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This article is about Jiralhanae variant Plasma rifle. For standard variant, see Type-25 plasma rifle.

The Brute plasma rifle, known as the "blood-hand" by Jiralhanae,^[1]^[2] is a modified version of the Covenant's Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle used by the Jiralhanae. Unlike the original, which is manufactured by the Iruiru Armory, the Brutes' variant was designed and produced in secret by High Charity's Sacred Promissory.^[3]

Design details

A Plasma Rifle's schematics.

Aesthetics

The Brute plasma rifle is visually almost identical to the standard plasma rifle employed by standard Covenant infantry. While identical in overall shape and form to the standard plasma rifle, the variant employed by the Jiralhanae features a distinctive crimson red outer shell, as opposed to the traditional blue-purple of most Covenant weaponry including the original plasma rifle. The white to red indicator lights on the original plasma rifle are replaced with blue to purple indicators to better stand out against the recolored body. Like other plasma rifles, the precise surface texture and grip design varies from model to model (presumably dependant on design pattern] differences), though all function very similarly. Due to its origins in Covenant design language rather than those of the Jiralhanae (such as the brute shot or spiker), it is one of few Jiralhanae weapons that doesn't retain a primitive design language and the iconic blades found on almost all other brute weaponry.

Mechanism

As its name suggests, the Jiralhanae plasma rifle fires plasma as opposed to ballistic ammunition. The weapon is powered from an internal battery cell, and when firing has a power output of 100-150 KV @ 2~3 dA, and can fire 360~540 rounds per minute in fully-automatic fire thanks in part to its dual plasma collimator design.^[4] Placed atop one another, these collimators fire in a "stagger" taking the slow automatic fire of each individual collimator and combining it, this design allows a faster rate of fire and more rounds per second. The Brute plasma rifle design boasts a far greater rate of fire than standard plasma rifle variants, alongside a more powerful plasma projectile - though this is mitigated by the more rapid rate of overheating.

Variants

While two major designs of "standard" Brute plasma rifle have been seen observed in use, several major sub-variants additionally exist;

Sorrow of Teash - an improved Brute plasma rifle design with better heat dissapation and accuracy.^[5]
Scale of Soirapt - a rare Brute plasma rifle built in the image of the lifeless corpse-moon that orbits Doisac, with secrets that only the most cunning Jiralhanae can unlock.^[6]

One major design pattern variation.
Another major design pattern variation.
Sorrow of Teash.
Scale of Soirapt.

Operational history

Brute plasma rifles in the hands of Sangheili Enforcers.

While the plasma rifle was the standard weapon of the Covenant's officer corps throughout most of the Human-Covenant War, the emergence of Jiralhanae as the Covenant military's front line shock troops saw the emergence of the red variant of plasma rifle to suit their more aggressive demeanour.^[7] The weapon was manufactured in secret by the Sacred Promissory under the orders of the Prophet of Truth in preparation for the Jiralhanae's takeover of the Covenant military, with modifications to fire rate and damage that would have been deemed heretical were it not for the hierarch's personal blessing.^[8]^[2]

The Brute plasma rifle was in service in some capacity by at least around 2548, with several employed by Atriox and his clan during the Algolis Invasion.^[9] By October 2552, Jiralhanae equipped with Brute plasma rifles were present in the Fleet of Sacred Consecration during its attack on Earth, with Jiralhanae deployed into New Mombasa brandishing the weapons.^[10] By this time, the weapons were known to the UNSC, though their method of operation and significance were largely unknown to humanity.^[4] Jiralhanae wielding their plasma rifles were later encountered by John-117 during the Fall of High Charity^[11] and Thel 'Vadam during the Battle of Installation 05^[12], wherein they used them to combat Sangheili-led separatist forces. The fall of High Charity to the Flood ultimately resulted in the Brute plasma rifle becoming a rare weapon, and by the time of the later stages of the Battle of Voi and Battle of Installation 00, Jiralhanae troops had begun employing the standard and more easily accessible regular plasma rifle instead of their dedicated Brute counterpart.^[13]

Despite the collapse of the Covenant, Brute plasma rifles have seen prominence in the hands of Jiralhanae warlords and raiding groups in the Post-Covenant War conflicts, with newly-manufactured specimens originating from currently-unknown suppliers.^[14]^[15] In 2553, a heavily modified Brute plasma rifle was employed by Prelate Tem'Bhetek during his ambush of Shadow of Intent, with his regular Brute forces employing non-modified Brute plasma rifles.^[16] Brute plasma rifles have since become a mainstay of the Banished, with their Sangheili Enforcers and infantry employing them.^[17] By 2558, Brute plasma rifles and several sub-variants have been incorporated into War Games simulations, in which they are wielded by Sangheili Warriors.^[18]

Gameplay

Atriox firing a Brute plasma rifle in Halo: Rise of Atriox.

