Editing Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol

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{{quote|The Type-25 DEP is the bread and butter of [[Covenant]] small arms — almost as common as the [[MA5 Series|MA5]] is with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. After the [[Regret's Carrier|Covenant Carrier]] jumped there were some areas of [[Mombasa]] where plasma pistols covered the ground like leaves—that maneuver killed a bunch of dudes on [[UNSC Marine Corps|both]] [[Covenant|sides]].|Unnamed UNSC Serviceman}}

The '''Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol''', or '''Plasma Pistol''', is a [[Covenant]] infantry firearm, carried commonly by the smaller species, such as the [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-yar]], and the [[Yanme'e]], as well as occasional sidearms for larger species' such as the [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]].<ref>http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3plasmapistol</ref>

==Design Details==
[[File:Plasma-pistol.png|thumb|left|130px|A blueprint of a plasma pistol.]]

The '''Plasma Pistol''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Directed Energy Weapon]] that uses superheated ionized gas called [[plasma]] rather than traditional [[human]] ballistic ammunition. The weapon has a power output of 100-150 KV @ 2~3 dA, but when overcharged, the power output is 1.5 MV @ 2~3 dA. The Type-25 DEP is standard-issue for lower-ranking Covenant infantry such as&nbsp;[[Unggoy]], [[Kig-Yar]] and Yamne'e, but is occasionally used by higher ranking species within the Covenant such as [[Ossoona]] [[Elites]]; as such, it is the most commonly encountered Covenant energy weapon. If fired quickly enough, the Plasma Pistol is capable of firing at the same rate of fire as the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Type-25 DER]]. Against UNSC infantry, the Type-25 Pistol's lethality to personnel is extreme; injuries inflicted to the victim are severe third-degree burns and in some cases, fourth degree burns, with the wound being cauterized instantly upon impact. Even near misses will produce severe burns and heat trauma. Should the plasma impact an object, the impact can create molten fragments that may come into contact with a victim, with crippling or lethal effect. Generally two hits from either a Plasma Pistol or Plasma Rifle will kill a light or non armored target. The Type-25 Pistol also has the ability to charge a single superheated bolt, which can instantly deplete almost any form of energy shielding and disable vehicle mechanics temporarily, and if an overcharged bolt were to hit a flesh-based target, it will result in an instant kill. This high-powered shot makes the Plasma Pistol a formidable strategic weapon, however like its counterpart, over-extended periods of fire will overheat the weapon. In the context of the ''Halo'' games, all of the plasma weapons' strength and lethality are compensated for both the sake of ESRB rating and gameplay.

===Advantages===
The Plasma Pistol is a close- to mid-range weapon, and as such can inflict high damage at range. The Plasma Pistol can also be used at long range if the user fires slowly and aims carefully by leading the target. The Plasma Pistol is extremely efficient at killing "soft" targets, while dealing large amounts of damage to a heavily armored target. Its overcharge ability is extremely dangerous to shielded infantry, and to non-shielded infantry. Because of the extreme temperatures released, a vehicle running on a hydrogen engine, or one that is lightly covered, can be damaged or disabled if the bolt hits it. When compared to the Plasma Rifle, the Plasma Pistol's non-overcharged firing mode is far more accurate at medium and long ranges, although the plasma projectiles tend to arc downward at long range. SPARTAN-IIs, SPARTAN-IIIs and Elites have the ability to dual-wield Plasma Pistols, doubling their efficiency in close- to mid-range combat situations. If fired fast enough, the high velocity bolts coupled with its kinetic impact to a target can temporarily stun a target like a SPARTAN-II.

===Disadvantages===
The Plasma Pistol, when fired continuously, or when an overcharged bolt is fired, will overheat because of the rapid cycling, loading, ignition, and release sequence of energy. To prevent the weapon from being damaged, the Type-25 DEP temporarily shuts down and opens a cooling vent to allow the excess heat to dissipate before the weapon reactivates. This process leaves the weapon temporarily inoperable. Infantry who are not aware of the function of the Plasma Pistol can get killed because of this. Human military experts and scientists do not understand how Covenant plasma weapons work, or how they are recharged; as such when the battery is depleted the Plasma Pistol must be discarded or replaced. At 10% charge level the Plasma Pistol will begin to misfire, this is due to the battery's inability to deliver enough energy to start and complete the ignition and release phase of operation. As such this hampers the operators use of the weapon. Continuously holding down the trigger while in overcharge mode will rapidly deplete the energy source, and if not careful the weapon can be wasted before firing a single round. Another disadvantage is its short range which is about 10-25 meters depending on the charge level.

Although the the Plasma Pistol can strike a target at long ranges, it is not suited for long-range combat, due to two distinct properties of the weapon's operation. The first is the rate of thermal expansion which is determined by the rate of the bloom of the bolt. The second factor is speed; the faster the bolt travels, the farther the bolt will go before the magnetic field becomes unstable, causing the temperature of the Plasma to cool, reducing the damage the bolt could cause. Once the bolt reaches its maximum range of 164 ft the magnetic field containing the plasma collapses, dissipating the contained plasma. As the bolt travels longer it loses velocity and kinetic energy also reducing the damage potential of the Plasma Pistol.

===Influences===
The Plasma Pistol was inspired by the human "Zeus-Class Fusion Pistol" from the ''[[Marathon (Video Game Series)]]''. Like the Fusion Pistol, the Plasma Pistol is a reasonable-damage single-shot weapon with an overcharge mode. However, the Fusion Pistol's overcharge was far more deadly in-game and could kill nearly any enemy in the game, with one limitation: if the gun was left overcharged for too long, it would explode violently, killing the wielder.

==Changes==
The Plasma Pistol in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] is far more powerful and accurate than its ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3'' counterparts, the weapon holds a unique ability to stun opponents that are hit by high-velocity plasma rounds, thus greatly reducing the opponent's mobility and allowing the user to easily hold the opponent in the weapon's firing arc. However, the drawback was that this effect is only felt with continuous fire. While stunned, the weapon will often overheat before the opponent is killed. Despite this drawback, the stun ability is a useful and potent feature in the hands of an experienced user. In Campaign, the Plasma Pistol is best used against Sentinels and Elites, as the overcharge feature will quickly deplete the energy shield of the Elite, or destroy the Sentinel.

