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<center>''For the Particle Beam Rifle, see [[Type-50 particle beam rifle]].''</center>
{{Center|''For the Particle Beam Rifle, see {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}.''}}
[[File:BeamEliteShoot.jpg|thumb|250px||The particle beam of a Covenant beam rifle]]
[[File:BeamEliteShoot.jpg|thumb|250px||The particle beam of a Covenant beam rifle]]
A '''particle beam weapon''' is a type of [[directed energy weapon]] that uses a high energy beam of ionized particles to damage a target.<ref name="Beam Rifle">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/beam-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Beam Rifle'']</ref>
A '''particle beam weapon''' is a type of [[directed energy weapon]] that uses a high energy beam of ionized particles to damage a target.<ref name="Beam Rifle">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/beam-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Beam Rifle'']</ref>
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The [[Forerunner]]s utilized particle beam technology extensively during times of war. They developed such weapons as the [[Sentinel beam]] used by [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s, which fires a stream of superheated, negatively-charged ions particularly efficient against small [[Flood]] forms,<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 168''</ref> and the [[Binary Rifle]], used by Forerunner [[Warrior-Servants]] and [[armigers]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/binary-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Binary Rifle'']</ref> As well as small arms, the Forerunners created larger [[particle cannon]]s for use in anti-air defense.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 105''</ref>
The [[Forerunner]]s utilized particle beam technology extensively during times of war. They developed such weapons as the [[Sentinel beam]] used by [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s, which fires a stream of superheated, negatively-charged ions particularly efficient against small [[Flood]] forms,<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 168''</ref> and the [[Binary Rifle]], used by Forerunner [[Warrior-Servants]] and [[armigers]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/binary-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Binary Rifle'']</ref> As well as small arms, the Forerunners created larger [[particle cannon]]s for use in anti-air defense.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 105''</ref>


Though the [[UNSC]] has an understanding of the technology, only the [[Covenant]] have employed the use of particle beam weapons, the most prominent being the [[energy projector]]s installed on their [[warship]]s,<ref>'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'''</ref> which are capable of dealing tremendous damage to ships<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 320''</ref> and planetary surfaces.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[New Alexandria]]''</ref> Some Covenant infantry weapons also utilize particle beam technology, the most common being the semi-automatic [[Type-27 beam rifle|Type-27]] and [[Type-50 particle beam rifle]]s, which are used as high-accuracy anti-personnel weapons.<ref name="Beam Rifle" /> The [[Type-52 focus rifle]] is composed of a coil set and plasma generator core sourced from a Sentinel beam, which is wrapped in Covenant control devices and power converters. The barrel of the weapon is an elongated firing channel, through which superheated [[plasma]] energy is electromagnetically directed and accelerated.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/focus-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Focus Rifle'']</ref>
Though the [[UNSC]] has an understanding of the technology, only the [[Covenant]] have employed the use of particle beam weapons, the most prominent being the [[energy projector]]s installed on their [[warship]]s,<ref>'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'''</ref> which are capable of dealing tremendous damage to ships<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 320''</ref> and planetary surfaces.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[New Alexandria (location)|New Alexandria]]''</ref> Some Covenant infantry weapons also utilize particle beam technology, the most common being the semi-automatic [[Zubo-pattern beam rifle|Zubo-]] and {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}s, which are used as high-accuracy anti-personnel weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|Beam Rifle}} The {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}} is composed of a coil set and plasma generator core sourced from a Sentinel beam, which is wrapped in Covenant control devices and power converters. The barrel of the weapon is an elongated firing channel, through which superheated [[plasma]] energy is electromagnetically directed and accelerated.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/focus-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Focus Rifle'']</ref>


==Gallery==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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[[Category:Directed-energy weapons]]
[[Category:Directed-energy weapons]]

Latest revision as of 02:22, September 1, 2022

For the Particle Beam Rifle, see Sulok-pattern beam rifle.
The particle beam of a Covenant beam rifle

A particle beam weapon is a type of directed energy weapon that uses a high energy beam of ionized particles to damage a target.[1]

Known particle beam weapons[edit]

The Forerunners utilized particle beam technology extensively during times of war. They developed such weapons as the Sentinel beam used by Aggressor Sentinels, which fires a stream of superheated, negatively-charged ions particularly efficient against small Flood forms,[2] and the Binary Rifle, used by Forerunner Warrior-Servants and armigers.[3] As well as small arms, the Forerunners created larger particle cannons for use in anti-air defense.[4]

Though the UNSC has an understanding of the technology, only the Covenant have employed the use of particle beam weapons, the most prominent being the energy projectors installed on their warships,[5] which are capable of dealing tremendous damage to ships[6] and planetary surfaces.[7] Some Covenant infantry weapons also utilize particle beam technology, the most common being the semi-automatic Zubo- and Sulok-pattern beam rifles, which are used as high-accuracy anti-personnel weapons.[1] The M'tara-pattern focus rifle is composed of a coil set and plasma generator core sourced from a Sentinel beam, which is wrapped in Covenant control devices and power converters. The barrel of the weapon is an elongated firing channel, through which superheated plasma energy is electromagnetically directed and accelerated.[8]

Gallery[edit]

  • The Sentinel beam weapon.

    The Sentinel beam weapon.

  • The Z-750 SASR "Binary Rifle".

    The Z-750 SASR "Binary Rifle".

  • A Z-8060 particle cannon

    A Z-8060 particle cannon

  • A Z-8060 particle cannon firing on a Pelican

    A Z-8060 particle cannon firing on a Pelican

  • The Type-27 SASR.

    The Type-27 SASR.

  • The Type-50 SRS.

    The Type-50 SRS.

  • The Type-52 SAR "Focus Rifle".

    The Type-52 SAR "Focus Rifle".

  • The energy projector of an assault carrier piercing the hull of a Marathon-class heavy cruiser

    The energy projector of an assault carrier piercing the hull of a Marathon-class heavy cruiser

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Beam Rifle
  2. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 168
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint: Binary Rifle
  4. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 105
  5. ^ Halo: Fleet Battles
  6. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 320
  7. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level New Alexandria
  8. ^ Halo Waypoint: Focus Rifle
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