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{{Center|''This article is about the model introduced in [[Halo 5: Guardians]]. For the model introduced in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], see [[Type-25 plasma pistol]].''}}
{{Title|''Zo'klada''-pattern plasma pistol}}
{{Weapon Infobox
{{Disambig header|the plasma pistol introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''|the plasma pistols introduced in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo Infinite]]''|Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol|Rohakadu-pattern plasma pistol}}
|image=[[File:H5G-Plasma Pistol.png|300px]]
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|image = [[File:H5G-Plasma Pistol.png|300px]]
|series=Type-54
|name=''Zo'klada''-pattern Pistol
|type=[[Directed-energy weapon|Directed-energy pistol]]<ref name="H5G"/>
|manufacturer = [[Iruiru Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=291}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=out10|Out|Chapter=10}}
|cost=
|series = Type-54{{Ref/Reuse|LAL}}
|variant=
|type = [[Directed-energy weapon|Directed-energy pistol]]{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|gameplay}}
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
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|width=
*[[Spitfire]]
|height=
*[[Void's Tear]]
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|ammotype=[[Plasma|Superheated plasma]]<ref name="H5G"/>
*Early Sangheili interstellar expansion period{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|feed=100 battery units<ref name="H5G"/>
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Reuse|out10}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
|operation=
|length = {{Convert|36.9|cm|in|sigfig=3}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
|rate=Semi-automatic; single charged bolt<ref name="H5G"/>
|width =  
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|height =  
|range=
|weight =  
|ammotype = [[Plasma|Superheated plasma]]{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
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|feed = 100 battery units{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
|operation =  
|rate = Semi-automatic; single charged bolt{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
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The '''Type-54 Directed Energy Pistol''' ('''Type-54 DEP''')<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref>, also known as the '''Plasma Pistol''', is the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-Covenant War]] successor to the [[Type-25 plasma pistol]].<ref name="H5G">'''Halo 5: Guardians'''</ref>
The '''''Zo'klada''-pattern Pistol''' {{Type|54|Directed Energy Pistol|DEP}}{{Ref/Site|Id=LAL|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=News, Canon Fodder|Page=Locke & Load|D=2|M=8|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load.html}} also known as the '''plasma pistol''', is one of the original plasma pistol design templates from the [[Sangheili]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} With the dissolution of the [[Covenant]] and the [[San'Shyuum]]'s restrictions over legacy templates, this variant became a common sight in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]],{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=478}} particularly in the [[Blooding Years]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} The ''Zo'klada''-pattern became the basis for the {{Pattern|Rohakadu|plasma pistol}} which features multiple improvements.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}


==Variants==
== Variants ==
===Type-54D plasma pistol===
=== Type-54D plasma pistol ===
The T-54D plasma pistol was used extensively by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] in October [[2558]]. It is also the preferred sidearm for [[Spartan-IV]] [[Olympia Vale]]. It is classified as a [[Requisition system|Common REQ]] and can be summoned in [[Warzone]] at Level 3 energy.<ref name="H5G"/>
The T-54D plasma pistol was used extensively by the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] in October [[2558]]. It is also the preferred sidearm for [[Spartan-IV]] [[Olympia Vale]].{{Ref/Reuse|out10}} It is classified as a [[Requisition system|Common REQ]] and can be summoned in [[Warzone]] at Level 2 energy.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
==== Type-54D variants ====
* '''[[Spitfire]]''': The ''Spitfire'' is an improved T-54D produced by [[Kig-Yar]] armorers that features a faster rate of fire and reduced heat generated per shot.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} It is classified as an Uncommon REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 3 energy. It can also be found as the second [[Special weapons (Halo 5: Guardians)|hidden weapon]] in the [[campaign]] on the level [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]].{{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Genesis (level)|Genesis]]}}
* '''[[Void's Tear]]''': The ''Void's Tear'' is an advanced T-54D that features overcharged shots that create an unstable gravimetric vortex by superheating exotic nuclear isomers. At the point of impact, the overcharged shot pulls in nearby objects and then explodes. Normal shots also yank back weapons they hit. A direct, fully charged shot where a [[Spartan]] is pulled into the blast will kill in a single hit. Unlike other Plasma Pistol variants and the [[Z-390 incineration cannon|Incineration Cannon]], keeping the ''Void's Tear'' charged for too long does not deplete the battery. It is classified as a Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 4 energy.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
<gallery class=center>
File:H5G Spitfire.png|Spitfire.
File:H5G-VoidsTearclear.png|Void's Tear.
</gallery>
 
