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Subject: Brute Plasma Rifle

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Yes I am glad that we finally have the Brute Plasma Rifle, and I think it should stay along with the Spiker.

Now if only we could get the Blue Sentinel Beam back...

  • 06.02.2009 12:39 PM PDT

Haha... I smell the return of B.U.N.G.L.E.

  • 06.02.2009 12:42 PM PDT

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Take it from someone who never had an Original XBOX, and never got to use the Brute Plasma Rifle. This is a great move for ODST. The Plasma Rifle is my favorite weapon from Halo 3 and Halo 1, and I cant wait to use it on my already pre-ordered version of ODST, especially since its the BRUTE PLASMA RIFLE. Thanks Bungie. Be ready to give me Recon. ;-)

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  • 07.14.2009 12:04 PM PDT

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It would be purposeful still since we can't duel wield anymore. Would take down Brute shields very quickly.

  • 07.14.2009 12:17 PM PDT

Yeah If you run out of smg ammo a brute rifle and a auto mag makes a quick job ;). I suppose it's just here to replace the elites plasma rifle.

  • 07.14.2009 12:20 PM PDT

Dyor' Docuree (2nd in command of the powerhouse, The Sangheili Army)

sure, what the heck, there's not much for negatives when thinking about bringing it back.
and there's no real reason why it should push out the spiker when the spiker IS from Halo 3

  • 07.14.2009 12:32 PM PDT

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Posted by: HaI0Fighter92
It would be purposeful still since we can't duel wield anymore. Would take down Brute shields very quickly.


So you cant Dual Wield in ODST?
That kinda sucks. Choosing between the Plasma Rifle and the new SMG will be tough, then.
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  • 07.14.2009 12:38 PM PDT

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Well, first of all, THE BRUTE PLASMA RIFLE DOES CO-EXIST WITH THE SPIKER

  • 07.14.2009 1:06 PM PDT
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Yeah I'm glad the "Brute Plasma Rifle's" In, and seeing as " The Spiker" already does " Co-exist" it doesn't matter were a argument goes to whether it should be In. ( I for one don't mind it being in)

  • 07.14.2009 1:12 PM PDT

I like how it's going to be in the game. I loved to get 3 plasma rifles in Halo 2's campaign. I'll only be able to get 2 in ODST, but oh well. lol

  • 07.14.2009 1:15 PM PDT

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Posted by: wolfhunter9154
Whats any different than a normal one?


This one is red! ;D

The Brute PR does more damage, but overheats quicker.

  • 07.14.2009 1:17 PM PDT

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Posted by: Adrian Da G
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and it should co-exist with the Spiker.


No, it shouldn't.

The spiker is merely a retooling of the brute plasma rifle to fill the role of the standard brute infantry weapon for Halo 3. If you have one, you can't have the other because in the campaign they fill the exact same niche of the specialized brute dualie.


That's not entirely true. Plasma is good against weapons while spikes are good against flesh. In reality though, they don't need to exist together (in your defense). The Spiker has the same RoF as the Brute Plasma Rifle and even has red plasma-like projectiles. I've taken comparision screenshots of plasma lined up with spikes. Aside from color, they look identical.

The only way I can see the Brute Plasma Rifle being implemented into Halo 3: ODST is if they removed the Elite Plasma Rifle. Otherwise, we'll have two weapons that serve the exact same purpose.


I disagree. The Brute PR is RED and shoots RED plasma and the Elite PR is BLUE and shoots BLUE plasma. Those two and a GREEN plasma pistol make battles colorful.

i agree with adrian da g but there should be a green plasma rifle for the grunts and yellow for the jackals because they don't have their own special weapon
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[Edited on 07.14.2009 1:23 PM PDT]

  • 07.14.2009 1:17 PM PDT

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See, thing is... There are a lot of differences between the Brute Plasma Rifle and the Spiker. The biggest, besides one shooting spikes and the other plasma, is that the spiker shoots rounds, as in it has to reload, and if you run out of ammo, youre done until you get more. The PR does have "ammo" of sorts, but it does not have to reload. If you use it in moderation, you will never be caught unable to fire. The only time you get caught with your pants down with the PR is if you let it overheat, which will be the challenge in ODST. Since the Brute PR overheats easier, those people (such as myself) who are dying to use it in ODST will have the challenge of trying to take down 8 Brutes with a PR, without getting stuck staring down 8 Brute Shots, unable to fire while the PRs cool off. Combined with the Spiker, the Brute PR allows diversity into the battlefield of Covenant weapons in ODST.

The only rule for Bungie... Dont put both PRs in the game. Youve brought back the Brute PR for ODST. Leave the Elite one for Halo 3.

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[Edited on 07.14.2009 1:37 PM PDT]

  • 07.14.2009 1:35 PM PDT

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