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The Type-25 plasma rifle is a battery-powered [[directed-energy weapon]] that is capable of fully automatic fire.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} The two segmented portions of the rifle function as large [[plasma]] generator subassemblies.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The pair of curved bodies are joined via the trigger guard,{{Ref/Reuse|PLAS2}} creating the rifle's distinctive smooth, streamlined shape.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The rifle, like most Covenant weapons, is smooth and aerodynamic, almost organic in appearance.<ref name="PLAS2">'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]], ''page 110''</ref> The plasma rifle's design has only changed slightly over its centuries of service. The weapon's contemporary design was the result of [[Forerunner]] technology, [[Sangheili]] craftsmanship, and [[San'Shyuum]] artistry.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The plasma rifle's design was noted to be jawlike, a design that perhaps unconsciously mimicked a Sangheili's mandibles.<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 113'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | The Type-25 plasma rifle is a battery-powered [[directed-energy weapon]] that is capable of fully automatic fire.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} The two segmented portions of the rifle function as large [[plasma]] generator subassemblies.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The pair of curved bodies are joined via the trigger guard,{{Ref/Reuse|PLAS2}} creating the rifle's distinctive smooth, streamlined shape.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The rifle, like most Covenant weapons, is smooth and aerodynamic, almost organic in appearance.<ref name="PLAS2">'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]], ''page 110''</ref> The plasma rifle's design has only changed slightly over its centuries of service. The weapon's contemporary design was the result of [[Forerunner]] technology, [[Sangheili]] craftsmanship, and [[San'Shyuum]] artistry.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The plasma rifle's design was noted to be jawlike, a design that perhaps unconsciously mimicked a Sangheili's mandibles.<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 113'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
Placed atop one another, the rifle's generators fire in a "stagger" pattern taking the slow automatic fire of each individual collimator and combining it at the charging and accelerator poles. This design allows for a faster rate of fire and more rounds per second. Despite the efficiency of the plasma rifle's design, a significant amount of waste heat is produced by the rifle's generators. As a result, the wielder is forced to fire short, controlled bursts or risk overheating;{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} the latter of which is a tendency of the weapon.<ref name="enc335">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia | Placed atop one another, the rifle's generators fire in a "stagger" pattern taking the slow automatic fire of each individual collimator and combining it at the charging and accelerator poles. This design allows for a faster rate of fire and more rounds per second. Despite the efficiency of the plasma rifle's design, a significant amount of waste heat is produced by the rifle's generators. As a result, the wielder is forced to fire short, controlled bursts or risk overheating;{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} the latter of which is a tendency of the weapon.<ref name="enc335">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 335'' (2011)</ref> The side of the weapon has a small temperature gauge. This visually informs the wielder how close the weapon is to overheating.{{Ref/Reuse|PLAS2}} | ||
Covenant technology possesses no instrumentality, meaning none of the surface controls or triggers connect in any way [[human]] scientists can understand.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]] - November 22nd, 2535''</ref> By late [[2552]], these scientists were awaiting [[Treaty of 2552|treaty]] negotiations with the Sangheili with the aim of receiving specifics of the plasma rifle.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc335}} | Covenant technology possesses no instrumentality, meaning none of the surface controls or triggers connect in any way [[human]] scientists can understand.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]] - November 22nd, 2535''</ref> By late [[2552]], these scientists were awaiting [[Treaty of 2552|treaty]] negotiations with the Sangheili with the aim of receiving specifics of the plasma rifle.{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc335}} | ||