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{{Center|''This article is about the model introduced in Halo: Combat Evolved. For the model introduced in Halo 5: Guardians, see [[Type-54 plasma pistol]].''}}
{{Title|''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol}}
{{Weapon Infobox
{{Disambig header|the plasma pistol introduced in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''|the plasma pistols introduced in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' and ''[[Halo Infinite]]''|Zo'klada-pattern plasma pistol|Rohakadu-pattern plasma pistol}}
{{Weapon infobox
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|image=[[File:H2A T25DEP.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Iruiru Armory]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-pistol '''Halo Waypoint''': Plasma Pistol'']</ref><ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 143''</ref>
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*[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=osfm|OSFM|Page=187}}
|type=[[Directed-energy weapon|Directed-energy pistol]]<ref name="bung">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3plasmapistol '''Bungie.net''': ''Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol'']</ref>
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|length={{Convert|37|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}
|width={{Convert|6.6|cm|in}}<ref name="universe"/><ref name="H4VG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 85''</ref>
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|feed=100 battery units<ref name="universe"/><ref name="ency">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 320'' (2009); ''page 334'' (2011)</ref>
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{{Quote|The Type-25 DEP is the bread and butter of [[Covenant]] small arms—almost as common as the [[MA5 series|MA5]] is with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. After the [[Solemn Penance|Covenant Carrier]] jumped there were some areas of [[Mombasa]] where plasma pistols covered the ground like leaves—that maneuver killed a bunch of dudes on both sides.|Unidentified [[UNSC]] serviceman<ref name="bung"/>}}
{{Quote|[The plasma pistol] is the bread and butter of [[Covenant]] small arms—almost as common as the [[MA5 series|MA5]] is with the [[UNSC]]. After [[Solemn Penance|the Covenant Carrier]] jumped there were some areas of [[Mombasa]] where plasma pistols covered the ground like leaves—that maneuver killed a bunch of dudes on both sides.|Anonymous UNSC [[E2-BAG/1/7]] serviceman{{Ref/Reuse|h3bnet}}}}


The '''Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol''' ('''Type-25 DEP'''),<ref name="bung"/> also known as the '''Plasma Pistol''', is a Covenant infantry firearm, carried commonly by the smaller species, such as the [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-Yar]], and the [[Yanme'e]], but is occasionally used by larger species such as the [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]]; as such it is the most commonly encountered Covenant energy weapon.<ref name="ency"/> While weak on its own, the Plasma Pistol has a wide variety of functions and becomes deadly in large numbers.
The '''''Eos'Mak''-pattern Pistol''' {{Type|25|Directed Energy Pistol|DEP}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} also known as the '''plasma pistol''',{{Ref/Reuse|h3bnet}} is a Covenant infantry weapon originally manufactured by the [[Assembly Forges]] during the Human-Covenant War. Following the [[Fall of High Charity|Fall]] of ''[[High Charity]]'', the plasma pistol is manufactured by [[Iruiru Armory]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p291}}
 
==Overview==
==Design and usage==
===Design details===
===Design details===
[[File:Plasma-pistol.png|thumb|left|130px|A blueprint of a plasma pistol.]]
{{Main|Plasma pistol}}
The plasma pistol is a Covenant [[directed-energy weapon]] that was reverse-engineered from a [[Forerunner]] device.<ref name="universe"/> The weapon is powered by a battery cell and has a power output of 100-150 KV @ 2~3 dA, but when overcharged, the power output is 1.5 MV @ 2~3 dA.<ref name="bung"/> The Type-25 DEP is a semi-automatic weapon using a single collimator design that gives the weapon its smooth and aerodynamic, claw like appearance. The Type-25 DEP's functionality is straightforward, the rear section of the pistol has a holographic display which indicates temperature as the weapon is fired—in the center of the holographic display is a small red pad, this pad is the Type-25 DEP's safety and activation mechanism. Before the plasma pistol can be fired the user must place his thumb on the pad, the pistol then activates and can be fired. On the left side is another small red button this opens the top heating vent and allows access to the weapon's internal components.
Manufactured by Iruiru Armory, the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol is a directed-energy weapon employed by the Covenant and [[Covenant remnants|its splinter factions]]. The ''Eos'Mak''-pattern was the most common variant of the plasma pistol, often utilized by the frontline infantry like the Unggoy, Kig-Yar, and Yanme'e.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p291}} However, the design pattern is associated with an innumerable different sub-classes, much to the consternation of UNSC intelligence officers tasked with categorizing new variants.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} Certain sub-variants are equipped with tracking sights.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}
<gallery class=center>
File:PlasmaPistol-HaloCE.png|An ''Eos'Mak''-pattern sub-variant employed by [[Fleet of Particular Justice]]
File:PlasmaPistol-H2.png|An ''Eos'Mak''-pattern sub-variant employed by [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration]]
File:H3-PlasmaPistol.png|An ''Eos'Mak''-pattern sub-variant employed by [[Truth's fleet]]
File:HReach-PlasmaPistolSide.png|An ''Eos'Mak''-pattern sub-variant equipped with tracking sights
File:H4-T25PlasmaPistol-SideRender.png|An ''Eos'Mak''-pattern sub-variant manufactured on [[Hesduros]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}
</gallery>


With the dissolution of a centralized manufacturing control—as a result of the [[Great Schism]] and fall of the [[Covenant]]—new production of Plasma Pistols have appeared in a bewildering variety of casing styles and adornments. Much to the consternation of UNSC intelligence officers tasked with categorizing new plasma pistol variants, within this broad type classification are innumerable, different sub-classes. This is due to the Covenant's loose (by human standards) interpretation of "standardization" and disdain of serial manufacturing techniques.<ref name="universe"/>
===Usage===
The ''Eos'Mak''-pattern was the most common variant of the plasma pistol, employed across the Covenant and its splinter factions. It was commonly used by members of the lower caste, such as the Unggoy, Kig-Yar, and Yanme'e.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p291}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}


