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	* While the listed Critical Damage (on the EW DLC) is 14-16, the actual values are either 13 (33% of the shots) or 15 (66%) due to a bug.		* While the listed Critical Damage (on the EW DLC) is 14-16, the actual values are either 13 (33% of the shots) or 15 (66%) due to a bug.
	* While their critical chance is limited when compared to [[Plasma Sniper Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Sniper Rifle]] or [[Alloy Cannon (EU2012)\|Alloy Cannon]], the Heavy Plasma can be a very useful weapon in [[Suppression (EU2012)\|suppressing]] enemy targets, if the Heavy has appropriate training. The Heavy Plasma also doesn't suffer from the range restrictions of the mentioned weapons and can be used either on enclosed urban or open UFO [[Maps (EU2012)\|maps]].		* While their critical chance is limited when compared to [[Plasma Sniper Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Sniper Rifle]] or [[Alloy Cannon (EU2012)\|Alloy Cannon]], the Heavy Plasma can be a very useful weapon in [[Suppression (EU2012)\|suppressing]] enemy targets, if the Heavy has appropriate training. The Heavy Plasma also doesn't suffer from the range restrictions of the mentioned weapons and can be used either on enclosed urban or open UFO [[Maps (EU2012)\|maps]].
	*This weapon is also be used by [[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] and it can be captured to offset its high [[Engineering (EU2012)\|building]] costs. However, the Muton Elites will typically only appear some months after you're able to [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] and build this weapon. Therefore, you may want to take priority in detecting and bringing down the [[Storyline_Missions_(EU2012)#Crashed_Overseer_UFO\|Overseer UFO]], and capturing one or two Heavy Plasmas from the Elites that always are on board.		*This weapon is also used by [[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] and it can be captured to offset its high [[Engineering (EU2012)\|building]] costs. However, the Muton Elites will typically only appear some months after you're able to [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] and build this weapon. Therefore, you may want to take priority in detecting and bringing down the [[Storyline_Missions_(EU2012)#Crashed_Overseer_UFO\|Overseer UFO]], and capturing one or two Heavy Plasmas from the Elites that always are on board.
	*Council Requests for this weapon happen fairly regularly (once the research is completed, of course), and can easily match or exceed your monthly paycheck, so you may find it worthwhile to collect these as you go.		*Council Requests for this weapon happen fairly regularly (once the research is completed, of course), and can easily match or exceed your monthly paycheck, so you may find it worthwhile to collect these as you go.
	* There are two ways to unlock the [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] project for this weapon. The first one is by completing research of the [[ Plasma Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Rifle]], the alternative version is by capturing an intact Heavy Plasma through stunning an alien. The second way will consume the captured Heavy Plasma during its research though.		* There are two ways to unlock the [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] project for this weapon. The first one is by completing research of the [[ Plasma Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Rifle]], the alternative version is by capturing an intact Heavy Plasma through stunning an alien. The second way will consume the captured Heavy Plasma during its research though.

Hobbes at 17:07, 30 January 2014

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	** Completing its research allows for the [[Foundry (EU2012)#S.H.I.V. Plasma\|S.H.I.V. Plasma]] project at the Foundry.		** Completing its research allows for the [[Foundry (EU2012)#S.H.I.V. Plasma\|S.H.I.V. Plasma]] project at the Foundry.
	** On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] it also allows to build the [[Particle Cannon (EU2012)\|Particle Cannon]] MEC Primary Weapon at [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]].		** On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] it also allows to build the [[Particle Cannon (EU2012)\|Particle Cannon]] MEC Primary Weapon at [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]].
	* On the Enemy Within DLC, the building costs for each Heavy Plasma have been increased to §375, 60 Elerium, and 50 Alloys.		* On the Enemy Within DLC, the building costs for each Heavy Plasma have been increased to §375, 60 Elerium, and 50 Alloys.
			* Suppressing a target with this weapon will consume 2/3s of its ammo (or 1/3 after [[Foundry (EU2012)#Ammo Conservation\|Ammo Conservation]] project is developed). It isn't possible to use suppression if the ammo is below this level.
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	\|range= Medium		\|range= Medium
	\|abilities=None		\|abilities=None
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	* Heavy Plasmas can only be used by [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]] soldiers.		* Heavy Plasmas can only be used by [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]] soldiers.

