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The ''' | The '''Z-250 Directed Energy Engagement Weapon''' ('''Z-250 DEEW'''), also known as the '''LightRifle''', is a [[Forerunner]] [[Directed energy weapon|energy channel weapon]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
=== Design details === | === Design details === | ||
The lightrifle fires luminescent orange hardlight rounds. It is a scoped, mid-range to long-range weapon that normally fires a three-shot burst with one pull of the trigger. When zoomed in, however, it fires a single high-powered concentrated shot that consumes three units of ammunition. It holds 36 units per magazine; however this provides 12 shots while zoomed in. Functionally, the weapon employs componential particle acceleration to fire beams of hard light particles at a high speed and with pinpoint accuracy.{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}} Using the diffused combination of particle acceleration and hardened photonic matter, it is capable of dropping individual shielded enemies such as [[Sangheili|Elites]], [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartans]], [[Promethean Knight]]s, and [[ | The lightrifle fires luminescent orange hardlight rounds. It is a scoped, mid-range to long-range weapon that normally fires a three-shot burst with one pull of the trigger. When zoomed in, however, it fires a single high-powered concentrated shot that consumes three units of ammunition. It holds 36 units per magazine; however this provides 12 shots while zoomed in. Functionally, the weapon employs componential particle acceleration to fire beams of hard light particles at a high speed and with pinpoint accuracy.{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}} Using the diffused combination of particle acceleration and hardened photonic matter, it is capable of dropping individual shielded enemies such as [[Sangheili|Elites]], [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartans]], [[Promethean Knight]]s, and [[Promethean Soldier]]s in a few well placed shots.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} | ||
The rifle possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It features a stock, a firing grip, a stabilizing firing grip, a scope and a light mass channel.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process and floating sights. Orange lights are present while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; there is also a column of orange-colored energy that runs through the light mass channel.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} Hard light highlights stream along the sides of the weapon while it is fired. The sight through the scope is tinted orange and is approximately a 4× zoom. It features integrated targeting optics.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The Light Rifle was manufactured and developed by [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=390}} | The rifle possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It features a stock, a firing grip, a stabilizing firing grip, a scope and a light mass channel.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process and floating sights. Orange lights are present while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; there is also a column of orange-colored energy that runs through the light mass channel.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} Hard light highlights stream along the sides of the weapon while it is fired. The sight through the scope is tinted orange and is approximately a 4× zoom. It features integrated targeting optics.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The Light Rifle was manufactured and developed by [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=390}} | ||
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=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | === ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | ||
In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' the LightRifle (as it is now capitalized) is no longer capable of a three-round burst like the battle rifle, and instead fires single shots like its ''Halo 4'' rendition's scoped-in mode. The weapon remains aesthetically similar to its ''Halo 4'' version with a change to the scope and a pair of cylindrical components under-slung near the muzzle. However, utilizing the smart scope on the weapon now causes the beam to spread out slightly, allowing for easier hits on moving or distant targets, and reduces the required shots to kill from four to three, assuming the final round is a headshot. Its fire rate drops dramatically while scoped however, making landing that final round more difficult than would be expected. In gameplay, it is significantly harder to find, as there are fewer [[Promethean]]s using them than in ''Halo 4'', also due to the fact that [[ | In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' the LightRifle (as it is now capitalized) is no longer capable of a three-round burst like the battle rifle, and instead fires single shots like its ''Halo 4'' rendition's scoped-in mode. The weapon remains aesthetically similar to its ''Halo 4'' version with a change to the scope and a pair of cylindrical components under-slung near the muzzle. However, utilizing the smart scope on the weapon now causes the beam to spread out slightly, allowing for easier hits on moving or distant targets, and reduces the required shots to kill from four to three, assuming the final round is a headshot. Its fire rate drops dramatically while scoped however, making landing that final round more difficult than would be expected. In gameplay, it is significantly harder to find, as there are fewer [[Promethean]]s using them than in ''Halo 4'', also due to the fact that [[Promethean Soldier]]s can switch to [[Z-130 Suppressor|Suppressors]] if players get too close to them. | ||
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* The Lightrifle was originally conceptualized as the [[Z-750 binary rifle|Binary Rifle]] in the preliminary phase of development.<ref name="twoconcept">[[:File:H4-Concept-BinaryLightRifles.jpg|Concept art of the Binary Rifle. Note the bottom part that is to be the Lightrifle.]]</ref> | * The Lightrifle was originally conceptualized as the [[Z-750 binary rifle|Binary Rifle]] in the preliminary phase of development.<ref name="twoconcept">[[:File:H4-Concept-BinaryLightRifles.jpg|Concept art of the Binary Rifle. Note the bottom part that is to be the Lightrifle.]]</ref> | ||
* Some [[Sangheili Warrior]]s in [[Spartan Ops]] are seen wielding lightrifles, as well as [[Z-180 Scattershot|Scattershots]]. Presumably the taboo on using human weaponry observed during the [[Human-Covenant War]] does not extend to Forerunner weaponry, perhaps because of the Covenant's veneration of Forerunners and their technology, or that this particular group of Elites (as part of Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction) does not share either taboo. | * Some [[Sangheili Warrior]]s in [[Spartan Ops]] are seen wielding lightrifles, as well as [[Z-180 Scattershot|Scattershots]]. Presumably the taboo on using human weaponry observed during the [[Human-Covenant War]] does not extend to Forerunner weaponry, perhaps because of the Covenant's veneration of Forerunners and their technology, or that this particular group of Elites (as part of Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction) does not share either taboo. | ||
* | * Getting a perfect kill with the LightRifle in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' multiplayer rewards the player with a medal unique to the LightRifle. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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=== Illustrations === | === Illustrations === | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Escalation - Installation03Skirmish.png|Promethean Knights armed with lightrifles during the [[ | File:Escalation - Installation03Skirmish.png|Promethean Knights armed with lightrifles during the [[Skirmish on Installation 03]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. | ||
File:HM-I03.png| | File:HM-I03.png|Promethean Knights armed with lightrifles during the Skirmish on Installation 03 in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== ''Halo 4'' === | === ''Halo 4'' === | ||
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File:H5G-Z250HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the LightRifle by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | File:H5G-Z250HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the LightRifle by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | ||
File:H5G-Z250zoom-Campaign.png|Smart scope with the LightRifle by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | File:H5G-Z250zoom-Campaign.png|Smart scope with the LightRifle by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign. | ||
File:H5G-Fred&Z250.png|Fred-104 armed with a lightrifle on [[Genesis]]. | File:H5G-Fred&Z250.png|Fred-104 armed with a lightrifle on [[Genesis]]. | ||
File:H5G-Z250HUD.png|First-person view of the lightrifle | File:H5G-Z250HUD.png|First-person view of the lightrifle in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-Z250zoom.png|The lightrifle engaged in smart scope in | File:H5G-Z250zoom.png|The lightrifle engaged in smart scope in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-Z250ss.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV using smart scope with the Z-250. | File:H5G-Z250ss.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV using smart scope with the Z-250. | ||
File:H5G-KigYarRanger&Z250.png|A [[Kig-Yar Ranger]] using a lightrifle on [[Skirmish at Darkstar]]. | File:H5G-KigYarRanger&Z250.png|A [[Kig-Yar Ranger]] using a lightrifle on [[Skirmish at Darkstar]]. | ||
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* ''[[Halo: Point of Light]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Point of Light]]'' | ||
* ''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