In Halo 2, the Brute Plasma Rifle appears later in the game in the hands of Jiralhanae enemies. It boasts several stat differences from the standard plasma rifle including faster rate of fire, damage and accuracy. The weapon did not reappear in Halo 3, but does appear in Halo 3: ODST. However in ODST, the weapon is simply a retextured plasma rifle, and boasts no mechanical or stat differences from the regular Halo 3 plasma rifle. The weapon later reappeared in Halo 5: Guardians in the Memories of Reach update as a power weapon in the Requisition system for use in Warzone. The Brute Plasma Rifle REQ card has the following attributes;

Brute Plasma Rifle
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Level: 2

The Brute plasma rifle in Halo 5: Guardians has two variants, the Scale of Soirapt and Sorrow of Teash. The weapon appears in Halo Wars 2, ironically enoguh, in the hands of Sangheili Enforcers.

Changes from Halo 2 to Halo 3: ODST

Reduced rate of fire.
Increased time to overheat.
Plasma bolts have a much higher velocity.
Identical to the Type-25 plasma rifle from Halo 3, albeit colored red.
Cannot be dual-wielded.

Changes from Halo 3: ODST to Halo 2: Anniversary

In the campaign, this weapon is identical to its original depiction in every aspect.
In multiplayer, this weapon overheats at roughly the same speed.
Increased rate of fire.

Changes from Halo 2: Anniversary to Halo 5: Guardians

Increased damage, takes a Spartan's shields down in 4 shots and kills in another 8. A vast improvement over the 18 shot kill Brute Plasma Rifle from Halo 2 and Halo 2: Anniversary.
Overheats much more quickly, similarly to the original Brute Plasma Rifle from Halo 2.
Like all other weapons in Halo 5: Guardians, it can be smart-scoped.
Cannot be dual-wielded.

Trivia

In Halo 2 the "wings" on each side of the Brute Plasma Rifle appear to be burnt or distorted, while the Elite version keeps a normal color.
It, along with the Sentinel Beam are the only weapons not shown in the Halo 2 instruction manual.
The Plasma Rifle and Needler in Halo 3 have exactly the same rate of fire as the Brute Plasma Rifle. They all start off slowly, then rapidly gain speed until it either overheats, or the battery is drained.
The Brute Plasma Rifle has a slightly higher tone than the regular Plasma Rifle, due to the higher rate of fire and Brute design.
The Yanme'e in Halo 3: ODST are now able to use this weapon with deadly precision. The Drones that use these weapons, are either a pale yellow or red color, and have energy shields like the Sangheili.
Initially, when the Brute plasma rifle was added to Halo 5: Guardians, it had the sounds of a plasma pistol. However, after the release of the Warzone Firefight update, the weapon received more unique sound effects.

Gallery

A profile view of the Brute Plasma Rifle from Halo 2.
H2-BrutePlasmaRifle-Screen.jpg