The Plasma Pistol has two modes of fire, semi-automatic direct and semi-guided area of effect (AOE), also known as "overcharge".<ref>'''Halo Waypoint:''' Halo: Reach Stats</ref>
==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
[[File:HTV-PPpew.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Riz-028/Silver|Riz-028]] using an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol to kill a Sangheili in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.]]
===Silver Timeline===
{{Notice/Silver|category=no}}
''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols are used by the Covenant against humanity.{{Ref/Film|Id=Contact|TV|Episode=Contact}}{{Ref/Film|Id=Reckoning|TV|Episode=Reckoning}}


===Default firing mode===
==Trivia==
When rapidly tapping the trigger, the Plasma Pistol will fire small bolts of plasma. These bolts deal little damage to targets protected by [[Energy shielding|energy shields]], though still more than most bullet weapons. Against unarmored targets, though, the lethality of the Type-25 DEP is extreme. Injuries inflicted to a victim are severe third-degree burns, this level of injury causes the wound to be cauterized instantly upon impact.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''pages 328''</ref> Body fluids would be subjected to flash vaporization, inducing a strain or a shock on the body after impact<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 22''</ref>, fluids trapped in organs or arteries in addition to the rapid expansion of heat would cause ruptures or small explosions causing additional damage to the target. Near misses can also cause injury to the target, as they produce severe burns to the area they pass, this can also cause heat trauma or heat stroke from the extreme temperatures of the bolt.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 19''</ref><ref name="reach">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 315''</ref> Should the plasma strike cover, the impact can cause splash damage by flinging heated debris, though the blast radius is smaller than most Covenant explosive weapons.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 15''</ref>
*In the PC version of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', if the player has a modified controller with rapid-fire functionality, they can fire the plasma pistol as fast as the second highest turbo setting, which is as fast as the [[MA5B assault rifle|assault rifle]]. However, it overheats extremely fast.
*In the ''Halo'' trilogy, if the player's plasma pistol is running low on battery, (less than 10%) when they fire it, then it will occasionally splutter and refuse to fire. This may be due to the fact that the power cell is unable to focus the remaining energy into a ball of plasma.
*After killing the [[Prophet of Regret]] on "[[Regret (Halo 2 level)|Regret]]" in ''Halo 2,'' he will drop a plasma pistol. He held the same weapon in ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', and was rumored to keep it with him at all times in ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''.
*In [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]], it is possible to instantly destroy a {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}} by aiming an overcharged bolt at the metal flaps on the back of the Ghost's wings.
*In ''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista, if the player is carrying the plasma pistol and are in [[active camouflage]], one may see a polygon near the front of the weapon. In ''Halo 3'', while using active camouflage, one can see a square where the heat monitor is. This indicates the hologram is a polygon.
*In ''Halo 3'', if the player overcharges the plasma pistol and slowly release the trigger, it will not fire a shot. The plasma would slowly dissipate and disappear. This can be used as a way to prevent excess battery depletion when an overcharge shot is fired. The plasma pistol in PC versions cannot do this as the player is using a mouse to control the firing.
*In the "Extras" section of the ''[[Halo 3: The Official Strategy Guide]]'', it is stated incorrectly that the plasma pistol has a clip size of 10/100 when it does not have a clip size at all.
*In ''Halo 3'', it is the only [[dual-wield]]able weapon that does not cause less damage per shot when dual-wielded than when single wielded. (26 head/body shots single- or dual-wielded to kill with normal shields; as compared with the [[M6G magnum|M6G]] that takes 5 head or 8 body single-wielded but 7 head or 11 body when dual-wielded).
*In ''Halo 3'', if one looks at their shadow whilst holding a plasma pistol, one may notice a "cap" like protrusion on the back of the gun. This is actually the hologram on the gun that indicates if it is overheated.
*In the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer Beta]], the sound effect for an overcharged blast was the same as when a circuit is hit in ''[[Marathon]]''.


The semi-auto firing mode can be used until the weapon overheats, after which it must cool down for a few seconds before it can be used again. As the weapon approaches low battery, it may sputter and fail to fire. The [[Hesduros]]-manufactured pistols used by [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|forces]] fire more powerful plasma bolts, with a comparable increase in energy use per shot.<ref name="universe"/>
==Gallery==
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===Concept art and artwork===
<gallery>
File:Homecoming PlasmaPistol Concept.png|Concept art of the plasma pistol for ''Halo Legends'', Homecoming.
File:Prototype PlasmaPistol Concept.png|Concept art of the plasma pistol for ''Halo Legends'', Prototype.
File:HU MyrasPlasmaPistol.png|[[Myras Tyla]] holding a plasma pistol in ''[[Halo: Uprising]]''.
File:Colonists prisoner.png|An Unggoy holding a plasma pistol on [[Kojo Agu]] in ''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''.
File:Assault on CF-32.png|Two Unggoy Minors wielding plasma pistols in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''.
</gallery>
===''Halo: Combat Evolved''===
<gallery>
File:HCE GruntCombatForm Concept.jpg|Concept art of a [[Flood]]-infected Unggoy wielding an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:Plasma-pistol.png|HUD icon of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:Plasma pistol.png|Angled views of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:HTMCC Avatar Jackal 1.png|Render of a Kig-Yar wielding an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:HCE-PlasmaPistol-Screen.jpg|An ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol on the ground.
File:HCE-GruntMajor.png|An Unggoy Major wielding the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:Jackals.jpg|Two Kig-Yars armed with the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:HCE-PlasmaPistol-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:HCE-PlasmaPistol-Overheat.jpg|First-person view of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol overheating.
File:HTMCC-HCE OpenedPlasmaPistol.png|First-person view of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol being opened.
</gallery>
===''Halo 2''===
<gallery>
File:Plasma pistol H2.jpg|Angled view of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:H2 DualWield PP Render.jpg|A Spartan dual wielding ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols.
File:H2 Heavy Grunt.png|An Unggoy Heavy wielding the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor illuminated by the glow of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:HTMCC-H2 OpenedPlasmaPistol.png|First-person view of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol being opened.
</gallery>


