Zebando'Taa-pattern concussion rifle
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38 centimeters (14.8 in)[3] |
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The Zebando'Taa-pattern Firebomb Launcher[1] (UNSC Type classification: Type-50 Directed Energy Weapon/Heavy, T-50 DER/H)[2][3] is a variant of concussion rifle employed by various Covenant remnant factions.
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
The Zebando'Taa-pattern launcher is a close-ranged anti-materiel munitions launcher capable of firing Class-4 explosive plasma bolts.[1] The weapon is a rare modification of the older Elo'Nakada-pattern, featuring only slight modifications - something considered a testament to the Elo'Nakada's enduring design.[1] The Zebando'Taa-pattern launcher features a modular stock and a top-mounted ammunition expenditure display, alongside a slightly darker shade of colouration in its nanolaminate furniture. Otherwise, it retains an extremely similar form to the Elo'Nakada, including the stabilising foregrip and rear firing grip.[3]
The concussion rifle's rotary magazine is mounted in a charging spindle in the centre of the weapon, forward of the firing grip. The magazine is capable of holding six 30mm Class-4 explosive plasma bolts.[3][1] The explosive plasma bolts fired exhibit similar properties to the plasma mortar projectiles fired by larger Rizvum-pattern Revenants or Wraith tanks, albeit with a higher muzzle velocity and accuracy and a lower grade payload.[3]
Usage[edit]
Covenant concussion rifles are designed to fulfil a role analogous to human grenade launchers, such as the M319 employed by the UNSC Army. They are employed as anti-materiel munitions launchers, and are capable of being used against infantry and light vehicles - serving as one of the heaviest infantry weapons used by Covenant ground forces.[3]
Service history[edit]
While the Elo'Nakada-pattern concussion rifles were heavily employed by Covenant (particularly Jiralhanae and Evocati) forces during the empire's reign, the Zebando'Taa has seen some proliferation during the post-war era. The rifles are nonetheless a rare sight[1], though they were in particular favoured by the forces of Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction. Within the faction, Sangheili Warriors were particular operators of the concussion rifle, and employed it during their battle and later long-term campaigns on Requiem.[3][4]
In-game information[edit]
- Main article: Concussion Rifle
The Zebando'Taa-pattern concussion rifle is the concussion rifle variant introduced for use in Halo 4. It is a slight redesign of the Elo'Nakada featured in Halo: Reach, though performs mostly the same. For more gameplay information about the Concussion Rifle, see here.
Production notes[edit]
- Main article: Cut Halo 4 weapons
In early alpha builds of Halo 4, the Zebando'Taa was originally given an alternate concept design pass by artist Glenn Israel, which would have redesigned the concussion rifle more significantly with a bulkier form. This concept was given a rough 3D pass and implemented in early development, though by the final game the model went unused and the weapon instead simply consisted of a retextured Halo: Reach concussion rifle model.[5] Israel's concept sheets for the concussion rifle in Halo 4 also produced the design that would later go on to become the Tufasumo-pattern plasma caster in Halo 5: Guardians.
Gallery[edit]
Development images[edit]
Early concept revisions of the concussion rifle for Halo 4. Note the plasma caster in the top right (design #2).
Finalised concept revisions of the concussion rifle for Halo 4.
The early concussion rifle model in a first-person view.
The early concussion rifle model in a first-person view, on the cut remake of Sandtrap.
The early, unused, concussion rifle model as held by John-117 on the Sandtrap remake.
The early, unused, concussion rifle model.
The early, unused, concussion rifle model.
The early, unused, concussion rifle model.
Reference model sheet for the Concussion Rifle in Halo 4.
Screenshots[edit]
First-person view of the Concussion Rifle in Halo 4.
John-117 holding the Concussion Rifle in Halo 4.
John-117 holding the Concussion Rifle in Halo 4.
An empty Type-50 DER/H.
A Spartan-IV reloading a Type-50 DER/H.
A concussion rifle's magazine in Halo 4.
A Sangheili Warrior drops his concussion rifle while fighting Spartan Naiya Ray during the Battle of Ealen IV in Halo: Escalation.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo: Escalation
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 296
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Concussion Rifle (Retrieved on May 1, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 90
- ^ Halo 4, Concussion Rifle in-game weapon
- ^ Twitter, Galaxy (@___Gal4xy___): "Fun Fact: The Concussion Rifle at one point was going to use a new redesigned model like the Plasma Pistol and Needler in Halo 4, but it sadly was never used and the old design was used instead. I really like the model." (Retrieved on Mar 6, 2023) [archive]
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