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{{Era|Forerunner|Post}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|image = [[File:H5G-Suppressor.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:H5G-Suppressor.png|300px]]
|manufacturer = [[Forerunner]] origin
|manufacturer = [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]]
|type = Directed energy automatic weapon
|type = Directed energy automatic weapon
|affiliation =  
|affiliation =  
[[Forerunner]]
[[Forerunner]]
* [[Prometheans]]
* [[Prometheans]]
|length = {{Convert|94.2|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="VIS"/>
|length = {{Convert|94.2|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|width = {{Convert|15|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="VIS"/>
|width = {{Convert|15|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|height = {{Convert|36|cm|in|sp=us}}<ref name="VIS"/>
|height = {{Convert|36|cm|in|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|weight = {{Convert|6.4|kg|lb|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/>
|weight = {{Convert|6.4|kg|lb|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|ammotype = Light mass<ref name="Halo 4 guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-ca/intel/inteldetail/1c9974e9-40cd-4059-bbd3-902d29651fec/suppressor '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo 4 Intel'']</ref>
|ammotype = Light mass{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/1c9974e9-40cd-4059-bbd3-902d29651fec/suppressor|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Suppressor|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Forerunner Weapons}}
|capacity =
|feed =  
|feed =  
* 48 rounds {{C|''Halo 4''}}
* 48 rounds {{C|''Halo 4''}}
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|velocity = 98 m/s (220 mph){{Citation needed}}
|velocity = 98 m/s (220 mph){{Citation needed}}
|operation = Coil set architecture
|operation = Coil set architecture
|optics =
|range =  
|range =  
* Short {{C|''Halo 4''}}
* Short {{C|''Halo 4''}}
* Short to medium {{C|''Halo 5: Guardians''}}
* Short to medium {{C|''Halo 5: Guardians''}}
** 36.6 m (120 ft) {{C|unscoped}}<ref name="analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sETQ0tXHS0w '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Suppressors Analysis'']</ref>
** 43.9 m (144 ft) {{C|scoped}}<ref name="analysis"/>
|service =  
|service =  
[[Kradal conflicts]]<ref name="VIS"/> <br />
[[Kradal conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} <br />
[[Human-Forerunner wars]]<ref name="VIS"/><br />
[[Human-Forerunner wars]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}<br />
[[Forerunner-Flood War]]<br />
[[Forerunner-Flood War]]<br />
[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
}}
}}
The '''Z-130 Directed Energy Automatic Weapon''' ('''Z-130 DEAW'''),<ref name="hb927">[http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/26/The-Halo-Bulletin-92612-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''The Halo Bulletin 9.27.12'']</ref> also called the '''Suppressor''', is a fully automatic [[Forerunner]] energy weapon.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1rdfWjD5zU&feature=plcp '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4 Exile PAX 2012 CTF Gameplay!'']</ref> It is usually utilized by the [[Promethean]]s.<ref name="The Halo Bulletin: 8.15.12">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-81512.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo Bulletin 8.15.12'']</ref>
The '''Suppressor''' {{ZClass|130|Directed Energy Automatic Weapon|DEAW}}{{Ref/Site|Id=hb927|URL=http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/26/The-Halo-Bulletin-92612-.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin 9.27.12|D=1|M=10|Y=2012}} is a fully automatic [[Forerunner]] energy weapon. It is usually utilized by the [[Promethean]]s.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-81512.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The Halo Bulletin 8.15.12|D=17|M=8|Y=2012}}


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
=== Service history ===
===Operational history===
The Suppressor was first introduced during the [[Kradal conflicts]]. It gained prominence during the [[human-Forerunner war]] and the [[Forerunner-Flood war]].<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 97''</ref> The Suppressor is a fully automatic weapon employing a conventional coil set architecture that fires bolts of [[hard light]] in rapid succession. Its high rate of fire and efficiency against the [[Flood]] led to its widespread use among the Forerunner warriors during the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], particularly when attempting to retake vessels captured by the Flood; however, it is similarly effective against all organic matter.<ref name="Halo 4 guide"/> Thousands of years later, the Suppressor's coil set design was reverse-engineered by the [[Covenant]] for many of their weapons.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/suppressor '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo Universe: Suppressor'']</ref>
The Suppressor was first introduced during the [[Kradal conflicts]]. It gained prominence during the [[human-Forerunner war]] and the [[Forerunner-Flood war]].{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=97}} The Suppressor is a fully automatic weapon employing a conventional coil set architecture that fires bolts of [[hard light]] in rapid succession. Its high rate of fire and efficiency against the [[Flood]] led to its widespread use among the Forerunner warriors during the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], particularly when attempting to retake vessels captured by the Flood; however, it is similarly effective against all organic matter.{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}} Thousands of years later, the Suppressor's coil set design was reverse-engineered by the [[Covenant]] for many of their weapons.{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/suppressor|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe - Suppressor|D=28|M=10|Y=2021}}