== Gameplay ==
=== Changes from ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' ===
* Can now be zoomed in with [[Smart scope]] to decrease reticle bloom.
* Overcharges now track targets better if the player is "scoped-in", similar to the [[Type-56D needler]].
* Can once again EMP vehicles.
* Increased damage, killing a fully-shielded Spartan in 9 uncharged bolts.
* Overcharges drain 10% of the battery in the campaign and 15% in the multiplayer.
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes}}
 
==Production notes==
{{Main|Cut Halo 4 weapons#Halo 5 plasma pistol}}
The Type-54 plasma pistol was one of [[Cut Halo 4 weapons|several weapons]] originally conceptualized and created for ''[[Halo 4]]'', but was never implemented in the final build.{{Ref/Twitter|Unseen_Halo|1485968216639905796|Corbin|Quote=My favorite pic from Halo 4's Development. The same plasma pistol model has made it all the way to Halo Infinite :) @___Gal4xy___  Thanks for the capture|D=27|M=1|Y=2022}}{{Ref/Twitter|Gamecheat13|1487322999397273600|cheato|Quote=The Halo 5 Plasma Pistol redesign was originally made during Halo 4's development.|D=10|M=02|Y=2022}}


====Type-54D variants====
== Gallery ==
*'''Spitfire''': The ''Spitfire'' is a T-54D produced by [[Kig-Yar]] armorers that features a faster rate of fire and reduced heat generated per shot.<ref name="H5G"/> It is classified as an Uncommon REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 3 energy. It can also be found in the [[campaign]] on the level [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]].<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''campaign level [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]]''</ref>
===''Halo 4'' cut model===
*'''Void's Tear''': The ''Void's Tear'' is an advanced T-54D that features overcharged shots that create an unstable gravimetric vortex by superheating exotic nuclear isomers. At the point of impact the overcharged shot pulls in nearby objects and then explodes. It is classified as a Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 4 energy.<ref name="H5G"/>
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G Spitfire.png|Spitfire
File:H4 Alpha T54PlasmaPistol Side.jpg|The ''Zo'klada''-pattern plasma pistol being held in an early build of ''Halo 4''.
File:H5G-VoidsTearclear.png|Void's Tear
File:H4_Alpha_T54PlasmaPistol_FP.jpg|The ''Zo'klada''-pattern in first-person.
File:H4_Alpha_T54PlasmaPistol_Overcharge.jpg|The ''Zo'klada''-pattern overheating.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Gameplay==
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
===Changes from Type-25 plasma pistol in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
*Can now be zoomed in with [[Smart scope]] to decrease reticle bloom.
*Overcharges now track targets better if the player is "scoped-in," similar to the [[Type-56 Needler]].
*Is once again able to EMP vehicles.
*Increased damage, killing a fully-shielded Spartan in 9 bolts.
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G-John&PP.png|[[John-117]] overcharging a plasma pistol during the [[Raid on Argent Moon|Raid on ''Argent Moon'']] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-John&PP.png|[[John-117]] overcharging a plasma pistol during the [[Operation: BIRD IN HAND|Raid on ''Argent Moon'']] in a ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' prerelease screenshot.
File:H5G-PPHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of the plasma pistol by Fred-104 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-PPzoom-Campaign.png|[[Spartan abilities#Smart Scope/Hover|Smart scope]] with the plasma pistol by John-117 in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-PPOverheat.png|The plasma pistol overheating in Fred-104's hands.
File:H5G-Fred&PP.png|[[Frederic-104]] charging up a plasma pistol in the final version of ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Fred&OverheatedPP.png|Fred-104 with an overheated plasma pistol in his hands.
File:H5G-SpitfireHUD-Campaign.png|First-person view of ''Spitfire'' by [[Edward Buck]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' campaign.
File:H5G-Buck&Spitfire.png|Edward Buck with the ''Spitfire'' on [[Genesis]].
File:H5G-PPHUD.png|First-person view of the plasma pistol in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-PPHUD.png|First-person view of the plasma pistol in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-PPzoom.png|[[Smart scope]] with the plasma pistol in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-PPzoom.png|Smart scope with the plasma pistol in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-T54DSS.png|Third-person view of the plasma pistol engaged in smart scope.
File:H5G-T54DSS.png|Third-person view of the plasma pistol engaged in smart scope.
File:H5G-Seeker.png|A [[SEEKER-class Mjolnir|Seeker]]-clad Spartan-IV with an overheated plasma pistol on a [[Forge]] remake of [[Battle Creek]].
File:H5G-Seeker.png|A [[SEEKER-class Mjolnir|Seeker]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] with an overheated plasma pistol on a [[Forge]] remake of [[Battle Creek]].
File:H5G-AirAssault&SpitFire.png|An [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|Air Assault]]-clad Spartan-IV with ''Spitfire'' on [[Escape from ARC]].
File:H5G-SpitfireHUD.png|First-person view of ''Spitfire''.
File:H5G-Spitfire.png|A Spartan wielding ''Spitfire''.
File:H5G-VoidsTearHUD.png|First-person view of ''Void's Tear''.
File:H5G-VoidsTear.png|A Spartan wielding ''Void's Tear''.
File:H5G-VoidsTeareffect.png|The effect created by ''Void's Tear''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ Cards===
== List of appearances ==
<gallery>
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
File:REQ Card - Plasma Pistol.png|Plasma Pistol - Basic Weapon
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
File:REQ_Certification_Plasma_Pistol.png|Plasma Pistol - Certification
File:Spitfire.png|Plasma Pistol - ''Spitfire''
File:Voidstear.png|Plasma Pistol - ''Void's Tear''
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
== Sources ==
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
{{Ref/Sources}}


