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|width={{Convert|6.6|cm|in}} | |width={{Convert|6.6|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}<ref name="H4VG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 85''</ref> | ||
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{{Quote|The Type-25 DEP is the bread and butter of [[Covenant]] small arms—almost as common as the [[MA5 series|MA5]] is with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. After the [[Solemn Penance|Covenant Carrier]] jumped there were some areas of [[Mombasa]] where plasma pistols covered the ground like leaves—that maneuver killed a bunch of dudes on both sides.|Unidentified UNSC serviceman | {{Quote|The Type-25 DEP is the bread and butter of [[Covenant]] small arms—almost as common as the [[MA5 series|MA5]] is with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. After the [[Solemn Penance|Covenant Carrier]] jumped there were some areas of [[Mombasa]] where plasma pistols covered the ground like leaves—that maneuver killed a bunch of dudes on both sides.|Unidentified UNSC serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|bung}}}} | ||
The '''Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol''' ('''Type-25 DEP'''), | The '''Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol''' ('''Type-25 DEP'''),{{Ref/Reuse|bung}} 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]], 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/Reuse|ency}} While weak on its own, the plasma pistol has a wide variety of functions and becomes deadly in large numbers. | ||
==Design and usage== | ==Design and usage== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
[[File:Plasma-pistol.png|thumb|left|130px|A blueprint of a plasma pistol.]] | [[File:Plasma-pistol.png|thumb|left|130px|A blueprint of a plasma pistol.]] | ||
The plasma pistol is a Covenant [[directed-energy weapon]] that was reverse-engineered from a [[Forerunner]] device. | The plasma pistol is a Covenant [[directed-energy weapon]] that was reverse-engineered from a [[Forerunner]] device.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The weapon is powered by a battery cell. This battery can be recharged using a variety of power sources, including UNSC generators, provided an appropriate adaptor is at hand.<ref>'''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''', ''page 187''</ref> Plasma pistols have a core power output of 100-150 KV at 2~3 dA, but when overcharged, the power output can reach 1.5 MV @ 2~3 dA.{{Ref/Reuse|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 their 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. | 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/Reuse|universe}} | ||
The plasma pistol has two modes of fire, semi-automatic direct and semi-guided area of effect (AOE), also known as "overcharge".<ref>'''Halo Waypoint:''' Halo: Reach Stats</ref> | The plasma pistol has two modes of fire, semi-automatic direct and semi-guided area of effect (AOE), also known as "overcharge".<ref>'''Halo Waypoint:''' Halo: Reach Stats</ref> | ||
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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 strike cover, the impact can cause splash damage by flinging heated debris, though the blast radius is smaller than most Covenant explosive weapons.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 15''</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 strike cover, the impact can cause splash damage by flinging heated debris, though the blast radius is smaller than most Covenant explosive weapons.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 15''</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|forces]] fire more powerful plasma bolts, with a comparable increase in energy use per shot. | 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|forces]] fire more powerful plasma bolts, with a comparable increase in energy use per shot.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
===Overcharge mode=== | ===Overcharge mode=== | ||
[[File:H2A Beach - Noob Combo.jpg|thumb|250px|An [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|ODST]] primes a plasma pistol's overcharge.]] | [[File:H2A Beach - Noob Combo.jpg|thumb|250px|An [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|ODST]] primes a plasma pistol's overcharge.]] | ||
{{Quote|The trigger is soft—no feedback—there’s no break that tells you when the overcharge is gonna kick in. First time I did it was by accident and it damn near sprained my wrist.|Unidentified UNSC serviceman | {{Quote|The trigger is soft—no feedback—there’s no break that tells you when the overcharge is gonna kick in. First time I did it was by accident and it damn near sprained my wrist.|Unidentified UNSC serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|bung}}}} | ||
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 programs|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 instant death.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 81''</ref> | 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 programs|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 instant death.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 81''</ref> | ||
