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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 '''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> | ||
==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 2 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]]. It is classified as a [[Requisition system|Common REQ]] and can be summoned in [[Warzone]] at Level 2 energy.<ref name="H5G"/> | ||
====Type-54D variants==== | ==== Type-54D variants ==== | ||
*'''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> | * '''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> | ||
*'''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"/> | * '''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. Unlike other Plasma Pistol variants and the [[Z-390 incineration cannon|Incineration Cannon]], keeping the ''Void's Tear'' charged for too long will not deplete the battery. It is classified as a Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 4 energy.<ref name="H5G"/> | ||
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File:H5G Spitfire.png|Spitfire. | File:H5G Spitfire.png|Spitfire. | ||
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==Gameplay== | == Gameplay == | ||
===Changes from Type-25 plasma pistol in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''=== | === Changes from Type-25 plasma pistol in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' === | ||
*Can now be zoomed in with [[Smart scope]] to decrease reticle bloom. | * 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]]. | * Overcharges now track targets better if the player is "scoped-in," similar to the [[Type-56 needler]]. | ||
*Is once again able to EMP vehicles. | * Is once again able to EMP vehicles. | ||
*Increased damage, killing a fully-shielded Spartan in 9 bolts. | * Increased damage, killing a fully-shielded Spartan in 9 bolts. | ||
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==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
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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 [[Raid on Argent Moon|Raid on ''Argent Moon'']] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
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==List of appearances== | == List of appearances == | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Sources== | == Sources == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
Revision as of 21:49, May 18, 2018
This article is about the model introduced in Halo 5: Guardians. For the model introduced in Halo: Combat Evolved, see Type-25 plasma pistol.
The Type-54 Directed Energy Pistol (Type-54 DEP)[1], also known as the plasma pistol, is the post-Covenant War successor to the Type-25 plasma pistol.[2]
Variants
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 Common REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 2 energy.[2]
Type-54D variants
- 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.[2] 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.[3]
- 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. Unlike other Plasma Pistol variants and the Incineration Cannon, keeping the Void's Tear charged for too long will not deplete the battery. It is classified as a Rare REQ and can be summoned in Warzone at Level 4 energy.[2]
Spitfire.
Void's Tear.
Gameplay
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.
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Gallery
John-117 overcharging a plasma pistol during the Raid on Argent Moon 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.
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.
An Air Assault-clad Spartan-IV with Spitfire on Escape from ARC.
First-person view of Spitfire.
A Spartan wielding Spitfire.
First-person view of Void's Tear.
A Spartan wielding Void's Tear.
The effect created by Void's Tear.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
