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|image=[[File:H4-Z130SuppressorRifle.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H4-Z130SuppressorRifle.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Forerunner]] | |manufacturer=[[Forerunner]] | ||
|type=Directed | |type=Directed energy automatic weapon | ||
|affiliation=[[Forerunner]] | |affiliation=[[Forerunner]] | ||
*[[Prometheans]] | *[[Prometheans]] | ||
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|ammotype=Light mass<ref name="Halo 4 guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-ca/intel/inteldetail/1c9974e9-40cd-4059-bbd3-902d29651fec/suppressor '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4 Intel'']</ref> | |ammotype=Light mass<ref name="Halo 4 guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-ca/intel/inteldetail/1c9974e9-40cd-4059-bbd3-902d29651fec/suppressor '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo 4 Intel'']</ref> | ||
|feed=48 rounds | |feed=48 rounds | ||
|rate=Automatic; | |rate=Automatic; very high | ||
|operation=Coil set architecture | |operation=Coil set architecture | ||
|range=Short- | |range=Short-medium | ||
|service=[[Kradal conflicts]]<ref name="VIS"/> <br> [[Human-Forerunner | |service=[[Kradal conflicts]]<ref name="VIS"/> <br> [[Human-Forerunner wars]]<ref name="VIS"/> <br> [[Forerunner-Flood War]] <br> [[Reclamation conflict]] | ||
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== | The '''Z-130 Directed Energy Automatic Weapon''',<ref name="hb927">[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/26/The-Halo-Bulletin-92612-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin 9.27.12'']</ref> also called the '''Suppressor''', is a fully automatic [[Forerunner]] energy weapon.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1rdfWjD5zU&feature=plcp '''Youtube''' ''Halo 4 Exile PAX 2012 CTF Gameplay!'']</ref> It is commonly utilized by [[Promethean Knight]]s.<ref name="The Halo Bulletin: 8.15.12">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-81512.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo Bulletin 8.15.12'']</ref> | ||
==Specifications== | |||
===Design details=== | |||
The Suppressor was first introduced during the [[Kradal conflicts]]. It gained prominence during the [[human-Forerunner war]] and the [[Forerunner-Flood war]].<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 97''</ref> The Suppressor is a fully automatic weapon employing a conventional coil set architecture that fires bolts of [[hard light]] in rapid succession. Its high rate of fire and efficiency against the [[Flood]] led to its widespread use among the Forerunner warriors during the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], particularly when attempting to retake vessels captured by the Flood; however, it is similarly effective against all organic matter.<ref name="Halo 4 guide"/> | The Suppressor was first introduced during the [[Kradal conflicts]]. It gained prominence during the [[human-Forerunner war]] and the [[Forerunner-Flood war]].<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 97''</ref> The Suppressor is a fully automatic weapon employing a conventional coil set architecture that fires bolts of [[hard light]] in rapid succession. Its high rate of fire and efficiency against the [[Flood]] led to its widespread use among the Forerunner warriors during the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], particularly when attempting to retake vessels captured by the Flood; however, it is similarly effective against all organic matter.<ref name="Halo 4 guide"/> | ||
The weapon possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process. Orange highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired.<ref name="hb927"/> | The weapon possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process. Orange highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired.<ref name="hb927"/> | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
The Suppressor holds a large ammunition capacity and deals considerable damage at close range, making it even lethal to non-shielded infantry. However, it has little to no accuracy at long range (even with short controlled bursts) and has a lengthy reload time. | ===Advantages=== | ||
The Suppressor holds a large ammunition capacity and deals considerable damage at close range, making it even lethal to non-shielded infantry. The Suppressor's high rate of fire is very advantageous in close-quarter situations. Although an individual shot from the Suppressor may do little damage to another player, its high rate of fire and ammunition capacity makes up for it. The Suppressor is more efficient against unshielded individuals. Using a precision weapon, such as the [[BR85HB battle rifle]], with the Suppressor allows the player to be effective at all distances. When paired with the [[plasma pistol]], the plasma pistol can be used to eliminate an individual's shields, while the Suppressor is used to kill the now-unshielded enemy. | |||
===Disadvantages=== | |||
However, it has little to no accuracy at long range (even with short controlled bursts) and has a lengthy reload time. The Suppressor is not very efficient against shielded individuals. The bolts fired by the Suppressor move rather slow, requiring the player to be close to enemies or to lead the target. The Suppressor is not efficient at handling multiple shielded players at once, due to relatively low projectile speed and limited damage against shielded targets. | |||
===Tactics=== | |||
====Campaign==== | |||
*The Suppressor is not as effective against [[Sangheili|Elites]] and [[Promethean Knight]]s compared to [[Unggoy|Grunts]], [[Kig-Yar|Jackals]], and [[Promethean Crawler|Crawlers]]. | |||
*The Suppressor is more effective against [[Kig-Yar Sniper|Jackal Snipers]] and shield-less [[Kig-Yar Ranger|Rangers]], than Jackals with shields. The Suppressor's low accuracy and low damage to shields makes to difficult to combat a shield-wielding Jackal. | |||
*It is beneficial to carry a [[plasma pistol]] when using a Suppressor. This allows the player to eliminate the shield of an enemy, then kill them with the Suppressor. | |||
*The Suppressor can be effective against [[Promethean Watcher]]s at close-quarters. | |||
*When all other enemies have been eliminated, get close to a Promethean Knight and finish it off with the Suppressor. | |||
====Multiplayer==== | |||
*The Suppressor works as a good secondary weapon. After the player's primary weapon requires reloading amidst a firefight, switching to the Suppressor allows them to eliminate already damaged players with ease. | |||
*When using the Suppressor, equip the Dexterity [[support upgrade]] to speed up the reloading time of the weapon. | |||
*Use the Suppressor on smaller, close-quarter maps only. It is very inefficient at long ranges. | |||
*[[Type-3 active camouflage|Active camouflage]] can be used to get close to an enemy, then eliminate them with the Suppressor. | |||
*Fire in controlled bursts only when engaging other players at medium-to-long ranges, or else the Suppressor will be too inaccurate. | |||
*An [[overshield]] or [[Damage Boost]] gives the player higher chances of success when engaging multiple players at once in close-quarters. | |||
*Stealth is very advantageous, allowing Suppressor-wielding players to get the jump on others before they have a chance to fight back. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||