A small number of Sangheili members within [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and [[Spartan-IV]]s aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} also utilized the Z-130 during the [[Requiem Campaign]].<ref>'''Spartan Ops'''</ref> It is ranked a Common REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations, and is available at [[Requisition system|Level 1 energy]] while giving 50 REQ points if sold.
A small number of Sangheili members within [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and [[Spartan-IV]]s aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} also utilized the Z-130 during the [[Requiem Campaign]].<ref>'''Spartan Ops'''</ref> It is ranked a Common REQ in [[Warzone]] simulations, and is available at [[Requisition system|Level 1 energy]] while giving 50 REQ points if sold.


=== Design details ===
=== Design details ===
The weapon possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process. Orange highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired.<ref name="hb927"/>
The weapon possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process. Orange highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired.{{Ref/Reuse|hb927}} The Supressor was manufactured and developed by [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=391}}


== Variants ==
== Variants ==
=== Song of Peace ===
*'''[[Song of Peace]]''': In the chaotic final days of the Forerunner ecumene an unfortunate number of the [[Librarian]]'s [[Conservation Measure]] operations required military intervention to complete. The ''Song of Peace'' is an upgraded Suppressor with a faster rate of fire, a larger magazine holding 48 rounds, and reduced recoil.{{Ref/Game|Id=song|H5G|[[Song of Peace]] [[List of REQ cards#Weapons|REQ card]]|Quote=In the chaotic final days of the Forerunner ecumene an unfortunate number of the Librarian's Conservation Measure operations required military intervention to complete. Upgraded Suppressor with both a faster rate of fire and reduced recoil.}}
In the chaotic final days of the Forerunner ecumene an unfortunate number of the [[Librarian]]'s [[Conservation Measure]] operations required military intervention to complete. The ''Song of Peace'' is an upgraded Suppressor with a faster rate of fire, a larger magazine holding 48 rounds, and reduced recoil.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
*'''[[Razor's Edge]]''': As extinction loomed, desperation led the Forerunners to experiment with volatile derivations of hard light. The ''Razor's Edge'' is an advanced Suppressor firing fast-moving metastable energy shards and carrying 48-round magazines. If multiple shards strike a target in 0.9 seconds, they will create a "supercombine" explosion, similar to [[blamite]], but with the ability to cause targets to disintegrate.{{Ref/Game|Id=razor|H5G|[[Razor's Edge]] REQ card|Quote= As extinction loomed, desperation led the Forerunners to experiment with volatile derivations of hard light. Advanced Suppressor firing fast-moving metastable energy shards. If multiple shards strike a target they will create a "supercombine" explosion.}}


=== Razor's Edge ===
<gallery class=center>
As extinction loomed, desperation led the Forerunners to experiment with volatile derivations of hard light. The ''Razor's Edge'' is an advanced Suppressor firing fast-moving metastable energy shards and carrying 48-round magazines. If multiple shards strike a target in 0.9 seconds, they will create a "supercombine" explosion, similar to [[blamite]], but with the ability to cause targets to disintegrate.<ref name="H5G"/>
 