==Sources==
{{Covenant sidearms}}
<references/>


{{Covenant Weapons}}
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]]
[[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]]

Latest revision as of 08:06, March 25, 2024

This article is about the plasma pistol introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For the plasma pistols introduced in Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo Infinite, see Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol and Rohakadu-pattern plasma pistol.
Zo'klada-pattern Pistol
H5G-Plasma Pistol.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Iruiru Armory[1][2]

Model series:

Type-54[3]

Type:

Directed-energy pistol[4]

Variants:

Specifications

Length:

36.9 centimetres (14.5 in)[1]

Ammunition type:

Superheated plasma[4]

Feed system:

100 battery units[4]

Rate of fire:

Semi-automatic; single charged bolt[4]

Effective range:

Medium to long

Service history

In service:

 

The Zo'klada-pattern Pistol (UNSC Type classification: Type-54 Directed Energy Pistol, T-54 DEP)[3] also known as the plasma pistol, is one of the original plasma pistol design templates from the Sangheili.[1] With the dissolution of the Covenant and the San'Shyuum's restrictions over legacy templates, this variant became a common sight in the Post-Covenant War conflicts,[1][5] particularly in the Blooding Years.[4] The Zo'klada-pattern became the basis for the Rohakadu-pattern plasma pistol which features multiple improvements.[1]

Variants[edit]

Type-54D plasma pistol[edit]

The T-54D plasma pistol was used extensively by the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant in October 2558. It is also the preferred sidearm for Spartan-IV Olympia Vale.[2] It is classified as a Common REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 2 energy.[4]

Type-54D variants[edit]