The offensive capabilities of the weapon have varied somewhat from game to game. For example, in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the standard shots were, like the Plasma Rifle, capable of briefly stunning an enemy. This ability is absent in ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3''. Also, standard shots are much weaker in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]'' than in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. In fact, in ''Combat Evolved'' the plasma pistol does more damage than the plasma rifle, the trade-off being it's lack of full-auto fire. The tracking abilities of the overcharged shots have varied as well. While they have a slight homing ability in ''Halo'':&nbsp;''CE'' and ''Halo 3'', they are extremely potent in ''Halo 2''.

===Changes from Halo: Combat Evolved to [[Halo 2]]===
*The melee action has changed - instead of the Master Chief holding it in his left hand an punching with his right, he now holds it in his right and punches with his left.
*Overload shot contrail was removed.
*Rate of fire of standard shots are slower than the ''Halo: CE'' counterpart.
*Overload is slower but tracks much better.
*Overloads do not kick up as much dirt, dust, sparks and debris as the ''Halo: CE'' counterpart.
*Overloads do no damage to unshielded targets.
*It can now be dual-wielded.
*Standard shots are noticeably weaker.
*Green electricity is present between the "prongs" of the Plasma Pistol.
*The color of the Plasma Pistol (blue) has darkened from ''Halo: CE'''s version.
*The crosshairs of the reticule move closer together when the overload is locked-on to a target.

===Changes from Halo 2 to [[Halo 3]] and [[Halo 3: ODST]]===
*Maintaining an overcharge now decreases the battery rapidly (about 3% per second). Overcharges also drain 10% power in addition to the amount decreased when maintaining the charge.
*Takes slightly longer to cool down after overheating.
*If an overcharge impacts with a vehicle, the vehicle is temporarily disabled and has the same effect as the [[power drain|Power Drain]].
*It takes a shorter time to charge an overcharge when holding down the trigger.
*It only homes in effectively at short range, rarely does it seek out enemies as effectively as in ''[[Halo 2]]'' or [[Halo: Combat Evolved|''Halo: CE'']]. Otherwise it will just narrowly miss its target, completely miss, or not even seek its target in the first place.
*When wielded, if you look at the shadow of the Plasma Pistol, you can see a little "cap" on the posterior end, which is actually the overheating hologram.
*The overcharged shot resembles the one from ''Halo: CE'', as it has a longer contrail than the ''Halo 2'' overcharged shot, albeit much more detailed.
*The plasma pistol is ''marginally'' weaker than it was in ''Halo 2'', often requiring 1 extra shot to kill most enemies compared to in ''Halo 2'' (for example requiring 9 shots to kill a [[Major Grunt]] instead of just 8 shots).
*The plasma pistol does the same amount of damage as the assault rifle against unshielded enemies; on [[Heroic]] difficulty, both the plasma pistol and assault rifle take 5 shots to kill a [[Minor Grunt]], and 9 shots to kill a [[Major Grunt]] or [[Jackal]].
===Changes from Halo 3 to [[Halo Wars]]===
*Plasma Pistols do not drain shields instantly, even when overcharged.
*Unggoy now overcharge Plasma Pistols in-game.
*Jackals are not capable of using them.
*Sangheili are not capable of using them.
*Upon death, the Prophet of Regret doesn't drop a Plasma Pistol like in ''Halo 2''.
===Changes from Halo Wars to [[Halo: Reach]]===
*It has a small raised section on the top, the reason for this is unknown, although it may possibly be a replacement to the overheating hologram. Notably, it also resembles a trigger button, most like the ones seen on an Xbox 360 controller.
*It has a much more defined grip on the lower section than in previous games.
*When it is fully charged it has slight area-of-effect damage.<ref>http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/03/31/exclusive-interview-on-the-halo-reach-sandbox.aspx</ref>

==Tactics==
===Campaign===
*In the entire trilogy, the Plasma Pistol is most effective in close-quarters when facing Elites or Brutes, by first depleting their shield and then switching to a headshot-capable weapon. In ''Halo 3'', this will also award you the [[EMP Medal]].
*Going up against Elites in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', an effective up-close-and-personal strategy is to fire as fast as you can pull the trigger- the shots will stun the Elite long enough for you to get up and slap him.
*In "[[Two Betrayals (Level)|Two Betrayals]]" the moment you begin switch to the Plasma Pistol and dodge behind the glass, charge up the Plasma Pistol and aim slightly ahead of where the Sentinel is heading, if timed just right you will take down all of them and still have enough ammo left to tackle the Elites in the [[Control Room]]'s hallway.
*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved,'' the Plasma Pistol's semi-auto mode is as powerful as the [[Plasma Rifle]] and [[MA5B|Assault Rifle]] when used against shields. However it does slightly less damage against flesh. Because it also has the overcharge feature, it's a good idea to drop those two weapons for the PP in most cases. This is, however, not an advisable tip in ''[[Halo 3]] ''because of the increased power of the latter two weapons, and the drain on a Plasma Pistol's battery when overcharged.