The Brute Plasma Rifle in Halo 2.
A visual comparison between the standard Plasma Rifle and the Brute Plasma Rifle.
Two Brute Captains wielding Brute Plasma Rifles in Halo 2.
The Brute Plasma Rifle in Halo 3: ODST.
A right-side view of the Brute Plasma Rifle in Halo 3: ODST.
A Brute Pack wielding Brute Plasma Rifles in Halo 3: ODST.
A study of the Brute Plasma Rifle.
A study of the weapon's projectile.
The Brute Plasma Rifle in Halo 2 Anniversary.
John-117 using a Brute Plasma Rifle in Halo 2: Anniversary.
John-117 dual wielding Brute Plasma Rifles in Halo 2: Anniversary.
First-person view of the Brute plasma rifle in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.
A Spartan using a Brute plasma rifle on Stonetown.
First-person view while dual wielding.
A Spartan dual-wielding Brute plasma rifles.
First-person view of the Brute Plasma Rifle in Halo 5: Guardians.
Smart scope with the Brute Plasma Rifle.
The Brute Plasma Rifle overheating in the player's hands.
A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV using smart scope with the Brute Plasma Rifle.
A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with an overheated Brute Plasma Rifle on Stasis.
An Indomitable-clad Spartan-IV with a Brute Plasma Rifle while doing a ground pound on Stasis.
A Sangheili Warrior with a Brute Plasma Rifle on Attack on Sanctum.
A Cyclops-clad Spartan-IV with the Sorrow of Teash on Prospect.
A Spartan-IV with the Scale of Soirapt.
The Brute plasma rifle REQ card.
Tem'Bhetek wielding a modified Brute Plasma Rifle during the Ambush at Duraan.
A Brute Plasma Rifle in Halo Online.
A Brute Plasma Rifle wielded by a Jiralhanae during the Second Ark Conflict in Halo Wars 2.

List of appearances

Sources

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^ Halo 5: Guardians, Scale of Soirapt REQ card description
^ Bungie.net, ODST Field Guide - Brute Plasma Rifle
^ Halo Waypoint, Plasma Rifle
^ Halo: Rise of Atriox, issue 1
^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level Tayari Plaza
^ Halo 2, campaign level Gravemind
^ Halo 2, campaign level Uprising
^ Halo 3
^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Noble Intentions
^ Halo 5: Guardians, Brute Plasma Rifle REQ card description
^ Halo: Shadow of Intent
^ Halo Wars 2, Sangheili Enforcer and Grunt Squad in-game units
^ Halo 5: Guardians, gamemode Warzone

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[5] Halo 5: Guardians, Sorrow of Teash REQ card description

[6] Halo 5: Guardians, Scale of Soirapt REQ card description

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[8] Halo Waypoint, Plasma Rifle