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	*This weapon is also be used by [[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] and it can be captured to offset its high [[Engineering (EU2012)\|building]] costs. However, the Muton Elites will typically only appear some months after you're able to [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] and build this weapon. Therefore, you may want to take priority in detecting and bringing down the [[Storyline_Missions_(EU2012)#Crashed_Overseer_UFO\|Overseer UFO]], and capturing one or two Heavy Plasmas from the Elites that always are on board.		*This weapon is also be used by [[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] and it can be captured to offset its high [[Engineering (EU2012)\|building]] costs. However, the Muton Elites will typically only appear some months after you're able to [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] and build this weapon. Therefore, you may want to take priority in detecting and bringing down the [[Storyline_Missions_(EU2012)#Crashed_Overseer_UFO\|Overseer UFO]], and capturing one or two Heavy Plasmas from the Elites that always are on board.
	*Council Requests for this weapon happen fairly regularly (once the research is completed, of course), and can easily match or exceed your monthly paycheck, so you may find it worthwhile to collect these as you go.		*Council Requests for this weapon happen fairly regularly (once the research is completed, of course), and can easily match or exceed your monthly paycheck, so you may find it worthwhile to collect these as you go.
	* There are two ways to unlock the [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] project for this weapon. The first one is by completing research of the [[ Plasma Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Rifle]], the alternative version is by capturing an intact Heavy Plasma through stunning an alien. The second way will consume the captured Heavy Plasma during its research though.		* There are two ways to unlock the [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] project for this weapon. The first one is by completing research of the [[ Plasma Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Rifle]], the alternative version is by capturing an intact Heavy Plasma through stunning an alien. The second way will consume the captured Heavy Plasma during its research though.
			** Research benefits from the following [[Research (EU2012)#Research Credits\|Research Credits]]: Plasma Weapons, Weapons Technology, All Technology.
	** Completing its research allows for the [[Foundry (EU2012)#S.H.I.V. Plasma\|S.H.I.V. Plasma]] project at the Foundry.		** Completing its research allows for the [[Foundry (EU2012)#S.H.I.V. Plasma\|S.H.I.V. Plasma]] project at the Foundry.
	** On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] it also allows to build the [[Particle Cannon (EU2012)\|Particle Cannon]] MEC Primary Weapon at [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]].		** On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] it also allows to build the [[Particle Cannon (EU2012)\|Particle Cannon]] MEC Primary Weapon at [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]].

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	* Heavy Plasmas can only be used by [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]] soldiers.		* Heavy Plasmas can only be used by [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]] soldiers.
	* While the listed Critical Damage (on the EW DLC) is 14-16, the actual values are 13 (33% of the shots) or 15 (66%) due to a bug.		* While the listed Critical Damage (on the EW DLC) is 14-16, the actual values are either 13 (33% of the shots) or 15 (66%) due to a bug.
	* While their critical chance is limited when compared to [[Plasma Sniper Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Sniper Rifle]] or [[Alloy Cannon (EU2012)\|Alloy Cannon]], the Heavy Plasma can be a very useful weapon in [[Suppression (EU2012)\|suppressing]] enemy targets, if the Heavy has appropriate training. The Heavy Plasma also doesn't suffer from the range restrictions of the mentioned weapons and can be used either on enclosed urban or open UFO [[Maps (EU2012)\|maps]].		* While their critical chance is limited when compared to [[Plasma Sniper Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Sniper Rifle]] or [[Alloy Cannon (EU2012)\|Alloy Cannon]], the Heavy Plasma can be a very useful weapon in [[Suppression (EU2012)\|suppressing]] enemy targets, if the Heavy has appropriate training. The Heavy Plasma also doesn't suffer from the range restrictions of the mentioned weapons and can be used either on enclosed urban or open UFO [[Maps (EU2012)\|maps]].
	*This weapon is also be used by [[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] and it can be captured to offset its high [[Engineering (EU2012)\|building]] costs. However, the Muton Elites will typically only appear some months after you're able to [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] and build this weapon. Therefore, you may want to take priority in detecting and bringing down the [[Storyline_Missions_(EU2012)#Crashed_Overseer_UFO\|Overseer UFO]], and capturing one or two Heavy Plasmas from the Elites that always are on board.		*This weapon is also be used by [[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] and it can be captured to offset its high [[Engineering (EU2012)\|building]] costs. However, the Muton Elites will typically only appear some months after you're able to [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] and build this weapon. Therefore, you may want to take priority in detecting and bringing down the [[Storyline_Missions_(EU2012)#Crashed_Overseer_UFO\|Overseer UFO]], and capturing one or two Heavy Plasmas from the Elites that always are on board.
