Editing Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol

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{{Weapon
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|name=Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol
|manufacturer=[[Iruiru Armory]]<ref name="essential">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 143''</ref>
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*Width:{{Convert|6.4|cm|in}}<ref name="sloftus">'''[http://halo.bungie.org/misc/sloftus_covweapons/ Stephen Loftus Plasma Pistol article]'''</ref>
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*Weight:{{Convert|3.5|kg|lb}}<ref name="bung"/>
*Damage per hit: Medium
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|fire=Semi-Automatic
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|velocity=108 m/s (354 f/s)
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|era=[[Human-Covenant War]]
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{{Quote|The Type-25 DEP is the bread and butter of [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] small arms — almost as common as the [[MA5 Series|MA5]] is with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. After the [[Solemn Penance|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.|Unnamed UNSC Serviceman}}

The '''Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol'''<ref name="bung">'''[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3plasmapistol Bungie.net Plasma Pistol Article]'''</ref>, also known as the '''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]].

==Design Details==
[[File:Plasma-pistol.png|thumb|left|130px|A blueprint of a plasma pistol.]]
The '''Plasma Pistol''' is a Covenant [[Directed Energy Weapon]] reverse engineered from Forerunner technology that uses a superheated ionized gas called [[Plasma]] instead of projectile ammunition. The weapon is powered by a battery cell and has a power output of 100-150 KV @ 2~3 dA, but when overcharged, the power output is 1.5 MV @ 2~3 dA.<ref name="bung"/> The Type-25 DEP is a semi-automatic weapon using a single collimator design that gives the weapon its smooth and aerodynamic, claw like appearance. The Type-25 DEPs functionality is straightforward, the rear section of the pistol has a holographic display which indicates temperature as the weapon is fired — in the center of the holographic display is a small red pad, this pad is the Type-25 DEPs safety and activation mechanism. Before the plasma pistol can be fired the user must place his thumb on the pad, the pistol then activates and can be fired. On the left side is another small red button this opens the top heating vent and allows access to the internal components of the Type-25 DEP. The Type-25 DEP is a standard-issue for lower-ranking Covenant infantry such Unggoy, Kig-Yar and Yamne'e<ref name="ency">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 320''</ref>, but is occasionally used by higher ranking species within the Covenant such as [[Ossoona]] Elites<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 28''</ref>; as such, it is the most commonly encountered Covenant energy weapon.<ref name="ency"/>

Against infantry, the lethality of the Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol is extreme. Injuries inflicted to a victim are severe third-degree burns, this level of injury causes the wound to be cauterized instantly upon impact.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''pages 328''</ref> Body fluids would be subjected to flash vaporization, inducing a strain or a shock on the body after impact<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 22''</ref>, fluids trapped in organs or arteries in addition to the rapid expansion of heat would cause ruptures or small explosions causing additional damage to the target. Near misses can also cause injury to the target, as they produce severe burns to the area they pass, this can also cause heat trauma or heat stroke from the extreme temperatures of the bolt.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 19''</ref><ref name="reach">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 315''</ref> Should the plasma impact an object, the impact can cause splash damage creating debris both non-heated and heated that may come into contact with a target, with a crippling or lethal effect.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 15''</ref> Generally two hits from either a Plasma Pistol or Plasma Rifle will kill a light or unarmored target. The Type-25 Pistol also has the ability to charge a single superheated bolt, which can instantly deplete almost any form of [[Energy Shield|energy shielding]]<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 116''</ref> and disable [[vehicle]] mechanics temporarily, and if an overcharged bolt were to hit an unarmored flesh target, it will result in an instant kill.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 81''</ref> 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 great close-to medium range weapon, and as such can't inflict high damage at long 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 overcharged bolt hits it — in addition to the high temperatures, the electromagnetic bottle containing the plasma can produce an EMP which can disable any electronic device within range. 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 of the plasma projectile coupled with the force of the kinetic impact, can knock over, or stun infantry.

===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, blooming is the result of plasma breakdown in the air at energy densities of around a megajoule per cubic centimeter. This effect causes the plasma to defocus and disperse energy into the atmosphere. It can be more severe if there is fog, smoke, or dust in the air. As the bolt is accelerated away from the "barrel" of the weapon the plasma begins to decay as a result of the weakening magnetic field. Speed also factors in to this, the faster the bolt is accelerated, the farther the bolt will travel before the temperature of plasma begins to decay and the magnetic field becomes unstable and finally dissipates. As the bolt loses velocity it also loses kinetic damage as it travels longer distances.

