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The '''heavy plasma repeater''' is a kind of automatic [[plasma cannon]] employed by the [[Covenant]]. The {{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}} sports two suspensor-mounted repeaters optimized for anti-aerospace use.{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/scarab|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Scarab|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=279}} Although it bears a similar name, the weapon's similarity to the infantry-held {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}} is unknown.
The '''heavy plasma repeater''' is a type of automatic [[plasma cannon]] employed by the [[Covenant]]. The {{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}} sports two suspensor-mounted repeaters optimized for anti-aerospace use;{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/scarab|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Scarab|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=279}} several plasma bolts from the heavy plasma repeater would bring down a [[D77-TC Pelican]].{{Ref/Level|H2|Outskirts}}


==Trivia==
==Production notes==
The heavy plasma repeater bears a striking resemblance to the [[Z-8060 particle cannon]].
In ''Halo 2'' gameplay, the heavy plasma repeater can be destroyed; after sustaining heavy damage, it will emit sparks. When destroyed, the heavy plasma repeater will split in half and eject from its mounted position.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Latest revision as of 13:21, September 5, 2023

This article is about the plasma repeater mounted on the Scarab. For other weapons named plasma repeater, see Plasma repeater (disambiguation).
Heavy plasma repeater
A heavy plasma repeater atop a Protos-pattern Scarab in the campaign remastered graphics.
Production overview

Type:

Plasma weapon

Specifications

Ammunition type:

Superheated plasma

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War

 

The heavy plasma repeater is a type of automatic plasma cannon employed by the Covenant. The Protos-pattern Scarab sports two suspensor-mounted repeaters optimized for anti-aerospace use;[1][2] several plasma bolts from the heavy plasma repeater would bring down a D77-TC Pelican.[3]

Production notes[edit]

In Halo 2 gameplay, the heavy plasma repeater can be destroyed; after sustaining heavy damage, it will emit sparks. When destroyed, the heavy plasma repeater will split in half and eject from its mounted position.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Waypoint, Scarab (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 279
  3. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Outskirts