<gallery>
File:H5G-Song of Peace render.png|''Song of Peace''.
File:H5G-Song of Peace render.png|''Song of Peace''.
File:H5G-Razor's Edge render.png|''Razor's Edge''.
File:H5G-Razor's Edge render.png|''Razor's Edge''.
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== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes}}
=== Advantages ===
=== Advantages ===
The Suppressor has a large ammunition capacity and deals considerable damage at close range, making it even more lethal to non-shielded infantry. The Suppressor's high rate of fire is very advantageous in close-quarter situations. Although an individual shot from the Suppressor may do little damage to another player, its high rate of fire grants the weapon the fastest killing speed of all primary loadout weapons. The Suppressor is more efficient against unshielded individuals. Using a precision weapon, such as the [[M395 DMR]], with the Suppressor allows the player to be effective at all distances. When paired with the [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]], the plasma pistol can be used to eliminate an individual's shields, while the Suppressor is used to kill the now-unshielded enemy.
The Suppressor has a large ammunition capacity and deals considerable damage at close range, making it even more lethal to non-shielded infantry. The Suppressor's high rate of fire is very advantageous in close-quarter situations. Although an individual shot from the Suppressor may do little damage to another player, its high rate of fire grants the weapon the fastest killing speed of all primary loadout weapons. The Suppressor is more efficient against unshielded individuals. Using a precision weapon, such as the [[M395 DMR]], with the Suppressor allows the player to be effective at all distances. When paired with the [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]], the plasma pistol can be used to eliminate an individual's shields, while the Suppressor is used to kill the now-unshielded enemy.
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In ''Halo: Spartan Strike'' the Suppressor has low accuracy and low damage, but compensates with high ammo capacity (200 rounds), suitable for close range combat. It is the only weapon that will not fire properly into the crosshair; when fired, it has a very wide range of fire, possibly 45 degrees to both sides. Promethean Knights and Crawler Alphas use this weapon.
In ''Halo: Spartan Strike'' the Suppressor has low accuracy and low damage, but compensates with high ammo capacity (200 rounds), suitable for close range combat. It is the only weapon that will not fire properly into the crosshair; when fired, it has a very wide range of fire, possibly 45 degrees to both sides. Promethean Knights and Crawler Alphas use this weapon.


=== Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
=== Changes from ''Halo 4'' to Turbo update ===
* The Suppressor's damage has been raised, with the weapon now killing in three less rounds.
* Auto aim has been reduced.
* The spread of the weapon's projectiles has been reduced.
 
=== Changes from Turbo to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
* Weapon can now be [[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope|Smart Scoped]].
* Weapon can now be [[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope|Smart Scoped]].
* Accuracy and effective range significantly increased.
* Accuracy and effective range is significantly increased.
* Shots now track enemies and home in onto weak points, similar to the [[Type-56 needler|Needler]] and [[Z-110 Boltshot|Boltshot]].
* Heavy recoil added.
* Rate of fire significantly decreased to 368 RPM, requiring a short period before reaching maximum fire rate of 500 RPM, down by 40.5% from ''Halo 4''.
* Shots now track enemies and home in onto weak points, similar to the [[Type-56D needler|Needler]] and [[Z-110 Boltshot|Boltshot]].
* Rate of fire significantly decreased to 368 RPM, requiring a short period before reaching maximum firing rate of 500 RPM, down by 40.5% to 56.2% from ''Halo 4''.
** In addition, the weapon now expands while being fired until it hits its maximum firing rate. If not fired again for some time, the weapon compresses and reassembles itself.
* Aiming reticle has shrunk in size.
* Decreased damage, now killing in 18 shots rather than 16.
* Decreased damage, now killing in 18 shots rather than 16.
* Magazine holds 42 rounds rather than 48 rounds.
* Magazine holds 42 rounds rather than 48 rounds.
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* If Bottomless Clip is enabled in a Custom Game in ''Halo 5: Guardians'', then the Suppressor will fire only at its starting speed and be unable to reach its maximum firing rate.<ref>[http://imgur.com/a/hiq10 '''Imgur''' - ''After seeing how Forerunner weapons morph when Smart-Link ("aim down sights") is used...'']</ref>
* If Bottomless Clip is enabled in a custom game in ''Halo 5: Guardians'', then the Suppressor will fire only at its starting speed and be unable to reach its maximum firing rate.<ref>[http://imgur.com/a/hiq10 '''Imgur''' - ''After seeing how Forerunner weapons morph when Smart-Link ("aim down sights") is used...'']</ref>
** However, this does not affect the Suppressor's REQ variants.
** However, this does not affect the Suppressor's REQ variants.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
=== Normal gallery ===
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Z-130 Directed Energy Automatic Weapon}}
=== Illustrations ===
<gallery>
File:HE-Blue-3.jpg|[[John-117]] using a Suppressor during the [[Mission to Installation 03]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:RenegadesArt.jpg|Chakas with a Suppressor on the cover of ''[[Halo: Renegades]]''.
</gallery>
 