	*Council Requests for this weapon happen fairly regularly (once the research is completed, of course), and can easily match or exceed your monthly paycheck ~~(both in §, and your literal, actual, real-world paycheck...)~~, so you may find it worthwhile to collect these as you go.		*Council Requests for this weapon happen fairly regularly (once the research is completed, of course), and can easily match or exceed your monthly paycheck, so you may find it worthwhile to collect these as you go.
	* Completing its research allows for the [[Foundry (EU2012)#S.H.I.V. Plasma\|S.H.I.V. Plasma]] project at the Foundry.		* There are two ways to unlock the [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] project for this weapon. The first one is by completing research of the [[ Plasma Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Rifle]], the alternative version is by capturing an intact Heavy Plasma through stunning an alien. The second way will consume the captured Heavy Plasma during its research though.
			** Completing its research allows for the [[Foundry (EU2012)#S.H.I.V. Plasma\|S.H.I.V. Plasma]] project at the Foundry.
	** On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] it also allows to build the [[Particle Cannon (EU2012)\|Particle Cannon]] MEC Primary Weapon at [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]].		** On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] it also allows to build the [[Particle Cannon (EU2012)\|Particle Cannon]] MEC Primary Weapon at [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]].
	* On the Enemy Within DLC, the building costs for each Heavy Plasma have been increased to §375, 60 Elerium, and 50 Alloys.		* On the Enemy Within DLC, the building costs for each Heavy Plasma have been increased to §375, 60 Elerium, and 50 Alloys.

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	{{Weapon Data Box (EU2012)		{{Weapon Data Box (EU2012)
	\|requires=Heavy Plasma		\|requires=Heavy Plasma
	\|costs=§250<br>[[Alien Alloys (EU2012)\|Alloys]]~~:30~~<br>[[Elerium (EU2012)\|Elerium]]~~:30~~<br>Engineers~~:25~~		\|costs=§250<br>30 [[Alien Alloys (EU2012)\|Alloys]]<br>30 [[Elerium (EU2012)\|Elerium]]<br>25 Engineers
	\|base damage=8-10		\|base damage=8-10
	\|critical damage=13 or 15		\|critical damage=13 or 15

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	{{Ref Open \| title = ~~Heavy Plasma~~ }}[[Image:Heavy Plasma Research (EU2012).png\|right\|100px\|Heavy Plasma]]		{{Ref Open \| title = Project Kingfisher Results }}[[Image:Heavy Plasma Research (EU2012).png\|right\|100px\|Heavy Plasma]]
	We've struggled to maintain a test environment that minimizes the safety risks involved in these experiments, but at the same time does not limit our...imagination, when it comes to new developments. With those logistical issues handled efficiently enough by the engineering team, we proceeded in our initial prototyping. Although we spent a great deal of time studying the alien's own heavy plasma rifle, there were still a number of questions surrounding its enhanced functionality. Maintaining an acceptable level of energy efficiency, while also increasing the weapon's output, was not an easy task. The primary constraint of increasing the output was the added weight involved by the inclusion of a larger power cell. While this issue may not have affected some of the brutish soldiers employed by the aliens, there are limits to what our soldiers can realistically carry. However, by redesigning the power management system to reduce waste energy generated during the firing process, we've managed to strike a balance between all of these concerns. I should mention however that heat buildup continues to be a concern, and our troops will have to be aware of this when firing the weapon in rapid succession. Having successfully test fired our prototype, as well as a modified version of the alien's own variant, we believe it should now be possible to both manufacture these weapons, and adapt any we manage to recover from the field.		We've struggled to maintain a test environment that minimizes the safety risks involved in these experiments, but at the same time does not limit our...imagination, when it comes to new developments. With those logistical issues handled efficiently enough by the engineering team, we proceeded in our initial prototyping. Although we spent a great deal of time studying the alien's own heavy plasma rifle, there were still a number of questions surrounding its enhanced functionality. Maintaining an acceptable level of energy efficiency, while also increasing the weapon's output, was not an easy task. The primary constraint of increasing the output was the added weight involved by the inclusion of a larger power cell. While this issue may not have affected some of the brutish soldiers employed by the aliens, there are limits to what our soldiers can realistically carry. However, by redesigning the power management system to reduce waste energy generated during the firing process, we've managed to strike a balance between all of these concerns. I should mention however that heat buildup continues to be a concern, and our troops will have to be aware of this when firing the weapon in rapid succession. Having successfully test fired our prototype, as well as a modified version of the alien's own variant, we believe it should now be possible to both manufacture these weapons, and adapt any we manage to recover from the field.