[9] Halo: Rise of Atriox, issue 1

[10] Halo 3: ODST, campaign level Tayari Plaza

[11] Halo 2, campaign level Gravemind

[12] Halo 2, campaign level Uprising

[13] Halo 3

[14] Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Noble Intentions

[15] Halo 5: Guardians, Brute Plasma Rifle REQ card description

[16] Halo: Shadow of Intent

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+The '''Brute plasma rifle''', known as the "'''blood-hand'''" by [[Jiralhanae]],{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFNoble}} is a modified version of the [[Covenant]]'s [[Type-25 plasma rifle|Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle]] used by the Jiralhanae. Unlike the original, which is manufactured by the [[Iruiru Armory]], the Brutes' variant was designed and produced in secret by ''[[High Charity]]''{{'}}s [[Sacred Promissory]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
-==Development history==
+==Design details==
-The Type-25 Brute plasma rifle variant was originally manufactured at the Sacred Promissory assembly forges in preparation for the High [[Prophet of Truth]]'s takeover of the Covenant. Under its crimson plating, the [[artisan-engineer]]s in Truth's employ were allowed to make modifications to the rifle's sacred [[design pattern]] specifically tailored to the aggressive nature of the Jiralhanae. These changes would have been deemed heretical without a hierarch’s direct blessing – a blessing Truth was more than happy to offer.
+[[File:Plasma-rifle 02.png|thumb|left|160px|A Plasma Rifle's schematics.]]
+===Aesthetics===
+The Brute plasma rifle is visually almost identical to the standard plasma rifle employed by standard Covenant infantry. While identical in overall shape and form to the standard plasma rifle, the variant employed by the Jiralhanae features a distinctive crimson red outer shell, as opposed to the traditional blue-purple of most Covenant weaponry including the original plasma rifle. The white to red indicator lights on the original plasma rifle are replaced with blue to purple indicators to better stand out against the recolored body. Like other plasma rifles, the precise surface texture and grip design varies from model to model (presumably dependant on [[design pattern]]] differences), though all function very similarly. Due to its origins in Covenant design language rather than those of the Jiralhanae (such as the [[Type-25 Brute Shot|brute shot]] or [[Type-25 Spiker|spiker]]), it is one of few Jiralhanae weapons that doesn't retain a primitive design language and the iconic blades found on almost all other brute weaponry.
-Even in the aftermath of the collapse of the Covenant empire, newly manufactured Brute plasma rifles continue to appear in the hands of mercenaries and raiders, though their source is unknown.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-noble-intentions '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Noble Intentions'']</ref> It is classified as an [[Requisition system|Uncommon REQ]] and can be summoned in [[Warzone]] at Level 3 energy while giving 75 REQ points if sold.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
+===Mechanism===
+As its name suggests, the Jiralhanae plasma rifle fires [[plasma]] as opposed to ballistic ammunition. The weapon is powered from an internal battery cell, and when firing has a power output of 100-150 KV @ 2~3 dA, and can fire 360~540 rounds per minute in fully-automatic fire thanks in part to its dual plasma collimator design.{{Ref/Reuse|FieldGuide}}  Placed atop one another, these collimators fire in a "stagger" taking the slow automatic fire of each individual collimator and combining it, this design allows a faster rate of fire and more rounds per second. The Brute plasma rifle design boasts a far greater rate of fire than standard plasma rifle variants, alongside a more powerful plasma projectile - though this is mitigated by the more rapid rate of overheating.
+===Variants===
+While two major designs of "standard" Brute plasma rifle have been seen observed in use, several major sub-variants additionally exist;
+*[[Sorrow of Teash]] - an improved Brute plasma rifle design with better heat dissapation and accuracy.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Sorrow of Teash [[List of REQ cards/Power Weapons|REQ card]] description}}
+*[[Scale of Soirapt]] - a rare Brute plasma rifle built in the image of the [[Soirapt|lifeless corpse-moon]] that orbits [[Doisac]], with secrets that only the most cunning Jiralhanae can unlock.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Scale of Soirapt [[List of REQ cards/Power Weapons|REQ card]] description}}
+<gallery>
+File:H2A BrutePlasmaRifle.png|One major design pattern variation.
+File:H3ODST-BrutePlasmaRifleLeftSide.png|Another major design pattern variation.
+File:Sorrow of teash.png|Sorrow of Teash.
+File:H5G Scale of Soirapt.png|Scale of Soirapt.
+</gallery>
-==Design details==
+==Operational history==
-[[Image:Plasma-rifle 02.png|thumb|left|160px|A Plasma Rifle's schematics.]]
+[[File:HW2-BlitzSangheiliEnforcers.jpg|thumb|250px|Brute plasma rifles in the hands of Sangheili Enforcers.]]