=== ''Halo 4'' ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4-Concept-Suppressor.jpg|Concept art of the Suppressor for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4-Concept-Suppressor.jpg|Concept art of the Suppressor for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
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File:H4-Z130SuppressorRifle.png|The Suppressor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Z130SuppressorRifle.png|The Suppressor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Z130SuppressorRifle-AltRender.png|Profile image of the Suppressor.
File:H4-Z130SuppressorRifle-AltRender.png|Profile image of the Suppressor.
File:H4 - Suppressor HUD icon.png|HUD icon of the Suppressor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Z130Suppressor-Infobox.jpg|''Halo 4'' infobox.
File:H4-SuppressorRifle-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the Suppressor in the ''Halo 4'' campaign.
File:H4-SuppressorRifle-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the Suppressor in the ''Halo 4'' campaign.
File:H4-SO-SuppressorRifle-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the Suppressor in ''Spartan Ops''.
File:H4-MP-Z130Suppressor-HUD-Firing.jpg|The lines of the Z-130 Suppressor glow as it fires.
File:H4-Z130Suppressor-Firing.jpg|The lines of the Z-130 Suppressor glows as it fires.
File:H4 Z-130 reloading.jpg|A Z-130 being reloaded.
File:Z-130_reloading.jpg|A Z-130 being reloaded.
File:H4-SpartanOps-1.jpg|A [[Promethean Knight]] wielding a Suppressor.
File:H4-SpartanOps-1.jpg|A [[Promethean Knight]] wielding a Suppressor.
File:H4-Z130Suppressor-Infobox.jpg|''Halo 4'' infobox.
File:Refractive_skin.jpg|[[Forerunner symbols]] on the ''Halo 4'' Refractive skin.
File:Refractive_skin.jpg|[[Forerunner symbols]] on the ''Halo 4'' Refractive skin.
File:Refractive_skin_2.jpg|Another view of the symbols on the ''Halo 4'' Refractive skin.
File:Refractive_skin_2.jpg|Another view of the symbols on the ''Halo 4'' Refractive skin.
File:H4Suppressorsymbols.png|Mesh of the ''Halo 4'' Refractive skin.
File:H4Suppressorsymbols.png|Mesh of the ''Halo 4'' Refractive skin.
File:HE-Blue-3.jpg|[[John-117]] using a Suppressor during the [[Skirmish on Installation 03]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
</gallery>
=== ''Halo: Spartan Strike'' ===
<gallery>
File:HSS-Gameplay-Don't Look Down.jpg|A [[Unidentified Spartan-IV|Spartan]] using a Suppressor during the [[Battle of Installation 03]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''.
File:HSS-Gameplay-Don't Look Down.jpg|A [[Unidentified Spartan-IV|Spartan]] using a Suppressor during the [[Battle of Installation 03]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''.
File:H5G-Z130HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the Suppressor by [[Fred-104]] in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' campaign.
</gallery>
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
<gallery>
File:H5G-Buck vs Knight.jpg|[[Edward Buck]] engaging a Promethean Knight on [[Meridian]] while armed with a Suppressor.
File:H5G-Z130HUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the Suppressor by [[Frederic-104]] in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' campaign.
File:H5G-Z130zoom-Campaign.png|Smart scope view of the Suppressor by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-Fred&Z130.png|Fred-104 with a Suppressor on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-Z130HUD.png|First-person view of the Suppressor in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Z130HUD.png|First-person view of the Suppressor in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Z130zoom.png|[[Smart scope]] with the Suppressor.
File:H5G-Z130zoom.png|[[Smart scope]] with the Suppressor.
File:H5G-Z130SS.png|Third-person view of the Suppressor engaged in smart scope.
File:H5G-Z130SS.png|Third-person view of the Suppressor engaged in smart scope.
File:H5G-Buck vs Knight.jpg|[[Edward Buck]] engaging a Promethean Knight on [[Meridian]] while armed with a Suppressor.
File:H5G-SangheiliRanger&Z130.png|A [[Sangheili Ranger]] with a Z-130 on [[Skirmish at Darkstar]].
File:H5G-SangheiliRanger&Z130.png|A [[Sangheili Ranger]] with a Z-130 on [[Skirmish at Darkstar]].
File:H5G-SOPHUD.png|First-person view of ''Song of Peace''.
File:H5G-SOPHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Song of Peace''.
File:H5G-SOP.png|A Spartan wielding ''Song of Peace''.
File:H5G-SOP.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV wielding the ''Song of Peace''.
File:H5G-RazorsEdgeHUD.png|First-person view of ''Razor's Edge''.
File:H5G-RazorsEdgeHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Razor's Edge''.
File:H5G-RazorsEdge.png|A Spartan wielding ''Razor's Edge''.
File:H5G-RazorsEdge.png|A Centurion-clad Spartan wielding the ''Razor's Edge''.
File:Halo Renegades cover.jpg|An Armiger with a Suppressor on the cover of ''[[Halo: Renegades]]''.
File:H5G-RazorsEdgeSS.png|Third-person view of the ''Razor's Edge'' engaged in smart scope.
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Z-130 Directed Energy Automatic Weapon}}


