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===Overcharge mode=== | ===Overcharge mode=== | ||
[[File:HU UnggoyKilledByOvercharge.png | [[File:HU UnggoyKilledByOvercharge.png|thumb|220px|A trio of [[Unggoy Minor]]s being disintegrated by an overcharged bolt from [[Myras Tyla]]'s plasma pistol.]] | ||
{{Quote|The trigger is soft—no feedback—there’s no break that tells you when the overcharge is gonna kick in. First time I did it was by accident and it damn near sprained my wrist.|Unidentified UNSC serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|bung}}}} | {{Quote|The trigger is soft—no feedback—there’s no break that tells you when the overcharge is gonna kick in. First time I did it was by accident and it damn near sprained my wrist.|Unidentified UNSC serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|bung}}}} | ||
If the plasma pistol's trigger is held for a few seconds, the plasma at the tip will gather into a large spherical mass. Releasing the trigger will fire a single bolt of larger size than usual. This bolt, if aimed correctly, will track its target for a short distance if they attempt to dodge. The overcharged bolt creates an [[electromagnetic pulse]], stunning most electronics. If the target is protected by energy shields, all but the strongest shields will break, allowing their body to take damage.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 116''</ref> If the overcharge strikes a vehicle, it will be temporarily disabled and rendered helpless for several seconds. As such, even the weakest Covenant infantry can thwart an assaulting [[SPARTAN programs|Spartan]] or vehicle, forcing their foe to retreat or creating an opening for their allies. Should an overcharged bolt strike an unarmored flesh target, it will result in instant death.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 81''</ref> During the [[Battle of Cleveland]], [[Myras Tyla]], striking an [[Unggoy Minor]] trio with her plasma pistol, disintegrated three Unggoy rapidly from a single overcharged bolt strike.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HUI3|Comic=Halo: Uprising|Issue=[[Halo: Uprising Issue 3|3]]}} | If the plasma pistol's trigger is held for a few seconds, the plasma at the tip will gather into a large spherical mass. Releasing the trigger will fire a single bolt of larger size than usual. This bolt, if aimed correctly, will track its target for a short distance if they attempt to dodge. The overcharged bolt creates an [[electromagnetic pulse]], stunning most electronics. If the target is protected by energy shields, all but the strongest shields will break, allowing their body to take damage.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 116''</ref> If the overcharge strikes a vehicle, it will be temporarily disabled and rendered helpless for several seconds. As such, even the weakest Covenant infantry can thwart an assaulting [[SPARTAN programs|Spartan]] or vehicle, forcing their foe to retreat or creating an opening for their allies. Should an overcharged bolt strike an unarmored flesh target, it will result in instant death.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 81''</ref> During the [[Battle of Cleveland]], [[Myras Tyla]], striking an [[Unggoy Minor]] trio with her plasma pistol, disintegrated three Unggoy rapidly from a single overcharged bolt strike.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HUI3|Comic=Halo: Uprising|Issue=[[Halo: Uprising Issue 3|3]]}} | ||
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<div class="tab">Non-FPS games</div> | <div class="tab">Non-FPS games</div> | ||
<big>'''''Halo Wars'''''</big> | <big>'''''Halo Wars'''''</big> | ||
[[File:Covenant suicide grunt.gif|thumb | [[File:Covenant suicide grunt.gif|thumb|250px|Suicide Grunts wielding plasma pistols.]] | ||
{{Main|Halo Wars}} | {{Main|Halo Wars}} | ||
*Plasma pistols do not drain shields instantly, even when overcharged. | *Plasma pistols do not drain shields instantly, even when overcharged. | ||