	{{Ref Close \| source = XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012) [[Research (EU2012)\|Research]] Archives}}		{{Ref Close \| source = XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012) [[Research (EU2012)\|Research]] Archives}}
	<br>		<br>
	{{Ref Open \| title = ~~Heavy Plasma~~ (EW DLC) }}[[Image:Heavy Plasma Research (EU2012).png\|right\|100px\|Heavy Plasma]]		{{Ref Open \| title = Project Kingfisher Results (EW DLC) }}[[Image:Heavy Plasma Research (EU2012).png\|right\|100px\|Heavy Plasma]]
	We've struggled to maintain a test environment that minimizes the safety risks involved in these experiments, but at the same time does not limit our...imagination, when it comes to new developments. With those logistical issues handled efficiently enough by the engineering team, we proceeded in our initial prototyping. Although we spent a great deal of time studying the alien's own heavy plasma rifle, there were still a number of questions surrounding its enhanced functionality. Maintaining an acceptable level of energy efficiency, while also increasing the weapon's output, was not an easy task. The primary constraint of increasing the output was the added weight involved by the inclusion of a larger power cell. While this issue may not have affected some of the brutish soldiers employed by the aliens, there are limits to what our soldiers can realistically carry. However, by redesigning the power management system to reduce waste energy generated during the firing process, we've managed to strike a balance between all of these concerns. I should mention however that heat buildup continues to be a concern, and our troops will have to be aware of this when firing the weapon in rapid succession. Having successfully test fired our prototype, as well as a modified version of the alien's own variant, we believe it should now be possible to both manufacture these weapons, and adapt any we manage to recover from the field. The constraints that ordinary soldiers face are... reduced... when considering our MEC Troopers, for whom we can manufacture a full-sized particle beam weapon.		We've struggled to maintain a test environment that minimizes the safety risks involved in these experiments, but at the same time does not limit our...imagination, when it comes to new developments. With those logistical issues handled efficiently enough by the engineering team, we proceeded in our initial prototyping. Although we spent a great deal of time studying the alien's own heavy plasma rifle, there were still a number of questions surrounding its enhanced functionality. Maintaining an acceptable level of energy efficiency, while also increasing the weapon's output, was not an easy task. The primary constraint of increasing the output was the added weight involved by the inclusion of a larger power cell. While this issue may not have affected some of the brutish soldiers employed by the aliens, there are limits to what our soldiers can realistically carry. However, by redesigning the power management system to reduce waste energy generated during the firing process, we've managed to strike a balance between all of these concerns. I should mention however that heat buildup continues to be a concern, and our troops will have to be aware of this when firing the weapon in rapid succession. Having successfully test fired our prototype, as well as a modified version of the alien's own variant, we believe it should now be possible to both manufacture these weapons, and adapt any we manage to recover from the field. The constraints that ordinary soldiers face are... reduced... when considering our MEC Troopers, for whom we can manufacture a full-sized particle beam weapon.
	{{Ref Close \| source = [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|XCOM: Enemy Within DLC]]}}		{{Ref Close \| source = [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|XCOM: Enemy Within DLC]]}}
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	\|costs=§250<br>[[Alien Alloys (EU2012)\|Alloys]]:30<br>[[Elerium (EU2012)\|Elerium]]:30<br>Engineers:25		\|costs=§250<br>[[Alien Alloys (EU2012)\|Alloys]]:30<br>[[Elerium (EU2012)\|Elerium]]:30<br>Engineers:25
	\|base damage=8-10		\|base damage=8-10
	\|critical damage=~~14-16~~		\|critical damage=13 or 15
	\|critical chance=0%		\|critical chance=0%
	\|range= Medium		\|range= Medium
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	* Heavy Plasmas can only be used by [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]] soldiers.		* Heavy Plasmas can only be used by [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]] soldiers.
			* While the listed Critical Damage (on the EW DLC) is 14-16, the actual values are 13 (33% of the shots) or 15 (66%) due to a bug.
