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Bungie update: The Covenant Weapons

Posted Sep 07, 2007 at 12:17PM by Ryan C. Listed in: News, Halo 3, Games Tags: Master Chief, Bungie Studios
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The Beam Rifle in Halo 3 - Image 1 Plasma Rifle in Halo 3 - Image 1


Master Chief's final adventure is almost upon us, and to get us up to speed on some of the classier hardware we'll be bringing to bear in Halo 3 is Bungie's website update that covers some of the weaponry of the Covenant. We get you up close and personal with the tools of the trade that's got the UNSC baffled, but very interested.

First up is the Type 25 Directed Energy Rifle, or the Plasma Rifle. It's big, it's heavy, it can pretty much rip through anything in its path - and can even double as a melee weapon, as some of the Elites carrying it have shown. A battery-operated weapon rather than one that uses conventional ammunition, it has no recoil to speak of, practically eliminating the chances of fatigue or firing stress upon the user. It's still heavy, though.

Next is the Type 25 Directed Energy Pistol, or Plasma Pistol. It's just as useful as it was in its previous appearances, battery-powered and capable of semi-automatic fire. It can also be made to shoot overcharge shots, but abuse of the feature drastically cuts the battery's lifespan. Another legendary staple.

From the Plasma weapons, it's the toys for the big boys...er, Covenant, that's up next.

The Carbine is a massive weapon that fires 8mm caseless rounds. The Needler, that shooter of pink exploding death that we all know and love, also makes its return, and it's deadlier than ever. The Covenant Beam Rifle is silent, accurate and deadly at long distances - it's a testament to the old adage that people being sniped never really know what hit them until it's too late. Finally, we also get a peek at the Fuel Rod Cannon, the armor-busting toy of the bunch - and does it pack a punch!

You can read up on these tools of mass destruction in more detail at the Read link below. Make sure you browse through the remarks section too, to get a taste of just how powerful these things are - as well as see how the guys over at UNSC are hard at work trying to find out just how they work.

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   by Stealth! (Unregistered) - 2007-09-07
 » Yawn...
What a boring game...


Zzzzz....


   Re: Developed Hornet (Unregistered) - 2007-09-07
 » !
just coz PS3 has no games that can compare to the popularity of HALO 3.
lets see how many copies HALO 3 sells + compare it to any game on the PS3 [Kill Zone 2, Heavenly Sword, ...... dont know any other games PS3 has.... oh yeah > its game library sucks.

face the facts, u'r just mad that u dont/cant enjoy the world of HALO > pull u'r head out of u'r arse + u may b able to see things properly.

thats my 2 cents on u'r comment ; )

   Re: . (Unregistered) - 2007-09-07
 » .
I see your here to piss people off...thats your goal in life i see.
   by Stealth! (Unregistered) - 2007-09-07
 » Yawn...
What a boring game...


Zzzzz....


   Re: Developed Hornet (Unregistered) - 2007-09-07
 » !
i can do Ctrl+C/V aswell : )

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just coz PS3 has no games that can compare to the popularity of HALO 3.
lets see how many copies HALO 3 sells + compare it to any game on the PS3 [Kill Zone 2, Heavenly Sword, ...... dont know any other games PS3 has.... oh yeah > its game library sucks.

face the facts, u'r just mad that u dont/cant enjoy the world of HALO > pull u'r head out of u'r arse + u may b able to see things properly.

thats my 2 cents on u'r comment ; )

   Re: Stealth! (Unregistered) - 2007-09-10
 » Yawn...
what a boring game... because we all know that ps3 has... ummm... it has.... uuuu... games! yes it has games that i can not mention at this point in time BUT IT DOES HAVE THEM! they are hidden to the public but they do exist! just because your gaybox360 has so many games its too hard to choose which to buy first doesnt mean your games are better than our hidden, secrate, lame, non existant games! I think i will go have gay sex now!
   by Stealth! (Unregistered) - 2007-09-07
 » Yawn...
What a boring game...


Zzzzz....


   Re: . (Unregistered) - 2007-09-07
 » shut up punk
Get your gay ass out of here
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   by . (Unregistered) - 2007-09-07
 » .
how come no one is bothering to mention the Epsilion BAN HAMMER mishap...people are getting banned for 7000+ years (untill December, 9999A.D.)

http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=25905855&sid=6178434&tag=latestnews;title;1

   by Orlando (Unregistered) - 2007-09-07
 » to Developed Hornet
I assure you that not even killzone, ut3, and heavenly sword togeather will get the sales of halo 3.


   Re: Developed Hornet (Unregistered) - 2007-09-08
 » !
U got that rite > HALO will surpass Gears within the first week ; )
   by Demonz (Unregistered) - 2007-09-08
 » Sony Is going down the drain (I'm celebrating that!)
People, if you want to laugh & see why Sony is the most pathetic company in video game history, YOU HAVE TO READ THIS!
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/818/818597p1.html

   by Stealth! (Unregistered) - 2007-09-08
 » Yawn...

What a boring game...


Zzzzz....



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