-The Brute Plasma Rifle is a Covenant [[directed-energy weapon]] that uses a superheated ionized gas called [[Plasma]] instead of projectile ammunition. The weapon is powered by a battery cell. The weapon has a power output of 100-150 KV @ 2~3 dA, and can fire 360~540 rounds per minute. Unlike the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistol]], the plasma rifle is capable of semi-automatic and full automatic fire; this is thanks in part to its dual plasma collimator design. Placed atop one another, these collimators fire in a "stagger" taking the slow automatic fire of each individual collimator and combining it, this design allows a faster rate of fire and more rounds per second. The Type-25 DER/J is considerably different than its Sangheili issued counterpart; unlike the standard plasma rifle the Jiralhanae variant fires a more powerful bolt at a higher rate of fire, boosting penetration and kinetic impact over its Sangheili issued counterpart.<ref name="universe"/> The only visual differences between the two weapons is that it is red and is darker towards the back of it. The top half of the Brute Plasma Rifle is also longer towards the end than its Sangheili counterpart which is a more comfortable hold for Brutes. Unlike other weapons utilized by Brutes, it is not only the only Brute weapon that does not look somewhat primitive, but also the only one that does not have blades for close-quarters combat. So far this variant has only been found in the hands of the Brutes, and even then, only since they have seen a return as front-line combatants.<ref name="ODST Field Guide">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net's ODST Field Guide - Ordnance''']</ref>
+While the plasma rifle was the standard weapon of the Covenant's officer corps throughout most of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the emergence of Jiralhanae as the [[Covenant military]]'s front line shock troops saw the emergence of the red variant of plasma rifle to suit their more aggressive demeanour.{{Ref/Site|RefName=FieldGuide|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx|SiteName=Bungie.net|PageName=ODST Field Guide - Brute Plasma Rifle}} The weapon was manufactured in secret by the [[Sacred Promissory]] under the orders of the [[Prophet of Truth]] in preparation for the Jiralhanae's takeover of the Covenant military, with modifications to fire rate and damage that would have been deemed [[List of known Covenant heretics|heretical]] were it not for the [[Hierarchs|hierarch]]'s personal blessing.{{Ref/Site|RefName=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-rifle|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Plasma Rifle}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFNoble}}
-Against infantry, the lethality of the Jiralhanae Variant of the Type-25 DER is considerably greater than its counterpart due to its higher rate of fire at close range. Injuries inflicted to a victim are severe third-degree burns, this level of injury causes the wound to be cauterized instantly upon impact. Body fluids would be subjected to flash vaporization, inducing a strain or a shock on the body after impact, 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. Should the plasma impact an object, the impact can cause splash damage creating debris both non-heated and heated that may come into contact with a target, with a crippling or lethal effect. Generally, two hits from either a Plasma Pistol or Plasma Rifle will kill a light or non-armored target. Like its counterpart, over-extended periods of firing can overheat the weapon, causing it to become unusable for a short period of time. In the context of the ''Halo'' games, all plasma weapons' strength and lethality are compensated for the sake of gameplay.
+The Brute plasma rifle was in service in some capacity by at least around [[2548]], with several employed by [[Atriox]] and his clan during the [[Algolis Invasion]].{{Ref/Comic|RoA|Issue=1}} By [[2552#October|October 2552]], Jiralhanae equipped with Brute plasma rifles were present in the [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]] during its [[Battle for Earth|attack]] on [[Earth]], with Jiralhanae [[Battle of Mombasa|deployed]] into [[New Mombasa]] brandishing the weapons.{{Ref/Level|ODST|Tayari Plaza}} By this time, the weapons were known to the [[UNSC]], though their method of operation and significance were largely unknown to [[human]]ity.{{Ref/Reuse|FieldGuide}} Jiralhanae wielding their plasma rifles were later encountered by [[John-117]] during the [[Fall of High Charity]]{{Ref/Level|H2|Gravemind (level)|Gravemind}} and [[Thel 'Vadam]] during the [[Battle of Installation 05]]{{Ref/Level|H2|Uprising}}, wherein they used them to combat [[Sangheili]]-led [[Covenant separatists|separatist]] forces. The fall of High Charity to the [[Flood]] ultimately resulted in the Brute plasma rifle becoming a rare weapon, and by the time of the later stages of the [[Battle of Voi]] and [[Battle of Installation 00]], Jiralhanae troops had begun employing the standard and more easily accessible regular plasma rifle instead of their dedicated Brute counterpart.{{Ref/Game|H3}}
-===Advantages===
