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{{Era|Post}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|name = White Scar
|name = White Scar
|image = [[File:H5G white scar.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:H5G white scar.png|300px]]
|manufacturer = [[Merchants of Qikost]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-caster '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Plasma Caster'']</ref>
|manufacturer = [[Merchants of Qikost]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-caster '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Plasma Caster'']</ref>
|series = Type-53<ref name="universe"/>
|series = Type-53{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|type = [[Plasma]] Bolt Launcher
|type = [[Plasma]] Bolt Launcher
|cost =  
|cost =  
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|weight =  
|weight =  
|ammotype =  
|ammotype =  
* 20mm [[Subanese crystal|blamite]]-laced plasma scatter rounds<ref name="universe"/><ref name="REQ"/> {{C|semi-automatic mode}}
* 20mm [[Subanese crystal|blamite]]-laced plasma scatter rounds{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}} {{C|semi-automatic mode}}
* Blamite-laced plasma grenades<ref name="H5G"/> {{C|charged mode}}
* Blamite-laced plasma grenades{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} {{C|charged mode}}
|feed = 5 round magazine<ref name="universe"/>
|capacity =
|feed = 5 round magazine{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|operation =  
|operation =  
|rate = 260 RPM {{C|uncharged shots, semi-automatic}}
|rate = 260 RPM {{C|uncharged shots, semi-automatic}}
|velocity =  
|velocity =  
* 38.15 m/s (125.2 ft/s; 85.34 mph) {{C|uncharged shot}}<ref name="H5G-Aozolai">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjNmbGFS4Q8 '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Plasma Casters Analysis'']</ref>
* 38.15 m/s (125.2 ft/s; 85.34 mph) {{C|uncharged shot}}<ref name="H5G-Aozolai">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjNmbGFS4Q8 '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Plasma Casters Analysis'']</ref>
* 59.78 m/s (196.1 ft/s; 133.7 mph) {{C|charged shot}}<ref name="H5G-Aozolai"/>
* 59.78 m/s (196.1 ft/s; 133.7 mph) {{C|charged shot}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G-Aozolai}}
|optics =
|range = Medium to long
|range = Medium to long
* 30.48 m (100.00 ft) {{C|unscoped}}<ref name="H5G-Aozolai"/>
* 30.48 m (100.00 ft) {{C|unscoped}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G-Aozolai}}
* 57.14 m (187.47 ft) {{C|scoped}}<ref name="H5G-Aozolai"/>
* 57.14 m (187.47 ft) {{C|scoped}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G-Aozolai}}
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
}}
}}
{{Quote|There is little honor to be found in slaughter, but that's enough for some. Advanced Plasma Caster that fires modified bolts set to proximity detonate if hipfired and have a Needler fragmentation effect.|In-game description<ref name="REQ">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Requisition system]]''</ref>}}
{{Quote|There is little honor to be found in slaughter, but that's enough for some. Advanced Plasma Caster that fires modified bolts set to proximity detonate if hipfired and have a Needler fragmentation effect.|In-game description<ref name="REQ">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Requisition system]]''</ref>}}
The '''White Scar''' is a special variant of the [[Type-53 plasma caster|Type-53 Plasma Bolt Launcher]]. The ''White Scar'' uses a white color for the main body, which is also decorated with red Covenant glyphs, particularly at the front half of the barrel and just in front of and above the trigger area.<ref name="H5G">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Multiplayer]]''</ref>
The '''White Scar''' is a special variant of the [[Tufasumo-pattern plasma caster|Type-53 Plasma Bolt Launcher]]. The ''White Scar'' uses a white color for the main body, which is also decorated with red Covenant glyphs, particularly at the front half of the barrel and just in front of and above the trigger area.<ref name="H5G">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Multiplayer]]''</ref>


== Background ==
== Background ==
The ''White Scar'', a named variant of the T-53 PBL, fires modified plasma bolts that are laced with [[Subanese crystal]]s and have a proximity detonation fuse if hipfired.<ref name="REQ"/>
The ''White Scar'', a named variant of the T-53 PBL, fires modified plasma bolts that are laced with [[Subanese crystal]]s and have a proximity detonation fuse if hipfired.{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}}


