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|ammotype= | |ammotype= | ||
|feed= | |feed= | ||
|operation= | |operation=[[Directed-energy weapon]] | ||
|rate= | |rate= | ||
|velocity= | |velocity= | ||
|range= | |range=At least roughly 300m{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR19|HSoR|Chapter=19}} | ||
|hideb=yes | |hideb=yes | ||
|hidec=yes | |hidec=yes | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''shock rifle''' is a Banished [[EMP]] rifle.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR17}} | The '''shock rifle''' is a Banished [[EMP]] rifle.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR17}} | ||
==Overview== | |||
===Design details=== | |||
The shock rifle is a [[directed-energy weapon]] employed by the Banished. The weapon fires an [[Wikipedia:Electrolaser|electrolaser]] with an effective range of at least roughly three hundred metres. The electrolasers are capable of emitting an [[electromagnetic pulse]], and as few as three hits are capable of downing the shields on an [[F-41 Broadsword]] fighter.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR19}} When used against [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|MJOLNIR GEN3 armor]], shock rifles are capable of knocking out the integrated systems inside the helmet, including playing havoc with the integrated [[night vision device]], [[heads-up display]], [[energy shielding]], [[Smart-linking|smart link]] and weapon magnetic mounts.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR21|HSoR|Chapter=21}} | |||
When firing, the shock rifle emits a characteristic ''sizzle'' sound.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR21}} | |||
===Usage=== | |||
Shock rifles were widely employed by the [[Jiralhanae]] troops of the [[Gray Guards]] during [[Operation: WOLFE]].{{Ref/Reuse|SOR19}} | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR17|HSoR|Chapter=17}} {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR17|HSoR|Chapter=17}} {{1st}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Covenant rifles}} | {{Covenant rifles}} | ||
[[Category:Jiralhanae weapons]] | |||
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[[Category:Small arms]] | [[Category:Small arms]] |