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Posted by: BungieOtaku
Posted by: CaptainJacobKeys
no energy and plasma are 2 totally different things energy is what makes u move and force power and all that stuff plasma is a substance


No!! They are the same exact weapon!! And do you know why it has two names? BECAUSE NO ONE CARES!! Come November 9th, you'll realize that if you call it the plasma sword or the energy sword, it IS the same weapon.


I think you are the one on deep water. So read the thred and then post if you haven't done it.
And if you still dont agree, do some research or ask a sience teacher.

[Edited on 5/21/2004 8:11:02 AM]

  • 05.21.2004 8:09 AM PDT
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all right i did and u kno wut i kno they r the same weapon im just saying they are 2 totally different things

  • 05.21.2004 8:11 AM PDT
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(referring to BungieOtaku)Good point. I don't really care what the sword is called, its frickin' sweet. Plus, its more than 500 years in the future, let's worry about how it is made then, or we can let actual scientists try and figure it out.

[Edited on 5/21/2004 8:15:28 AM]

  • 05.21.2004 8:14 AM PDT
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Doesn't anyone know a cool subject?

  • 05.21.2004 8:15 AM PDT
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im so glad i have gotten all of you to use all of your plasma knowledge to explain this confusion but my only intention was to clear up that bungie has a name for it "the energy sword" and i trust bungie's word against all of yours combined. though i am glad i am that much more eduacated about plasma and how it works

[Edited on 5/21/2004 8:20:51 AM]

  • 05.21.2004 8:20 AM PDT
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Main Entry: plas·ma
Pronunciation: 'plaz-m&
Function: noun
4 : a collection of charged particles (as in the atmospheres of stars or in a metal) containing about equal numbers of positive ions and electrons and exhibiting some properties of a gas but differing from a gas in being a good conductor of electricity and in being affected by a magnetic field

Plasma can be affected by a magnetic field. It also is a good conductor. So, if contained in a magnetic field, a large amount of electricity can flow through it, strengthening the magnetic field (this could then be used to compress the air when it is used for plasma), correct? This magnetic field as well as the electricity can be created by rotating two or three strong magnets around each other at high revolutions. Right? The only problem is this: what will cool as well as fuel these magnets?

Step by step
Magnets create powerful magnetic field as well as a large amount of electricity>magnetic field is siphoned forward while the electricity bursts outward (at the same time)>burst of energy creates plasma which then conducts more of the electricity into the magnetic field (strengthening it). Thus the plasma is contained within an envelope of a magentic field, strengthened by electrical energy conducted by plasma from magnets in the hilt/handle.

So the plasma/energy sword is both in one: Plasma in the fact that it contains plasma (high heat, etc.) and Energy in the fact that a strong electrical current is contained within and around the plasma.

Please, correct me if I'm wrong. I just thought of this when writing it (while sitting in the school library).

By the way, I haven't taken the ACT and I'm 16 as well. :D

EDIT:
Wow, lot of replies while I wrote this. I stayed on topic though, because I answered the main question in the end.


[Edited on 5/21/2004 8:30:00 AM]

  • 05.21.2004 8:27 AM PDT
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wow, this is a very educational thread!

  • 05.21.2004 8:46 AM PDT
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Then you should have seen the plasma thread made a while ago. THAT was educational.

[Edited on 5/21/2004 9:51:12 AM]

  • 05.21.2004 9:50 AM PDT
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And people say the internet is what's making the world stupid. They need to see some of the info out here.

  • 05.21.2004 10:10 AM PDT
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which has less syllables? thats right PLAS-MA! so that's what it's called. do you realy think you'll say "look out he's got an energy sword!" in halo 2? i think wei'll all be simply saying sword after awhile...

[Edited on 5/21/2004 10:17:18 AM]

  • 05.21.2004 10:16 AM PDT
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Well I would be calling it a sword after a while. But I would still say energy swoerd when I talk about it.

  • 05.21.2004 10:34 AM PDT
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Did I get called smart?

By the way, that is MY idea, and you saw it here first. There are some things that need to be worked out before it works (theoretically). I also have some ideas for plasma firearms, but I'm keeping those to myself :)

  • 05.21.2004 11:20 AM PDT
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Posted by: stangfb6117
I also have some ideas for plasma firearms, but I'm keeping those to myself :)


You are not the only one. :P

  • 05.21.2004 11:34 AM PDT
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I have found the old plasma topic.
If anyone want to read it is here:

http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=44637&view replies=true&postRepeater1-p=1

  • 05.21.2004 11:56 AM PDT
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Yeah, I actually just started to type a paper up about the feasibilty of plasma weapons. I saved it in a folder called "Future Investigations", because I have neither the knowledge, the "friends", the age, or the funds to do anything like this....not yet. I have a bunch of different stuff in that folder: uses of plasma, propulsion systems, fusion reactions (mostly about cold fusion), and other "stuff". No one shall get this disk......

  • 05.21.2004 10:18 PM PDT
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The U.S experimented with plasma based weapons in the 70s (somewhere aroud that time).
And also a prototype plasma propulsion system is currently being tested to be used for a more efective way to travell between planets.

  • 05.22.2004 1:50 AM PDT
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Awesome. But I didn't know they HAD plasma back then. And as far as plasma propulsion, how would that work? I would think a fusion or photon drive would work better.

  • 05.22.2004 9:22 AM PDT
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energy sword like a lightsabre?!? lol who voted yes? i hate it when people say any energy based sword is like a lightsabe. whats worse it isn't even duel sided

  • 05.22.2004 9:42 AM PDT
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How the hell did all you guys know about plasma and stuff ???
never heard about plasma as in plasma swords or anything...

  • 05.22.2004 9:59 AM PDT
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Posted by: Victorious
How the hell did all you guys know about plasma and stuff ???
never heard about plasma as in plasma swords or anything...


Well, if you are addressing me (among many others), I have something to tell you. I have no knowledge or expertise with plasma, at all. I don't know all of the properties and characteristics of plasma. All I know is that plasma is made up of ions, can conduct electricity, and can be manipulated and controlled by magnetic waves/radiation. I do know basic physics principles, and I have an A in chemistry. I am also vey good with logic and critical thinking. I used the definition of plasma and the use of logic to determine most of this stuff.
I basically just made this stuff up, using what little knowledge of the subject that I possess.

Am I smart? I like to think so ;)

  • 05.22.2004 5:04 PM PDT
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Can't wait to finish the fight!

I like the Plasma Swords in Halo better then the look of them in Halo 2...i liked the Fuzzy looking Plasma Sword then the perfect shape of the New one.

  • 05.22.2004 5:08 PM PDT
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Posted by: Halo_00
I like the Plasma Swords in Halo better then the look of them in Halo 2...i liked the Fuzzy looking Plasma Sword then the perfect shape of the New one.


Well
1) I think they were toned down in multiplayer for processor speed
b) it is just a place holder right now
5) They will be awesome in one player (did you see the 2003 E3 video?)

  • 05.23.2004 9:17 AM PDT
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People! Its a game! We worship it religiously but it is a game! Come 11/9/2004 we will all go get our preordered copy, find a plasma/energy sword pick it up and stare at it and say SWEET!

  • 05.23.2004 9:28 AM PDT

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