=== ''Halo 4'' skins ===
=== ''Halo 4'' skins ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4-SuppressorRifleSkin.png|SHA(Shatter) Skin.
File:H4 - Shatter skin (transparent).png|Shatter (SHA) skin.
File:Suppressor Refractive skin.jpg|RFC(Refractive) Skin.
File:H4 - Refractive skin (transparent).png|Refractive (RFC) skin.
File:H4-Z130SuppressorRifle-SteelSkin.png|MCN(Mechanical) Skin.
File:H4-Z130SuppressorRifle-SteelSkin.png|Mechanical (MCN) skin.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards===
<gallery>
File:REQ card - Suppressor.jpg|Suppressor.
File:REQ card - Song of Peace.jpg|''Song of Peace''.
File:REQ card - Razor's Edge.jpg|''Razor's Edge''.
</gallery>
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}


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* ''[[Halo Mythos]]''
* ''[[Halo Mythos]]''
* ''[[Halo: Renegades]]''
* ''[[Halo: Renegades]]''
* ''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Epitaph]]''


== Sources ==
== Sources ==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


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[[Category:Forerunner weapons]]
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Latest revision as of 23:29, March 18, 2024

Z-130 Suppressor
H5G-Suppressor.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Ferrarius Assembler Vats

Type:

Directed energy automatic weapon

Specifications

Length:

94.2 centimeters (37.1 in)[1]

Width:

15 centimeters (5.9 in)[1]

Height:

36 centimeters (14 in)[1]

Weight:

6.4 kilograms (14 lb)[2]

Ammunition type:

Light mass[3]

Feed system:

  • 48 rounds (Halo 4)
  • 42 rounds (Halo 5: Guardians)

Operation:

Coil set architecture

Rate of fire:

  • 840 RPM (Halo 4)
  • 368 RPM (Halo 5: Guardians, minimum)
  • 500 RPM (Halo 5: Guardians, maximum)

Muzzle velocity:

98 m/s (220 mph)[citation needed]

Effective range:

  • Short (Halo 4)
  • Short to medium (Halo 5: Guardians)
Service history

In service:

Kradal conflicts[1]
Human-Forerunner wars[1]
Forerunner-Flood War
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

The Suppressor (UNSC Z-classification: Z-130 Directed Energy Automatic Weapon, Z-130 DEAW)[4] is a fully automatic Forerunner energy weapon. It is usually utilized by the Prometheans.[5]

Overview[edit]

Operational history[edit]

The Suppressor was first introduced during the Kradal conflicts. It gained prominence during the human-Forerunner war and the Forerunner-Flood war.[1] The Suppressor is a fully automatic weapon employing a conventional coil set architecture that fires bolts of hard light in rapid succession. Its high rate of fire and efficiency against the Flood led to its widespread use among the Forerunner warriors during the Forerunner-Flood war, particularly when attempting to retake vessels captured by the Flood; however, it is similarly effective against all organic matter.[3] Thousands of years later, the Suppressor's coil set design was reverse-engineered by the Covenant for many of their weapons.[2]

A small number of Sangheili members within Jul 'Mdama's Covenant and Spartan-IVs aboard the UNSC Infinity also utilized the Z-130 during the Requiem Campaign.[6] It is ranked a Common REQ in Warzone simulations, and is available at Level 1 energy while giving 50 REQ points if sold.