	* While their critical chance is limited when compared to [[Plasma Sniper Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Sniper Rifle]] or [[Alloy Cannon (EU2012)\|Alloy Cannon]], the Heavy Plasma can be a very useful weapon in [[Suppression (EU2012)\|suppressing]] enemy targets, if the Heavy has appropriate training. The Heavy Plasma also doesn't suffer from the range restrictions of the mentioned weapons and can be used either on enclosed urban or open UFO [[Maps (EU2012)\|maps]].		* While their critical chance is limited when compared to [[Plasma Sniper Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Sniper Rifle]] or [[Alloy Cannon (EU2012)\|Alloy Cannon]], the Heavy Plasma can be a very useful weapon in [[Suppression (EU2012)\|suppressing]] enemy targets, if the Heavy has appropriate training. The Heavy Plasma also doesn't suffer from the range restrictions of the mentioned weapons and can be used either on enclosed urban or open UFO [[Maps (EU2012)\|maps]].
	*This weapon is also be used by [[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] and it can be captured to offset its high [[Engineering (EU2012)\|building]] costs. However, the Muton Elites will typically only appear some months after you're able to [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] and build this weapon. Therefore, you may want to take priority in ~~detecing~~ and bringing down the [[Storyline_Missions_(EU2012)#Crashed_Overseer_UFO\|Overseer UFO]], and capturing one or two Heavy Plasmas from the Elites that always are on board.		*This weapon is also be used by [[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] and it can be captured to offset its high [[Engineering (EU2012)\|building]] costs. However, the Muton Elites will typically only appear some months after you're able to [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] and build this weapon. Therefore, you may want to take priority in detecting and bringing down the [[Storyline_Missions_(EU2012)#Crashed_Overseer_UFO\|Overseer UFO]], and capturing one or two Heavy Plasmas from the Elites that always are on board.
	*Council Requests for this weapon happen fairly ~~regulalry~~ (once the research is completed, of course), and can easily match or exceed your monthly paycheck (both in §, and your literal, actual, real-world paycheck...), so you may find it worthwhile to collect these as you go.		*Council Requests for this weapon happen fairly regularly (once the research is completed, of course), and can easily match or exceed your monthly paycheck (both in §, and your literal, actual, real-world paycheck...), so you may find it worthwhile to collect these as you go.
	* On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] it also allows to build the [[Particle Cannon (EU2012)\|Particle Cannon]] MEC Primary Weapon at [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]].		* Completing its research allows for the [[Foundry (EU2012)#S.H.I.V. Plasma\|S.H.I.V. Plasma]] project at the Foundry.
			** On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] it also allows to build the [[Particle Cannon (EU2012)\|Particle Cannon]] MEC Primary Weapon at [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]].
			* On the Enemy Within DLC, the building costs for each Heavy Plasma have been increased to §375, 60 Elerium, and 50 Alloys.
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	* While their critical chance is limited when compared to [[Plasma Sniper Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Sniper Rifle]] or [[Alloy Cannon (EU2012)\|Alloy Cannon]], the Heavy Plasma can be a very useful weapon in [[Suppression (EU2012)\|suppressing]] enemy targets, if the Heavy has appropriate training. The Heavy Plasma also doesn't suffer from the range restrictions of the mentioned weapons and can be used either on enclosed urban or open UFO [[Maps (EU2012)\|maps]].		* While their critical chance is limited when compared to [[Plasma Sniper Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Sniper Rifle]] or [[Alloy Cannon (EU2012)\|Alloy Cannon]], the Heavy Plasma can be a very useful weapon in [[Suppression (EU2012)\|suppressing]] enemy targets, if the Heavy has appropriate training. The Heavy Plasma also doesn't suffer from the range restrictions of the mentioned weapons and can be used either on enclosed urban or open UFO [[Maps (EU2012)\|maps]].
	*This weapon is also be used by [[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] and it can be captured to offset its high [[Engineering (EU2012)\|building]] costs. However, the Muton Elites will typically only appear some months after you're able to [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] and build this weapon. Therefore, you may want to take priority in detecing and bringing down the [[Storyline_Missions_(EU2012)#Crashed_Overseer_UFO\|Overseer UFO]], and capturing one or two Heavy Plasmas from the Elites that always are on board.		*This weapon is also be used by [[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] and it can be captured to offset its high [[Engineering (EU2012)\|building]] costs. However, the Muton Elites will typically only appear some months after you're able to [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] and build this weapon. Therefore, you may want to take priority in detecing and bringing down the [[Storyline_Missions_(EU2012)#Crashed_Overseer_UFO\|Overseer UFO]], and capturing one or two Heavy Plasmas from the Elites that always are on board.