===Overcharge mode===
===''Halo 3''===
[[File:H2A Beach - Noob Combo.jpg|thumb|250px|An [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|ODST]] primes a plasma pistol's overcharge.]]
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{{Quote|The trigger is soft—no feedback—there’s no break that tells you when the overcharge is gonna kick in. First time I did it was by accident and it damn near sprained my wrist.|Unidentified UNSC serviceman<ref name="bung"/>}}
File:Landfall PlasmaPistol Prop Photo 1.jpg|The plasma pistol prop built by [[WETA Workshop]] for ''[[Halo: Landfall]]''.
If the plasma pistol's trigger is held for a few seconds, the plasma at the tip will gather into a large spherical mass. Releasing the trigger will fire a single bolt of larger size than usual. This bolt, if aimed correctly, will track its target for a short distance if they attempt to dodge. The overcharged bolt creates an [[electromagnetic pulse]], stunning most electronics. If the target is protected by energy shields, all but the strongest shields will break, allowing their body to take damage.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 116''</ref> If the overcharge strikes a vehicle, it will be temporarily disabled and rendered helpless for several seconds. As such, even the weakest Covenant infantry can thwart an assaulting [[SPARTAN programs|Spartan]] or vehicle, forcing their foe to retreat or creating an opening for their allies. Should an overcharged bolt strike an unarmored flesh target, it will result in instant death.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 81''</ref>
File:H3-Bnet PlasmaPistol.jpg|Promotional image of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:Plasma Pistol Halo 3.png|Angled view of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:H3 Grunt Major.jpg|An Unggoy Major wielding the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:HTMCC-H3 Drones in Crow's Nest 2.png|A Yanme'e swarm firing their ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols at a UNSC marine.
File:H3 PlasmaPistol Overcharge.jpg|An overcharged plasma bolt mid-flight.
File:Flight Elite.jpg|A Sangheili dual-wielding ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols in multiplayer.
File:Halo-3-legendary-map-pack--20080408000155827.jpg|A Spartan overcharging an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol in multiplayer.
File:74697396-Full.jpg|First-person view of overcharged plasma pistols in action in ''Halo 3''.
File:HTMCC-H3 OpenedPlasmaPistol.png|First-person view of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol being opened.
</gallery>


However, after the overcharged bolt is fired, the pistol will automatically overheat. Until it cools down the pistol cannot be fired in this mode, giving an opposing target enough time to counterattack. Using the overcharge frequently will also drain the battery faster than usual.
===''Halo 3: ODST''===
<gallery>
File:H3ODST PlasmaPistolBolt.png|An Unggoy firing an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:H3ODST ChargedPlasmaPistol.png|A Kig-Yar firing scaled burst from the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:H3ODST JackalMinor&Major.png|Two Kig-Yar with ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols.
File:H3ODST DroneUltra Firing.jpg|A [[Yanme'e Ultra]] firing an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
</gallery>


==Gameplay==
===''Halo: Reach''===
===Advantages===
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The Plasma Pistol is a great close-to medium range weapon. While it can't inflict high damage at long range, the Plasma Pistol can be used at a distance if the user fires slowly and aims carefully by leading the target. It is extremely efficient at killing "soft" targets, while dealing large amounts of damage to a heavily armored target. Its overcharge ability is extremely dangerous to shielded infantry, and to non-shielded infantry. Because of the extreme temperatures released, a vehicle running on a hydrogen engine, or one that is lightly covered, can be damaged or disabled if the overcharged bolt hits it — in addition to the high temperatures, the electromagnetic bottle containing the plasma can produce an EMP which can disable any electronic device within range. When compared with the Plasma Rifle, the Plasma Pistol's non-overcharged firing mode is far more accurate at medium and long ranges, although the plasma projectiles tend to arc downward at long range. SPARTANs and Sangheili have the ability to dual-wield Plasma Pistols, doubling their efficiency in close- to mid-range combat situations. If fired fast enough, the high velocity of the plasma projectile coupled with the force of the kinetic impact, can knock over, or stun infantry.
File:HR PlasmaPistol HiPoly Render.jpg|A render of the high-poly source asset for the plasma pistol.
File:HR PlasmaPistol Wireframe Render.jpg|The in-game low-poly asset.
File:HR Type25 study2.jpg|A study of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:T25 Bolt Study HR Temp.jpg|A study of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:HaloReach - Plasma Pistol.png|A left-facing render of an active plasma pistol from the pre-beta development stage.
File:Reach-PlasmaPistol-Right.png|A right-facing render of an active plasma pistol from the pre-beta development stage.
File:Reach MPBeta PlasmaPistol.png|A [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|''Halo: Reach'' beta]] render of an inactive plasma pistol.
File:Ppovercharge.png|First-person view of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol overheating in the beta.
File:HR_PlasmaPistol_Pattern.png|Pattern on the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:HTMCC-HR Grunt&PP Closeup.png|Two Unggoy wielding ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols.
File:HR ChargedPlasmaPistol 1.png|A Kig-Yar Major firing a scaled burst from the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:HR ChargedPlasmaPistol 2.png|Two Kig-Yar overcharging their ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols.
File:HR-PlasmaPistolHUD.jpg|First-person view of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:HTMCC-HR OpenedPlasmaPistol.png|First-person view of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol being opened.
</gallery>


