisition system|REQ]] that gives out 200 REQ Points when sold. It fires a quartet of fast-moving [[hardlight]] projectiles that deal extra damage, have a longer projectile range of up to 48.74 m (159.91 ft), and exhibit strong tracking behavior after ricochets. These traits make the ''Didact's Signet'' a strong tool for clearing out curved corridors and engaging enemies in tight areas, such as those in the mission ''The Breaking''. With Smart-Link activated, it can perform a one-shot kill on targets up to 20.95 m (68.73 ft) away. The ''Didact's Signet'' also kills a Spartan in two ricochet shots, | The ''Didact's Signet'' is a Legendary Level 5 [[Requisition system|REQ]] that gives out 200 REQ Points when sold. It fires a quartet of fast-moving [[hardlight]] projectiles that deal extra damage, have a longer projectile range of up to 48.74 m (159.91 ft), travel in a tetragonal formation, and exhibit strong tracking behavior after ricochets. These traits make the ''Didact's Signet'' a strong tool for clearing out curved corridors and engaging enemies in tight areas, such as those in the mission ''The Breaking''. With Smart-Link activated, it can perform a one-shot kill on targets up to 20.95 m (68.73 ft) away, outclassing even the ''[[Blaze of Glory]]'' in range. The ''Didact's Signet'' also kills a Spartan in two ricochet shots,{{Ref/Reuse|analysis}} which can be further boosted to just one ricochet shot with a [[Damage Boost]] on.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} The weapon has a maximum unscoped range of 13.73 m (45.05 ft) and a Smart-Link range of 18.13 m (59.48 ft). | ||
In [[Warzone|Warzone Firefight]] simulations, Mythic [[Knight Battlewagon]] bosses, including the [[Knight Bannerman]], commonly use the ''Didact's Signet''. | In [[Warzone|Warzone Firefight]] simulations, Mythic [[Knight Battlewagon]] bosses, including the [[Knight Bannerman]], commonly use the ''Didact's Signet'', which can make them dangerous in close to medium range. | ||
==== Changes from the Z-180 Scattershot ==== | ==== Changes from the Z-180 Scattershot ==== | ||
* Fires four hardlight projectiles that have longer range | * Fires four hardlight projectiles that have longer range, exhibit stronger tracking behavior after ricochets, and travel in a tetragonal formation. | ||
* Increased damage output. | * Increased damage output. | ||
* Comes with 15 reserve rounds by default for a total of 20 starting rounds. | * Comes with 15 reserve rounds by default, for a total of 20 starting rounds. | ||
* The weapon's hardlight projectiles immediately vanish after traveling their maximum projectile range, and no sound is made upon doing so. | * The weapon's hardlight projectiles immediately vanish after traveling their maximum projectile range, and no sound is made upon doing so. | ||
* Spartans killed with this weapon may make different death sounds from if killed with a normal Scattershot. | |||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
=== | === Screenshots === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G-DidactsSignetHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the ''Didact's Signet'' by [[ | File:H5G-DidactsSignetHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the ''Didact's Signet'' by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | ||
File:H5G-Fred&DidactsSignet.png|Fred-104 with the ''Didact's Signet'' in the Gateway. | File:H5G-Fred&DidactsSignet.png|Fred-104 with the ''Didact's Signet'' in the Gateway. | ||
File:H5G-DidactsSignetHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Didact's Signet''. | File:H5G-DidactsSignetHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Didact's Signet''. | ||
File:H5G-DidactsSignet.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding the ''Didact's Signet'' on [[Stasis]]. | File:H5G-DidactsSignet.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding the ''Didact's Signet'' on [[Stasis]]. | ||
File:H5G-DidactsSigneteffect.png|The effect of the ''Didact's Signet''. | File:H5G-DidactsSigneteffect.png|The effect of the ''Didact's Signet''. | ||
File:H5G-MythicKnightBannerman-Battlewagon.png|A Mythic Knight Bannerman using the ''Didact's Signet'' on [[ | File:H5G-MythicKnightBannerman-Battlewagon.png|A Mythic Knight Bannerman using the ''Didact's Signet'' on [[Temple]]. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Latest revision as of 17:21, May 17, 2023
Didact's Signet | |
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Production overview | |
Manufacturer: |
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Model series: |
Z-180 |
Type: |
Close Combat Rifle |
Specifications | |
Length: |
115.5 centimeters (45.5 in)[1] |
Width: |
10.7 centimeters (4.2 in)[1] |
Height: |
34.1 centimeters (13.4 in)[1] |
Ammunition type: |
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Feed system: |
5 rounds[3] |
72 RPM[4] | |
Effective range: |
Short to medium-long |
Service history | |
In service: |
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- "Made by the Didact's own hand to reward his most elite Prometheans. Advanced Scattershot that fires fast-moving, long-range projectiles with stronger homing behavior after ricochets."
