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The '''Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy''' ('''T50 DER/H'''), commonly known as the '''Concussion Rifle''', is a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] infantry weapon.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28438 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Intel - Ordnance'']</ref> The general design of the Concussion Rifle was engineered by a group of [[Sangheili]] [[Merchants of Qikost|merchants]] from [[Qikost]] long before the signing of the [[Writ of Union]]; when the Sangheili joined the Covenant, the Concussion Rifle entered service within the hegemony. Though the physical configuration of the weapon has changed over the millennia, its function has remained the same.<ref name="waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/gallery/concussion-rifle/70cf7b75-751b-44ed-9bd7-ce7596ffa0e5 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Concussion Rifle'']</ref> | The '''Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy''' ('''T50 DER/H''') or '''''Elo'Nakada''-pattern Firebomb Launcher''',{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=295}} commonly known as the '''Concussion Rifle''', is a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] infantry weapon.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28438 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Intel - Ordnance'']</ref> The general design of the Concussion Rifle was engineered by a group of [[Sangheili]] [[Merchants of Qikost|merchants]] from [[Qikost]] long before the signing of the [[Writ of Union]]; when the Sangheili joined the Covenant, the Concussion Rifle entered service within the hegemony. Though the physical configuration of the weapon has changed over the millennia, its function has remained the same.<ref name="waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/gallery/concussion-rifle/70cf7b75-751b-44ed-9bd7-ce7596ffa0e5 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Concussion Rifle'']</ref> | ||
The weapon has only seen limited use, its most notable combat use being in the [[Fall of Reach]]. Because of its relative rarity, the UNSC has theorized that its use is restricted either by branch or unit. Indeed, the weapon is only used by top-tier [[Sangheili]] ranks, including [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]]s, [[Sangheili General|General]]s, and [[Special Operations Sangheili|Special Operations warriors]], as well as certain [[Jiralhanae]] shock troops.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} | The weapon has only seen limited use, its most notable combat use being in the [[Fall of Reach]]. Because of its relative rarity, the UNSC has theorized that its use is restricted either by branch or unit. Indeed, the weapon is only used by top-tier [[Sangheili]] ranks, including [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]]s, [[Sangheili General|General]]s, and [[Special Operations Sangheili|Special Operations warriors]], as well as certain [[Jiralhanae]] shock troops.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} | ||
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===Disadvantages=== | ===Disadvantages=== | ||
The concussion rifle has a small magazine size and there is a scarcity of ammunition on the battlefield. Its blast is not as powerful as a Brute Shot or a rocket launcher and more shots are needed to kill powerful enemies. It is also very difficult to kill a shieldless Kig-Yar with this weapon, taking between two and three shots. | The concussion rifle has a small magazine size and there is a scarcity of ammunition on the battlefield. Its blast is not as powerful as a Brute Shot or a rocket launcher and more shots are needed to kill powerful enemies. It is also very difficult to kill a shieldless Kig-Yar with this weapon, taking between two and three shots. | ||
===Variants=== | |||
A number of rare variants of the Concussion Rifle, such as the ''Zebando'Taa''-pattern, made their way into circulation after the collapse of the original Covenant. These variants are practically identical to the original ''Elo'Nakada''-pattern, and are still identified as Type-50 Concussion Rifles.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} | |||
==Changes from ''Halo: Reach'' to ''Halo 4''== | ==Changes from ''Halo: Reach'' to ''Halo 4''== | ||