===Multiplayer===
*In [[Halo: CE]] Multiplayer, the same strategy used against Elites also applies to your opponent in Multiplayer. Fire as fast as you can until you get in melee range.
*Using an overcharge can be effective against vehicles particularly if they are jumping or out of control, or headed your direction. This is a useful skill in ''Halo 3'' as an overcharged shot can disable vehicles.
*The Plasma Pistol is quite useful for taking out Campers in maps such as [[Rat Race]], where there are Covenant Shields, because it is capable of disabling shields temporarily, opening up the camper to shots from your team mates or use your secondary weapon if you are doing this alone.
*The Plasma Pistol has been synonymous for the ''Halo 2''-coined term "[[Noob Combo]]". By equipping the Plasma Pistol with a headshot-capable weapon, using the Plasma Pistol to drain the enemy's shield and then finishing him off with the headshot-capable weapon can take out an opponent in seconds. It is most effective in ''Halo 2'', though overpowered and overused. In ''Halo 3'' it can still be accomplished, if at close range or close-quarters.
*In [[Halo 3]], the Plasma Pistol is the best weapon to use when disabling vehicles when a [[Power Drain]] is not available, followed by a [[Plasma Grenade]] stick. However, impacting an overcharge with fast-moving vehicles will require a great deal of luck, timing and skill. A direct Plasma Grenade stick will be a better alternative. The [[Banshee]] will prove the most difficult because of its speed. The best tactic is to hide behind cover, luring the Banshee until it either attempts to splatter you or bomb you. However, note that Banshee pilots would be extra careful when they notice a green glow emitting from your weapon.
*Another common tactic is to use a charged shot to the head and follow it up with a melee attack.

==[[UNSC]] Remarks==
*"''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.''"
*"''It’s a damned ray gun — how come we don’t have ray guns?''"
*"''It’s great in built-up areas and clearing buildings. Anything over a couple dozen meters though? Not so much.''"
*"''How the foxtrot does it track anything? Whatever — I guess that’s why I carry an MA5 instead of a [[TACPAD]].''"
*"''It’s just the right size and it feels good in your hands, but give me a [[M7]] or an MA5 any day of the week.''"

==Trivia==
*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', if you remain idle while wielding a Plasma Pistol, [[Master Chief]] will pull off the top off the Pistol, showing what seems to be a power cell similar to a round of the [[Fuel Rod Gun]]. In ''Halo 3'', the same will happen if you remain idle for a while; your character will flip it open and you will be able to see the internal mechanisms of the Pistol.

*In the PC&nbsp;version of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', if you have a MadCatz controller with a turbo button, you can fire the Plasma Pistol as fast as the second highest turbo setting, which is as fast as the [[MA5B ICWS Assault Rifle|Assault Rifle]]. However, it overheats extremely fast.

*In ''Halo 3'', it is the only [[dual-wield]]able weapon that does not cause less damage per shot when dual wielded than when single wielded. (26 head/body shots single- or dual-wielded to kill with normal shields; as compared to the M6G that takes 5 head or 8 body single-wielded but 7 head or 11 body when dual-wielded).

*In all of the Halo shooters, if your Plasma Pistol is running low on battery, (less then 10%) when you fire it, then it will occasionally splutter and refuse to fire. This may be due to the fact that the power cell is unable to focus the remaining energy into a ball of plasma.

*[[Dadab]] and [[Linglin]] are the only named [[Grunts]] who utilized the overcharge mechanism of the Plasma Pistol.

*In ''Halo 3'', if you look at your shadow whilst holding a Plasma Pistol, you may notice a "cap" like protrusion on the back of the gun. This is actually the hologram on the gun that indicates if it is overheated.

*In the "Another Day At The Beach" video from the ''Halo 2'' [[Multiplayer Map Pack]], [[Pete Stacker (Marine)|Gunnery Sergeant Stacker]] uses a Plasma Pistol to take down the shields of an Elite before a member of his [[ODST]] squad uses a [[BR55 Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] to kill it, effectively using the [[Noob Combo]].

*After killing the [[Prophet of Regret]] on "[[Regret (Level)|Regret]]" in ''Halo 2,'' he will drop a Plasma Pistol. This is because Regret carries the weapon as his sidearm.

*The Plasma Pistol is one of the only weapons in the trilogy in which the melee attack is a punch instead of the butt or any other part of the weapon.

*In ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', [[Dadab]] makes use of the Plasma Pistol's overcharge effect as an effective source of light, whilst he is leading a group of Grunts in the dark.

*In ''Halo 2 Vista'', it is possible to instantly destroy a [[Ghost]] by aiming an overcharged bolt at the metal flaps on the back of the Ghost's wings.

*If you overcharge the Plasma Pistol and slowly release the trigger, it will not fire an overcharged shot. This can be used as a way to prevent excess battery depletion when an overcharge is fired. The Plasma Pistol in PC versions cannot do this as you are using a mouse to control the firing.

*The plasma bolts that are shot from the Plasma Pistol in [[Halo 3: ODST|''Halo 3: ODST'']] are somewhat smaller and less pronounced than the plasma bolts seen in ''Halo 3''.

==Sources==
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==Gallery==

<gallery>
Image:Plasma Pistol overch..jpg|A Plasma Pistol, about to release it's overcharge shot.
Image:Plasma overcharge2 Halo 3.jpg|A Plasma Pistol, after releasing it's overcharge shot.
Image:74697396-Full.jpg|Dual overcharged Plasma Pistols in action.
Image:Plasma Pistol Halo 3.jpg|A ''[[Halo 3]]'' Plasma Pistol.
Image:OverheatingPlasmaPistol.jpg|A ''Halo: CE'' plasma pistol overheating.
</gallery>

==Links==
===Internal===
*[[Type-52 Pistol]]
*[[M6 Series]]
*[[Plasma Rifle]]