===Disadvantages===
===''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''===
The Plasma Pistol, when fired continuously, or when an overcharged bolt is fired, will overheat because of the rapid cycling, loading, ignition, and release sequence of energy. To prevent the weapon from being damaged, the Type-25 DEP temporarily shuts down and opens a cooling vent to allow the excess heat to dissipate before the weapon reactivates. This process leaves the weapon temporarily inoperable. Infantry who are not aware of the function of the Plasma Pistol can get killed because of this. Human military experts and scientists do not understand how Covenant plasma weapons work, or how they are recharged; as such when the battery is depleted the Plasma Pistol must be discarded or replaced. At 10% charge level the Plasma Pistol will begin to misfire, this is due to the battery's inability to deliver enough energy to start and complete the ignition and release phase of operation. As such this hampers the operators use of the weapon. Continuously holding down the trigger while in overcharge mode will rapidly deplete the energy source, and if not careful the weapon can be wasted before firing a single round. Another disadvantage is its short range which is about 10-25 meters depending on the charge level.
<gallery>
File:CEAmajor.PNG|An Unngoy Major with an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:2817470-gallery.jpg|Two Unggoy wielding with ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistols.
File:HCEA-Mgalekgolo&JackalMajor.png|A Kig-Yar Major armed with an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:HCEA-PlasmaPistolHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
</gallery>
===''Halo 4''===
<gallery>
File:H4-Reference-PlasmaPistol.jpg|Reference model sheet of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:H4-Reference-PlasmaPistol_2.jpg|Reference sheet for the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:H4-Render-PlasmaPistol.jpg|Orthographic views of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:H4 profile - JackalHeavy.png|A Kig-Yar Heavy wielding an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:HTMCC-H4 EliteStorm&Grunts.png|A Sangheili with the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:H4-UnggoyStorm&Imperial.png|Two Unggoy with the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:Type-25_DEP_interior.jpg|The upper firing coil within the interior of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:H4-PlasmaPistol-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol.
File:HTMCC-H4 OpenedPlasmaPistol.png|First-person view of an ''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol being opened.
</gallery>


Although the the Plasma Pistol can strike a target at long ranges, it is not suited for long-range combat, due to two distinct properties of the weapon's operation. The first is the rate of thermal expansion which is determined by the rate of the bloom of the bolt; "blooming" is the result of plasma breakdown in the air at energy densities of around a megajoule per cubic centimeter. This effect causes the plasma to defocus and dissolve into the atmosphere. It can be more severe if there is fog, smoke, or dust in the air. As the bolt is accelerated away from the "barrel" of the weapon the plasma begins to decay as a result of the weakening magnetic field. Speed also factors in to this, the faster the bolt is accelerated, the farther the bolt will travel before the temperature of plasma begins to decay and the magnetic field becomes unstable and finally dissipates. As the bolt loses velocity it also loses kinetic damage as it travels longer distances.
===''Halo 4'' skins===
 
<gallery>
===Changes===
File:H4-PlasmaPistol-Skin.png|FCT (Fracture) Skin.
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File:H4-PlasmaPistol-SteelSkin.png|BPL (Boilerplate) Skin.
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<div class="tab">Halo: Combat Evolved to Halo 2</div>
===''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
<big>'''''Halo 2'''''</big>
[[File:PlasmaPistol-H2.png|right|300px]]
{{Main|Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo 2}}
*The plasma pistol can now be dual-wielded.
*Melee animation changed - instead of the Master Chief holding it in his left hand and punching with his right, he holds it in his right and punches with his left.
*Overcharged shot contrail has been removed.
*Less damage per shot, 26 shots are required to kill a fully-shielded Spartan instead of 15.
*The overcharged bolt does no damage to unshielded targets instead of killing a fully-shielded Spartan in 3 overcharged bolts.
*Rate of fire is slower.
*Overcharge charges up slower but has better tracking.
*Overcharged shots do not kick up as much dirt, dust, sparks and debris as the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' counterpart.
*Green electricity is present between the "prongs" of the Plasma Pistol.
*The color of the Plasma Pistol (blue) was darkened from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'''s version.
*The crosshairs of the reticule move closer together when the overcharge is locked-on to a target.
*The overcharge now takes 15% battery instead of 10-11%.
*The plasma pistol has only 200-300 shots before it runs out of ammo, instead of 500.
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<div class="tab">Halo 2 to Halo 3</div>
<big>'''''Halo 3'''''</big>
[[File:H3-PlasmaPistol.png|right|300px]]
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*Maintaining an overcharge without releasing decreases the battery rapidly (about 3% per second). Overcharges also drain 10% power in addition to the amount decreased when maintaining the charge.
*Takes slightly longer to cool down after overheating.
*If an overcharge impacts with a vehicle, the vehicle is temporarily disabled; same effect as the [[power drain|Power Drain]].
*Shorter time to charge an overcharge when holding down the trigger.
*Tracking distance has been lowered; the overcharged bolt will only seek out targets at close range.
*Overcharged bolt has longer contrail than in ''Halo 2''.
*The plasma pistol is ''marginally'' weaker than it was in ''Halo 2'', often requiring 1 extra shot to kill most enemies compared with its performance in ''Halo 2''.
*The plasma pistol does the same amount of damage as the assault rifle against unshielded enemies; on [[Heroic]] difficulty, both the plasma pistol and assault rifle take 5 shots to kill a [[Unggoy Minor|Grunt Minor]], and 9 shots to kill a [[Unggoy Major|Grunt Major]] or [[Kig-Yar|Jackal]].
*The plasma pistol now has 400 shots before it runs out of ammo.
*The plasma pistol is now purple instead of blue; it also appears to be smaller than in ''Halo 2''.
 