===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 makes its first appearance in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and 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 projectiles, 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 tracking abilities of the overcharged shots have varied as well. While they have a slight homing ability in ''Halo CE'' and ''Halo 3'', they are extremely potent in ''Halo 2''.

===Changes from Halo: Combat Evolved to Halo 2===
{{Main|Halo: Combat Evolved |Halo 2}}
*The melee action has changed - instead of the Master Chief holding it in his left hand and 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: Combat Evolved'' counterpart.
*Overcharge charges up noticeably slower.
*Overcharge is slower but tracks much better.
*Overloads do not kick up as much dirt, dust, sparks and debris as the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' counterpart.
*Overcharge bolt does no damage to unshielded biological targets.
*The plasma pistol can now be dual-wielded.
*Standard shots are noticeably weaker, smaller and more dull.
*Green electricity is present between the "prongs" of the Plasma Pistol.
*The color of the Plasma Pistol (blue) has darkened from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'''s version.
*The crosshairs of the reticule move closer together when the overload is locked-on to a target.
*The overcharge now takes 15% off instead of 10-11%.
*The plasma pistol now has only 200-300 shot before it runs out of ammo, instead of 500 it used to have.

===Changes from Halo 2 to Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST===
{{Main|Halo 3|Halo 3: ODST}}
*Maintaining an overcharge without releasing 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''.
*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 [[Kig-yar|Jackal]].
*The plasma pistol now has 400 shots before it runs out of ammo.
*The plasma pistol is now purple instead of blue, it also appears to be smaller than in ''Halo 2''.

===Changes in Halo Wars===
{{Main|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.

===Changes from Halo 3 to Halo: Reach===
{{Main|Halo: Reach}}
*The strength of the Plasma Pistol has been greatly increased. 7-10 shots is required to kill a fully-shielded SPARTAN.
*The plasma pistol has received a graphical overhaul with noticeable changes to its design. Its texture appears to be more crudely metallic than in any previous game. Some other changes includes a small raised section on the top, presumably an iron sight and a more defined grip on the lower section.
*Overcharge bolt tracking has been reduced.
*The overcharged bolt creates small area-of-effect damage.
*The plasma pistol's rate of fire is reduced to compensate for its higher power.
*Its battery now takes one full energy unit per shot in Multiplayer (five shots in Campaign and Firefight).
*The overcharged bolt not only disables shields, but will also damage around one third of a SPARTAN's health points.
*The overcharge will now drain 15% of the battery per shot (10% in Campaign and Firefight).
*The player will now occasionally melee with the pistol itself, instead of only using their fist.
*Grunts can now use its overcharged function in Campaign and Firefight.

==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: ODST'', this will grant the player the [[My Clothes!]] achievement. Eliminating an enemy with this tactic will award the player an [[EMP Kill Medal]] in both ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST''.
*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 melee 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.
*When on a team, have one player fire an overcharge at your enemy then have another finish them off when their shields are depleted and they're at their most vulnerable.

==[[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, [[John-117|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.
*When you swap a depleted Plasma Pistol for another weapon in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the Pistol will disappear after falling to the ground.
*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the overcharged plasma bolt is capable of depriving any opponent of its shield. This ability may appear as quite bizarre on higher difficulties where an overcharged bolt can easily disable a Zealot's shield while even a stuck Plasma Grenade or a Rocket is not capable of achieving this. Therefore, it is wise to change to a Plasma Pistol when disabling shields instead of wasting otherwise more powerful and rarer weapons.
*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 the Halo trilogy, 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]], the ODST [[Butkis]] uses a Plasma Pistol to take down the shields of an Elite before Gunnery Sergeant [[Stacker]] 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. 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]]''.
*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, and has often been described as "fragile". However, players can melee with it in ''Halo: Reach'' with no ill effects.
*In ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', [[Dadab]] notes that the Plasma Pistol's lowest power setting is 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 in ''Halo 3'' 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 you are using a mouse to control the firing.
*The plasma bolts 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''.
*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 2]]'', if you are carrying the Plasma Pistol and are in [[active camouflage]], you may see a polygon near the front of the weapon. This has only been witnessed on the PC version.
*In ''Halo 3'', while using [[Active Camouflage]], you can see a square where the heat monitor is. This indicates the hologram is a polygon.
*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 does not have a clip size at all.