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-{{Quote|[The plasma pistol] is the bread and butter of [[Covenant]] small arms—almost as common as the [[MA5 series|MA5]] is with the [[UNSC]]. After [[Solemn Penance|the Covenant Carrier]] jumped there were some areas of [[Mombasa]] where plasma pistols covered the ground like leaves—that maneuver killed a bunch of dudes on both sides.|Anonymous UNSC [[E2-BAG/1/7]] serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|h3bnet}}}}
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+{{quote|The Type-25 DEP is the bread and butter of [[Covenant]] small arms — almost as common as the [[MA5 Series|MA5]] is with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. After the [[Regret's Carrier|Covenant Carrier]] jumped there were some areas of [[Mombasa]] where plasma pistols covered the ground like leaves—that maneuver killed a bunch of dudes on [[UNSC Marine Corps|both]] [[Covenant|sides]].|Unnamed UNSC Serviceman}}
-==Overview==
-===Design details===
+The '''Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol''', or '''Plasma Pistol''', is a [[Covenant]] infantry firearm, carried commonly by the smaller species, such as the [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-yar]], and the [[Yanme'e]], as well as occasional sidearms for larger species' such as the [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]].<ref>http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3plasmapistol</ref>
-{{Main|Plasma pistol}}
-Manufactured by Iruiru Armory, the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol is a directed-energy weapon employed by the Covenant and [[Covenant remnants|its splinter factions]]. The ''Eos'Mak''-pattern was the most common variant of the plasma pistol, often utilized by the frontline infantry like the Unggoy, Kig-Yar, and Yanme'e.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p291}} However, the design pattern is associated with an innumerable different sub-classes, much to the consternation of UNSC intelligence officers tasked with categorizing new variants.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} Certain sub-variants are equipped with tracking sights.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}
+==Design Details==
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+[[File:Plasma-pistol.png|thumb|left|130px|A blueprint of a plasma pistol.]]
-File:PlasmaPistol-HaloCE.png|An ''Eos'Mak''-pattern sub-variant employed by [[Fleet of Particular Justice]]
-File:PlasmaPistol-H2.png|An ''Eos'Mak''-pattern sub-variant employed by [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]]
+The '''Plasma Pistol''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Directed Energy Weapon]] that uses superheated ionized gas called [[plasma]] rather than traditional [[human]] ballistic ammunition. The weapon has a power output of 100-150 KV @ 2~3 dA, but when overcharged, the power output is 1.5 MV @ 2~3 dA. The Type-25 DEP is standard-issue for lower-ranking Covenant infantry such as&nbsp;[[Unggoy]], [[Kig-Yar]] and Yamne'e, but is occasionally used by higher ranking species within the Covenant such as [[Ossoona]] [[Elites]]; as such, it is the most commonly encountered Covenant energy weapon. If fired quickly enough, the Plasma Pistol is capable of firing at the same rate of fire as the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Type-25 DER]]. Against UNSC infantry, the Type-25 Pistol's lethality to personnel is extreme; injuries inflicted to the victim are severe third-degree burns and in some cases, fourth degree burns, with the wound being cauterized instantly upon impact. Even near misses will produce severe burns and heat trauma. Should the plasma impact an object, the impact can create molten fragments that may come into contact with a victim, with crippling or lethal effect. Generally two hits from either a Plasma Pistol or Plasma Rifle will kill a light or non armored target. The Type-25 Pistol also has the ability to charge a single superheated bolt, which can instantly deplete almost any form of energy shielding and disable vehicle mechanics temporarily, and if an overcharged bolt were to hit a flesh-based target, it will result in an instant kill. This high-powered shot makes the Plasma Pistol a formidable strategic weapon, however like its counterpart, over-extended periods of fire will overheat the weapon. In the context of the ''Halo'' games, all of the plasma weapons' strength and lethality are compensated for both the sake of ESRB rating and gameplay.
-File:H3-PlasmaPistol.png|An ''Eos'Mak''-pattern sub-variant employed by [[Truth's fleet]]
-File:HReach-PlasmaPistolSide.png|An ''Eos'Mak''-pattern sub-variant equipped with tracking sights
+===Advantages===
-File:H4-T25PlasmaPistol-SideRender.png|An ''Eos'Mak''-pattern sub-variant manufactured on [[Hesduros]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}
+The Plasma Pistol is a close- to mid-range weapon, and as such can inflict high damage at range. The Plasma Pistol can also be used at long range if the user fires slowly and aims carefully by leading the target. The Plasma Pistol is extremely efficient at killing "soft" targets, while dealing large amounts of damage to a heavily armored target. Its overcharge ability is extremely dangerous to shielded infantry, and to non-shielded infantry. Because of the extreme temperatures released, a vehicle running on a hydrogen engine, or one that is lightly covered, can be damaged or disabled if the bolt hits it. When compared to the Plasma Rifle, the Plasma Pistol's non-overcharged firing mode is far more accurate at medium and long ranges, although the plasma projectiles tend to arc downward at long range. SPARTAN-IIs, SPARTAN-IIIs and Elites have the ability to dual-wield Plasma Pistols, doubling their efficiency in close- to mid-range combat situations. If fired fast enough, the high velocity bolts coupled with its kinetic impact to a target can temporarily stun a target like a SPARTAN-II.
-</gallery>
+===Disadvantages===
+The Plasma Pistol, when fired continuously, or when an overcharged bolt is fired, will overheat because of the rapid cycling, loading, ignition, and release sequence of energy. To prevent the weapon from being damaged, the Type-25 DEP temporarily shuts down and opens a cooling vent to allow the excess heat to dissipate before the weapon reactivates. This process leaves the weapon temporarily inoperable. Infantry who are not aware of the function of the Plasma Pistol can get killed because of this. Human military experts and scientists do not understand how Covenant plasma weapons work, or how they are recharged; as such when the battery is depleted the Plasma Pistol must be discarded or replaced. At 10% charge level the Plasma Pistol will begin to misfire, this is due to the battery's inability to deliver enough energy to start and complete the ignition and release phase of operation. As such this hampers the operators use of the weapon. Continuously holding down the trigger while in overcharge mode will rapidly deplete the energy source, and if not careful the weapon can be wasted before firing a single round. Another disadvantage is its short range which is about 10-25 meters depending on the charge level.
