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{{ | {{Title|''Eos'Mak''-pattern plasma pistol}} | ||
{{Weapon | {{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}} | ||
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*[[Assembly Forges]]{{Ref/Book|Id=osfm|OSFM|Page=187}} | |||
*[[Iruiru Armory]]{{Ref/Book|Id=evg|EVG|Page=143}}{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-pistol|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page= Universe - Weapons - Plasma Pistol|D=25|M=01|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-pistol.html}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p291|Enc22|291}} | |||
|series=[[Plasma pistol]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p291}} | |||
|type=[[Directed-energy weapon]]{{Ref/Site|Id=h3bnet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3plasmapistol|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|D=31|M=01|Y=2021|LocalArchive=Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present/Plasma pistol}} | |||
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*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |||
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|width={{Convert|6.6|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=84}} | |||
|height={{Convert|29.9|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} | |||
| | |weight={{Convert|3.5|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|h3bnet}} | ||
| | |ammotype=[[Plasma|Superheated plasma]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p291}} | ||
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| | |feed=100 battery units{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p291}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc09|Enc09|Page=320}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11|Enc11|Page=334}} | ||
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|rate | |rate=Semi-automatic; single charged bolt{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p291}} | ||
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{{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 '''''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 details=== | |||
{{Main|Plasma pistol}} | |||
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> | |||
The ''' | ===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}} | |||
== | ==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | ||
[[File: | [[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}} | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*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]]''. | |||
=== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | |||
===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> | |||
=== | ===''Halo 3''=== | ||
The Plasma Pistol | <gallery> | ||
File:Landfall PlasmaPistol Prop Photo 1.jpg|The plasma pistol prop built by [[WETA Workshop]] for ''[[Halo: Landfall]]''. | |||
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> | |||
===''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> | |||
=== | ===''Halo: Reach''=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
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> | |||
== | ===''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''=== | ||
<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> | |||
=== | ===''Halo 4'' skins=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:H4-PlasmaPistol-Skin.png|FCT (Fracture) Skin. | |||
File:H4-PlasmaPistol-SteelSkin.png|BPL (Boilerplate) Skin. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Halo 2: Anniversary''=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H2A Beach - Noob Combo.jpg|Walpole wielding a plasma pistol in ''[[Another Day at the Beach]]''. | |||
File:H2A-UnggoyMinors-Screen.jpg|Two Unggoy Minors firing their plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign. | |||
File:HTMCC-H2A ElitesDualPlasmaPistol.png|Sangheili Minors dual-wielding plasma pistols 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 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-PlasmaPistolDualWieldHUD.png|First-person view of dual-wielding plasma pistols in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer. | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== | ===''Halo: Fireteam Raven''=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:HFR PlasmaPistol Render 1.jpg|A render of the plasma pistol asset in ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''. | |||
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''. | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== | |||
== | ===''Halo Online''=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:HO-Plasma Pistol.png|The default plasma pistol in the menu. | ||
File:PPistolOnline.jpeg|The default plasma pistol on [[Diamondback]]. | |||
File:PPistolOnlinePower.jpeg|The golden Power Plasma Pistol on Diamondback. | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
{{ | {{Col-begin}} | ||
{{Col-2}} | |||
*''[[Halo: | *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' | *''[[Halo 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' | |||
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' | *''[[Halo 3]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' | *''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo Legends]]'' | |||
**''[[The Duel]]'' | |||
**''[[Homecoming]]'' | |||
**''[[Origins]]'' | |||
**''[[Prototype]]'' | |||
**''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | *''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'' | *''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
|}} | *''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'' | ||
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]'' | |||
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | |||
**''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]'' | |||
{{Col-2}} | |||
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 4]]'' | |||
**''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | |||
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Fractures]]'' | |||
**''[[Breaking Strain]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}} | |||
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]'' | |||
**''[[Contact]]'' | |||
**''[[Homecoming (TV Series)|Homecoming]]'' | |||
**''[[Reckoning]]'' | |||
**''[[Transcendence]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]'' | |||
**''[[Reach (TV Series)|Reach]]'' | |||
{{Col-end}} | |||
== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{Covenant | {{Covenant sidearms}} | ||
[[Category:Covenant | [[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]] |
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- "[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]
An Eos'Mak-pattern sub-variant employed by Fleet of Particular Justice
An Eos'Mak-pattern sub-variant employed by Fleet of Sacred Consecration
An Eos'Mak-pattern sub-variant employed by Truth's fleet
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]
Silver Timeline[edit]
This article contains information about the Silver Timeline, and is not a part of the established Halo canon. |
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.
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Concept art and artwork[edit]
Myras Tyla holding a plasma pistol in Halo: Uprising.
An Unggoy holding a plasma pistol on Kojo Agu in Halo: Helljumper.
Two Unggoy Minors wielding plasma pistols in Halo: Spartan Assault.
Halo: Combat Evolved[edit]
Concept art of a Flood-infected Unggoy wielding an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.
Halo 2[edit]
Halo 3[edit]
The plasma pistol prop built by WETA Workshop for Halo: Landfall.
Halo 3: ODST[edit]
A Yanme'e Ultra firing an Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.
Halo: Reach[edit]
A Halo: Reach beta render of an inactive plasma pistol.
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary[edit]
Halo 4[edit]
Halo 4 skins[edit]
Halo 2: Anniversary[edit]
Walpole wielding a plasma pistol in Another Day at the Beach.
Halo: Fireteam Raven[edit]
A render of the plasma pistol asset in Halo: Fireteam Raven.
Halo Online[edit]
The default plasma pistol on Diamondback.
List of appearances[edit]
Sources[edit]
- ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 187
- ^ a b c d Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 143
- ^ 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]
- ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), chapter 291
- ^ a b c d e f Bungie.net, Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol (Retrieved on Jan 31, 2021) [local archive] [external archive]
- ^ a b Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 84
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 320
- ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 334
- ^ Halo: The Television Series, episode Contact
- ^ Halo: The Television Series, episode Reckoning
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