==Sources==
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:T25 Bolt Study HR Temp.jpg|A study of the plasma bolt.
File:HR Type25 study2.jpg|A study of the ''Halo: Reach'''s plasma pistol.
File:Plasma pistol.jpg|The ''Halo: Combat Evolved''-era plasma pistol.
File:PlasmaPistol-HaloCE.png|A profile view of the Plasma Pistol from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:PlasmaPistol-H2.png|A profile view of the Plasma Pistol from ''Halo 2''.
File:Plasma pistol.png|Views of the Plasma Pistol in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:OverheatingPlasmaPistol.jpg|A plasma pistol overheating in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:Plasma pistol H2.jpg|The ''Halo 2''-era plasma pistol.
File:Plasma Pistol Halo 3.png|The ''Halo 3''-era plasma pistol.
File:PlasmaPistol-Transparent.png|An in-game profile view of the Plasma Pistol from ''Halo 3''.
File:H3-PlasmaPistol-transparent.png|Another in-game profile view of the Plasma Pistol from ''Halo 3''.
File:74697396-Full.jpg|Dual overcharged plasma pistols in action in ''Halo 3''.
File:Ppovercharge.png|A plasma pistol overheating in the ''Halo: Reach'' beta.
File:HReach-PlasmaPistolSide.png|A side preview of the final in-game model of the ''Halo: Reach''-era Plasma pistol.
File:HaloReach - Plasma Pistol.png|A left-facing render of an active Plasma pistol from the pre-beta development stage of ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Reach-PlasmaPistol-Right.png|A right-facing render of an active Plasma pistol from the pre-beta development stage of ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Reach MPBeta PlasmaPistol.png|A ''Halo: Reach'' beta render of an inactive Plasma Pistol. 
File:Model Plasma Pistol.jpg|The Plasma pistol as a [[Jasman Toys|Laser Tag Replica]].
File:51993764-177x150-0-0 .jpg|The packaging of the replica.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo 2]]''
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*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' 
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]''
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==Related pages==
*[[Type-52 Pistol]]
*[[M6 Series]]
*[[Plasma Rifle]]

