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{{Era|HCW}}
{{Title|''Elo'Nakada''-pattern concussion rifle}}
{{Ratings}}
{{Status|Canon}}
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{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon Infobox
|image=[[File:HReach-ConcussionRifleSide.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:HReach - Concussion Rifle.png|300px]]
|name=''Elo'Nakada''-pattern Firebomb Launcher
|name=Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy
|manufacturer=[[Merchants of Qikost]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=296}}
|manufacturer=[[Covenant Empire]]
|model=
|model=
|type=[[Directed energy weapon]]
|type=[[Concussion rifle]]
|cost=
|cost=
|size=
|length={{Convert|103|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|damage per hit=
|width=
|magazine=6 shots
|height=
|maxammo=
|capacity=
|fire=
|feed=6 rounds per magazine
|ammotype=[[Plasma]]
|ammotype=30mm [[Class-4 explosive plasma bolt]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|operation=
|operation=
|rate of fire=
|rate =
|velocity=
|velocity=
|accuracy=
|optics=
|range=
|range=Short
|era=[[Human-Covenant War]]
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|counterpart=[[M319 Individual Grenade Launcher|Grenade launcher]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]
|counterwep=
|affiliation=[[Covenant Empire]]
}}
}}
The '''''Elo'Nakada''-pattern Firebomb Launcher'''{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} {{Type|50|Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy|DER/H}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/gallery/concussion-rifle/70cf7b75-751b-44ed-9bd7-ce7596ffa0e5|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Concussion Rifle|D=15|M=05|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Weapons#Concussion Rifle}} is a [[Covenant]] infantry weapon, and a mainstay in the [[concussion rifle]] line of infantry [[Plasma weaponry|plasma weapons]].{{Ref/Site|Id=BNet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28438|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Concussion Rifle|D=07|M=02|Y=2021}}


The '''Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy''' or '''T50 DER/H''',<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28438 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Intel - Ordnance'']</ref> otherwise known as the '''Concussion Rifle''', is a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] infantry weapon.
==Overview==
===Design details===
The concussion rifle fires 30mm [[Class-4 explosive plasma bolt]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}, a form of munition similar in nature to the [[plasma mortar]]s employed on the heavier vehicles of the Covenant - such as the {{Pattern|Rizvum|Revenant}} or the [[Wraith]] series of tanks. The weapon is fed by a disposable magazine cell capable of holding enough charge for six shots, as opposed to the batteries common in other Covenant [[directed-energy weapon]]s - thus requiring a conventional reload. When fired, the explosive plasma bolts are launched in a projectile arc similar to that of the aforementioned heavy plasma mortars - though Covenant forces are typically reluctant to include the concussion rifle in a similar category.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}


==Design details==
===Development history===
The T50 DER/H fires explosive bolts of superheated [[plasma]]. When the plasma bolt hits a surface, it produces area-of-effect damage and a small "kick" to users and objects. It also has a slight downward arc to its shots. 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.
[[File:UltraMythos.jpg|250px|thumb|left|An [[Evocati]] warrior [[Fahl 'Nto]] wielding the ''Elo'Nakada'' during the Fall of Reach.]]
 
The concussion rifle's design legacy can be traced back to the eponymous ancient [[Sangheili]] warlord [[Nakada 'Zadum]], who was able to perfect the operating principles of the weapon during the [[Siege of Qikost]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} This design predated even the signing of the [[Writ of Union]] or the formation of the Covenant itself, and was later modified over the empire's long history.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} Unusually by Covenant standards, the [[Merchants of Qikost]] were able to protect the concussion rifle's [[design pattern]]s from external [[San'Shyuum]] weapon-crafter influence - allowing the weapon to be modified to fit the Covenant's standardisation principles but restricting its manufacture to only [[Assembly Forges]] controlled by the merchants themselves on [[Qikost]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Despite the modifications that have been made to the weapon over time, the core purpose and functions have remained unchanged.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}
The weapon has been described as the Covenant counterpart to the [[M319 Individual Grenade Launcher]].<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/109/1098266p1.html '''IGN''': ''E3 2010: Halo: Reach Campaign Preview'']</ref> In general, the Concussion Rifle's effects resemble those of the [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute Shot]], despite different appearances and modes of operation. Unlike these weapons, however, the Concussion Rifle's bolts do not bounce or ricochet.
 
