Z-130 Suppressor: Difference between revisions

|height = {{Convert|36|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="VIS"/>

|weight = {{Convert|6.4|kg|lb|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>

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* 48 rounds {{C|''Halo 4''}}

|rate =  

* ~900 RPM {{C|''Halo 4''}}

|velocity = 98 m/s (220 mph){{Citation needed}}

|operation = Coil set architecture

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The Suppressor was first introduced during the [[Kradal conflicts]]. It gained prominence during the [[human-Forerunner war]] and the [[Forerunner-Flood war]].<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 97''</ref> The Suppressor is a fully automatic weapon employing a conventional coil set architecture that fires bolts of [[hard light]] in rapid succession. Its high rate of fire and efficiency against the [[Flood]] led to its widespread use among the Forerunner warriors during the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], particularly when attempting to retake vessels captured by the Flood; however, it is similarly effective against all organic matter.<ref name="Halo 4 guide"/> Thousands of years later, the Suppressor's coil set design was reverse-engineered by the [[Covenant]] for many of their weapons.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/suppressor '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo Universe: Suppressor'']</ref>

A small number of Sangheili members within [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and [[Spartan-IV]]s aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} also utilized the Z-130 during the [[Requiem Campaign]].<ref>'''Spartan Ops'''</ref> It is ranked a Common REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations, and is available at [[Requisition system|Level 1 energy]] while giving 50 REQ points if sold.

The weapon 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. 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.<ref name="hb927"/>

In the chaotic final days of the Forerunner ecumene an unfortunate number of the [[Librarian]]'s [[Conservation Measure]] operations required military intervention to complete. Upgraded Suppressor with both a faster rate of fire and reduced recoil.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>

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== Gameplay ==

In ''Halo 5: Guardians'', the Suppressor features latent homing projectiles, greatly improving its ability to hit a given target.

Despite being the quickest-killing primary loadout weapon when every shot fired hits its target, the Suppressor's various disadvantages make it difficult to achieve this. It has little to no accuracy at medium and long range (even with short controlled bursts) and has a lengthy reload time. The Suppressor is not very efficient against shielded individuals. The bolts fired by the Suppressor move rather slow, requiring the player to be close to enemies or to lead the target. The Suppressor is not efficient at handling multiple shielded players at once, due to relatively low projectile speed and limited damage against shielded targets.

In ''Halo 5: Guardians'', the Suppressor now requires a brief warm-up period to reach its maximum fire-rate, giving the opponent a brief window to more easily eliminate the user.

In ''Halo: Spartan Strike'' the Suppressor has low accuracy and low damage, but compensates with high ammo capacity (200 rounds), suitable for close range combat. It is the only weapon that will not fire properly into the crosshair; when fired, it has a very wide range of fire, possibly 45 degrees to both sides. Promethean Knights and Crawler Alphas use this weapon.

* Weapon can now be [[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope|Smart Scoped]].

* Accuracy and effective range significantly increased.

* Shots now track enemies and home in onto weak points, similar to the [[Type-56 needler|needler]].

* Decreased damage, now killing in 18 shots rather than 16.

* Magazine holds 42 rounds rather than 48 rounds.

== Trivia ==

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File:H4-Concept-Suppressor.jpg|Concept art of the Suppressor for ''[[Halo 4]]''.

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File:H4-SuppressorRifleSkin.png|SHA(Shatter) Skin.

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