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+|fire=Semi-Automatic
-|feed=100 battery units{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p291}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc09|Enc09|Page=320}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11|Enc11|Page=334}}
+|ammotype=[[Superheated Plasma]]
 |operation=
-|rate=Semi-automatic; single charged bolt{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p291}}
+|rate of fire=
-|velocity=108 m/s (354 f/s){{Ref/Reuse|h3bnet}}
+|velocity=108 m/s (354 f/s)
-|optics=
+|accuracy=*Medium
-|range={{Convert|50|m|ft}}{{Ref/Reuse|h3bnet}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}
+*Overcharged: Slight Homing
+|range=Close to Medium
+*{{Convert|50|m|ft}}<ref name="bung"/>
+|era=[[Human-Covenant War]]
+|counterpart=
+|counterwep=[[M6 Series]]
+|affiliation=[[Covenant Empire]]
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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}}}}
-The '''''Eos'Mak''-pattern Pistol''' {{Type|25|Directed Energy Pistol|DEP}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} also known as the '''plasma pistol''',{{Ref/Reuse|h3bnet}} is a Covenant infantry weapon originally manufactured by the [[Assembly Forges]] during the Human-Covenant War. Following the [[Fall of High Charity|Fall]] of ''[[High Charity]]'', the plasma pistol is manufactured by [[Iruiru Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p291}}
+{{Quote|The Type-25 DEP is the bread and butter of [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] small arms — almost as common as the [[MA5 Series|MA5]] is with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. After the [[Solemn Penance|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.|Unnamed UNSC Serviceman}}
-==Overview==
-===Design details===
+The '''Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol'''<ref name="bung">'''[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3plasmapistol Bungie.net Plasma Pistol Article]'''</ref>, also known as the '''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]].
-{{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==
-<gallery class=center>
+[[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]]
+The '''Plasma Pistol''' is a Covenant [[Directed Energy Weapon]] reverse engineered from Forerunner technology that uses a superheated ionized gas called [[Plasma]] instead of projectile ammunition. The weapon is powered by a battery cell and has a power output of 100-150 KV @ 2~3 dA, but when overcharged, the power output is 1.5 MV @ 2~3 dA.<ref name="bung"/> The Type-25 DEP is a semi-automatic weapon using a single collimator design that gives the weapon its smooth and aerodynamic, claw like appearance. The Type-25 DEPs functionality is straightforward, the rear section of the pistol has a holographic display which indicates temperature as the weapon is fired — in the center of the holographic display is a small red pad, this pad is the Type-25 DEPs safety and activation mechanism. Before the plasma pistol can be fired the user must place his thumb on the pad, the pistol then activates and can be fired. On the left side is another small red button this opens the top heating vent and allows access to the internal components of the Type-25 DEP. The Type-25 DEP is a standard-issue for lower-ranking Covenant infantry such Unggoy, Kig-Yar and Yamne'e<ref name="ency">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 320''</ref>, but is occasionally used by higher ranking species within the Covenant such as [[Ossoona]] Elites<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 28''</ref>; as such, it is the most commonly encountered Covenant energy weapon.<ref name="ency"/>
-File:PlasmaPistol-H2.png|An ''Eos'Mak''-pattern sub-variant employed by [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]]
-File:H3-PlasmaPistol.png|An ''Eos'Mak''-pattern sub-variant employed by [[Truth's fleet]]
+Against infantry, the lethality of the Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol is extreme. Injuries inflicted to a victim are severe third-degree burns, this level of injury causes the wound to be cauterized instantly upon impact.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''pages 328''</ref> Body fluids would be subjected to flash vaporization, inducing a strain or a shock on the body after impact<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 22''</ref>, fluids trapped in organs or arteries in addition to the rapid expansion of heat would cause ruptures or small explosions causing additional damage to the target. Near misses can also cause injury to the target, as they produce severe burns to the area they pass, this can also cause heat trauma or heat stroke from the extreme temperatures of the bolt.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 19''</ref><ref name="reach">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 315''</ref> Should the plasma impact an object, the impact can cause splash damage creating debris both non-heated and heated that may come into contact with a target, with a crippling or lethal effect.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 15''</ref> Generally two hits from either a Plasma Pistol or Plasma Rifle will kill a light or unarmored target. The Type-25 Pistol also has the ability to charge a single superheated bolt, which can instantly deplete almost any form of [[Energy Shield|energy shielding]]<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 116''</ref> and disable [[vehicle]] mechanics temporarily, and if an overcharged bolt were to hit an unarmored flesh target, it will result in an instant kill.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 81''</ref> 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:HReach-PlasmaPistolSide.png|An ''Eos'Mak''-pattern sub-variant equipped with tracking sights
-File:H4-T25PlasmaPistol-SideRender.png|An ''Eos'Mak''-pattern sub-variant manufactured on [[Hesduros]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}
+===Advantages===
-</gallery>
