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The ''Zasqi''-pattern fuel rod gun is a powerful, shoulder-mounted infantry weapon which fires explosive fuel rod ammunition, similar to vehicle-mounted weapons such as the [[fuel rod cannon]], but which have a very pronounced downward arc. Unlike other fuel rod gun models such as the {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun|}} and {{Pattern|Gespu|fuel rod gun|}}, the ''Zasqi''-pattern design draws from a battery reserve, instead of a physical magazine. As such, it is subject to the same limitations as other Covenant battery-powered weaponry: notably, it will overheat if fired rapidly for too long, and it cannot easily be recharged on the battlefield.{{Ref/Game|Id=CEMP|HPC|Multiplayer}} The core power output of the weapon is 250–300 kV : 4-5 dA, while the overcharge power output is 2.5 mV : 4-5 dA.{{Ref/Book|Id=PCManual|Halo: Combat Evolved manual|Page=16|Detail=PC port edition}} | The ''Zasqi''-pattern fuel rod gun is a powerful, shoulder-mounted infantry weapon which fires explosive fuel rod ammunition, similar to vehicle-mounted weapons such as the [[fuel rod cannon]], but which have a very pronounced downward arc. Unlike other fuel rod gun models such as the {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun|}} and {{Pattern|Gespu|fuel rod gun|}}, the ''Zasqi''-pattern design draws from a battery reserve, instead of a physical magazine. As such, it is subject to the same limitations as other Covenant battery-powered weaponry: notably, it will overheat if fired rapidly for too long, and it cannot easily be recharged on the battlefield.{{Ref/Game|Id=CEMP|HPC|Multiplayer}} The core power output of the weapon is 250–300 kV : 4-5 dA, while the overcharge power output is 2.5 mV : 4-5 dA.{{Ref/Book|Id=PCManual|Halo: Combat Evolved manual|Page=16|Detail=PC port edition}} | ||
Some versions of this weapon were known to be equipped with a failsafe "dead man's switch", which caused the weapon’s breach-pin to detonate the remaining ammunition if its wielder was killed in combat, rendering the weapon inoperable and useless and potentially damaging any | Some versions of this weapon were known to be equipped with a failsafe "dead man's switch", which caused the weapon’s breach-pin to detonate the remaining ammunition if its wielder was killed in combat, rendering the weapon inoperable and useless and potentially damaging any enemies - or allies - nearby.{{Ref/Reuse|CECamp}}{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=77}} This was common for other types of fuel rod gun too, such as the ''Pez'tk''-pattern.{{Ref/Game|Id=CEACamp|CEA|Campaign}}{{Ref/Site|Id=BNet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3fuelrod|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|D=31|M=01|Y=2021|LocalArchive=Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present/Fuel rod gun}} However, the concept was phased out by the Covenant in late 2552.{{Ref/Reuse|BNet}} | ||
As of September 2552, the UNSC was unaware of how to replace the weapon's power cell.{{Ref/Reuse|PCManual}} | As of September 2552, the UNSC was unaware of how to replace the weapon's power cell.{{Ref/Reuse|PCManual}} | ||
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==In-game information== | ==In-game information== | ||
===''Halo: Combat Evolved''=== | ===''Halo: Combat Evolved''=== | ||
In the [[Xbox]] version of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the weapon is unusable; being exclusive to special red Grunts (in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' these Grunts wear masks) and Spec-Ops Grunt enemies in the campaign. When in use, Grunts need to charge the weapon | In the [[Xbox]] version of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the weapon is unusable; being exclusive to special red Grunts (in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' these Grunts wear masks) and Spec-Ops Grunt enemies in the campaign. When in use, the Grunts need to charge the weapon to fire it. And when the weapon is dropped, it explodes, causing damage to anything near it, and can trigger grenade explosions if there were grenades littered inside its blast radius. This version of the weapon is gold, but the texture of the weapon makes it look pink in dark areas. In ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', this Fuel Rod Gun was changed into the design of the {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}. | ||
In the [[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|PC port]] there is a unique version of the weapon exclusive to [[multiplayer]] | In the [[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|PC port]] there is a unique version of the weapon exclusive to [[multiplayer]], it is a battery-operated weapon, and can fire a total of 28 rounds, from its 100 battery unit charge. If fired at its maximum fire rate, it could shoot five rounds each before overheating. Unlike the campaign version of the weapon, it does not explode when dropped by players and does not need to be charged to be fired. This version of the weapon is purple, and has four silver vents at the side of it. This version of the weapon does not replace the one in the campaign. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