Design details[edit]

The weapon possesses an angular design and metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process. Orange highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired.[4] The Supressor was manufactured and developed by Ferrarius Assembler Vats.[7]

Variants[edit]

  • Song of Peace: In the chaotic final days of the Forerunner ecumene an unfortunate number of the Librarian's Conservation Measure operations required military intervention to complete. The Song of Peace is an upgraded Suppressor with a faster rate of fire, a larger magazine holding 48 rounds, and reduced recoil.[8]
  • Razor's Edge: As extinction loomed, desperation led the Forerunners to experiment with volatile derivations of hard light. The Razor's Edge is an advanced Suppressor firing fast-moving metastable energy shards and carrying 48-round magazines. If multiple shards strike a target in 0.9 seconds, they will create a "supercombine" explosion, similar to blamite, but with the ability to cause targets to disintegrate.[9]
  • Song of Peace.

    Song of Peace.

  • Razor's Edge.

    Razor's Edge.

Gameplay[edit]

Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to Z-130 Suppressor on its gameplay page.

Advantages[edit]

The Suppressor has a large ammunition capacity and deals considerable damage at close range, making it even more lethal to non-shielded infantry. The Suppressor's high rate of fire is very advantageous in close-quarter situations. Although an individual shot from the Suppressor may do little damage to another player, its high rate of fire grants the weapon the fastest killing speed of all primary loadout weapons. The Suppressor is more efficient against unshielded individuals. Using a precision weapon, such as the M395 DMR, with the Suppressor allows the player to be effective at all distances. When paired with the plasma pistol, the plasma pistol can be used to eliminate an individual's shields, while the Suppressor is used to kill the now-unshielded enemy.

In Halo 5: Guardians, the Suppressor features latent homing projectiles, greatly improving its ability to hit a given target.

Disadvantages[edit]

Despite being the quickest-killing primary loadout weapon when every shot fired hits its target, the Suppressor's various disadvantages make it difficult to achieve this. It has little to no accuracy at medium and long range (even with short controlled bursts) and has a lengthy reload time. The Suppressor is not very efficient against shielded individuals. In addition, the bolts fired by the Suppressor move rather slowly, requiring the player to be close to enemies or to lead the target. The Suppressor is not efficient at handling multiple shielded players at once, due to relatively low projectile speed and limited damage against shielded targets.

In Halo 5: Guardians, the Suppressor now requires a brief warm-up period to reach its maximum rate of fire, giving the opponent a brief window to more easily eliminate the user.

Halo: Spartan Strike[edit]

In Halo: Spartan Strike the Suppressor has low accuracy and low damage, but compensates with high ammo capacity (200 rounds), suitable for close range combat. It is the only weapon that will not fire properly into the crosshair; when fired, it has a very wide range of fire, possibly 45 degrees to both sides. Promethean Knights and Crawler Alphas use this weapon.

Changes from Halo 4 to Turbo update[edit]

  • The Suppressor's damage has been raised, with the weapon now killing in three less rounds.
  • Auto aim has been reduced.
  • The spread of the weapon's projectiles has been reduced.

Changes from Turbo to Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

  • Weapon can now be Smart Scoped.
  • Accuracy and effective range is significantly increased.
  • Heavy recoil added.
  • Shots now track enemies and home in onto weak points, similar to the Needler and Boltshot.
  • Rate of fire significantly decreased to 368 RPM, requiring a short period before reaching maximum firing rate of 500 RPM, down by 40.5% to 56.2% from Halo 4.
    • In addition, the weapon now expands while being fired until it hits its maximum firing rate. If not fired again for some time, the weapon compresses and reassembles itself.
  • Aiming reticle has shrunk in size.
  • Decreased damage, now killing in 18 shots rather than 16.
  • Magazine holds 42 rounds rather than 48 rounds.
    • The two REQ variants hold 48 rounds.
  • Maximum reserve ammo capacity decreased from 288 reserve rounds to 168 reserve rounds.
    • The two REQ variants hold up to 240 reserve rounds.
  • Reload speed lengthened.
  • Melee animations changed.

