Bungie profiles the Spartan Laser

by Richard Mitchell { Feb 1st 2007 at 11:30AM }

Continuing their series of weapon profiles, Bungie.net now has a "field report" up about Halo 3's new Spartan Laser (not to be confused with even deadlier Laser Cats). In short, the Spartan Laser is death on a stick. Well, death on a shoulder mounted stick to be more precise. Unlike previous field reports, the Spartan Laser profile has several bits of info and specifications redacted. So for now, we don't know precisely what the weapon's range is. Judging from the report, we can gather that the laser may have a scope and that it will only have a limited amount of ammunition. In other words, once the weapon is empty, it will have to be tossed, much like Covenant plasma weaponry. The profile goes on to describe the weapon's tactical uses on both High Ground and Valhalla. One interesting use we hadn't considered: the Spartan Laser produces a thin beam of light that is used to "paint" the target before the weapon fires. Much like the targeting laser for GOW's Hammer of Dawn, this can be a terrifying experience for the enemy. So, rather than wasting a precious Spartan Laser shot, the targeting laser itself can be used to scare enemies into running to a less defensible position. Nice. All in all, it sounds like a formidable weapon, and we can't wait to try it out. Click the "read" link for the full profile.

Oh, and don't forget, the "Rule of Three" Halo 3 beta entry program begins today. Anyone gunning for a slot?

[Thanks, un1qu3 n3wy0rk]

Other weapon and vehicle profiles:
Spike Grenade
MA5C Assault Rifle
Mongoose

Tags: bungie, bungie studios, BungieStudios, h3, halo, halo 3, Halo3, microsoft game studios, MicrosoftGameStudios

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Nate @ Feb 1st 2007 12:15PM

“I engaged an enemy chopper at a range of ____ meters. The target immediately erupted into flames. Both vehicle and rider were eliminated.”

Could this mean that we will see a helo in halo 3? It is possible this quote means nothing, but it would be neat to see new types of aerial vehicles.

Paul @ Feb 1st 2007 12:16PM

Anyone else notice the frequent and seemingly intentional mentions of morale? i have a feeling the morale will effect how well your allies fight and how prone the convenat are to fleeing

Soup4Brains @ Feb 1st 2007 12:22PM

I bought Halo 2 last night to participate in this. I figure it's half the price of Crackdown, plus everybody I know plays it.

Les Doodis @ Feb 1st 2007 1:18PM

"I bought Halo 2 last night to participate in this. I figure it's half the price of Crackdown, plus everybody I know plays it."

Part of me wants to avoid playing the beta so that I can get the untainted experience of the final release. But who knows, maybe I'll break down and try my luck at the rule of 3 promo anyway.

chukc @ Feb 1st 2007 1:23PM

wowzer
i wanna shoot some baddies
hopefully it'll kapowey them into poo
awesome

Modeps @ Feb 1st 2007 1:27PM

"Much like the targeting laser for GOW's Hammer of Dawn, this can be a terrifying experience for the enemy."

If you've played multiplayer GoW, you will know that the Hammer of Dawn's laser is not visible by enemies when you are painting. The only thing they see is when the hammer is about to fire. It's a surprise weapon as the enemy never knows where it's coming from.

NOOB. :)

Richard Mitchell @ Feb 1st 2007 1:53PM

I don't know about you Modeps, but I can usually hear it powering up.

Modeps @ Feb 1st 2007 2:58PM

Powering up is one thing, seeing the laser so you know where it's going to strike, as read in your post, is another thing.

Jeff @ Feb 1st 2007 3:02PM

hmm.. is anyone else afraid this will be too powerful? i hate the locking rockets as it is and they aren't even guaranteed to kill the passengers. this is going to be more accurate and ensures all of a vehicle's crew is eliminated. Get ready for another weapon to earn the suffix '-whore' (sniper-whore, sword-whore, rocket-whore, etc..)

Nate @ Feb 1st 2007 2:54PM

Yes the triangulation of the satelites over head can be heard in gears of war as three solid beeps. He could also be refering to the pillar that comes from the sky that follows you around as you run away from the hammer.

Cdaghostie @ Feb 1st 2007 4:08PM

I may be a little lost BUT what is a MAULER

“My spotter positively identified the local bravo kilo sub-chieftain. I engaged the target at meters. The shot burned an approximately diameter hole through the target and severely damaged the mauler he had just dismounted.”

New Vehicle?
Most of the italisized words look like hints

Someone already stated Chopper

There is also Drones maybe they're here in this game