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|name=Pulse Carbine | |name=Pulse Carbine | ||
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|factions=[[Covenant]], [[Banished]] | |factions=[[Covenant]], [[Banished]] | ||
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The '''Pulse Carbine''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Weapon class#Assault Rifle|assault rifle]] first introduced in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. Only effective at close to medium ranges, it fires a burst of | The '''Pulse Carbine''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Weapon class#Assault Rifle|assault rifle]] first introduced in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. Only effective at close to medium ranges, it fires a burst of three projectiles which deal very little [[Damage types#Plasma|plasma]] damage, even if all of the projectiles land. However, the projectiles do have a homing ability, but this is very weak. | ||
==Universe and lore== | ==Universe and lore== | ||
{{Main|Erudo'ma'keth-pattern pulse carbine}} | |||
The {{Pattern|Erudo'ma'keth|pulse carbine}} is a weapon developed by the and used by the [[Covenant military|military forces]] of the [[Covenant]] empire. After the empire's fall, production of the weapon resumed by the [[Sangheili|Elite]] [[Lodam Armory]], and is now used by [[Covenant remnants|post-Covenant]] factions including the [[Banished]]. | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The Pulse Carbine is a weak weapon first introduced in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' as a successor to the [[Plasma Rifle]], [[Plasma Repeater]], and [[Storm Rifle]]. It appears in both [[campaign]] and [[multiplayer]], and is relatively common in both due to | The Pulse Carbine is a weak weapon first introduced in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' as a successor to the [[Plasma Rifle]], [[Plasma Repeater]], and [[Storm Rifle]]. It appears in both [[campaign]] and [[multiplayer]], and is relatively common in both due to its low power. The Pulse Carbine is more powerful in close quarters, but is almost useless at longer ranges. | ||
===Unlock and acquisition requirements=== | ===Unlock and acquisition requirements=== | ||
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{{Main|Rapidfire Pulse Carbine}} | {{Main|Rapidfire Pulse Carbine}} | ||
The Rapidfire Pulse Carbine is an improved version of the Pulse Carbine, featured in the ''Halo Infinite'' campaign and multiplayer. | The Rapidfire Pulse Carbine is an improved version of the Pulse Carbine, featured in the ''Halo Infinite'' campaign and multiplayer. | ||
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File:HINF RapidfirePulseCarbine 2.jpg|A Spartan wielding a Rapidfire Pulse Carbine. | |||
File:HINF rapidfire pulse carbine firing.png|A first-person view of the Rapidfire Pulse Carbine. | |||
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===Counterparts=== | ===Counterparts=== | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===Stats=== | <!--===Stats=== | ||
{{Expand-section}} | {{Expand-section}} | ||
The following table summarises the Pulse Carbine's stats in ''Halo Infinite'': | The following table summarises the Pulse Carbine's stats in ''Halo Infinite'': | ||
{{/Stats/FPS}} | {{/Stats/FPS}}--> | ||
===Advantages=== | ===Advantages=== | ||
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*Sometimes useful for defending zones in [[objective]] modes, as enemies are forced to come into the zone to capture it | *Sometimes useful for defending zones in [[objective]] modes, as enemies are forced to come into the zone to capture it | ||
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==Medals== | |||
The following medals are exclusive to the Pulse Carbine, or to the assault rifle weapon class in ''Halo Infinite''. Other, less specific medals, can also be earned with the Pulse Carbine, but the ones listed are only those that are unique to assault rifles or to the Pulse Carbine itself. | The following medals are exclusive to the Pulse Carbine, or to the assault rifle weapon class in ''Halo Infinite''. Other, less specific medals, can also be earned with the Pulse Carbine, but the ones listed are only those that are unique to assault rifles or to the Pulse Carbine itself. | ||
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==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Concept art=== | ===Concept art=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:HINF Concept EarlyPulseCarbine.jpg|Early concept art exploration for ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' of a "Covenant rifle" that would eventually become the pulse carbine. | |||
File:HINF Concept EarlyPulseCarbine2.jpg|More early concept exploration of the pulse carbine. | |||
File:HINF Concept PulseCarbineExploration1.jpg|More early concept exploration of the pulse carbine. | |||
File:HINF Concept PulseCarbineExploration2.jpg|More early concept exploration of the pulse carbine. | |||
File:HINF Concept PulseCarbineExploration3.jpg|More early concept exploration of the pulse carbine. | |||
File:HINF Concept PulseCarbines.jpg|Concept art approaching the final design. | |||
