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|tier= | |tier=[[Pickup weapon]] | ||
|class=[[Weapon class#Assault Rifle|Assault Rifle]] | |class=[[Weapon class#Assault Rifle|Assault Rifle]] | ||
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|range= | |range=Close to medium | ||
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{{Quote|Burst-firing plasma weapon effective at close to medium range. Projectiles track targets.|In-game description}} | |||
The '''Pulse Carbine''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Weapon class#Assault Rifle|assault rifle]] first introduced in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | The '''Pulse Carbine''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Weapon class#Assault Rifle|assault rifle]] first introduced in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. Effective at close to medium ranges, it fires a burst of three projectiles which are capable of homing onto targets, dealing moderate [[Damage types#Plasma|plasma]] damage on impact. | ||
==Universe and lore== | ==Universe and lore== | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The Pulse Carbine is a | The Pulse Carbine is a weapon first introduced in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' as a successor to the [[Plasma Rifle]], [[Plasma Repeater]], and [[Storm Rifle]]. It appears in both [[campaign]] and [[multiplayer]], and is relatively common in both due to its comparatively low power. The Pulse Carbine is more reliable at close and medium range, but is difficult to use at longer ranges due to the limited targeting range of its homing ability. | ||
===Unlock and acquisition requirements=== | ===Unlock and acquisition requirements=== | ||
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===Counterparts=== | ===Counterparts=== | ||
Throughout the ''Halo'' franchise, there have been several weapons similar in role to the Pulse Carbine. | Throughout the ''Halo'' franchise, there have been several weapons similar in role to the Pulse Carbine. | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 12:28, October 20, 2024
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Close to medium |
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Low |
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Medium |
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- "Burst-firing plasma weapon effective at close to medium range. Projectiles track targets."
- — In-game description
The Pulse Carbine is a Covenant assault rifle first introduced in Halo Infinite. Effective at close to medium ranges, it fires a burst of three projectiles which are capable of homing onto targets, dealing moderate plasma damage on impact.
Universe and lore
- Main article: Erudo'ma'keth-pattern pulse carbine
The Erudo'ma'keth-pattern pulse carbine is a weapon developed by the and used by the military forces of the Covenant empire. After the empire's fall, production of the weapon resumed by the Elite Lodam Armory, and is now used by post-Covenant factions including the Banished.
Overview
The Pulse Carbine is a weapon first introduced in Halo Infinite as a successor to the Plasma Rifle, Plasma Repeater, and Storm Rifle. It appears in both campaign and multiplayer, and is relatively common in both due to its comparatively low power. The Pulse Carbine is more reliable at close and medium range, but is difficult to use at longer ranges due to the limited targeting range of its homing ability.
Unlock and acquisition requirements
In multiplayer, the Pulse Carbine is a pickup weapon that can be found in certain weapon pads. Whether or not the Pulse Carbine spawns is up to chance, as its weapon pads may offer an Assault Rifle instead, depending on the random weapon pad configuration generated at the start of the match.
Variants
Rapidfire Pulse Carbine
- Main article: Rapidfire Pulse Carbine
The Rapidfire Pulse Carbine is an improved version of the Pulse Carbine, featured in the Halo Infinite campaign and multiplayer.
A Spartan wielding a Rapidfire Pulse Carbine.
A first-person view of the Rapidfire Pulse Carbine.
Counterparts
Throughout the Halo franchise, there have been several weapons similar in role to the Pulse Carbine.
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Gameplay
Advantages
- Homing ability
- Has built in heat dissipation meaning that the user doesn't need to vent as often as some other plasma based weapons
Disadvantages
- Useless at long ranges due to low accuracy
- Fairly slow rate of fire; time between shots is relatively long
Tactics and strategies
- Effective in tight, close-quarter environments
- Can be combined with a melee to kill enemies quicker
- Almost useless when fired from longer ranges; close the distance first, or use a different weapon
- Sometimes useful for defending zones in objective modes, as enemies are forced to come into the zone to capture it
Production notes
- This section needs expansion. You can help Halopedia by expanding it.
Gallery
Concept art
Early concept art exploration for Halo Infinite of a "Covenant rifle" that would eventually become the pulse carbine.
More early concept exploration of the pulse carbine.
More early concept exploration of the pulse carbine.
More early concept exploration of the pulse carbine.
More early concept exploration of the pulse carbine.
Concept art approaching the final design.
Finalized concept art of the pulse carbine.
HUD icons
Halo Infinite HUD icon for the weapon.
Screenshots
First person view of the pulse carbine in Halo Infinite.
A Spartan holding a pulse carbine in the A New Generation trailer.
Three Covenant Jiralhanae, including a Chieftain, wielding pulse carbines during the Battle for Earth.
A Spartan wielding a pulse carbine, next to its wall mount.
A pulse carbine being fired, close to an overheat.
A pulse carbine cooling down on its own.
A pulse carbine venting.
A Spartan holding the pulse carbine on Live Fire.
The pulse carbine venting.
A Jiralhanae warrior fires a pulse carbine.
List of appearances
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
Sources
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