Tufasumo-pattern plasma caster: Difference between revisions

|manufacturer = [[Merchants of Qikost]]<ref name="universe">[https://web.archive.org/web/20200104181527/https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-caster '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Plasma Caster'']</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}

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20mm [[Class-3 explosive plasma bolts|plasma scatter rounds]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}

The '''''Tufasumo''-pattern Firebomb Caster'''{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} {{Type|53|Plasma Bolt Launcher|PBL}}, more commonly known as the '''plasma caster''',<ref name="cfodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Locke & Load'']</ref> is a versatile munitions launcher designed for use in infantry and shock trooper roles. Manufactured by the [[Merchants of Qikost]], the purpose of the plasma caster is to weaken enemy lines and entrenched positions, especially those augmented by stationary weapons. Gaining popularity during the [[Blooding Years]], the plasma caster was used by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

The plasma caster can fire up to five explosive [[plasma]] rounds in quick succession, or fire a single charged round at a greater velocity which adheres to a surface it lands upon before detonating, releasing additional explosives to pepper the immediate area.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The uncharged shots are capable of bouncing around corners and down hallways. The charged round is capable of reaching more distant targets, tracking and adhering to the enemy's heat signature before detonating on a timed fuse.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} The weapon's relatively clean area of effect allows it to be used surgically in the hands of a proficient user, though at range its slower projectile velocity requires more skill to wield effectively.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

Despite the plasma caster's relatively long history, it was never formally accepted into Covenant service by [[San'Shyuum]] censors, though some warriors were known to bend the rules and field the weapon in combat. However, after empire's dissolution, the plasma caster has been adopted by nearly every postwar faction.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} It has seen significant popularity among the Sangheili during the [[Blooding Years]], a civil war that spread throughout most of [[Sanghelios]] and other [[Sangheili colonies]] after the [[Human-Covenant War]]. The plasma caster was heavily used by forces of [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|reformed Covenant]] during their aggressive campaigns on Sanghelios{{Ref/Reuse|cfodder}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} and by [[Banished]] [[Sangheili Enforcer|Enforcer]]s during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].{{Ref/Reuse|logs}}

*'''[[Scourge of Fire]]''': The ''Scourge of Fire'' is an improved variant that fires two plasma bolts at once, has a faster charging time, and does not overheat.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>

*'''[[White Scar]]''': The ''White Scar'' is an advanced variant that fires modified bolts similar to a [[Type-56D needler]]'s [[blamite]] shards that are set to proximity detonate if hipfired. These needles supercombine in [[seven]] rounds, in the same manner as the needler, but charged shots take eight times as long to detonate if not by proximity detonation.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} This weapon can also be found in the fifteenth and final campaign level [[Guardians]], as the first [[special weapons|hidden weapon]] in that level.<ref name="Mission15">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Guardians]]''</ref>

*'''Banished Plasma Caster''': This weapon held by Elite infantry can shoot red projectiles, these red projectiles lack a Plasma Grenade and also doesn't arc like its original counterpart, the weapon has a unique weapon model.<ref name="logs">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]] - Elite Enforcers''</ref>