<big>'''''Halo 3: ODST'''''</big>
*The plasma bolts in ''ODST'' are somewhat smaller and less pronounced than in ''Halo 3''.
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<big>'''''Halo: Reach'''''</big>
[[File:HReach-PlasmaPistolSide.png|right|300px]]
{{Main|Halo: Reach}}
*The strength of the Plasma Pistol has been greatly increased. 10 shots are required to kill a fully-shielded Spartan instead of 26.
*The plasma pistol has received a graphical overhaul with noticeable changes to its design. Its texture appears to be more crudely metallic than in any previous game. Some other changes includes a small raised section on the top, presumably an [[iron sight]] and a more defined grip on the lower section.
*Overcharge bolt tracking has been reduced.
*The overcharged bolt creates small area-of-effect damage.
*The pistol produces a faint buzz after you equip it, because of its activation.
*The plasma pistol's rate of fire is reduced to compensate for its higher power.
*Its battery now takes one full energy unit per shot in Multiplayer (five shots in Campaign and Firefight).
*The overcharged bolt not only disables shields, but will also damage around one third of a SPARTAN's health points.
*The overcharge will now drain 15% of the battery per shot (10% in Campaign and Firefight).
*The player will now occasionally melee with the pistol itself, instead of only using their fist.
*Grunts can now use its overcharged function in Campaign and Firefight.
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<div class="tab">Halo: Reach to Halo 4</div>
<big>'''''Halo 4'''''</big>
[[File:H4-T25PlasmaPistol-SideRender.png|300px|right]]
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*12 shots are required to kill a fully-shielded Spartan
*4 overcharged bolts are required to kill a fully-shielded Spartan
*Each shot drains 2% of the battery.
*An overcharged shot now drains 25% of the battery, which is much more than previous games.
*Orange markings on the weapon are now bright blue.
*The sounds have been upgraded.
**The normal shots sound sharper
**The overcharge is higher pitched and no longer buzzes while it's held.
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<div class="tab">Halo 4 to Halo 2: Anniversary</div>
<big>'''''Halo 2: Anniversary'''''</big>
[[File:H2A T25DEP.png|right|350px]]
{{Main|Halo 2: Anniversary}}
*Like the original ''Halo 2'' version, the plasma pistol does not lose battery while being overcharged and cannot disable vehicles. However, it can only be overcharged for 5 seconds before the charge dissipates and loses 9% battery.
*Less damage per shot, requires 26 shots to kill a fully-shielded Spartan.
*Cosmetically resembles the ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4'' variations, most specifically the small "sight" atop the main body of the weapon, and the raised hologram at the rear.
*The overcharge is larger and emits a brighter glow.
*After overheating, the pistol emits a cloud of green steam.
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<big>'''''Halo Wars'''''</big>
[[File:Covenant suicide grunt.gif|thumb|right|250px|Suicide Grunts wielding plasma pistols.]]
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*Plasma Pistols do not drain shields instantly, even when overcharged.
*Grunts now overcharge Plasma Pistols in-game.
*Jackals are not capable of using them.
*Elites are not capable of using them.
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{{Main|Halo: Spartan Assault|Halo: Spartan Strike}}
*The maximum battery size is 200 as opposed to 100 in previous games.
*Ammo can be picked up.
*An overcharged shot resembles and behaves similar to that of a [[Fuel Rod]].
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==[[UNSC]] remarks==
*"''It’s a damned ray gun—how come we don’t have ray guns?''"
*"''It’s great in built-up areas and clearing buildings. Anything over a couple dozen meters though? Not so much.''"
*"''How the foxtrot does it track anything? Whatever—I guess that’s why I carry an MA5 instead of a [[TACPAD]].''"
*"''It’s just the right size and it feels good in your hands, but give me an [[M7]] or an MA5 any day of the week.''"
 