+Despite the collapse of the Covenant, Brute plasma rifles have seen prominence in the hands of Jiralhanae warlords and raiding groups in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]], with newly-manufactured specimens originating from currently-unknown suppliers.{{Ref/Site|RefName=CFNoble|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-noble-intentions|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Noble Intentions}}{{Ref/Game|H5G|Brute Plasma Rifle [[List of REQ cards/Power Weapons|REQ card]] description}} In [[2553]], a heavily modified Brute plasma rifle was employed by [[Prelate]] [[Tem'Bhetek]] during his [[Ambush at Duraan|ambush]] of ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', with his regular Brute forces employing non-modified Brute plasma rifles.{{Ref/Novel|SoI}} Brute plasma rifles have since become a mainstay of the [[Banished]], with their [[Sangheili Enforcer]]s and infantry employing them.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Sangheili Enforcer and Grunt Squad in-game units}} By [[2558]], Brute plasma rifles and several sub-variants have been incorporated into [[War Games]] simulations, in which they are wielded by [[Sangheili Warrior]]s.{{Ref/Mode|H5G|[[Warzone]]}}
-The Type-25 DER/J is a close to medium range weapon, and as such can inflict very high damage at close range. The Jiralhanae variant is strengthened by a higher discharge rate, doubling the rifle's efficiency - this higher discharge rate allows for higher velocity thus doubling the kinetic impact to targets at close range. The Type-25 DER/J can easily kill lightly or non armored targets with two strikes, against heavily armored targets the Type-25 Jiralhanae Variant can inflict double the damage then the standard Type-25 DER. SPARTAN-IIs can dual-wield plasma rifles, doubling their efficiency in close to medium range combat situations. The plasma rifle's high velocity bolt coupled with its kinetic impact to a target can temporarily stun a target like a SPARTAN-II.
-===Disadvantages===
+==Gameplay==
-The Type-25 DER/J is even more prone to overheating than its standard counterpart after expending four percent of its battery<ref>'''Halo 2 - The Official Prima Strategy Guide''', ''page 27''</ref> because of the rapid cycling, loading, ignition, and release phases; to prevent the weapon from being damaged, the Type-25 DER temporarily shuts down and opens heating vents to allow the excess heat to dissipate before the weapon reactivates. At 10% charge level, the plasma rifle will begin to misfire, this is due to the battery's inability to deliver enough energy to start and complete the ignition and release phase of operation, hampering the operator's use of the weapon. Human military experts and scientists do not understand how Covenant plasma weapons work, or how they are recharged; as such, when the battery is depleted, the rifle must be discarded or replaced.
+[[File:HRoa 1 Atriox.png|thumb|[[Atriox]] firing a Brute plasma rifle in ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''.]]
+In ''[[Halo 2]]'', the Brute Plasma Rifle appears later in the game in the hands of [[Jiralhanae]] enemies. It boasts several stat differences from the standard plasma rifle including faster rate of fire, damage and accuracy. The weapon did not reappear in ''[[Halo 3]]'', but does appear in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. However in ''ODST'', the weapon is simply a retextured plasma rifle, and boasts no mechanical or stat differences from the regular ''Halo 3'' plasma rifle. The weapon later reappeared in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' in the [[Memories of Reach]] update as a power weapon in the [[Requisition system]] for use in [[Warzone]]. The Brute Plasma Rifle [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]] has the following attributes;
-The Type-25 DER/J is not suited for long range combat, due to several distinct properties of the weapons operation. The first is the rate of thermal expansion which is determined by the rate of the bloom of the bolt, blooming is the result of plasma breakdown in the air at energy densities of around a megajoule per cubic centimeter. This effect causes the plasma to defocus and disperse energy into the atmosphere. It can be more severe if there is fog, smoke, or dust in the air. As the bolt is accelerated away from the "barrel" of the weapon the plasma begins to decay as a result of the weakening magnetic field. Speed also factors in to this, the faster the bolt is accelerated, the farther the bolt will travel before the temperature of plasma begins to decay and the magnetic field becomes unstable and finally dissipates. As the bolt loses velocity it also loses kinetic damage as it travels longer distances.
+*'''Brute Plasma Rifle'''
+**Rarity: Uncommon
+**Level: 2
-==Variants==
+The Brute plasma rifle in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' has two variants, the [[Scale of Soirapt]] and [[Sorrow of Teash]]. The weapon appears in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', ironically enoguh, in the hands of [[Sangheili Enforcer]]s.
-*'''Sorrow of Teash''': The warlords who control marauding Brute fleets and thrall colonies have the resources to procure the services of expert weapon smiths from across known space. Improved Brute Plasma Rifle with better accuracy and upgraded heat dissipation. It is classified as a Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 4 energy while giving 100 REQ points if sold.<ref name="H5G"/>
