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==Design Details== | ==Design Details== | ||
[[File:ReachSchematic - PlasmaGL.png|150px|left|thumb|A blueprint of the Plasma Grenade Launcher.]] | [[File:ReachSchematic - PlasmaGL.png|150px|left|thumb|A blueprint of the Plasma Grenade Launcher.]] | ||
The weapon is capable of launching up to four large explosive plasma grenade-like bolts at a single target, these can be fired individually or all at once if charged for a short time. The bolts track vehicles and bipeds in a similar way to the [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]]. These bolts will continue to track even if the operator is killed or if the bolt is redirected by a gravity hammer.<ref name="Bnet"/>They will also stick to the target on impact, like plasma grenades. They also have a slight delay on them which makes the weapon capable of "from the grave kills".<ref name="Informer"/> The bolts have an arcing trajectory when fired over long distances. It has an appearance slightly similar to the Fuel Rod Gun, as they are both Covenant heavy weapons.<ref>'''''[[Halo: Reach]]'''''</ref><ref>'''''[[Halo: Reach]]''''' - ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Trailer|Multiplayer Trailer]]''</ref> The Plasma Launcher is carried in combat by high-ranking Grunts, Elites, and Brutes. | The weapon is capable of launching up to four large explosive [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|plasma grenade]]-like bolts at a single target, these can be fired individually or all at once if charged for a short time. The bolts track vehicles and bipeds in a similar way to the [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]]. These bolts will continue to track even if the operator is killed or if the bolt is redirected by a gravity hammer.<ref name="Bnet"/>They will also stick to the target on impact, like plasma grenades. They also have a slight delay on them which makes the weapon very capable of "[[Death from the Grave Medal|from the grave kills]]".<ref name="Informer"/> The bolts have an arcing trajectory when fired over long distances. It has an appearance slightly similar to the [[Fuel Rod Gun]], as they are both Covenant heavy weapons, though the Launcher is blue and the Fuel Rod Gun is brown/gold.<ref>'''''[[Halo: Reach]]'''''</ref><ref>'''''[[Halo: Reach]]''''' - ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Trailer|Multiplayer Trailer]]''</ref> The Plasma Launcher is carried in combat by high-ranking Grunts, Elites, and Brutes. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The [http://www.bungie.net/images/games/reach/audio/Mystery.mp3 sound file] for the Plasma Launcher was first released in the [[Bungie Weekly Update]] 1/29/10, with the title "Mystery Weapon".<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_012910 '''Bungie.net''' - ''Bungie Weekly Update: 01.29.10'']</ref> | *The [http://www.bungie.net/images/games/reach/audio/Mystery.mp3 sound file] for the Plasma Launcher was first released in the [[Bungie Weekly Update]] 1/29/10, with the title "Mystery Weapon", though it sounds subtly different in the final buid of the game.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_012910 '''Bungie.net''' - ''Bungie Weekly Update: 01.29.10'']</ref> | ||
*The Plasma launcher can be considered the Covenant equivalent of the [[Spartan Laser]], as it requires a charge-up before firing, and is highly effective on vehicles. However, according to [[Chris Carney]] on "Game Trailers T.V. with Geoff Keighley," it is the Covenant equivalent to the [[Human]] [[M319 Individual Grenade Launcher]], firing four plasma-like bolts which stick like [[Plasma Grenades]]. | *The Plasma launcher can be considered the Covenant equivalent of the [[Spartan Laser]], as it requires a charge-up before firing, and is highly effective on vehicles. However, according to [[Chris Carney]] on "Game Trailers T.V. with Geoff Keighley," it is "the Covenant equivalent to the [[Human]] [[M319 Individual Grenade Launcher]], firing four plasma-like bolts which stick like [[Plasma Grenades]]." | ||
*With the recent addition of the Covenant [[Concussion Rifle]] as a counterpart to the Grenade Launcher, it appears that the Plasma Launcher can be considered more of a cross between the Spartan Laser and the Grenade Launcher than a direct counterpart to either weapon. | *With the recent addition of the Covenant [[Concussion Rifle]] as a counterpart to the Grenade Launcher, it appears that the Plasma Launcher can be considered more of a cross between the Spartan Laser and the Grenade Launcher than a direct counterpart to either weapon. | ||
*[[Unggoy Heavy]] | *[[Unggoy Heavy|Unggoy Heavies]] can be seen wielding these on occasion in Campaign and Firefight depending on what difficulty has been picked. However in Firefight's Versus mode they can't be traded for a Plasma Pistol or a Needler, and most interestingly they're much smaller than the version wielded by the Sangheili. Unggoy SpecOps can also be seen wielding them on [[Legendary]] from time to time too, but not as commonly. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 11:53, October 12, 2010
Template:Ratings Template:New Content Template:Weapon Infobox The Type-52 Guided Munitions Launcher/Explosive (T52 GML/E)[1], more commonly known as the Plasma Launcher[2], is a plasma-based explosive launcher used by the Covenant Empire during the Human-Covenant War.
Design Details
The weapon is capable of launching up to four large explosive plasma grenade-like bolts at a single target, these can be fired individually or all at once if charged for a short time. The bolts track vehicles and bipeds in a similar way to the Needler. These bolts will continue to track even if the operator is killed or if the bolt is redirected by a gravity hammer.[1]They will also stick to the target on impact, like plasma grenades. They also have a slight delay on them which makes the weapon very capable of "from the grave kills".[2] The bolts have an arcing trajectory when fired over long distances. It has an appearance slightly similar to the Fuel Rod Gun, as they are both Covenant heavy weapons, though the Launcher is blue and the Fuel Rod Gun is brown/gold.[3][4] The Plasma Launcher is carried in combat by high-ranking Grunts, Elites, and Brutes.
Trivia
- The sound file for the Plasma Launcher was first released in the Bungie Weekly Update 1/29/10, with the title "Mystery Weapon", though it sounds subtly different in the final buid of the game.[5]
- The Plasma launcher can be considered the Covenant equivalent of the Spartan Laser, as it requires a charge-up before firing, and is highly effective on vehicles. However, according to Chris Carney on "Game Trailers T.V. with Geoff Keighley," it is "the Covenant equivalent to the Human M319 Individual Grenade Launcher, firing four plasma-like bolts which stick like Plasma Grenades."
- With the recent addition of the Covenant Concussion Rifle as a counterpart to the Grenade Launcher, it appears that the Plasma Launcher can be considered more of a cross between the Spartan Laser and the Grenade Launcher than a direct counterpart to either weapon.
- Unggoy Heavies can be seen wielding these on occasion in Campaign and Firefight depending on what difficulty has been picked. However in Firefight's Versus mode they can't be traded for a Plasma Pistol or a Needler, and most interestingly they're much smaller than the version wielded by the Sangheili. Unggoy SpecOps can also be seen wielding them on Legendary from time to time too, but not as commonly.
Gallery
- Plasma Launcher.png
A render of the Plasma Launcher.
- Plasma Launcher Cropped.png
Another view of the Plasma Launcher.
A first-person view of the pre-alpha build of the Plasma Launcher.
The Plasma Launcher being fired in the Halo: Reach Beta.
Sources
Halo: Reach