==Trivia==
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*The Plasma Pistol was inspired by the "[[w:c:marathongame:Zeus Class Fusion Pistol|Zeus Class Fusion Pistol]]" from the [[Marathon (Video Game Series)|''Marathon'' series]]. Like the Fusion Pistol, the Plasma Pistol is a reasonable-damage single-shot weapon with an overcharge mode. However, the Fusion Pistol's overcharge was far more deadly in-game and could kill nearly any enemy in the game, with one limitation: if the gun was left overcharged for too long, it would explode violently, killing the wielder.
*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', if the player remain idle while wielding a Plasma Pistol, [[John-117]] will pull off the top off the Pistol, showing what seems to be a power cell similar to a round of the [[Fuel Rod Gun]]. In ''Halo 3'', the same will happen if the player remain idle for a while; the playable character will flip it open and the player will be able to see the internal mechanisms of the Pistol.
*In the PC version of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', if the player has a modified controller with rapid-fire functionality, they can fire the Plasma Pistol as fast as the second highest turbo setting, which is as fast as the [[MA5B ICWS Assault Rifle|Assault Rifle]]. However, it overheats extremely fast.
*In ''Halo 3'', it is the only [[dual-wield]]able weapon that does not cause less damage per shot when dual wielded than when single wielded. (26 head/body shots single- or dual-wielded to kill with normal shields; as compared with the M6G that takes 5 head or 8 body single-wielded but 7 head or 11 body when dual-wielded).
*In the ''Halo'' trilogy, if the player's Plasma Pistol is running low on battery, (less than 10%) when they fire it, then it will occasionally splutter and refuse to fire. This may be due to the fact that the power cell is unable to focus the remaining energy into a ball of plasma.
*In ''Halo 3'', if one looks at their shadow whilst holding a Plasma Pistol, one may notice a "cap" like protrusion on the back of the gun. This is actually the hologram on the gun that indicates if it is overheated.
*In the "[[Another Day at the Beach]]" video from the ''Halo 2'' [[Multiplayer Map Pack]], the ODST [[Butkis]] uses a Plasma Pistol to take down the shields of an Elite before Gunnery Sergeant [[Stacker]] uses a [[BR55 Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] to kill it, effectively using the [[Noob Combo]].
*After killing the [[Prophet of Regret]] on "[[Regret (level)|Regret]]" in ''Halo 2,'' he will drop a Plasma Pistol. He held the same weapon in ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', and was rumored to keep it with him at all times in ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''.
*In ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', [[Dadab]] notes that the Plasma Pistol's lowest power setting is an effective source of light, whilst he is leading a group of Grunts in the dark.
*In ''Halo 2 Vista'', it is possible to instantly destroy a [[Ghost]] by aiming an overcharged bolt at the metal flaps on the back of the Ghost's wings.
*If the player overcharges the plasma pistol in ''Halo 3'' and slowly release the trigger, it will not fire a shot. The plasma would slowly dissipate and disappear. This can be used as a way to prevent excess battery depletion when an overcharge shot is fired. The plasma pistol in PC versions cannot do this as the player is using a mouse to control the firing.
*In the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer Beta]], the sound effect for an overcharged blast was the same as when a circuit is hit in ''[[Marathon]]''.
*In ''[[Halo 2 Vista]]'', if the player is carrying the plasma pistol and are in [[active camouflage]], one may see a polygon near the front of the weapon. In ''Halo 3'', while using active camouflage, one can see a square where the heat monitor is. This indicates the hologram is a polygon.
*In the "Extras" section of the ''[[Halo 3: The Official Strategy Guide]]'', it is stated incorrectly that the plasma pistol has a clip size of 10/100 when it does not have a clip size at all.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HCE-PlasmaPistol-Screen.jpg|The plasma pistol in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:H2A Beach - Noob Combo.jpg|Walpole wielding a plasma pistol in ''[[Another Day at the Beach]]''.
File:PlasmaPistol-HaloCE.png|A profile view of the Plasma Pistol from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:H2A-UnggoyMinors-Screen.jpg|Two Unggoy Minors firing their plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
File:HCE-PlasmaPistol-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the Plasma Pistol in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HTMCC-H2A ElitesDualPlasmaPistol.png|Sangheili Minors dual-wielding plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
File:Plasma pistol.png|Views of the Plasma Pistol in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-PlasmaPistol-Overheat.jpg|A plasma pistol overheating in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:PlasmaPistol-H2.png|A profile view of the Plasma Pistol from ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 Relic Albatross Front.png|First-person view of the Plasma Pistol in ''Halo 2''.
File:Plasma pistol H2.jpg|The plasma pistol in ''Halo 2''.
File:Plasma Pistol Halo 3.png|The plasma pistol in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3-PlasmaPistol.png|An in-game profile view of the Plasma Pistol from ''Halo 3''.
File:74697396-Full.jpg|Dual overcharged plasma pistols in action in ''Halo 3''.
File:Plasma_pistol_pattern.png|Pattern on the ''Halo: Reach'' Plasma Pistol
File:HaloReach - Plasma Pistol.png|A left-facing render of an active Plasma pistol from the pre-beta development stage of ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Reach-PlasmaPistol-Right.png|A right-facing render of an active Plasma pistol from the pre-beta development stage of ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Reach MPBeta PlasmaPistol.png|A ''Halo: Reach'' beta render of an inactive Plasma Pistol.
File:Ppovercharge.png|A plasma pistol overheating in the ''Halo: Reach'' beta.
File:HReach-PlasmaPistolSide.png|A side preview of the final in-game model of the Plasma pistol in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR-PlasmaPistolHUD.jpg|First-person view of the plasma pistol in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR Type25 study2.jpg|A study of the ''Halo: Reach'''s plasma pistol.
File:T25 Bolt Study HR Temp.jpg|A study of the plasma bolt.
File:HCEA-PlasmaPistolHUD.png|First-person view of the plasma pistol in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:H4-PlasmaPistol-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the Plasma Pistol in ''Halo 4''.
File:Type-25_DEP_interior.jpg|The interior of a  Type-25 DEP in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Reference-PlasmaPistol.jpg|Reference model sheet of the Plasma Pistol in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Render-PlasmaPistol.jpg|Orthographic views of the Plasma Pistol in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-T25PlasmaPistol-SideRender.png|Side view of the Plasma Pistol with default skin in ''Halo 4''.
File:H2ACP-PlasmaPistolHUD.png|First-person view of the plasma pistol in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
File:H2ACP-PlasmaPistolHUD.png|First-person view of the plasma pistol in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
File:H2ACP-PlasmaPistolDualWield.png|First-person view while dual-wielding plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
File:H2ACP-PlasmaPistolDualWield.png|First-person view of dual-wielding plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistol.png|A Spartan using a plasma pistol in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistolDualWield.png|A Spartan dual-wielding plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistolHUD.png|First-person view of the plasma pistol in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistolHUD.png|First-person view of the plasma pistol in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistol.png|A Spartan using a plasma pistol on [[Stonetown]].
File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistolDualWieldHUD.png|First-person view of dual-wielding plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistolDualWieldHUD.png|First-person view while dual-wielding plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer.
File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistolDualWield.png|A Spartan dual-wielding plasma pistols.
File:HO-Plasma Pistol.png|The T-25 plasma pistol in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:Model Plasma Pistol.jpg|The Plasma pistol as a [[Jasman Toys|Laser Tag Replica]].
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===''Halo 4'' skins===
===''Halo: Fireteam Raven''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4-PlasmaPistol-Skin.png|FCT(Fracture) Skin.
File:HFR PlasmaPistol Render 1.jpg|A render of the plasma pistol asset in ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''.
File:H4-PlasmaPistol-SteelSkin.png|BPL(Boilerplate) Skin.
File:HFR PlasmaPistol Render 2.jpg|A render of the plasma pistol asset in ''Halo: Fireteam Raven''.
File:HFR PlasmaPistol Render 3.jpg|A render of the plasma pistol asset in ''Halo: Fireteam Raven''.
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===Halo Online variants===
===''Halo Online''===
<gallery>
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File:PPistolOnline.jpeg|The basic Plasma Pistol in Halo Online on [[Diamondback]].
File:HO-Plasma Pistol.png|The default plasma pistol in the menu.
File:PPistolOnlinePower.jpeg|The golden Power Plasma Pistol in Halo Online on Diamondback.
File:PPistolOnline.jpeg|The default plasma pistol on [[Diamondback]].
File:PPistolOnlinePower.jpeg|The golden Power Plasma Pistol on Diamondback.
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Latest revision as of 05:10, December 5, 2024

