Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol: Difference between revisions

|image=[[File:H4-PlasmaPistol.png|230px]][[File:H2A T25DEP.png|300px]]

|manufacturer=[[Iruiru Armory]]<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 143''</ref>

|model=Type-25

|type=Directed energy pistol

|service=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Great Schism]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]

|affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> [[Thel 'Vadam's Covenant faction]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]] <br> [[Merg Vol's Covenant faction]] <br> [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]] <br> Independent Sangheili factions

|weight={{Convert|3.5|kg|lb}}<ref name="bung"/>

|length={{Convert|37|cm|in}}<ref name="vis"/>

|width={{Convert|6.6|cm|in}}<ref name="H4VG">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 85''</ref>

|height={{Convert|29.9|cm|in}}<ref name="H4VG"/>

|ammotype=[[Plasma|Superheated plasma]]

|feed=100 battery units  

|rate=Semi-automatic; Single charged bolt

|velocity=108 m/s (354 f/s)

|range={{Convert|50|m|ft}}<ref name="bung"/>

 

The '''Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol'''<ref name="bung">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3plasmapistol '''Bungie.net''': ''Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol'']</ref>, also known as the '''Plasma Pistol''', is a Covenant infantry firearm, carried commonly by the smaller species, such as the [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-Yar]], and the [[Yanme'e]]<ref name="ency">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 320''</ref>, but is occasionally used by larger species such as the [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]]; as such it is the most commonly encountered Covenant energy weapon.<ref name="ency"/> While weak on its own, the Plasma Pistol has a wide variety of functions and becomes deadly in large numbers.

The plasma pistol is a Covenant [[directed energy weapon]] that was reverse-engineered from a [[Forerunner]] device.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-pistol '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Universe: Plasma Pistol'']</ref> The weapon is powered by a battery cell and has a power output of 100-150 KV @ 2~3 dA, but when overcharged, the power output is 1.5 MV @ 2~3 dA.<ref name="bung"/> The Type-25 DEP is a semi-automatic weapon using a single collimator design that gives the weapon its smooth and aerodynamic, claw like appearance. The Type-25 DEP's functionality is straightforward, the rear section of the pistol has a holographic display which indicates temperature as the weapon is fired — in the center of the holographic display is a small red pad, this pad is the Type-25 DEP's safety and activation mechanism. Before the plasma pistol can be fired the user must place his thumb on the pad, the pistol then activates and can be fired. On the left side is another small red button this opens the top heating vent and allows access to the weapon's internal components.  

With the dissolution of a centralized manufacturing control—as a result of the [[Great Schism]] and fall of the [[Covenant]]—new production of Plasma Pistols have appeared in a bewildering variety of casing styles and adornments. Much to the consternation of UNSC intelligence officers tasked with categorizing new plasma pistol variants, within this broad type classification are innumerable, different sub-classes. This is due to the Covenant's loose (by human standards) interpretation of "standardization" and disdain of serial manufacturing techniques.<ref name="waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-pistol '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Universe: Plasma Pistol'']</ref>

When rapidly tapping the trigger, the Plasma Pistol will fire small bolts of plasma. These bolts deal little damage to targets protected by [[Energy shielding|energy shields]], though still more than most bullet weapons. Against unarmored targets, though, the lethality of the Type-25 DEP is extreme. Injuries inflicted to a victim are severe third-degree burns, this level of injury causes the wound to be cauterized instantly upon impact.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''pages 328''</ref> Body fluids would be subjected to flash vaporization, inducing a strain or a shock on the body after impact<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 22''</ref>, fluids trapped in organs or arteries in addition to the rapid expansion of heat would cause ruptures or small explosions causing additional damage to the target. Near misses can also cause injury to the target, as they produce severe burns to the area they pass, this can also cause heat trauma or heat stroke from the extreme temperatures of the bolt.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 19''</ref><ref name="reach">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 315''</ref> Should the plasma impact an object, the impact can cause splash damage creating debris both non-heated and heated that may come into contact with a target, with a crippling or lethal effect.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 15''</ref><ref group="note">In the context of the ''Halo'' games, all of the plasma weapons' strength and lethality are compensated for both the sake of the ESRB rating and gameplay.</ref>

The semi-auto firing mode can be used until the weapon overheats, after which it must cool down for a few seconds before it can be used again. As the weapon approaches low battery, it may sputter and fail to fire. The [[Hesduros]]-manufactured pistols used by [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|forces]] fire more powerful plasma bolts, with a comparable increase in energy use per shot.<ref name="waypoint"/>

[[File:H2A Beach - Noob Combo.jpg|right|thumb|285px|An [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|ODST]] primes a Plasma Pistol's overcharge.]] If the Plasma Pistol's trigger is held for a few seconds, the plasma at the tip will gather into a large spherical mass. Releasing the trigger will fire a single bolt of larger size than usual. This bolt, if aimed correctly, will track its target for a short distance if they attempt to dodge. The overcharged bolt creates an [[electromagnetic pulse]], stunning most electronics. If the target is protected by energy shields, all but the strongest shields will break, allowing their body to take damage.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 116''</ref> If the overcharge strikes a vehicle, it will be temporarily disabled and rendered helpless for several seconds. As such, even the weakest Covenant infantry can thwart an assaulting Spartan or vehicle, forcing their foe to retreat or creating an opening for their allies. Should an overcharged bolt strike an unarmored flesh target, it will result in an instant kill.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 81''</ref>

*If the player overcharges the Plasma Pistol in ''Halo 3'' and slowly release the trigger, it will not fire a shot. The plasma would slowly dissipate and disappear. This can be used as a way to prevent excess battery depletion when an overcharge shot is fired. The Plasma Pistol in PC versions cannot do this as the player is using a mouse to control the firing.

*In ''[[Halo 2 Vista]]'', if the player is carrying the Plasma Pistol and are in [[active camouflage]], one may see a polygon near the front of the weapon.  

*In ''Halo 3'', while using [[Active Camouflage]], one can see a square where the heat monitor is. This indicates the hologram is a polygon.

*In the Extras section of the ''[[Halo 3: The Official Strategy Guide]]'', it is stated incorrectly that the Plasma Pistol has a clip size of 10/100 when does not have a clip size at all.