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| manufacturer = [[Forerunner]] origin
| manufacturer = [[Ur-Didact]]
|series = Z-180
|series = Z-180
|type = Close Combat Rifle<br />Asymmetric Engagement Mitigator
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{{Quote|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<ref name="REQ">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Requisition system]]''</ref>}}
{{Quote|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<ref name="REQ">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Requisition system]]''</ref>}}
The '''Didact's Signet''' is a special variant of the [[Z-180 Scattershot|Z-180 Close Combat Rifle/Asymmetric Engagement Mitigator]].<ref name="VIS">'''''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''''</ref> 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 name="H5G">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Multiplayer]]''</ref>
The '''Didact's Signet''' is a special [[Z-180 Scattershot|Z-180 Close Combat Rifle/Asymmetric Engagement Mitigator]] made by the [[Ur-Didact]].<ref name="VIS">'''''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''''</ref><ref name="H5G">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Multiplayer]]''</ref>  


== Background ==
== Overview ==
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. The [[Ur-Didact]] handcrafted the ''Didact's Signet'' as a reward to his most loyal [[Promethean]]s.<ref name="REQ"/>
=== 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.<ref name="H5G"/>
 
=== Service history ===
During the Forerunner era, the Ur-Didact handcrafted the ''Didact's Signet'' as a reward to his most loyal [[Promethean]]s.<ref name="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]].<ref name="H5G"/>
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 name="H5G"/>
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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,<ref name="analysis"/> which can be further boosted to just one ricochet shot with a [[Damage Boost]] on.<ref name="H5G"/>
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,<ref name="analysis"/> which can be further boosted to just one ricochet shot with a [[Damage Boost]] on.<ref name="H5G"/>
In [[Warzone|Warzone Firefight]] simulations, Mythic [[Knight Battlewagon]] bosses, including the [[Knight Bannerman]], commonly use the ''Didact's Signet''.


==== Changes from the Z-180 Scattershot ====
==== Changes from the Z-180 Scattershot ====
* Fires four hardlight projectiles that have longer range and stronger tracking behavior after ricochets.
* Fires four hardlight projectiles that have longer range and stronger tracking behavior after ricochets.
* Increased damage output.
* Increased damage output.
* Comes with 15 reserve rounds by default, an increase of 50%, 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.


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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 [[Temple (level)|Temple]].
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Revision as of 23:32, August 27, 2019

Didact's Signet
H5G Scatter Didact.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Ur-Didact

Model series:

Z-180

Type:

Close Combat Rifle
Asymmetric Engagement Mitigator

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:

Ionized particles[2][1]

Feed system:

5 rounds[3]

Rate of fire:

72 RPM[4]

Effective range:

Short to medium-long

  • 13.73 m (45.05 ft) (unscoped)[4]
  • 18.13 m (59.48 ft) (scoped)[4]
  • 48.74 m (159.91 ft) (maximum projectile range)
Service history

In service:

Forerunner-Flood War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

"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

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.[6]

Service history

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

Halo 5: Guardians

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), 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,[4] which can be further boosted to just one ricochet shot with a Damage Boost on.[6]

In Warzone Firefight simulations, Mythic Knight Battlewagon bosses, including the Knight Bannerman, commonly use the Didact's Signet.

Changes from the Z-180 Scattershot

  • Fires four hardlight projectiles that have longer range and stronger tracking behavior after ricochets.
  • 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.

Gallery

Normal gallery

  • First-person view of the Didact's Signet by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of the Didact's Signet by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Fred-104 with the Didact's Signet in the Gateway.

    Fred-104 with the Didact's Signet in the Gateway.

  • First-person view of the Didact's Signet.

    First-person view of the Didact's Signet.

  • A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV wielding the Didact's Signet on Stasis.

    A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV wielding the Didact's Signet on Stasis.

  • The effect of the Didact's Signet.

    The effect of the Didact's Signet.

  • A Mythic Knight Bannerman using the Didact's Signet on Temple.

    A Mythic Knight Bannerman using the Didact's Signet on Temple.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards

  • Didact's Signet.

    Didact's Signet.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide
  2. ^ Halo 4 Interactive Guide
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint - The Halo Bulletin 9.27.12
  4. ^ a b c d YouTube - Halo 5 | Scattershots Analysis
  5. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians - Requisition system
  6. ^ a b c d Halo 5: Guardians - Multiplayer
  7. ^ Halo 5: Guardians - campaign level, The Breaking

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