			*Council Requests for this weapon happen fairly regulalry (once the research is completed, of course), and can easily match or exceed your monthly paycheck (both in §, and your literal, actual, real-world paycheck...), so you may find it worthwhile to collect these as you go.
	* On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] it also allows to build the [[Particle Cannon (EU2012)\|Particle Cannon]] MEC Primary Weapon at [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]].		* On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] it also allows to build the [[Particle Cannon (EU2012)\|Particle Cannon]] MEC Primary Weapon at [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]].
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	* Heavy Plasmas can only be used by [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]] soldiers.		* Heavy Plasmas can only be used by [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]] soldiers.
	* While their critical chance is limited when compared to [[Plasma Sniper Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Sniper Rifle]] or [[Alloy Cannon (EU2012)\|Alloy Cannon]], the Heavy Plasma can be a very useful weapon in [[Suppression (EU2012)\|suppressing]] enemy targets, if the Heavy has appropriate training. The Heavy Plasma also doesn't suffer from the range restrictions of the mentioned weapons and can be used either on enclosed urban or open UFO [[Maps (EU2012)\|maps]].		* While their critical chance is limited when compared to [[Plasma Sniper Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Sniper Rifle]] or [[Alloy Cannon (EU2012)\|Alloy Cannon]], the Heavy Plasma can be a very useful weapon in [[Suppression (EU2012)\|suppressing]] enemy targets, if the Heavy has appropriate training. The Heavy Plasma also doesn't suffer from the range restrictions of the mentioned weapons and can be used either on enclosed urban or open UFO [[Maps (EU2012)\|maps]].
	*This weapon is also be used by [[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] and it can be captured to offset its high [[Engineering (EU2012)\|building]] costs. However, the Muton Elites will typically only appear some months after you're able to [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] and build this weapon.		*This weapon is also be used by [[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] and it can be captured to offset its high [[Engineering (EU2012)\|building]] costs. However, the Muton Elites will typically only appear some months after you're able to [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] and build this weapon. Therefore, you may want to take priority in detecing and bringing down the [[Storyline_Missions_(EU2012)#Crashed_Overseer_UFO\|Overseer UFO]], and capturing one or two Heavy Plasmas from the Elites that always are on board.
	* On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] it also allows to build the [[Particle Cannon (EU2012)\|Particle Cannon]] MEC Primary Weapon at [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]].		* On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] it also allows to build the [[Particle Cannon (EU2012)\|Particle Cannon]] MEC Primary Weapon at [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]].
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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	{{Equipment (EU2012)}}		{{Equipment (EU2012)}}

Hobbes at 01:02, 25 January 2014

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	We've struggled to maintain a test environment that minimizes the safety risks involved in these experiments, but at the same time does not limit our...imagination, when it comes to new developments. With those logistical issues handled efficiently enough by the engineering team, we proceeded in our initial prototyping. Although we spent a great deal of time studying the alien's own heavy plasma rifle, there were still a number of questions surrounding its enhanced functionality. Maintaining an acceptable level of energy efficiency, while also increasing the weapon's output, was not an easy task. The primary constraint of increasing the output was the added weight involved by the inclusion of a larger power cell. While this issue may not have affected some of the brutish soldiers employed by the aliens, there are limits to what our soldiers can realistically carry. However, by redesigning the power management system to reduce waste energy generated during the firing process, we've managed to strike a balance between all of these concerns. I should mention however that heat buildup continues to be a concern, and our troops will have to be aware of this when firing the weapon in rapid succession. Having successfully test fired our prototype, as well as a modified version of the alien's own variant, we believe it should now be possible to both manufacture these weapons, and adapt any we manage to recover from the field.		We've struggled to maintain a test environment that minimizes the safety risks involved in these experiments, but at the same time does not limit our...imagination, when it comes to new developments. With those logistical issues handled efficiently enough by the engineering team, we proceeded in our initial prototyping. Although we spent a great deal of time studying the alien's own heavy plasma rifle, there were still a number of questions surrounding its enhanced functionality. Maintaining an acceptable level of energy efficiency, while also increasing the weapon's output, was not an easy task. The primary constraint of increasing the output was the added weight involved by the inclusion of a larger power cell. While this issue may not have affected some of the brutish soldiers employed by the aliens, there are limits to what our soldiers can realistically carry. However, by redesigning the power management system to reduce waste energy generated during the firing process, we've managed to strike a balance between all of these concerns. I should mention however that heat buildup continues to be a concern, and our troops will have to be aware of this when firing the weapon in rapid succession. Having successfully test fired our prototype, as well as a modified version of the alien's own variant, we believe it should now be possible to both manufacture these weapons, and adapt any we manage to recover from the field.