In [[2558#October|October 2558]], [[Fireteam Osiris]] found a copy of the weapon behind burning wreckage in an area on [[Genesis]] that they passed through on their mission to rescue [[Blue Team]] from [[Cortana]]'s [[Cryptum]].<ref name="M15">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - campaign level, ''[[Guardians]]''</ref> Since then, [[War Games]] simulations aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} have integrated the weapon for use by [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]].<ref name="H5G"/>
In [[2558#October|October 2558]], [[Fireteam Osiris]] found a copy of the weapon behind burning wreckage in an area on [[Genesis]] that they passed through on their mission to rescue [[Blue Team]] from [[Cortana]]'s [[Cryptum]].<ref name="M15">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - campaign level, ''[[Guardians]]''</ref> Since then, [[War Games]] simulations aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} have integrated the weapon for use by [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
The ''White Scar'' is a [[special weapons|special weapon]] that can be found in the final campaign mission ''[[Guardians]]''.
The ''White Scar'' is a [[Special weapons (Halo 5: Guardians)|special weapon]] that can be found in the final campaign mission ''[[Guardians]]''.


The ''White Scar'' is an Ultra Rare Level 5 [[Requisition system|REQ]] that restores 150 REQ Points to the player's RP balance when sold. It operates exactly identically to the standard Plasma Caster, although its projectiles have a [[Type-56 needler|Needler]] fragmentation effect and will proximity detonate if hipfired. Each bolt of the ''White Scar'' discharges between 10 and 14 needles upon exploding, while charged shots conjure six explosions that occur 8.75 seconds after impact (one second if proximity detonation), and have a proximity blast radius of 9.18&nbsp;m (30.12&nbsp;ft). The needles fragment themselves towards enemies, including heavy armor and vehicles, and will trigger a supercombine explosion when [[seven]] of them strike an enemy at once. These traits make the ''White Scar'' a powerful tool for setting up traps to ambush and kill unsuspecting enemies, especially in tight areas.<ref name="H5G"/><ref name="H5G-Aozolai"/>
The ''White Scar'' is an Ultra Rare Level 5 [[Requisition system|REQ]] that restores 150 REQ Points to the player's RP balance when sold. It operates exactly identically to the standard Plasma Caster, although its projectiles have a [[Type-56D needler|Needler]] fragmentation effect and will proximity detonate if hipfired. Each bolt of the ''White Scar'' discharges between 10 and 14 needles upon exploding, while charged shots conjure six explosions that occur 8.75 seconds after impact (one second if proximity detonation), and have a proximity blast radius of 9.18&nbsp;m (30.12&nbsp;ft). The needles fragment themselves towards enemies, including heavy armor and vehicles, and will trigger a supercombine explosion when [[seven]] of them strike an enemy at once. These traits make the ''White Scar'' a powerful tool for setting up traps to ambush and kill unsuspecting enemies, especially in tight areas.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G-Aozolai}}


However, the ''White Scar''{{'}}s bolts have a stronger bounce effect; for this reason, players should aim at an enemy's feet while using the weapon to ensure a kill.
However, the ''White Scar''{{'}}s bolts have a stronger bounce effect; for this reason, players should aim at an enemy's feet while using the weapon to ensure a kill.
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* Fires modified bolts that are laced with Subanese crystal, giving them a Needler fragmentation effect.
* Fires modified bolts that are laced with Subanese crystal, giving them a Needler fragmentation effect.
* Bolts will proximity detonate if hipfired.
* Bolts will proximity detonate if hipfired.
* Upon impact, charged shots explode after 8.75 seconds instead of 1.1 unless they proximity detonate, where they require one second instead.
* Upon impact, charged shots explode after 8.75 seconds instead of 1.1 unless they detonate in proximity, where they require one second instead.
* Larger bolt blast radius of 6.52&nbsp;m (21.39&nbsp;ft) and charged shot blast radius of 17.45&nbsp;m (57.25&nbsp;ft).
* Larger bolt blast radius of 6.52&nbsp;m (21.39&nbsp;ft) and charged shot blast radius of 17.45&nbsp;m (57.25&nbsp;ft).
* Stronger bounce effect.
* Stronger bounce effect.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
=== Normal gallery ===
=== Screenshots ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G-WhiteScarHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the ''White Scar'' by [[Edward Buck]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-WhiteScarHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the ''White Scar'' by [[Edward Buck]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
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* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}


