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===Design details===
===Design details===
{{Main|Sicatt Workshop shock rifle}}
{{Main|Sicatt Workshop shock rifle}}
The Purging variant of the shock rifle has a white chassis instead of the standard red coloration. It carries an expanded magazine of 15 bolts, though the burst-fire function fires five instead of three bolts in quick succession. The bolts also have an improved voltaic chaining capabilities.{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}}
The Purging variant of the shock rifle has a white chassis instead of the standard red coloration and features a slightly longer barrel. It carries an expanded magazine of 15 bolts, though the burst-fire function fires five instead of three bolts in quick succession. The bolts also have an improved voltaic chaining capabilities.{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}}{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}
 
===Development history===
{{Quote|The manufacturers deliver me a weapon that fires three bursts—I say, why not five?|Vulcus reflects on the development of the shock rifle.}}{{Ref/Reuse|CFBloodMoon}}
Like the standard shock rifle, the Purging shock rifle was developed by [[Sicatt Workshop]] technicians aboard the [[Banished dreadnought]] ''[[Ghost of Barolon]]''. When [[Vulcus]] of the [[Alchemy Corps]] was presented with the standard weapon, he questioned why the design could not be developed further to fire bursts of five bolts rather than three. He wished to push the technology to its limits as [[Escharum]] was planning the [[Banished]]'s [[Operation: WOLFE|mission]] to [[Reach]] in [[2559]]. Vulcus's efforts ultimately resulted in the creation of the Purging shock rifle.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFBloodMoon|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-fly-me-to-the-blood-moon|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fly Me to the Blood-Moon|D=12|M=1|Y=2024|LocalArchive=Armory Infinitum#Purging Shock Rifle}}


===Usage===
===Usage===
One such weapon was used by the [[Skimmer Alpha]], a [[Gasgira]] allied with The [[Harbinger]] and the [[Banished]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo|campaign]] on [[Installation 07]] in [[2559]]-[[2560]].{{Ref/Game|Id=Target01|HINF|[[High Value Target]] dossier, Skimmer Alpha}} During the campaign, it used the weapon in a combat encounter with [[John-117]], though was defeated by the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]].{{Ref/Quest|Id=Hi|HI|Reformation|Skimmer Alpha}}
One such weapon was used by the [[Skimmer Alpha]], a [[Gasgira]] allied with The [[Harbinger]] and the Banished during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo|campaign]] on [[Installation 07]] in [[2559]]-[[2560]].{{Ref/Game|Id=Target01|HINF|[[High Value Target]] dossier, Skimmer Alpha}} During the campaign, it used the weapon in a combat encounter with [[John-117]], though was defeated by the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]].{{Ref/Quest|Id=Hi|HI|Reformation|Skimmer Alpha}}


==In-game information==
==In-game information==
===''Halo Infinite''===
===''Halo Infinite''===
In campaign, the Purging Shock Rifle Ultra is a [[Legendary variant weapons|legendary weapon]] awarded to the player after defeating the [[High Value Target]], the [[Skimmer Alpha]]. The weapon can be acquired at any [[Forward Operating Base]]. It fires five instead of three bolts in quick succession.{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}{{Ref/Reuse|Support}} The bolts have an increased range of chaining damage across targets. The Purging Shock Rifle retains the standard variant's magnification optics at 3×.{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}}
In campaign, the Purging Shock Rifle is a [[Legendary variant weapons|legendary weapon]] awarded to the player after defeating the [[High Value Target]], the [[Skimmer Alpha]]. The weapon can be acquired at any [[Forward Operating Base]]. It fires five instead of three bolts in quick succession.{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}{{Ref/Reuse|Support}} The bolts have an increased range of chaining damage across targets. The Purging Shock Rifle retains the standard variant's magnification optics at 3×.{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Latest revision as of 18:45, January 16, 2024

Purging Shock Rifle
A transparent crop of the Purging Shock Rifle in-game model. Courtesy of User:BaconShelf.
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Type:

Directed-energy sniper rifle[2]

Specifications

Length:

148 centimeters (58.2 in)[2]

Ammunition type:

Electromagnetically guided plasma[2]

Feed system:

15 bolts/magazine[3]

Rate of fire:

Burst[3]

Optics:

3× smart-link[3]

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

 
“ High-damage Shock Rifle with improved voltaic chaining but with detonation capability.[4][5] ”

The Purging Shock Rifle is a variant of the Sicatt Workshop shock rifle used by the Banished.[3][5]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Main article: Sicatt Workshop shock rifle

The Purging variant of the shock rifle has a white chassis instead of the standard red coloration and features a slightly longer barrel. It carries an expanded magazine of 15 bolts, though the burst-fire function fires five instead of three bolts in quick succession. The bolts also have an improved voltaic chaining capabilities.[3][4]

Development history[edit]

"The manufacturers deliver me a weapon that fires three bursts—I say, why not five?"
— Vulcus reflects on the development of the shock rifle.[6]

Like the standard shock rifle, the Purging shock rifle was developed by Sicatt Workshop technicians aboard the Banished dreadnought Ghost of Barolon. When Vulcus of the Alchemy Corps was presented with the standard weapon, he questioned why the design could not be developed further to fire bursts of five bolts rather than three. He wished to push the technology to its limits as Escharum was planning the Banished's mission to Reach in 2559. Vulcus's efforts ultimately resulted in the creation of the Purging shock rifle.[6]

Usage[edit]

One such weapon was used by the Skimmer Alpha, a Gasgira allied with The Harbinger and the Banished during the campaign on Installation 07 in 2559-2560.[7] During the campaign, it used the weapon in a combat encounter with John-117, though was defeated by the Spartan.[8]

In-game information[edit]

Halo Infinite[edit]

In campaign, the Purging Shock Rifle is a legendary weapon awarded to the player after defeating the High Value Target, the Skimmer Alpha. The weapon can be acquired at any Forward Operating Base. It fires five instead of three bolts in quick succession.[4][5] The bolts have an increased range of chaining damage across targets. The Purging Shock Rifle retains the standard variant's magnification optics at 3×.[3]

Gallery[edit]

  • The Skimmer Alpha using the Purging Shock Rifle on Zeta Halo.

    The Skimmer Alpha using the Purging Shock Rifle on Zeta Halo.

  • First-person view of the Purging Shock Rifle firing.

    First-person view of the Purging Shock Rifle firing.

  • A Spartan with the Purging Shock Rifle in multiplayer.

    A Spartan with the Purging Shock Rifle in multiplayer.

  • A Spartan with the Purging Shock Rifle in multiplayer.

    A Spartan with the Purging Shock Rifle in multiplayer.

  • A Spartan firing the Purging Shock Rifle in multiplayer.

    A Spartan firing the Purging Shock Rifle in multiplayer.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Preview Purview (Retrieved on Sep 29, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 477
  3. ^ a b c d e f Halo Infinite, Purging Shock Rifle in-game weapon
  4. ^ a b c Halo Infinite, Forge - Purging Shock Rifle description: "High-damage Shock Rifle with improved voltaic chaining but with detonation capability."
  5. ^ a b c Halo Support, Halo Infinite Weapon, Equipment, and Vehicle Inventory (Retrieved on May 5, 2023) [archive]
  6. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Fly Me to the Blood-Moon (Retrieved on Jan 12, 2024) [local archive] [external archive]
  7. ^ Halo Infinite, High Value Target dossier, Skimmer Alpha
  8. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Reformation: Skimmer Alpha

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