| Plasma Pistol | |
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Description |
Shoots bolts of heated blue plasma that seeks out its enemies. Takes sharp changes in direction way better than an Ice Hunter, but lacks the power to do much damage. |
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Type |
Starter |
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Power |
1/8 |
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Range |
4/8 |
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Accuracy |
4/8 |
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Rate of Fire |
7/8 |
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Ammo |
14 Shots x 10 Clips |
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Special |
Homing |
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Credits |
850 |
Description
The Plasma Pistol is a small blue pistol with three spike-like things sticking out of it, a bit like a blue-colored Needler for Halo fans. It shoots small bolts of blue plasma in the direction of the opponent. As the plasma bolts are travelling at average speed, the opponent may be able to dodge it, or even flee from the bullet! Or he could use the Static Field ability to reflect it, in which it will home in on any of his opponents in the vicinity, which would most likely be you, given the limited range of this weapon. The Plasma Pistol has balanced attributes and a homing ability which make it a favourite starter in the field, dispite its apparent lack of power. However, it has a very limited range, making it a poor for fast-paced chases. Best for ambushes. Best practised in any maps with tight spots everywhere. Beware of campers!
The Plasma Pistol, as it appears in the armory
The Plasma Pistol in action; notice the curving of the bullets as it homes in on "Player"
Pros
- Good for novices
- Great aim
- Shots have homing capability
- Great amount of ammo
- Inexpensive
- Fairly good damage per shot
Cons
- Not good for high speed chases
- Outclassed by other weapons
- Shots wear out before hitting a far off opponent
Reality
In the world of physics, plasma is an ionized state of gas. The presence of a non-negligible number of charge carriers makes the plasma electrically conductive so that it responds strongly to electromagnetic fields. Plasma, therefore, has properties quite unlike those of solids, liquids, or gases and is considered a distinct state of matter. Like gas, plasma does not have a definite shape or a definite volume unless enclosed in a container; unlike gas, under the influence of a magnetic field, it may form structures such as filaments, beams and double layer. Some common plasmas are stars and neon signs. In the universe, plasma is the most common state of matter for ordinary matter, most of which is in the rarefied intergalactic plasma (particularly intracluster medium) and in stars. Thus, it is not surprising that the plasma pistol would be made by aliens due to the abundance of plasma.