+The Plasma Pistol is a great close-to medium range weapon, and as such can't inflict high damage at long 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 overcharged bolt hits it — in addition to the high temperatures, the electromagnetic bottle containing the plasma can produce an EMP which can disable any electronic device within range. 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 of the plasma projectile coupled with the force of the kinetic impact, can knock over, or stun infantry.
+===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, blooming is the result of plasma breakdown in the air at energy densities of around a megajoule per cubic centimeter. This effect causes the plasma to defocus and disperse energy into the atmosphere. It can be more severe if there is fog, smoke, or dust in the air. As the bolt is accelerated away from the "barrel" of the weapon the plasma begins to decay as a result of the weakening magnetic field. Speed also factors in to this, the faster the bolt is accelerated, the farther the bolt will travel before the temperature of plasma begins to decay and the magnetic field becomes unstable and finally dissipates. As the bolt loses velocity it also loses kinetic damage as it travels longer distances.
+===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.
-===Usage===
+==Changes==
-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}}
+The Plasma Pistol makes its first appearance in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and 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 projectiles, 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 tracking abilities of the overcharged shots have varied as well. While they have a slight homing ability in ''Halo CE'' and ''Halo 3'', they are extremely potent in ''Halo 2''.
-==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
+===Changes from Halo: Combat Evolved to Halo 2===
-[[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]]''.]]
+{{Main|Halo: Combat Evolved |Halo 2}}
-===Silver Timeline===
+*The melee action has changed - instead of the Master Chief holding it in his left hand and punching with his right, he now holds it in his right and punches with his left.
-{{Notice/Silver|category=no}}
+*Overload shot contrail was removed.
-''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}}
+*Rate of fire of standard shots are slower than the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' counterpart.
+*Overcharge charges up noticeably slower.
+*Overcharge is slower but tracks much better.
+*Overloads do not kick up as much dirt, dust, sparks and debris as the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' counterpart.
+*Overcharge bolt does no damage to unshielded biological targets.
+*The plasma pistol can now be dual-wielded.
+*Standard shots are noticeably weaker, smaller and more dull.
+*Green electricity is present between the "prongs" of the Plasma Pistol.
+*The color of the Plasma Pistol (blue) has darkened from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'''s version.
+*The crosshairs of the reticule move closer together when the overload is locked-on to a target.
+*The overcharge now takes 15% off instead of 10-11%.
+*The plasma pistol now has only 200-300 shot before it runs out of ammo, instead of 500 it used to have.
-==Trivia==
+===Changes from Halo 2 to Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST===
-*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.
+{{Main|Halo 3|Halo 3: ODST}}
-*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.
+*Maintaining an overcharge without releasing now decreases the battery rapidly (about 3% per second). Overcharges also drain 10% power in addition to the amount decreased when maintaining the charge.
-*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]]''.
+*Takes slightly longer to cool down after overheating.
-*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.
+*If an overcharge impacts with a vehicle, the vehicle is temporarily disabled and has the same effect as the [[power drain|Power Drain]].
-*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.
+*It takes a shorter time to charge an overcharge when holding down the trigger.
-*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.
+*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.
-*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.
+*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.
-*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).
+*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.
-*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.
+*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''.
-*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]]''.
+*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 [[Kig-yar|Jackal]].
+*The plasma pistol now has 400 shots before it runs out of ammo.
+*The plasma pistol is now purple instead of blue, it also appears to be smaller than in ''Halo 2''.
-==Gallery==
+===Changes in Halo Wars===
-{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
+{{Main|Halo Wars}}
-===Concept art and artwork===
+*Plasma Pistols do not drain shields instantly, even when overcharged.
-<gallery>
+*Unggoy now overcharge Plasma Pistols in-game.
-File:Homecoming PlasmaPistol Concept.png|Concept art of the plasma pistol for ''Halo Legends'', Homecoming.
+*Jackals are not capable of using them.
-File:Prototype PlasmaPistol Concept.png|Concept art of the plasma pistol for ''Halo Legends'', Prototype.
+*Sangheili are not capable of using them.
-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''===
+===Changes from Halo 3 to Halo: Reach===
-<gallery>
+{{Main|Halo: Reach}}
-File:Landfall PlasmaPistol Prop Photo 1.jpg|The plasma pistol prop built by [[WETA Workshop]] for ''[[Halo: Landfall]]''.
+*The strength of the Plasma Pistol has been greatly increased. 7-10 shots is required to kill a fully-shielded SPARTAN.
-File:H3-Bnet PlasmaPistol.jpg|Promotional image of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
+*The plasma pistol has received a graphical overhaul with noticeable changes to its design. Its texture appears to be more crudely metallic than in any previous game. Some other changes includes a small raised section on the top, presumably an iron sight and a more defined grip on the lower section.
-File:Plasma Pistol Halo 3.png|Angled view of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
+*Overcharge bolt tracking has been reduced.