This weapon is suitable for clearing out narrow corridors or corners. Because of the weapons splash damage the concussion rifle should be fired and treated like a rocket but the power will be significantly less. It will not far well in wide open terrain and should be used as a "corridor sweeper".
 
Ironically enough, the weapon can sometimes utilize objects around it to a more lethal effect than the bolts it fires. A small crate shot at from close range can be launched fast enough to kill any enemies within a relatively short range (exactly how far depends on its trajectory). The kinetic energy from its blasts can also be used to push an opponent off of a tall structure or cliff to their deaths.
 
==Trivia==
*In the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' guidebook, it is sometimes referred to as the ''"Elite Shot",'' referencing its similarity to the [[Brute Shot]].
*In ''Halo: Reach'', the main turrets of [[Type-25 Troop Carrier|Spirit]] and [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] dropships fire bolts identical to the ones fired by the Concussion Rifle.


===Usage===
Due to its introduction prior to the formation of the Covenant, the concussion rifle has been a mainstay weapon for the entirety of the empire's history, going up to its final days in [[2552]], in which it was heavily employed during the [[Fall of Reach]].{{Ref/Game|Id=HR|HR|[[Concussion Rifle]] in-game weapon}} The weapon's size and power dictated that it may only be employed by high-ranking personnel such as [[Zealot]]s, [[Sangheili General|Generals]], [[Special Operations Sangheili|Special Operations]] and [[Evocati]]{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} - something even noted by [[United Nations Space Command]] forces.{{Ref/Reuse|BNet}} The weapon was additionally employed by [[Jiralhanae]] shock trooper units.{{Ref/Reuse|HR}} Personnel who were to use the concussion rifle were trained in specific battlefield tactics for the weapon's usage.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}
{{Clear}}
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:HR_ConcussionRifle_Concept.jpg|Concept art for the concussion rifle in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HReach - Concussion Rifle.png|The Concussion Rifle in the [[Halo: Reach Beta|''Halo: Reach'' Beta]].
File:HaloReach-ConcussionRifle-Profile.png|A profile render of the Concussion Rifle in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Render - concussionrifle.jpg|A render of the Concussion Rifle.
File:T50der_ref.jpg|A turnaround reference of the Concussion Rifle.
File:HReach-ConcussionRifleSide.png|In-game side view of the Concussion Rifle in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HReach - Ultra Sangheili.png|A Sangheili [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra]] wielding a concussion rifle.
File:Elite Major Concussion Rifle.jpg|A [[Sangheili Major#Officer|Sangheili Officer]] wielding a concussion rifle seen in the ''Halo: Reach'' E3 [[Halo: Reach Welcome to Firefight 2.0 Trailer|Firefight trailer]].
File:Concussion Rifle Shot.jpg|A [[pack]] of Jiralhanae wielding concussion rifles in [[Firefight]].
File:Halo Reach Concussion Rifle Screen.png|A first-person view of the concussion rifle's targeting reticule in [[SPARTAN-B312]]'s [[Heads Up Display|HUD]].
File:Halo Reach Concussion Rifle Screen.png|A first-person view of the concussion rifle's targeting reticule in [[SPARTAN-B312]]'s [[Heads Up Display|HUD]].
File:HReach - Ultra Sangheili.png|A [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra]] wielding a concussion rifle.
File:Elite Major Concussion Rifle.jpg|A [[Sangheili Officer]] wielding a concussion rifle seen in the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' E3 [[Halo: Reach Welcome to Firefight 2.0 Trailer|Firefight trailer]].
File:Concussion Rifle Shot.jpg|A [[pack]] of [[Jiralhanae]] wielding concussion rifles in [[Firefight]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Covenant Weapons}}
{{Covenant ordnance}}
[[Category:Covenant Weapons]]
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]]
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