==References==
 
{{Reflist}}


== Sources ==
== Sources ==

Latest revision as of 07:18, July 7, 2023

White Scar
H5G white scar.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Merchants of Qikost[1]

Model series:

Type-53[1]

Type:

Plasma Bolt Launcher

Specifications

Ammunition type:

  • 20mm blamite-laced plasma scatter rounds[1][2] (semi-automatic mode)
  • Blamite-laced plasma grenades[3] (charged mode)

Feed system:

5 round magazine[1]

Rate of fire:

260 RPM (uncharged shots, semi-automatic)

Muzzle velocity:

  • 38.15 m/s (125.2 ft/s; 85.34 mph) (uncharged shot)[4]
  • 59.78 m/s (196.1 ft/s; 133.7 mph) (charged shot)[4]

Effective range:

Medium to long

  • 30.48 m (100.00 ft) (unscoped)[4]
  • 57.14 m (187.47 ft) (scoped)[4]
Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

"There is little honor to be found in slaughter, but that's enough for some. Advanced Plasma Caster that fires modified bolts set to proximity detonate if hipfired and have a Needler fragmentation effect."
— In-game description[2]

The White Scar is a special variant of the Type-53 Plasma Bolt Launcher. The White Scar uses a white color for the main body, which is also decorated with red Covenant glyphs, particularly at the front half of the barrel and just in front of and above the trigger area.[3]

Background[edit]

The White Scar, a named variant of the T-53 PBL, fires modified plasma bolts that are laced with Subanese crystals and have a proximity detonation fuse if hipfired.[2]

In October 2558, Fireteam Osiris found a copy of the weapon behind burning wreckage in an area on Genesis that they passed through on their mission to rescue Blue Team from Cortana's Cryptum.[5] Since then, War Games simulations aboard the UNSC Infinity have integrated the weapon for use by Spartan-IVs.[3]

Gameplay[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

The White Scar is a special weapon that can be found in the final campaign mission Guardians.

The White Scar is an Ultra Rare Level 5 REQ that restores 150 REQ Points to the player's RP balance when sold. It operates exactly identically to the standard Plasma Caster, although its projectiles have a Needler fragmentation effect and will proximity detonate if hipfired. Each bolt of the White Scar discharges between 10 and 14 needles upon exploding, while charged shots conjure six explosions that occur 8.75 seconds after impact (one second if proximity detonation), and have a proximity blast radius of 9.18 m (30.12 ft). The needles fragment themselves towards enemies, including heavy armor and vehicles, and will trigger a supercombine explosion when seven of them strike an enemy at once. These traits make the White Scar a powerful tool for setting up traps to ambush and kill unsuspecting enemies, especially in tight areas.[3][4]

However, the White Scar's bolts have a stronger bounce effect; for this reason, players should aim at an enemy's feet while using the weapon to ensure a kill.

Changes from the Type-53 Plasma Bolt Launcher[edit]

  • Fires modified bolts that are laced with Subanese crystal, giving them a Needler fragmentation effect.
  • Bolts will proximity detonate if hipfired.
  • Upon impact, charged shots explode after 8.75 seconds instead of 1.1 unless they detonate in proximity, where they require one second instead.
  • Larger bolt blast radius of 6.52 m (21.39 ft) and charged shot blast radius of 17.45 m (57.25 ft).
  • Stronger bounce effect.

Gallery[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards[edit]

List of appearances[edit]


Sources[edit]