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[[File:Bnetbeamrifle.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A [[Particle Beam Rifle]].]] | [[File:Bnetbeamrifle.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A [[Particle Beam Rifle]].]] | ||
{{Main|Particle beam weapon}} | {{Main|Particle beam weapon}} | ||
The Covenant also use accelerated particles as weaponry, such as the devastating | The Covenant also use accelerated particles as weaponry, such as the devastating capital ship mounted [[energy projector]] and the infantry [[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System]]. These weapons use charged or neutral particles, and may appear similar to lasers though the differences are extensive. Though humans have an understanding of accelerated particle technology they have not yet used it for weaponry. | ||
As of the early 21<sup>st</sup> century, humanity had developed particle accelerators, but the machinery needed to operate one is massive. | As of the early 21<sup>st</sup> century, humanity had developed particle accelerators, but the machinery needed to operate one is massive. | ||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Weapons|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Weapons|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
[[Category:Directed-energy weapons|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Directed-energy weapons|{{PAGENAME}}]] |
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