+Although the the Plasma Pistol can strike a target at long ranges, it is not suited for long-range combat, due to two distinct properties of the weapon's operation. The first is the rate of thermal expansion which is determined by the rate of the bloom of the bolt. The second factor is speed; the faster the bolt travels, the farther the bolt will go before the magnetic field becomes unstable, causing the temperature of the Plasma to cool, reducing the damage the bolt could cause. Once the bolt reaches its maximum range of 164 ft the magnetic field containing the plasma collapses, dissipating the contained plasma. As the bolt travels longer it loses velocity and kinetic energy also reducing the damage potential of the Plasma Pistol.
+===Influences===
+The Plasma Pistol was inspired by the human "Zeus-Class Fusion Pistol" from the ''[[Marathon (Video Game Series)]]''. Like the Fusion Pistol, the Plasma Pistol is a reasonable-damage single-shot weapon with an overcharge mode. However, the Fusion Pistol's overcharge was far more deadly in-game and could kill nearly any enemy in the game, with one limitation: if the gun was left overcharged for too long, it would explode violently, killing the wielder.
+==Changes==
+The Plasma Pistol in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] is far more powerful and accurate than its ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3'' counterparts, the weapon holds a unique ability to stun opponents that are hit by high-velocity plasma rounds, thus greatly reducing the opponent's mobility and allowing the user to easily hold the opponent in the weapon's firing arc. However, the drawback was that this effect is only felt with continuous fire. While stunned, the weapon will often overheat before the opponent is killed. Despite this drawback, the stun ability is a useful and potent feature in the hands of an experienced user. In Campaign, the Plasma Pistol is best used against Sentinels and Elites, as the overcharge feature will quickly deplete the energy shield of the Elite, or destroy the Sentinel.
+The offensive capabilities of the weapon have varied somewhat from game to game. For example, in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the standard shots were, like the Plasma Rifle, capable of briefly stunning an enemy. This ability is absent in ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3''. Also, standard shots are much weaker in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]'' than in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. In fact, in ''Combat Evolved'' the plasma pistol does more damage than the plasma rifle, the trade-off being it's lack of full-auto fire. The tracking abilities of the overcharged shots have varied as well. While they have a slight homing ability in ''Halo'':&nbsp;''CE'' and ''Halo 3'', they are extremely potent in ''Halo 2''.
+===Changes from Halo: Combat Evolved to [[Halo 2]]===
+*The melee action has changed - instead of the Master Chief holding it in his left hand an punching with his right, he now holds it in his right and punches with his left.
+*Overload shot contrail was removed.
+*Rate of fire of standard shots are slower than the ''Halo: CE'' counterpart.
+*Overload is slower but tracks much better.
+*Overloads do not kick up as much dirt, dust, sparks and debris as the ''Halo: CE'' counterpart.
+*Overloads do no damage to unshielded targets.
+*It can now be dual-wielded.
+*Standard shots are noticeably weaker.
+*Green electricity is present between the "prongs" of the Plasma Pistol.
+*The color of the Plasma Pistol (blue) has darkened from ''Halo: CE'''s version.
+*The crosshairs of the reticule move closer together when the overload is locked-on to a target.
+===Changes from Halo 2 to [[Halo 3]] and [[Halo 3: ODST]]===
+*Maintaining an overcharge now decreases the battery rapidly (about 3% per second). Overcharges also drain 10% power in addition to the amount decreased when maintaining the charge.
+*Takes slightly longer to cool down after overheating.
+*If an overcharge impacts with a vehicle, the vehicle is temporarily disabled and has the same effect as the [[power drain|Power Drain]].
+*It takes a shorter time to charge an overcharge when holding down the trigger.
+*It only homes in effectively at short range, rarely does it seek out enemies as effectively as in ''[[Halo 2]]'' or [[Halo: Combat Evolved|''Halo: CE'']]. Otherwise it will just narrowly miss its target, completely miss, or not even seek its target in the first place.
+*When wielded, if you look at the shadow of the Plasma Pistol, you can see a little "cap" on the posterior end, which is actually the overheating hologram.
+*The overcharged shot resembles the one from ''Halo: CE'', as it has a longer contrail than the ''Halo 2'' overcharged shot, albeit much more detailed.
+*The plasma pistol is ''marginally'' weaker than it was in ''Halo 2'', often requiring 1 extra shot to kill most enemies compared to in ''Halo 2'' (for example requiring 9 shots to kill a [[Major Grunt]] instead of just 8 shots).
+*The plasma pistol does the same amount of damage as the assault rifle against unshielded enemies; on [[Heroic]] difficulty, both the plasma pistol and assault rifle take 5 shots to kill a [[Minor Grunt]], and 9 shots to kill a [[Major Grunt]] or [[Jackal]].
+===Changes from Halo 3 to [[Halo Wars]]===
+*Plasma Pistols do not drain shields instantly, even when overcharged.
+*Unggoy now overcharge Plasma Pistols in-game.
+*Jackals are not capable of using them.
+*Sangheili are not capable of using them.
+*Upon death, the Prophet of Regret doesn't drop a Plasma Pistol like in ''Halo 2''.
+===Changes from Halo Wars to [[Halo: Reach]]===
+*It has a small raised section on the top, the reason for this is unknown, although it may possibly be a replacement to the overheating hologram. Notably, it also resembles a trigger button, most like the ones seen on an Xbox 360 controller.
+*It has a much more defined grip on the lower section than in previous games.
+*When it is fully charged it has slight area-of-effect damage.<ref>http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/03/31/exclusive-interview-on-the-halo-reach-sandbox.aspx</ref>
+==Tactics==
+===Campaign===
+*In the entire trilogy, the Plasma Pistol is most effective in close-quarters when facing Elites or Brutes, by first depleting their shield and then switching to a headshot-capable weapon. In ''Halo 3'', this will also award you the [[EMP Medal]].
+*Going up against Elites in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', an effective up-close-and-personal strategy is to fire as fast as you can pull the trigger- the shots will stun the Elite long enough for you to get up and slap him.
+*In "[[Two Betrayals (Level)|Two Betrayals]]" the moment you begin switch to the Plasma Pistol and dodge behind the glass, charge up the Plasma Pistol and aim slightly ahead of where the Sentinel is heading, if timed just right you will take down all of them and still have enough ammo left to tackle the Elites in the [[Control Room]]'s hallway.
+*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved,'' the Plasma Pistol's semi-auto mode is as powerful as the [[Plasma Rifle]] and [[MA5B|Assault Rifle]] when used against shields. However it does slightly less damage against flesh. Because it also has the overcharge feature, it's a good idea to drop those two weapons for the PP in most cases. This is, however, not an advisable tip in ''[[Halo 3]] ''because of the increased power of the latter two weapons, and the drain on a Plasma Pistol's battery when overcharged.
-===Usage===
+===Multiplayer===