- — In-game description[5]
The Didact's Signet is a special Z-180 Close Combat Rifle/Asymmetric Engagement Mitigator made by the Ur-Didact.[1][6]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
The Didact's Signet is a named variant of the Z-180 CCR/AEM, upgraded to fire a quartet of projectiles in a diagonal square formation that have longer range, higher damage, and stronger tracking after ricochets than those of normal Scattershots. It reuses the chassis of a standard Scattershot, albeit with orange and turquoise stripes decorating the weapon, particularly around the barrel and top and rear sections of the weapon.[6]
Service history[edit]
During the Forerunner era, the Ur-Didact handcrafted the Didact's Signet as a reward to his most loyal Prometheans.[5]
In October 2558, a copy of the weapon was discovered by Blue Team in the Gateway on Genesis during their quest to confront Cortana.[7] The weapon was later integrated into the UNSC Infinity's War Games simulations for use by Spartan-IVs.[6]
Gameplay[edit]
Halo 5: Guardians[edit]
The Didact's Signet is a special weapon that can be found in the campaign mission The Breaking.
The Didact's Signet is a Legendary Level 5 REQ that gives out 200 REQ Points when sold. It fires a quartet of fast-moving hardlight projectiles that deal extra damage, have a longer projectile range of up to 48.74 m (159.91 ft), travel in a tetragonal formation, and exhibit strong tracking behavior after ricochets. These traits make the Didact's Signet a strong tool for clearing out curved corridors and engaging enemies in tight areas, such as those in the mission The Breaking. With Smart-Link activated, it can perform a one-shot kill on targets up to 20.95 m (68.73 ft) away, outclassing even the Blaze of Glory in range. The Didact's Signet also kills a Spartan in two ricochet shots,[4] which can be further boosted to just one ricochet shot with a Damage Boost on.[6] The weapon has a maximum unscoped range of 13.73 m (45.05 ft) and a Smart-Link range of 18.13 m (59.48 ft).
In Warzone Firefight simulations, Mythic Knight Battlewagon bosses, including the Knight Bannerman, commonly use the Didact's Signet, which can make them dangerous in close to medium range.
Changes from the Z-180 Scattershot[edit]
- Fires four hardlight projectiles that have longer range, exhibit stronger tracking behavior after ricochets, and travel in a tetragonal formation.
- Increased damage output.
- Comes with 15 reserve rounds by default, for a total of 20 starting rounds.
- The weapon's hardlight projectiles immediately vanish after traveling their maximum projectile range, and no sound is made upon doing so.
- Spartans killed with this weapon may make different death sounds from if killed with a normal Scattershot.
Gallery[edit]
Screenshots[edit]
First-person view of the Didact's Signet by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.
A Mythic Knight Bannerman using the Didact's Signet on Temple.
Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards[edit]
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide
- ^ Halo 4 Interactive Guide
- ^ Halo Waypoint - The Halo Bulletin 9.27.12
- ^ a b YouTube - Halo 5 | Scattershots Analysis
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians - Requisition system
- ^ a b c d Halo 5: Guardians - Multiplayer
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians - campaign level, The Breaking
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