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			We've struggled to maintain a test environment that minimizes the safety risks involved in these experiments, but at the same time does not limit our...imagination, when it comes to new developments. With those logistical issues handled efficiently enough by the engineering team, we proceeded in our initial prototyping. Although we spent a great deal of time studying the alien's own heavy plasma rifle, there were still a number of questions surrounding its enhanced functionality. Maintaining an acceptable level of energy efficiency, while also increasing the weapon's output, was not an easy task. The primary constraint of increasing the output was the added weight involved by the inclusion of a larger power cell. While this issue may not have affected some of the brutish soldiers employed by the aliens, there are limits to what our soldiers can realistically carry. However, by redesigning the power management system to reduce waste energy generated during the firing process, we've managed to strike a balance between all of these concerns. I should mention however that heat buildup continues to be a concern, and our troops will have to be aware of this when firing the weapon in rapid succession. Having successfully test fired our prototype, as well as a modified version of the alien's own variant, we believe it should now be possible to both manufacture these weapons, and adapt any we manage to recover from the field. The constraints that ordinary soldiers face are... reduced... when considering our MEC Troopers, for whom we can manufacture a full-sized particle beam weapon.
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	*This weapon is also be used by [[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] and it can be captured to offset its high [[Engineering (EU2012)\|building]] costs. However, the Muton Elites will typically only appear some months after you're able to [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] and build this weapon. Therefore, you may want to take priority in detecting and bringing down the [[Storyline_Missions_(EU2012)#Crashed_Overseer_UFO\|Overseer UFO]], and capturing one or two Heavy Plasmas from the Elites that always are on board.		*This weapon is also be used by [[Muton Elite (EU2012)\|Muton Elites]] and it can be captured to offset its high [[Engineering (EU2012)\|building]] costs. However, the Muton Elites will typically only appear some months after you're able to [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] and build this weapon. Therefore, you may want to take priority in detecting and bringing down the [[Storyline_Missions_(EU2012)#Crashed_Overseer_UFO\|Overseer UFO]], and capturing one or two Heavy Plasmas from the Elites that always are on board.
	*Council Requests for this weapon happen fairly regularly (once the research is completed, of course), and can easily match or exceed your monthly paycheck, so you may find it worthwhile to collect these as you go.		*Council Requests for this weapon happen fairly regularly (once the research is completed, of course), and can easily match or exceed your monthly paycheck, so you may find it worthwhile to collect these as you go.
	* There are two ways to unlock the [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] project for this weapon. The first one is by completing research of the [[ Plasma Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Rifle]], the alternative version is by capturing an intact Heavy Plasma through stunning an alien. The second way will consume the captured Heavy Plasma during its research though.		* There are two ways to unlock the [[Research (EU2012)\|research]] project for this weapon. The first one is by completing research of the [[ Plasma Rifle (EU2012)\|Plasma Rifle]], the alternative version is by capturing an intact Heavy Plasma through stunning an alien. The second way will consume the captured Heavy Plasma during its research though.
			** Research benefits from the following [[Research (EU2012)#Research Credits\|Research Credits]]: Plasma Weapons, Weapons Technology, All Technology.
	** Completing its research allows for the [[Foundry (EU2012)#S.H.I.V. Plasma\|S.H.I.V. Plasma]] project at the Foundry.		** Completing its research allows for the [[Foundry (EU2012)#S.H.I.V. Plasma\|S.H.I.V. Plasma]] project at the Foundry.
	** On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] it also allows to build the [[Particle Cannon (EU2012)\|Particle Cannon]] MEC Primary Weapon at [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]].		** On the [[XCOM: Enemy Within DLC (EU2012)\|Enemy Within DLC]] it also allows to build the [[Particle Cannon (EU2012)\|Particle Cannon]] MEC Primary Weapon at [[Engineering (EU2012)\|Engineering]].