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|type=[[Directed-energy weapon|Directed-energy rifle]]<ref name="bnet">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3plasmarifle '''Bungie.net''': ''Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle'']</ref> | |type=[[Directed-energy weapon|Directed-energy rifle]]<ref name="bnet">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3plasmarifle '''Bungie.net''': ''Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle'']</ref> | ||
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|variant= | |variant={{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}}<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Plasma Rifle'']</ref> | ||
|service=[[War of Beginnings]]<br>[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Great Schism]] <br> [[Blooding Years]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |service=[[War of Beginnings]]<br>[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Great Schism]] <br> [[Blooding Years]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
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As with most [[Covenant]] weaponry, modifying the plasma rifle was seen as blasphemous at best, [[List of known Covenant heretics|heretic]]al at worst. This is due to the weapon's incorporation of [[Forerunner]] technology and [[San'Shyuum]] designs. However, a small quantity of plasma rifle variants have been manufactured over the years of its service history. Occasionally, influential clients and heroes of the Covenant—who were considered to be above [[Covenant#Government and politics|Ministry]] sanction—were able to commission Sangheili [[artisan-armorer]]s to produce custom variants of the plasma rifle to suit their needs.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | As with most [[Covenant]] weaponry, modifying the plasma rifle was seen as blasphemous at best, [[List of known Covenant heretics|heretic]]al at worst. This is due to the weapon's incorporation of [[Forerunner]] technology and [[San'Shyuum]] designs. However, a small quantity of plasma rifle variants have been manufactured over the years of its service history. Occasionally, influential clients and heroes of the Covenant—who were considered to be above [[Covenant#Government and politics|Ministry]] sanction—were able to commission Sangheili [[artisan-armorer]]s to produce custom variants of the plasma rifle to suit their needs.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
One of the most renowned variants of the plasma rifle is the | One of the most renowned variants of the plasma rifle is the {{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}}. Although most plasma rifles are produced by [[Iruiru Armory]], this variant was manufactured at [[Sacred Promissory]]'s assembly forges on ''[[High Charity]]''. Ordered by the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] in preparation for his [[Great Schism|genocide]] against the Sangheili, the variant was modified to tailor to his [[Jiralhanae]] allies' aggressive nature. The rifle was modified to increase rate of fire and damage. Had it not been for the [[Hierarch]]'s blessing, these modifications to the weapon would have been deemed heretical.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
In [[2535]], during the [[Human-Covenant War]], several plasma rifles were modified by [[Kig-Yar]] for [[human]] use. These variants were again covertly sanctioned by the High Prophet of Truth, who had the Kig-Yar install tracking devices into the weapons with the intent of locating [[Earth]] and other [[human colonies]].<ref name="cp229">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''pages 229-236''</ref> These rifles featured ammo readouts with human numerals{{Ref/Reuse|PLAS2}} and pop-up sights.<ref name="cp145">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''pages 145-146''</ref> The Kig-Yar, posing as Covenant deserters, sold these rifles to human [[Insurrectionist]] [[black market]]s in [[the Rubble]].{{Ref/Reuse|cp229}} The plan failed when the weapons were discovered by the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]] and was declared to be heresy, resulting in the Hierarch ordering [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]] to end the weapon modification.{{Ref/Reuse|cp145}} | In [[2535]], during the [[Human-Covenant War]], several plasma rifles were modified by [[Kig-Yar]] for [[human]] use. These variants were again covertly sanctioned by the High Prophet of Truth, who had the Kig-Yar install tracking devices into the weapons with the intent of locating [[Earth]] and other [[human colonies]].<ref name="cp229">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''pages 229-236''</ref> These rifles featured ammo readouts with human numerals{{Ref/Reuse|PLAS2}} and pop-up sights.<ref name="cp145">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''pages 145-146''</ref> The Kig-Yar, posing as Covenant deserters, sold these rifles to human [[Insurrectionist]] [[black market]]s in [[the Rubble]].{{Ref/Reuse|cp229}} The plan failed when the weapons were discovered by the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]] and was declared to be heresy, resulting in the Hierarch ordering [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]] to end the weapon modification.{{Ref/Reuse|cp145}} | ||
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===Changes from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to ''Halo 2''=== | ===Changes from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to ''Halo 2''=== | ||
[[File:H2 Plasma Rifle.png|thumb|right|250px|The Plasma Rifle as it appears in ''Halo 2''.]] | [[File:H2 Plasma Rifle.png|thumb|right|250px|The Plasma Rifle as it appears in ''Halo 2''.]] | ||
The Plasma Rifle in ''Halo 2'' kills fully-shielded Spartans in 18 shots and lacks the ability to stun. In addition it is also noticeably less accurate, especially at long range. These drawbacks are compensated by no longer misfiring when on low battery and the ability to dual-wield, allowing it to be paired with a wide variety of other weapons. The changes done to the weapon are directly related to the inclusion of dual-wielding for balancing purposes. The Plasma Rifle, along with many other weapons from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', has been tweaked to better fit the new game engine. This version of the Plasma Rifle behaves more as an SMG rather than a rifle. The Plasma Rifle now has a new firing sound effect to give it along with other plasma weapons a distinct sound to distinguish it easier. In addition to that a new variant, the [[ | The Plasma Rifle in ''Halo 2'' kills fully-shielded Spartans in 18 shots and lacks the ability to stun. In addition it is also noticeably less accurate, especially at long range. These drawbacks are compensated by no longer misfiring when on low battery and the ability to dual-wield, allowing it to be paired with a wide variety of other weapons. The changes done to the weapon are directly related to the inclusion of dual-wielding for balancing purposes. The Plasma Rifle, along with many other weapons from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', has been tweaked to better fit the new game engine. This version of the Plasma Rifle behaves more as an SMG rather than a rifle. The Plasma Rifle now has a new firing sound effect to give it along with other plasma weapons a distinct sound to distinguish it easier. In addition to that a new variant, the [[Kewi R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifle|Brute Plasma Rifles]], is introduced. | ||
===Changes from ''Halo 2'' to ''Halo 3''=== | ===Changes from ''Halo 2'' to ''Halo 3''=== | ||
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File:H2-PlasmaRifleHUD.jpg|First-person view of the plasma rifle in ''Halo 2''. | File:H2-PlasmaRifleHUD.jpg|First-person view of the plasma rifle in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:HAV.jpg|A player dual wielding plasma rifles on [[Midship]]. | File:HAV.jpg|A player dual wielding plasma rifles on [[Midship]]. | ||
File:H2V Compare.png|A comparison between the standard plasma rifle and the | File:H2V Compare.png|A comparison between the standard plasma rifle and the {{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}}. | ||
File:Halo3-Snowbound-FirstPerson-PlasmaRifles.jpg|A first-person view of a player dual-wielding plasma rifles in the [[Halo 3 Beta|''Halo 3'' Beta]]. | File:Halo3-Snowbound-FirstPerson-PlasmaRifles.jpg|A first-person view of a player dual-wielding plasma rifles in the [[Halo 3 Beta|''Halo 3'' Beta]]. | ||
File:Plasmarifle.jpg|A render of the plasma rifle in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | File:Plasmarifle.jpg|A render of the plasma rifle in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | ||