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==Design details== | ==Design details== | ||
A refinement of earlier plasma-bolt launchers, the Type-53 Plasma Caster has found particular favor among Covenant forces engaged in the bitter civil war on Sanghelios.<ref name="cfodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref> The Plasma Caster fires multiple explosive [[plasma]] projectiles. The Plasma Caster has two firing modes. When firing rapidly, the Plasma Caster shoots balls of plasma in a slight arc, which can bounce off objects before detonating, making it a favorite of Covenant assault troops. While holding the fire button or fired in semi-automatic mode, the Plasma Caster's side panels deploy outwards, firing a more powerful projectile that explodes into smaller charges upon detonation<ref name=" | A refinement of earlier plasma-bolt launchers, the Type-53 Plasma Caster has found particular favor among Covenant forces engaged in the bitter civil war on Sanghelios.<ref name="cfodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref> The Plasma Caster fires multiple explosive [[plasma]] projectiles. The Plasma Caster has two firing modes. When firing rapidly, the Plasma Caster shoots balls of plasma in a slight arc, which can bounce off objects before detonating, making it a favorite of Covenant assault troops. While holding the fire button or fired in semi-automatic mode, the Plasma Caster's side panels deploy outwards, firing a more powerful projectile that explodes into smaller charges upon detonation.<ref name="H5G"/> While charge firing, the Plasma Caster's projectiles can stick to any object, including other players. In [[War Games]] two shots will kill a Spartan while a charged shot will kill in one.<ref name="H5G"/> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
Revision as of 22:47, February 2, 2016
The Type-53 Plasma Bolt Launcher, also known as the Plasma Caster,[1] is a Covenant infantry weapon.
Design details
A refinement of earlier plasma-bolt launchers, the Type-53 Plasma Caster has found particular favor among Covenant forces engaged in the bitter civil war on Sanghelios.[1] The Plasma Caster fires multiple explosive plasma projectiles. The Plasma Caster has two firing modes. When firing rapidly, the Plasma Caster shoots balls of plasma in a slight arc, which can bounce off objects before detonating, making it a favorite of Covenant assault troops. While holding the fire button or fired in semi-automatic mode, the Plasma Caster's side panels deploy outwards, firing a more powerful projectile that explodes into smaller charges upon detonation.[2] While charge firing, the Plasma Caster's projectiles can stick to any object, including other players. In War Games two shots will kill a Spartan while a charged shot will kill in one.[2]
Variants
Scourge of Fire
The Scourge of Fire fires two plasma bolts at once and does not overheat.[2]
White Scar
The White Scar fires modified bolts similar to a Type-56 Needler's blamite shards that are set to proximity detonate if hipfired.[2]
Trivia
- The weapon's forward body and un-charged firing mode are similar to the Concussion Rifle, though the latter's ammunition detonates on impact rather than a timer.
Gallery
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Concept art of the Plasma Caster for Halo 5: Guardians.
Concept art of different tiers of Plasma Casters for Warzone.
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First-person view of the Plasma Caster.
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Smart scope with the Plasma Caster.
Halo 5: Guardians REQ Cards
Plasma Caster - Basic Weapon
Plasma Caster - Scourge of Fire Variant
Plasma Caster - White Scar Variant
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List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