-*'''Scale of Soirapt''': Built in the image of the [[Soirapt|lifeless corpse-moon]] that orbits [[Doisac]], with secrets that only the most cunning Jiralhanae can unlock. Advanced Brute Plasma Rifle with increased damage (kills a spartan in 11 shots rather than 12), but can also serve as an utterly lethal melee bludgeon. It is classified as an Ultra Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 5 energy while giving 150 REQ points if sold.<ref name="H5G"/>
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-File:Sorrow of teash.png|Sorrow of Teash.
-File:H5G Scale of Soirapt.png|Scale of Soirapt.
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-==Changes==
 ===Changes from ''Halo 2'' to ''Halo 3: ODST''===
 *Reduced rate of fire.
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 ==Trivia==
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-*The first level that the Brute Plasma Rifle appears in-game is ''[[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]]''.
 *In ''[[Halo 2]]'' the "wings" on each side of the Brute Plasma Rifle appear to be burnt or distorted, while the Elite version keeps a normal color.
 *It, along with the [[Sentinel Beam]] are the only weapons not shown in the ''[[Halo 2]]'' instruction manual.
-*The Brute Plasma Rifle appears once again in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and now replaces the [[Elite]] [[Plasma Rifle]] version. This is because Elites only appear as corpses in ''ODST''.
-*[[Bungie]] may have inserted the Brute Plasma Rifle into the game due to lack of time to create a new [[Brute]] weapon. It is arguable that the Brute Plasma Rifle is the predecessor to the [[Spiker]] of ''[[Halo 3]]'', since both are similar in function and rate of fire. However, the Brute Plasma Rifle has made several subsequent appearances, including alongside the Spiker, firmly establishing it as its own distinct portion of the Brute arsenal.
-*Because the Brute Plasma Rifle does not appear in ''[[Halo 3]]'', Brutes instead wield the standard Plasma Rifle alongside their other weapons. The exact reason for this is unknown, as it is the only game in which Brutes use the standard Plasma Rifle at all.
-*Strangely, the Brute Plasma Rifle only appears by default in one ''Halo 2'' [[multiplayer]] map, [[Turf (Level)|Turf]].
 *The Plasma Rifle and [[Needler]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'' have exactly the same rate of fire as the Brute Plasma Rifle. They all start off slowly, then rapidly gain speed until it either overheats, or the battery is drained.
 *The Brute Plasma Rifle has a slightly higher tone than the regular [[Plasma Rifle]], due to the higher rate of fire and Brute design.
 *The [[Yanme'e]] in ''Halo 3: ODST ''are now able to use this weapon with deadly precision. The Drones that use these weapons, are either a pale yellow or red color, and have energy shields like the [[Sangheili]].
-*In ''Halo 3: ODST'', the weapon is extremely similar to the regular ''Halo 3'' Plasma Rifle. The pickup is even called a Plasma Rifle instead of a Brute Plasma Rifle. This is because it is a re-skinned version of the ''Halo 3'' Plasma Rifle.
+*Initially, when the Brute plasma rifle was added to ''Halo 5: Guardians'', it had the sounds of a plasma pistol. However, after the release of the [[Warzone Firefight]] update, the weapon received more unique sound effects.
-*In ''Halo 3: ODST'', a Brute carrying a Brute Plasma Rifle will appear to reload the weapon after using it for a while, by reaching toward his left calf and seems to be doing the reload animation for a [[Type-25 Spiker]]. This is not possible however, because the rifle is run by a plasma battery.
-*The Brute Plasma Rifle replaces the standard Plasma Rifle in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
-*The T-25 Brute plasma rifle was added to ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' in the [[Memories of Reach]] update. It is not featured in the campaign, as there are no Brutes.
-**Initially, when the Brute plasma rifle was added to ''Halo 5: Guardians'', it had the sounds of a plasma pistol. However, after the release of the [[Warzone Firefight]] update, the weapon received more unique sound effects.
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 File:H5G-Cyclops&SOT.jpg|A [[CYCLOPS-class Mjolnir|Cyclops]]-clad Spartan-IV with the ''Sorrow of Teash'' on [[Prospect]].
 File:H5G-Cyclops&SOS.jpg|A Spartan-IV with the ''Scale of Soirapt''.
-File:H5-REQ-SorrowofTeash.jpg|REQ Card of the ''Sorrow of Teash''.
+File:REQ card - Brute Plasma Rifle.jpg|The Brute plasma rifle REQ card.
-File:H5-REQ-ScaleOfSoirapt.jpg|REQ Card of the ''Scale of Soirapt''.
 File:TemTem.png|[[Tem'Bhetek]] wielding a modified Brute Plasma Rifle during the [[Ambush at Duraan]].
 File:HO-Brute Plasma Rifle.png|A Brute Plasma Rifle in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
 File:HW2bruteplasmarifle.png|A Brute Plasma Rifle wielded by a Jiralhanae during the [[Second Ark Conflict]] in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
-File:HRoa 1 Atriox.png|[[Atriox]] firing a Brute plasma rifle in ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''.
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