File:HINF Concept FinalizedPulseCarbine.jpg|Finalized concept art of the pulse carbine. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===HUD icons=== | ===HUD icons=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:HInf_HUD_Pulse_carbine.png|''Halo Infinite'' HUD icon for the weapon. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Screenshots=== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:HI Screenshot Gameplay-PulseCarbine1.png|A [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili Mercenary|Mercenary]] wielding a pulse carbine in a pre-release build of ''Halo Infinite''. | |||
File:HINF XGS 2020 Pulse Carbine Heads Up Display.png|First person view of the pulse carbine in ''Halo Infinite''. | |||
File:HINF New Generation Pulse Carbine.png|A Spartan holding a pulse carbine in the [[A New Generation]] trailer. | |||
File:HINF-Oiyougotapermitforthat.jpg|Three Covenant Jiralhanae, including a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]], wielding pulse carbines during the [[Battle for Earth]]. | |||
File:HINF - Technical Preview - Pulse carbine and wall mount.png|A Spartan wielding a pulse carbine, next to its wall mount. | |||
File:HINF - Technical Preview - Pulse carbine close to overheat.png|A pulse carbine being fired, close to an overheat. | |||
File:HINF - Technical Preview - Pulse carbine idle after firing.png|A pulse carbine cooling down on its own. | |||
File:HINF - Technical Preview - Pulse carbine venting.png|A pulse carbine venting. | |||
File:HINF-ThirdPersonPulseCarbine.jpg|A Spartan holding the pulse carbine on [[Live Fire]]. | |||
File:HINF-PulseCarbineVentThirdPerson.jpg|The pulse carbine venting. | |||
File:HINF Jiralhanae Warrior Pulse Carbine.png|A Jiralhanae warrior fires a pulse carbine. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 12:09, October 20, 2024
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The Pulse Carbine is a Covenant assault rifle first introduced in Halo Infinite. Only effective at close to medium ranges, it fires a burst of three projectiles which deal very little plasma damage, even if all of the projectiles land. However, the projectiles do have a homing ability, but this is very weak.
Universe and lore
- Main article: Erudo'ma'keth-pattern pulse carbine
The Erudo'ma'keth-pattern pulse carbine is a weapon developed by the and used by the military forces of the Covenant empire. After the empire's fall, production of the weapon resumed by the Elite Lodam Armory, and is now used by post-Covenant factions including the Banished.
Overview
The Pulse Carbine is a weak weapon first introduced in Halo Infinite as a successor to the Plasma Rifle, Plasma Repeater, and Storm Rifle. It appears in both campaign and multiplayer, and is relatively common in both due to its low power. The Pulse Carbine is more powerful in close quarters, but is almost useless at longer ranges.
Unlock and acquisition requirements
In multiplayer, the Pulse Carbine is a pickup weapon that can be found in certain weapon pads. Whether or not the Pulse Carbine spawns is up to chance, as its weapon pads may offer an Assault Rifle instead, depending on the random weapon pad configuration generated at the start of the match.
Variants
Rapidfire Pulse Carbine
- Main article: Rapidfire Pulse Carbine
The Rapidfire Pulse Carbine is an improved version of the Pulse Carbine, featured in the Halo Infinite campaign and multiplayer.
A Spartan wielding a Rapidfire Pulse Carbine.
A first-person view of the Rapidfire Pulse Carbine.
Counterparts
Throughout the Halo franchise, there have been several weapons similar in role to the Pulse Carbine.
Gameplay
Advantages
- Homing ability
- Has built in heat dissipation meaning that the user doesn't need to vent as often as some other plasma based weapons
Disadvantages
- Useless at long ranges due to low accuracy
- Fairly slow rate of fire; time between shots is relatively long
Tactics and strategies
- Effective in tight, close-quarter environments
- Can be combined with a melee to kill enemies quicker
- Almost useless when fired from longer ranges; close the distance first, or use a different weapon
- Sometimes useful for defending zones in objective modes, as enemies are forced to come into the zone to capture it
Production notes
Gallery
Concept art
Early concept art exploration for Halo Infinite of a "Covenant rifle" that would eventually become the pulse carbine.
More early concept exploration of the pulse carbine.
More early concept exploration of the pulse carbine.
More early concept exploration of the pulse carbine.
More early concept exploration of the pulse carbine.
Concept art approaching the final design.
Finalized concept art of the pulse carbine.
HUD icons
Halo Infinite HUD icon for the weapon.
Screenshots
First person view of the pulse carbine in Halo Infinite.
A Spartan holding a pulse carbine in the A New Generation trailer.
Three Covenant Jiralhanae, including a Chieftain, wielding pulse carbines during the Battle for Earth.
A Spartan wielding a pulse carbine, next to its wall mount.
A pulse carbine being fired, close to an overheat.
A pulse carbine cooling down on its own.
A pulse carbine venting.
A Spartan holding the pulse carbine on Live Fire.
The pulse carbine venting.
A Jiralhanae warrior fires a pulse carbine.
List of appearances
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
Sources
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