-The ''Eos'Mak''-pattern was the most common variant of the plasma pistol, employed across the Covenant and its splinter factions. It was commonly used by members of the lower caste, such as the Unggoy, Kig-Yar, and Yanme'e.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p291}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}
+*In [[Halo: CE]] Multiplayer, the same strategy used against Elites also applies to your opponent in Multiplayer. Fire as fast as you can until you get in melee range.
+*Using an overcharge can be effective against vehicles particularly if they are jumping or out of control, or headed your direction. This is a useful skill in ''Halo 3'' as an overcharged shot can disable vehicles.
+*The Plasma Pistol is quite useful for taking out Campers in maps such as [[Rat Race]], where there are Covenant Shields, because it is capable of disabling shields temporarily, opening up the camper to shots from your team mates or use your secondary weapon if you are doing this alone.
+*The Plasma Pistol has been synonymous for the ''Halo 2''-coined term "[[Noob Combo]]". By equipping the Plasma Pistol with a headshot-capable weapon, using the Plasma Pistol to drain the enemy's shield and then finishing him off with the headshot-capable weapon can take out an opponent in seconds. It is most effective in ''Halo 2'', though overpowered and overused. In ''Halo 3'' it can still be accomplished, if at close range or close-quarters.
+*In [[Halo 3]], the Plasma Pistol is the best weapon to use when disabling vehicles when a [[Power Drain]] is not available, followed by a [[Plasma Grenade]] stick. However, impacting an overcharge with fast-moving vehicles will require a great deal of luck, timing and skill. A direct Plasma Grenade stick will be a better alternative. The [[Banshee]] will prove the most difficult because of its speed. The best tactic is to hide behind cover, luring the Banshee until it either attempts to splatter you or bomb you. However, note that Banshee pilots would be extra careful when they notice a green glow emitting from your weapon.
+*Another common tactic is to use a charged shot to the head and follow it up with a melee attack.
-==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
+==[[UNSC]] Remarks==
-[[File:HTV-PPpew.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Riz-028/Silver|Riz-028]] using an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol to kill a Sangheili in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.]]
+*"''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.''"
-===Silver Timeline===
+*"''It’s a damned ray gun — how come we don’t have ray guns?''"
-{{Notice/Silver|category=no}}
+*"''It’s great in built-up areas and clearing buildings. Anything over a couple dozen meters though? Not so much.''"
-''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols are used by the Covenant against humanity.{{Ref/Film|Id=Contact|TV|Episode=Contact}}{{Ref/Film|Id=Reckoning|TV|Episode=Reckoning}}
+*"''How the foxtrot does it track anything? Whatever — I guess that’s why I carry an MA5 instead of a [[TACPAD]].''"
+*"''It’s just the right size and it feels good in your hands, but give me a [[M7]] or an MA5 any day of the week.''"
 ==Trivia==
-*In the PC version of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', if the player has a modified controller with rapid-fire functionality, they can fire the plasma pistol as fast as the second highest turbo setting, which is as fast as the [[MA5B assault rifle|assault rifle]]. However, it overheats extremely fast.
+*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', if you remain idle while wielding a Plasma Pistol, [[Master Chief]] will pull off the top off the Pistol, showing what seems to be a power cell similar to a round of the [[Fuel Rod Gun]]. In ''Halo 3'', the same will happen if you remain idle for a while; your character will flip it open and you will be able to see the internal mechanisms of the Pistol.
-*In the ''Halo'' trilogy, if the player's plasma pistol is running low on battery, (less than 10%) when they fire it, then it will occasionally splutter and refuse to fire. This may be due to the fact that the power cell is unable to focus the remaining energy into a ball of plasma.
-*After killing the [[Prophet of Regret]] on "[[Regret (Halo 2 level)|Regret]]" in ''Halo 2,'' he will drop a plasma pistol. He held the same weapon in ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', and was rumored to keep it with him at all times in ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''.
+*In the PC&nbsp;version of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', if you have a MadCatz controller with a turbo button, you can fire the Plasma Pistol as fast as the second highest turbo setting, which is as fast as the [[MA5B ICWS Assault Rifle|Assault Rifle]]. However, it overheats extremely fast.
-*In [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]], it is possible to instantly destroy a {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}} by aiming an overcharged bolt at the metal flaps on the back of the Ghost's wings.
-*In ''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista, if the player is carrying the plasma pistol and are in [[active camouflage]], one may see a polygon near the front of the weapon. In ''Halo 3'', while using active camouflage, one can see a square where the heat monitor is. This indicates the hologram is a polygon.
+*In ''Halo 3'', it is the only [[dual-wield]]able weapon that does not cause less damage per shot when dual wielded than when single wielded. (26 head/body shots single- or dual-wielded to kill with normal shields; as compared to the M6G that takes 5 head or 8 body single-wielded but 7 head or 11 body when dual-wielded).
-*In ''Halo 3'', if the player overcharges the plasma pistol and slowly release the trigger, it will not fire a shot. The plasma would slowly dissipate and disappear. This can be used as a way to prevent excess battery depletion when an overcharge shot is fired. The plasma pistol in PC versions cannot do this as the player is using a mouse to control the firing.
-*In the "Extras" section of the ''[[Halo 3: The Official Strategy Guide]]'', it is stated incorrectly that the plasma pistol has a clip size of 10/100 when it does not have a clip size at all.
+*In all of the Halo shooters, if your Plasma Pistol is running low on battery, (less then 10%) when you fire it, then it will occasionally splutter and refuse to fire. This may be due to the fact that the power cell is unable to focus the remaining energy into a ball of plasma.
-*In ''Halo 3'', it is the only [[dual-wield]]able weapon that does not cause less damage per shot when dual-wielded than when single wielded. (26 head/body shots single- or dual-wielded to kill with normal shields; as compared with the [[M6G magnum|M6G]] that takes 5 head or 8 body single-wielded but 7 head or 11 body when dual-wielded).
-*In ''Halo 3'', if one looks at their shadow whilst holding a plasma pistol, one may notice a "cap" like protrusion on the back of the gun. This is actually the hologram on the gun that indicates if it is overheated.
+*[[Dadab]] and [[Linglin]] are the only named [[Grunts]] who utilized the overcharge mechanism of the Plasma Pistol.
-*In the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer Beta]], the sound effect for an overcharged blast was the same as when a circuit is hit in ''[[Marathon]]''.
+*In ''Halo 3'', if you look at your shadow whilst holding a Plasma Pistol, you may notice a "cap" like protrusion on the back of the gun. This is actually the hologram on the gun that indicates if it is overheated.