Trivia[edit]

  • If Bottomless Clip is enabled in a custom game in Halo 5: Guardians, then the Suppressor will fire only at its starting speed and be unable to reach its maximum firing rate.[10]
    • However, this does not affect the Suppressor's REQ variants.

Gallery[edit]

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Illustrations[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

  • Concept art of the Suppressor for Halo 4.

    Concept art of the Suppressor for Halo 4.

  • Concept art of the Suppressor.

    Concept art of the Suppressor.

  • The Suppressor in Halo 4.

    The Suppressor in Halo 4.

  • Profile image of the Suppressor.

    Profile image of the Suppressor.

  • HUD icon of the Suppressor in Halo 4.

    HUD icon of the Suppressor in Halo 4.

  • Halo 4 infobox.

    Halo 4 infobox.

  • First-person view of the Suppressor in the Halo 4 campaign.

    First-person view of the Suppressor in the Halo 4 campaign.

  • The lines of the Z-130 Suppressor glow as it fires.

    The lines of the Z-130 Suppressor glow as it fires.

  • A Z-130 being reloaded.

    A Z-130 being reloaded.

  • A Promethean Knight wielding a Suppressor.

    A Promethean Knight wielding a Suppressor.

  • Forerunner symbols on the Halo 4 Refractive skin.

    Forerunner symbols on the Halo 4 Refractive skin.

  • Another view of the symbols on the Halo 4 Refractive skin.

    Another view of the symbols on the Halo 4 Refractive skin.

  • Mesh of the Halo 4 Refractive skin.

    Mesh of the Halo 4 Refractive skin.

Halo: Spartan Strike[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

  • Edward Buck engaging a Promethean Knight on Meridian while armed with a Suppressor.

    Edward Buck engaging a Promethean Knight on Meridian while armed with a Suppressor.

  • First-person view of the Suppressor by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of the Suppressor by Frederic-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Smart scope view of the Suppressor by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    Smart scope view of the Suppressor by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Fred-104 with a Suppressor on Genesis.

    Fred-104 with a Suppressor on Genesis.

  • First-person view of the Suppressor in Halo 5: Guardians.

    First-person view of the Suppressor in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Smart scope with the Suppressor.

    Smart scope with the Suppressor.

  • Third-person view of the Suppressor engaged in smart scope.

    Third-person view of the Suppressor engaged in smart scope.

  • First-person view of the Song of Peace.

    First-person view of the Song of Peace.

  • A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV wielding the Song of Peace.

    A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV wielding the Song of Peace.

  • First-person view of the Razor's Edge.

    First-person view of the Razor's Edge.

  • A Centurion-clad Spartan wielding the Razor's Edge.

    A Centurion-clad Spartan wielding the Razor's Edge.

  • Third-person view of the Razor's Edge engaged in smart scope.

    Third-person view of the Razor's Edge engaged in smart scope.

Halo 4 skins[edit]

  • Shatter (SHA) skin.

    Shatter (SHA) skin.

  • Refractive (RFC) skin.

    Refractive (RFC) skin.

  • Mechanical (MCN) skin.

    Mechanical (MCN) skin.

Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards[edit]

  • Suppressor.

    Suppressor.

  • Song of Peace.

    Song of Peace.

  • Razor's Edge.

    Razor's Edge.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 97
  2. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Universe - Suppressor (Retrieved on Oct 28, 2021) [archive]
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Weapons: Suppressor (Retrieved on May 1, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  4. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, The Halo Bulletin 9.27.12 (Retrieved on Oct 1, 2012) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, The Halo Bulletin 8.15.12 (Retrieved on Aug 17, 2012) [archive]
  6. ^ Spartan Ops
  7. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 391
  8. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Song of Peace REQ card: "In the chaotic final days of the Forerunner ecumene an unfortunate number of the Librarian's Conservation Measure operations required military intervention to complete. Upgraded Suppressor with both a faster rate of fire and reduced recoil."
  9. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Razor's Edge REQ card: "As extinction loomed, desperation led the Forerunners to experiment with volatile derivations of hard light. Advanced Suppressor firing fast-moving metastable energy shards. If multiple shards strike a target they will create a "supercombine" explosion."
  10. ^ Imgur - After seeing how Forerunner weapons morph when Smart-Link ("aim down sights") is used...

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