-File:H3 Grunt Major.jpg|An Unggoy Major wielding the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
+*The overcharged bolt creates small area-of-effect damage.
-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.
+*The plasma pistol's rate of fire is reduced to compensate for its higher power.
-File:H3 PlasmaPistol Overcharge.jpg|An overcharged plasma bolt mid-flight.
+*Its battery now takes one full energy unit per shot in Multiplayer (five shots in Campaign and Firefight).
-File:Flight Elite.jpg|A Sangheili dual-wielding ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols in multiplayer.
+*The overcharged bolt not only disables shields, but will also damage around one third of a SPARTAN's health points.
-File:Halo-3-legendary-map-pack--20080408000155827.jpg|A Spartan overcharging an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol in multiplayer.
+*The overcharge will now drain 15% of the battery per shot (10% in Campaign and Firefight).
-File:74697396-Full.jpg|First-person view of overcharged plasma pistols in action in ''Halo 3''.
+*The player will now occasionally melee with the pistol itself, instead of only using their fist.
-File:HTMCC-H3 OpenedPlasmaPistol.png|First-person view of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol being opened.
+*Grunts can now use its overcharged function in Campaign and Firefight.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo 3: ODST''===
+==Tactics==
-<gallery>
+===Campaign===
-File:H3ODST PlasmaPistolBolt.png|An Unggoy firing an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
+*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: ODST'', this will grant the player the [[My Clothes!]] achievement. Eliminating an enemy with this tactic will award the player an [[EMP Kill Medal]] in both ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST''.
-File:H3ODST ChargedPlasmaPistol.png|A Kig-Yar firing scaled burst from the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
+*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 melee him.
-File:H3ODST JackalMinor&Major.png|Two Kig-Yar with ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols.
+*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.
-File:H3ODST DroneUltra Firing.jpg|A [[Yanme'e Ultra]] firing an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
+*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.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo: Reach''===
+===Multiplayer===
-<gallery>
+*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.
-File:HR Type25 study2.jpg|A study of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
+*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.
-File:T25 Bolt Study HR Temp.jpg|A study of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
+*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.
-File:HaloReach - Plasma Pistol.png|A left-facing render of an active plasma pistol from the pre-beta development stage.
+*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.
-File:Reach-PlasmaPistol-Right.png|A right-facing render of an active plasma pistol from the pre-beta development stage.
+*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.
-File:Reach MPBeta PlasmaPistol.png|A [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|''Halo: Reach'' beta]] render of an inactive plasma pistol.
+*Another common tactic is to use a charged shot to the head and follow it up with a melee attack.
-File:Ppovercharge.png|First-person view of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol overheating in the beta.
+*When on a team, have one player fire an overcharge at your enemy then have another finish them off when their shields are depleted and they're at their most vulnerable.
-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''===
+==[[UNSC]] Remarks==
-<gallery>
+*"''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.''"
-File:CEAmajor.PNG|An Unngoy Major with an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
+*"''It’s a damned ray gun — how come we don’t have ray guns?''"
-File:2817470-gallery.jpg|Two Unggoy wielding with ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols.
+*"''It’s great in built-up areas and clearing buildings. Anything over a couple dozen meters though? Not so much.''"
-File:HCEA-Mgalekgolo&JackalMajor.png|A Kig-Yar Major armed with an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
+*"''How the foxtrot does it track anything? Whatever — I guess that’s why I carry an MA5 instead of a [[TACPAD]].''"
-File:HCEA-PlasmaPistolHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
+*"''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.''"
-</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===
+==Trivia==
-<gallery>
+*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', if you remain idle while wielding a Plasma Pistol, [[John-117|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.
-File:H4-PlasmaPistol-Skin.png|FCT (Fracture) Skin.
+*When you swap a depleted Plasma Pistol for another weapon in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the Pistol will disappear after falling to the ground.
-File:H4-PlasmaPistol-SteelSkin.png|BPL (Boilerplate) Skin.
+*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the overcharged plasma bolt is capable of depriving any opponent of its shield. This ability may appear as quite bizarre on higher difficulties where an overcharged bolt can easily disable a Zealot's shield while even a stuck Plasma Grenade or a Rocket is not capable of achieving this. Therefore, it is wise to change to a Plasma Pistol when disabling shields instead of wasting otherwise more powerful and rarer weapons.
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+*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.
-===''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
+*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).
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+*In the Halo trilogy, 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.
-File:H2A Beach - Noob Combo.jpg|Walpole wielding a plasma pistol in ''[[Another Day at the Beach]]''.
+*[[Dadab]] and [[Linglin]] are the only named [[Grunts]] who utilized the overcharge mechanism of the Plasma Pistol.