+*In the "Another Day At The Beach" video from the ''Halo 2'' [[Multiplayer Map Pack]], [[Pete Stacker (Marine)|Gunnery Sergeant Stacker]] uses a Plasma Pistol to take down the shields of an Elite before a member of his [[ODST]] squad uses a [[BR55 Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] to kill it, effectively using the [[Noob Combo]].
-==Gallery==
+*After killing the [[Prophet of Regret]] on "[[Regret (Level)|Regret]]" in ''Halo 2,'' he will drop a Plasma Pistol. This is because Regret carries the weapon as his sidearm.
-{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
-===Concept art and artwork===
+*The Plasma Pistol is one of the only weapons in the trilogy in which the melee attack is a punch instead of the butt or any other part of the weapon.
-<gallery>
-File:Homecoming PlasmaPistol Concept.png|Concept art of the plasma pistol for ''Halo Legends'', Homecoming.
-File:Prototype PlasmaPistol Concept.png|Concept art of the plasma pistol for ''Halo Legends'', Prototype.
-File:HU MyrasPlasmaPistol.png|[[Myras Tyla]] holding a plasma pistol in ''[[Halo: Uprising]]''.
-File:Colonists prisoner.png|An Unggoy holding a plasma pistol on [[Kojo Agu]] in ''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''.
-File:Assault on CF-32.png|Two Unggoy Minors wielding plasma pistols in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo: Combat Evolved''===
-<gallery>
-File:HCE GruntCombatForm Concept.jpg|Concept art of a [[Flood]]-infected Unggoy wielding an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:Plasma-pistol.png|HUD icon of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:Plasma pistol.png|Angled views of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:HTMCC Avatar Jackal 1.png|Render of a Kig-Yar wielding an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:HCE-PlasmaPistol-Screen.jpg|An ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol on the ground.
-File:HCE-GruntMajor.png|An Unggoy Major wielding the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:Jackals.jpg|Two Kig-Yars armed with the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:HCE-PlasmaPistol-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:HCE-PlasmaPistol-Overheat.jpg|First-person view of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol overheating.
-File:HTMCC-HCE OpenedPlasmaPistol.png|First-person view of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol being opened.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo 2''===
-<gallery>
-File:Plasma pistol H2.jpg|Angled view of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:H2 DualWield PP Render.jpg|A Spartan dual wielding ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols.
-File:H2 Heavy Grunt.png|An Unggoy Heavy wielding the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor illuminated by the glow of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:HTMCC-H2 OpenedPlasmaPistol.png|First-person view of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol being opened.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo 3''===
+*In ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', [[Dadab]] makes use of the Plasma Pistol's overcharge effect as an effective source of light, whilst he is leading a group of Grunts in the dark.
-<gallery>
-File:Landfall PlasmaPistol Prop Photo 1.jpg|The plasma pistol prop built by [[WETA Workshop]] for ''[[Halo: Landfall]]''.
-File:H3-Bnet PlasmaPistol.jpg|Promotional image of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:Plasma Pistol Halo 3.png|Angled view of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:H3 Grunt Major.jpg|An Unggoy Major wielding the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:HTMCC-H3 Drones in Crow's Nest 2.png|A Yanme'e swarm firing their ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols at a UNSC marine.
-File:H3 PlasmaPistol Overcharge.jpg|An overcharged plasma bolt mid-flight.
-File:Flight Elite.jpg|A Sangheili dual-wielding ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols in multiplayer.
-File:Halo-3-legendary-map-pack--20080408000155827.jpg|A Spartan overcharging an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol in multiplayer.
-File:74697396-Full.jpg|First-person view of overcharged plasma pistols in action in ''Halo 3''.
-File:HTMCC-H3 OpenedPlasmaPistol.png|First-person view of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol being opened.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo 3: ODST''===
+*In ''Halo 2 Vista'', it is possible to instantly destroy a [[Ghost]] by aiming an overcharged bolt at the metal flaps on the back of the Ghost's wings.
-<gallery>
-File:H3ODST PlasmaPistolBolt.png|An Unggoy firing an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:H3ODST ChargedPlasmaPistol.png|A Kig-Yar firing scaled burst from the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:H3ODST JackalMinor&Major.png|Two Kig-Yar with ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols.
-File:H3ODST DroneUltra Firing.jpg|A [[Yanme'e Ultra]] firing an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo: Reach''===
+*If you overcharge the Plasma Pistol and slowly release the trigger, it will not fire an overcharged shot. This can be used as a way to prevent excess battery depletion when an overcharge is fired. The Plasma Pistol in PC versions cannot do this as you are using a mouse to control the firing.
-<gallery>
-File:HR Type25 study2.jpg|A study of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:T25 Bolt Study HR Temp.jpg|A study of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:HaloReach - Plasma Pistol.png|A left-facing render of an active plasma pistol from the pre-beta development stage.
-File:Reach-PlasmaPistol-Right.png|A right-facing render of an active plasma pistol from the pre-beta development stage.
-File:Reach MPBeta PlasmaPistol.png|A [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|''Halo: Reach'' beta]] render of an inactive plasma pistol.
-File:Ppovercharge.png|First-person view of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol overheating in the beta.
-File:HR_PlasmaPistol_Pattern.png|Pattern on the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:HTMCC-HR Grunt&PP Closeup.png|Two Unggoy wielding ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols.
-File:HR ChargedPlasmaPistol 1.png|A Kig-Yar Major firing a scaled burst from the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:HR ChargedPlasmaPistol 2.png|Two Kig-Yar overcharging their ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols.
-File:HR-PlasmaPistolHUD.jpg|First-person view of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:HTMCC-HR OpenedPlasmaPistol.png|First-person view of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol being opened.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''===
+*The plasma bolts that are shot from the Plasma Pistol in [[Halo 3: ODST|''Halo 3: ODST'']] are somewhat smaller and less pronounced than the plasma bolts seen in ''Halo 3''.
-<gallery>
-File:CEAmajor.PNG|An Unngoy Major with an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:2817470-gallery.jpg|Two Unggoy wielding with ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols.
-File:HCEA-Mgalekgolo&JackalMajor.png|A Kig-Yar Major armed with an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:HCEA-PlasmaPistolHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo 4''===