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

Manufacturer:

Model series:

Plasma pistol[4]

Type:

Directed-energy weapon[5]

Specifications

Length:

37 centimetres (15 in)[3][2]

Width:

6.6 centimetres (2.6 in)[3][6]

Height:

29.9 centimetres (11.8 in)[3][6]

Weight:

3.5 kilograms (7.7 lb)[3][5]

Ammunition type:

Superheated plasma[3][4]

Feed system:

100 battery units[3][4][7][8]

Rate of fire:

Semi-automatic; single charged bolt[3][4]

Muzzle velocity:

108 m/s (354 f/s)[5]

Effective range:

50 metres (160 ft)[5][7][8]

Service history

In service:

 

"[The plasma pistol] is the bread and butter of Covenant small arms—almost as common as the MA5 is with the UNSC. After the Covenant Carrier jumped there were some areas of Mombasa where plasma pistols covered the ground like leaves—that maneuver killed a bunch of dudes on both sides."
— Anonymous UNSC E2-BAG/1/7 serviceman[5]

The Eos'Mak-pattern Pistol (UNSC Type classification: Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol, T-25 DEP)[2] also known as the plasma pistol,[5] is a Covenant infantry weapon originally manufactured by the Assembly Forges during the Human-Covenant War. Following the Fall of High Charity, the plasma pistol is manufactured by Iruiru Armory.[4]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Main article: Plasma pistol

Manufactured by Iruiru Armory, the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol is a directed-energy weapon employed by the Covenant and its splinter factions. The Eos'Mak-pattern was the most common variant of the plasma pistol, often utilized by the frontline infantry like the Unggoy, Kig-Yar, and Yanme'e.[4] However, the design pattern is associated with an innumerable different sub-classes, much to the consternation of UNSC intelligence officers tasked with categorizing new variants.[3] Certain sub-variants are equipped with tracking sights.[2]

Usage[edit]

The Eos'Mak-pattern was the most common variant of the plasma pistol, employed across the Covenant and its splinter factions. It was commonly used by members of the lower caste, such as the Unggoy, Kig-Yar, and Yanme'e.[4][8]

Non-canon and dubious canon appearances[edit]

Nice opinion, but unfortunately you're an Elite preferred species.
Riz-028 using an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol to kill a Sangheili in Halo: The Television Series.

Silver Timeline[edit]

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Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistols are used by the Covenant against humanity.[9][10]

Trivia[edit]

  • In the PC version of Halo: Combat Evolved, if the player has a modified controller with rapid-fire functionality, they can fire the plasma pistol as fast as the second highest turbo setting, which is as fast as the assault rifle. However, it overheats extremely fast.
  • In the Halo trilogy, if the player's plasma pistol is running low on battery, (less than 10%) when they fire it, then it will occasionally splutter and refuse to fire. This may be due to the fact that the power cell is unable to focus the remaining energy into a ball of plasma.
  • After killing the Prophet of Regret on "Regret" in Halo 2, he will drop a plasma pistol. He held the same weapon in Halo: Contact Harvest, and was rumored to keep it with him at all times in Halo: The Cole Protocol.
  • In Halo 2 for Windows Vista, it is possible to instantly destroy a Karo'etba-pattern Ghost by aiming an overcharged bolt at the metal flaps on the back of the Ghost's wings.
  • In Halo 2 for Windows Vista, if the player is carrying the plasma pistol and are in active camouflage, one may see a polygon near the front of the weapon. In Halo 3, while using active camouflage, one can see a square where the heat monitor is. This indicates the hologram is a polygon.
  • In Halo 3, if the player overcharges the plasma pistol and slowly release the trigger, it will not fire a shot. The plasma would slowly dissipate and disappear. This can be used as a way to prevent excess battery depletion when an overcharge shot is fired. The plasma pistol in PC versions cannot do this as the player is using a mouse to control the firing.
  • In the "Extras" section of the Halo 3: The Official Strategy Guide, it is stated incorrectly that the plasma pistol has a clip size of 10/100 when it does not have a clip size at all.
  • In Halo 3, it is the only dual-wieldable weapon that does not cause less damage per shot when dual-wielded than when single wielded. (26 head/body shots single- or dual-wielded to kill with normal shields; as compared with the M6G that takes 5 head or 8 body single-wielded but 7 head or 11 body when dual-wielded).
  • In Halo 3, if one looks at their shadow whilst holding a plasma pistol, one may notice a "cap" like protrusion on the back of the gun. This is actually the hologram on the gun that indicates if it is overheated.
  • In the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, the sound effect for an overcharged blast was the same as when a circuit is hit in Marathon.

Gallery[edit]

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Concept art and artwork[edit]

Halo: Combat Evolved[edit]

  • Concept art of a Flood-infected Unggoy wielding an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    Concept art of a Flood-infected Unggoy wielding an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • HUD icon of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    HUD icon of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • Angled views of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    Angled views of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • Render of a Kig-Yar wielding an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    Render of a Kig-Yar wielding an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • An Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol on the ground.

    An Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol on the ground.

  • An Unggoy Major wielding the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    An Unggoy Major wielding the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • Two Kig-Yars armed with the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    Two Kig-Yars armed with the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • First-person view of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    First-person view of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • First-person view of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol overheating.

    First-person view of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol overheating.

  • First-person view of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol being opened.

    First-person view of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol being opened.

Halo 2[edit]

  • Angled view of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    Angled view of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • A Spartan dual wielding Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistols.

    A Spartan dual wielding Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistols.

  • An Unggoy Heavy wielding the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    An Unggoy Heavy wielding the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • A Kig-Yar Minor illuminated by the glow of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    A Kig-Yar Minor illuminated by the glow of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • First-person view of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol being opened.

    First-person view of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol being opened.