-File:H2A-UnggoyMinors-Screen.jpg|Two Unggoy Minors firing their plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
+*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.
-File:HTMCC-H2A ElitesDualPlasmaPistol.png|Sangheili Minors dual-wielding plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
+*In the "[[Another Day at the Beach]]" video from the ''Halo 2'' [[Multiplayer Map Pack]], the ODST [[Butkis]] uses a Plasma Pistol to take down the shields of an Elite before Gunnery Sergeant [[Stacker]] uses a [[BR55 Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] to kill it, effectively using the [[Noob Combo]].
-File:H2ACP-PlasmaPistolHUD.png|First-person view of the plasma pistol in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
+*After killing the [[Prophet of Regret]] on "[[Regret (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]]''.
-File:H2ACP-PlasmaPistolDualWield.png|First-person view of dual-wielding plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
+*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, and has often been described as "fragile". However, players can melee with it in ''Halo: Reach'' with no ill effects.
-File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistol.png|A Spartan using a plasma pistol in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
+*In ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', [[Dadab]] notes that the Plasma Pistol's lowest power setting is an effective source of light, whilst he is leading a group of Grunts in the dark.
-File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistolDualWield.png|A Spartan dual-wielding plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
+*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.
-File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistolHUD.png|First-person view of the plasma pistol in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
+*If you overcharge the Plasma Pistol in ''Halo 3'' 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 you are using a mouse to control the firing.
-File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistolDualWieldHUD.png|First-person view of dual-wielding plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
+*The plasma bolts 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''.
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+*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 2]]'', if you are carrying the Plasma Pistol and are in [[active camouflage]], you may see a polygon near the front of the weapon. This has only been witnessed on the PC version.
+*In ''Halo 3'', while using [[Active Camouflage]], you can see a square where the heat monitor is. This indicates the hologram is a polygon.
+*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 does not have a clip size at all.
-===''Halo: Fireteam Raven''===
+==Sources==
-<gallery>
+<references/>
-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==
 <gallery>
-File:HO-Plasma Pistol.png|The default plasma pistol in the menu.
+File:T25 Bolt Study HR Temp.jpg|A study of the plasma bolt.
-File:PPistolOnline.jpeg|The default plasma pistol on [[Diamondback]].
+File:HR Type25 study2.jpg|A study of the ''Halo: Reach'''s plasma pistol.
-File:PPistolOnlinePower.jpeg|The golden Power Plasma Pistol on Diamondback.
+File:Plasma pistol.jpg|The ''Halo: Combat Evolved''-era plasma pistol.
+File:PlasmaPistol-HaloCE.png|A profile view of the Plasma Pistol from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
+File:PlasmaPistol-H2.png|A profile view of the Plasma Pistol from ''Halo 2''.
+File:Plasma pistol.png|Views of the Plasma Pistol in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
+File:OverheatingPlasmaPistol.jpg|A plasma pistol overheating in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
+File:Plasma pistol H2.jpg|The ''Halo 2''-era plasma pistol.
+File:Plasma Pistol Halo 3.png|The ''Halo 3''-era plasma pistol.
+File:PlasmaPistol-Transparent.png|An in-game profile view of the Plasma Pistol from ''Halo 3''.
+File:H3-PlasmaPistol-transparent.png|Another in-game profile view of the Plasma Pistol from ''Halo 3''.
+File:74697396-Full.jpg|Dual overcharged plasma pistols in action in ''Halo 3''.
+File:Ppovercharge.png|A plasma pistol overheating in the ''Halo: Reach'' beta.
+File:HReach-PlasmaPistolSide.png|A side preview of the final in-game model of the ''Halo: Reach''-era Plasma pistol.
+File:HaloReach - Plasma Pistol.png|A left-facing render of an active Plasma pistol from the pre-beta development stage of ''Halo: Reach''.
+File:Reach-PlasmaPistol-Right.png|A right-facing render of an active Plasma pistol from the pre-beta development stage of ''Halo: Reach''.
+File:Reach MPBeta PlasmaPistol.png|A ''Halo: Reach'' beta render of an inactive Plasma Pistol.
+File:Model Plasma Pistol.jpg|The Plasma pistol as a [[Jasman Toys|Laser Tag Replica]].
+File:51993764-177x150-0-0 .jpg|The packaging of the replica.
 </gallery>
 ==List of appearances==
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-*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
+*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
-*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
+**''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
+*''[[Halo 2]]''
+*''[[Halo 3]]''
+*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
+*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
+*''[[Halo Wars]]''
+*''[[Halo 4]]''
+*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''
 *''[[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 Graphic Novel]]''
+*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
 *''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
-*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
+*''[[Halo Legends]]''
 *''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
 **''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]''
-**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
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-*''[[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==
+==Related pages==
-{{Ref/Sources}}
+*[[Type-52 Pistol]]
+*[[M6 Series]]
+*[[Plasma Rifle]]
-{{Covenant sidearms}}
+{{Covenant Weapons}}
 [[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
 [[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]]