-<gallery>
-File:H4-Reference-PlasmaPistol.jpg|Reference model sheet of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:H4-Reference-PlasmaPistol_2.jpg|Reference sheet for the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:H4-Render-PlasmaPistol.jpg|Orthographic views of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:H4 profile - JackalHeavy.png|A Kig-Yar Heavy wielding an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:HTMCC-H4 EliteStorm&Grunts.png|A Sangheili with the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:H4-UnggoyStorm&Imperial.png|Two Unggoy with the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:Type-25_DEP_interior.jpg|The upper firing coil within the interior of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:H4-PlasmaPistol-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
-File:HTMCC-H4 OpenedPlasmaPistol.png|First-person view of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol being opened.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo 4'' skins===
+==Sources==
-<gallery>
+<references/>
-File:H4-PlasmaPistol-Skin.png|FCT (Fracture) Skin.
-File:H4-PlasmaPistol-SteelSkin.png|BPL (Boilerplate) Skin.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
-<gallery>
-File:H2A Beach - Noob Combo.jpg|Walpole wielding a plasma pistol in ''[[Another Day at the Beach]]''.
-File:H2A-UnggoyMinors-Screen.jpg|Two Unggoy Minors firing their plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
-File:HTMCC-H2A ElitesDualPlasmaPistol.png|Sangheili Minors dual-wielding plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
-File:H2ACP-PlasmaPistolHUD.png|First-person view of the plasma pistol in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
-File:H2ACP-PlasmaPistolDualWield.png|First-person view of dual-wielding plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
-File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistol.png|A Spartan using a plasma pistol in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
-File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistolDualWield.png|A Spartan dual-wielding plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
-File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistolHUD.png|First-person view of the plasma pistol in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
-File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistolDualWieldHUD.png|First-person view of dual-wielding plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo: Fireteam Raven''===
+==Gallery==
-<gallery>
-File:HFR PlasmaPistol Render 1.jpg|A render of the plasma pistol asset in ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''.
-File:HFR PlasmaPistol Render 2.jpg|A render of the plasma pistol asset in ''Halo: Fireteam Raven''.
-File:HFR PlasmaPistol Render 3.jpg|A render of the plasma pistol asset in ''Halo: Fireteam Raven''.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo Online''===
 <gallery>
-File:HO-Plasma Pistol.png|The default plasma pistol in the menu.
+Image:Plasma Pistol overch..jpg|A Plasma Pistol, about to release it's overcharge shot.
-File:PPistolOnline.jpeg|The default plasma pistol on [[Diamondback]].
+Image:Plasma overcharge2 Halo 3.jpg|A Plasma Pistol, after releasing it's overcharge shot.
-File:PPistolOnlinePower.jpeg|The golden Power Plasma Pistol on Diamondback.
+Image:74697396-Full.jpg|Dual overcharged Plasma Pistols in action.
+Image:Plasma Pistol Halo 3.jpg|A ''[[Halo 3]]'' Plasma Pistol.
+Image:OverheatingPlasmaPistol.jpg|A ''Halo: CE'' plasma pistol overheating.
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-==List of appearances==
+==Links==
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+*[[Type-52 Pistol]]
-*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
+*[[M6 Series]]
-*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
+*[[Plasma Rifle]]
-*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
-*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
-*''[[Halo 2]]''
-*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
-**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''
-*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
-*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
-*''[[Halo 3]]''
-*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
-*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
-*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
-*''[[Halo Wars]]''
-*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
-*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
-*''[[Halo Legends]]''
-**''[[The Duel]]''
-**''[[Homecoming]]''
-**''[[Origins]]''
-**''[[Prototype]]''
-**''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''
-*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
-*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
-*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
-*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
-**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]''
-**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
-*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
-**''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
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-*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
-*''[[Halo 4]]''
-**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
-*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
-*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
-*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
-*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
-*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
-*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
-**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
-*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
-*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
-*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
-*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
-*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
-*''[[Halo: Fractures]]''
-**''[[Breaking Strain]]''
-*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
-*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
-*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
-*''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
-*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
-*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
-*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
-*''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]''
-*''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]''
-*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
-*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
-*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]''
-**''[[Contact]]''
-**''[[Homecoming (TV Series)|Homecoming]]''
-**''[[Reckoning]]''
-**''[[Transcendence]]''
-*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''
-**''[[Reach (TV Series)|Reach]]''
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-==Sources==
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-{{Covenant sidearms}}
+{{Covenant Weapons}}
-[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
+[[Category:The Covenant]]
-[[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]]
+[[Category:Covenant Weapons]]
+[[Category:Halo: Combat Evolved]]
+[[Category:Halo 2]]
+[[Category:Halo 3]]
+[[Category:Halo 3: ODST]]
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