Halo 3[edit]

  • The plasma pistol prop built by WETA Workshop for Halo: Landfall.

    The plasma pistol prop built by WETA Workshop for Halo: Landfall.

  • Promotional image of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    Promotional image of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • Angled view of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    Angled view of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • An Unggoy Major wielding the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    An Unggoy Major wielding the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • A Yanme'e swarm firing their Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistols at a UNSC marine.

    A Yanme'e swarm firing their Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistols at a UNSC marine.

  • An overcharged plasma bolt mid-flight.

    An overcharged plasma bolt mid-flight.

  • A Sangheili dual-wielding Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistols in multiplayer.

    A Sangheili dual-wielding Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistols in multiplayer.

  • A Spartan overcharging an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol in multiplayer.

    A Spartan overcharging an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol in multiplayer.

  • First-person view of overcharged plasma pistols in action in Halo 3.

    First-person view of overcharged plasma pistols in action in Halo 3.

  • First-person view of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol being opened.

    First-person view of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol being opened.

Halo 3: ODST[edit]

  • An Unggoy firing an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    An Unggoy firing an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • A Kig-Yar firing scaled burst from the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    A Kig-Yar firing scaled burst from the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • Two Kig-Yar with Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistols.

    Two Kig-Yar with Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistols.

  • A Yanme'e Ultra firing an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    A Yanme'e Ultra firing an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

Halo: Reach[edit]

  • A render of the high-poly source asset for the plasma pistol.

    A render of the high-poly source asset for the plasma pistol.

  • The in-game low-poly asset.

    The in-game low-poly asset.

  • A study of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    A study of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • A study of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    A study of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • A left-facing render of an active plasma pistol from the pre-beta development stage.

    A left-facing render of an active plasma pistol from the pre-beta development stage.

  • A right-facing render of an active plasma pistol from the pre-beta development stage.

    A right-facing render of an active plasma pistol from the pre-beta development stage.

  • A Halo: Reach beta render of an inactive plasma pistol.

    A Halo: Reach beta render of an inactive plasma pistol.

  • First-person view of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol overheating in the beta.

    First-person view of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol overheating in the beta.

  • Pattern on the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    Pattern on the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • Two Unggoy wielding Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistols.

    Two Unggoy wielding Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistols.

  • A Kig-Yar Major firing a scaled burst from the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    A Kig-Yar Major firing a scaled burst from the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • Two Kig-Yar overcharging their Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistols.

    Two Kig-Yar overcharging their Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistols.

  • First-person view of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    First-person view of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • First-person view of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol being opened.

    First-person view of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol being opened.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary[edit]

  • An Unngoy Major with an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    An Unngoy Major with an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • Two Unggoy wielding with Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistols.

    Two Unggoy wielding with Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistols.

  • A Kig-Yar Major armed with an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    A Kig-Yar Major armed with an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • First-person view of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    First-person view of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

Halo 4[edit]

  • Reference model sheet of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    Reference model sheet of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • Reference sheet for the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    Reference sheet for the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • Orthographic views of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    Orthographic views of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • A Kig-Yar Heavy wielding an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    A Kig-Yar Heavy wielding an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • A Sangheili with the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    A Sangheili with the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • Two Unggoy with the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    Two Unggoy with the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • The upper firing coil within the interior of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    The upper firing coil within the interior of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • First-person view of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

    First-person view of the Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.

  • First-person view of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol being opened.

    First-person view of an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol being opened.

Halo 4 skins[edit]

  • FCT (Fracture) Skin.

    FCT (Fracture) Skin.

  • BPL (Boilerplate) Skin.

    BPL (Boilerplate) Skin.

Halo 2: Anniversary[edit]

  • Walpole wielding a plasma pistol in Another Day at the Beach.

    Walpole wielding a plasma pistol in Another Day at the Beach.

  • Two Unggoy Minors firing their plasma pistols in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

    Two Unggoy Minors firing their plasma pistols in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

  • Sangheili Minors dual-wielding plasma pistols in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

    Sangheili Minors dual-wielding plasma pistols in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

  • First-person view of the plasma pistol in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

    First-person view of the plasma pistol in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

  • First-person view of dual-wielding plasma pistols in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

    First-person view of dual-wielding plasma pistols in Halo 2: Anniversary campaign.

  • A Spartan using a plasma pistol in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

    A Spartan using a plasma pistol in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

  • A Spartan dual-wielding plasma pistols in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

    A Spartan dual-wielding plasma pistols in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

  • First-person view of the plasma pistol in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

    First-person view of the plasma pistol in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

  • First-person view of dual-wielding plasma pistols in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

    First-person view of dual-wielding plasma pistols in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.

Halo: Fireteam Raven[edit]

  • A render of the plasma pistol asset in Halo: Fireteam Raven.

    A render of the plasma pistol asset in Halo: Fireteam Raven.

  • A render of the plasma pistol asset in Halo: Fireteam Raven.

    A render of the plasma pistol asset in Halo: Fireteam Raven.

  • A render of the plasma pistol asset in Halo: Fireteam Raven.

    A render of the plasma pistol asset in Halo: Fireteam Raven.

Halo Online[edit]

  • The default plasma pistol in the menu.

    The default plasma pistol in the menu.

  • The default plasma pistol on Diamondback.

    The default plasma pistol on Diamondback.

  • The golden Power Plasma Pistol on Diamondback.

    The golden Power Plasma Pistol on Diamondback.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 187
  2. ^ a b c d Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 143
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo Waypoint, Universe - Weapons - Plasma Pistol (Retrieved on Jan 25, 2021) [local archive] [external archive]
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), chapter 291
  5. ^ a b c d e f Bungie.net, Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol (Retrieved on Jan 31, 2021) [local archive] [external archive]
  6. ^ a b Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 84
  7. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 320
  8. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 334
  9. ^ Halo: The Television Series, episode Contact
  10. ^ Halo: The Television Series, episode Reckoning

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