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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The Boltshot came into use after the end of the first century of Forerunner-Flood conflict, and remained a staple weapon for the rest of the war. Functioning as a close-range precision weapon, it decimates organic matter.<ref name="gi"/> The weapon is a particle dilator and also has a burst function at close range.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1rdfWjD5zU&feature=plcp '''Youtube''' ''Halo 4 Exile PAX 2012 CTF Gameplay!'']</ref> | The Boltshot came into use after the end of the first century of Forerunner-Flood conflict, and remained a staple weapon for the rest of the war. Functioning as a close-range precision weapon, it decimates organic matter.<ref name="gi"/> The weapon is a particle dilator and also has a burst function at close range.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1rdfWjD5zU&feature=plcp '''Youtube:''' ''Halo 4 Exile PAX 2012 CTF Gameplay!'']</ref> | ||
===Design details=== | |||
The weapon is clearly of Forerunner design; it possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process and reloading mechanics. Orange highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired. When the weapon's trigger is held, four "flaps" extend from the side of the weapon activating it's burst function. The "flaps" glow brighter as the weapon generates energy for it's burst function and retract after the bolt has been released.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcn94PBn-4s&feature=plcp '''Youtube:''' Boltshot/Suppressor Gameplay'']</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 12:35, September 12, 2012
Template:New Content Template:Weapon Infobox The Z-110 Directed Energy Pistol[1], also known as the Boltshot[2], is a Forerunner energy channel weapon.
Overview
The Boltshot came into use after the end of the first century of Forerunner-Flood conflict, and remained a staple weapon for the rest of the war. Functioning as a close-range precision weapon, it decimates organic matter.[1] The weapon is a particle dilator and also has a burst function at close range.[3]
Design details
The weapon is clearly of Forerunner design; it possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process and reloading mechanics. Orange highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired. When the weapon's trigger is held, four "flaps" extend from the side of the weapon activating it's burst function. The "flaps" glow brighter as the weapon generates energy for it's burst function and retract after the bolt has been released.[4]
Gallery
- Boltshot.jpg
A Boltshot weapon with customizable skin.
- H4-BoltshotWeapon-FirstPerson.jpg
The Boltshot as it appears in first person mode.
List of Appearances
- Reclaimer Trilogy
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b GameInformer, October 2012 edition (digital content)
- ^ Halo Waypoint The Halo Bulletin 8.15.12
- ^ Youtube: Halo 4 Exile PAX 2012 CTF Gameplay!
- ^ Youtube: Boltshot/Suppressor Gameplay
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