Sorrow of Teash
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Jiralhanae weapon smiths[1][2]

Type:

Directed energy rifle

Specifications

Length:

66 centimetres (26 in)[3]

Width:

17.8 centimetres (7.0 in)[3]

Height:

37.9 centimetres (14.9 in)[3]

Weight:

5.9 kilograms (13 lb)[3]

Ammunition type:

Superheated plasma

Feed system:

100 battery units (400 shots per cell)

Rate of fire:

Semi-automatic, automatic (360–540 shots/min)[3]

Muzzle velocity:

126 m/s (413 f/s)[3]

Effective range:

50 metres (160 ft)[3]

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts

 
The warlords who control marauding Brute fleets and thrall colonies have the resources to procure the services of expert weapon smiths from across known space. Improved Brute Plasma Rifle with better accuracy and upgraded heat dissipation.[1]

The Sorrow of Teash is a specialized variant of the Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifle, employed in the Post-Covenant War conflicts.[1]

OverviewEdit

Design detailsEdit

Main article: Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifle

The Sorrow of Teash is built upon the chassis of the standard Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifle, though features a white-and-yellow striped paint scheme. Mechanically, the weapon has been upgraded with better accuracy and upgraded heat dissipation.[1]

Development historyEdit

Following the fall of the Sacred Promissory, Jiralhanae warlords in command of post-war fleets and colonies have moved to procuring the services of expert weapon smiths across known space.[1][2] The Sorrow of Teash is named after Teash, one of the three natural satellites formerly orbiting Doisac.[4]

In-game informationEdit

Halo 5: GuardiansEdit

Main article: Brute Plasma Rifle (gameplay)

The Sorrow of Teash, along with the Scale of Soirapt, was one of two plasma rifle variants added into Halo 5: Guardians in the Warzone Firefight update. It is classed as a Rare REQ power weapon, requiring   energy to call in and granting   100 when sold.

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SourcesEdit

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo 5: Guardians, REQ Card: Sorrow of Teash description "The warlords who control marauding Brute fleets and thrall colonies have the resources to procure the services of expert weapon smiths from across known space. Improved Brute Plasma Rifle with better accuracy and upgraded heat dissipation."
  2. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Surface Features (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Bungie.net, Halo 3 ODST : Field Guide - Brute Plasma Rifle (Retrieved on May 25, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  4. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 447