  • Spitfire: The Spitfire is an improved T-54D produced by Kig-Yar armorers that features a faster rate of fire and reduced heat generated per shot.[4] It is classified as an Uncommon REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 3 energy. It can also be found as the second hidden weapon in the campaign on the level Genesis.[6]
  • Void's Tear: The Void's Tear is an advanced T-54D that features overcharged shots that create an unstable gravimetric vortex by superheating exotic nuclear isomers. At the point of impact, the overcharged shot pulls in nearby objects and then explodes. Normal shots also yank back weapons they hit. A direct, fully charged shot where a Spartan is pulled into the blast will kill in a single hit. Unlike other Plasma Pistol variants and the Incineration Cannon, keeping the Void's Tear charged for too long does not deplete the battery. It is classified as a Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 4 energy.[4]
  • Spitfire.

    Spitfire.

  • Void's Tear.

    Void's Tear.

Gameplay[edit]

Changes from Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol in Halo 2: Anniversary[edit]

  • Can now be zoomed in with Smart scope to decrease reticle bloom.
  • Overcharges now track targets better if the player is "scoped-in", similar to the Type-56D needler.
  • Can once again EMP vehicles.
  • Increased damage, killing a fully-shielded Spartan in 9 uncharged bolts.
  • Overcharges drain 10% of the battery in the campaign and 15% in the multiplayer.
Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to Zo'klada-pattern plasma pistol on its gameplay page.
Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Production notes[edit]

Main article: Cut Halo 4 weapons § Halo 5 plasma pistol

The Type-54 plasma pistol was one of several weapons originally conceptualized and created for Halo 4, but was never implemented in the final build.[7][8]

Gallery[edit]

Halo 4 cut model[edit]

  • The Zo'klada-pattern plasma pistol being held in an early build of Halo 4.

    The Zo'klada-pattern plasma pistol being held in an early build of Halo 4.

  • The Zo'klada-pattern in first-person.

    The Zo'klada-pattern in first-person.

  • The Zo'klada-pattern overheating.

    The Zo'klada-pattern overheating.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

  • John-117 overcharging a plasma pistol during the Raid on Argent Moon in a Halo 5: Guardians prerelease screenshot.

    John-117 overcharging a plasma pistol during the Raid on Argent Moon in a Halo 5: Guardians prerelease screenshot.

  • First-person view of the plasma pistol by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of the plasma pistol by Fred-104 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Smart scope with the plasma pistol by John-117 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    Smart scope with the plasma pistol by John-117 in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • The plasma pistol overheating in Fred-104's hands.

    The plasma pistol overheating in Fred-104's hands.

  • Frederic-104 charging up a plasma pistol in the final version of Halo 5: Guardians.

    Frederic-104 charging up a plasma pistol in the final version of Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Fred-104 with an overheated plasma pistol in his hands.

    Fred-104 with an overheated plasma pistol in his hands.

  • First-person view of Spitfire by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

    First-person view of Spitfire by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.

  • Edward Buck with the Spitfire on Genesis.

    Edward Buck with the Spitfire on Genesis.

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

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

  • Smart scope with the plasma pistol in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Smart scope with the plasma pistol in Halo 5: Guardians.

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

    Third-person view of the plasma pistol engaged in smart scope.

  • A Seeker-clad Spartan-IV with an overheated plasma pistol on a Forge remake of Battle Creek.

    A Seeker-clad Spartan-IV with an overheated plasma pistol on a Forge remake of Battle Creek.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 291
  2. ^ a b c Halo: Outcasts, chapter 10
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint - News, Canon Fodder, Locke & Load (Retrieved on Aug 2, 2021) [local archive] [external archive]
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo 5: Guardians, gameplay
  5. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 478
  6. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Genesis
  7. ^ Twitter, Corbin (@Unseen_Halo): "My favorite pic from Halo 4's Development. The same plasma pistol model has made it all the way to Halo Infinite :) @___Gal4xy___ Thanks for the capture" (Retrieved on Jan 27, 2022) [archive]
  8. ^ Twitter, cheato (@Gamecheat13): "The Halo 5 Plasma Pistol redesign was originally made during Halo 4's development." (Retrieved on Feb 10, 2022) [archive]

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