Megapol Stun Grapple - Revision history

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2023-11-28T11:37:07Z

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	The Stun Grapple is a powerful police weapon used for stunning and capturing prisoners. It is effective against Aliens but can only be activated at a very short range. Larger Aliens may need weakening before they can be stunned. ''From: Apocalypse Ufopaedia''		The Stun Grapple is a powerful police weapon used for stunning and capturing prisoners. It is effective against Aliens but can only be activated at a very short range. Larger Aliens may need weakening before they can be stunned. ''From: Apocalypse Ufopaedia''
	[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple (UFOpaedia).png\|frame\|Stun Grapple]]		[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple (UFOpaedia).png\|frame\|Stun Grapple]]
	<table><tr><td>[[Image:~~Megapol Stun Grapple~~.png\|left]]</td><td>		<table><tr><td>[[Image:Equip-Weapon-Grap-(Apocalypse).png\|left]]</td><td>
	* Size: 2 × 3		* Size: 2 × 3
	* Weight: 6		* Weight: 6
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	* Battlescape Score: 1</td></tr></table>		* Battlescape Score: 1</td></tr></table>

	This weapon does not injure any entity instead it is used to incapacitate the target from close range. ~~As a reasonably~~ accurate weapon~~, its~~ short range limits accidental stuns due to overshoot. This weapon is best used as a backup in the earlier stages of the game to stun aliens that happen to get too close, especially for those aliens that use melee combat methods (Brainsucker and Hyperworm).<br>		This weapon does not injure any entity instead it is used to incapacitate the target from close range. An accurate weapon with very short range limits accidental stuns due to overshoot. This weapon is best used as a backup in the earlier stages of the game to stun aliens that happen to get too close, especially for those aliens that use melee combat methods (Brainsucker and Hyperworm).<br>
	The weapon's primary role is to stun alien life-forms for capture and research.<br>		The weapon's primary role is to stun alien life-forms for capture and research.<br>
	Ammunition is not needed since it slowly recharges its five shots. This standard weapon is available on the market in reasonable quantities and will eventually become common equipment for X-Com agents. If a strong alien is to be captured, the target's health must be reduced for the stun effect to work properly. Any unit which is equiped with a Personal Disruptor Shield will not be affected by the stun effect~~, thus, other~~ stun methods must be used.<br>		Ammunition is not needed since it slowly recharges its five shots. This standard weapon is available on the market in reasonable quantities and will eventually become common equipment for X-Com agents. If a strong alien is to be captured, the target's health must be reduced for the stun effect to work properly. Any unit which is equiped with a Personal Disruptor Shield will not be affected by the stun effect. Other stun methods must be used.<br>
	Note: stun 'damage' is limited to 255. Strong, healthy aliens must be injured until their stun level is higher then their health for the entity to fall unconscious.		Note: stun 'damage' is limited to 255. Strong, healthy aliens must be injured until their stun level is higher then their health for the entity to fall unconscious.


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EsTeR at 16:59, 6 July 2022

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	The Stun Grapple is a powerful police weapon used for stunning and capturing prisoners. It is effective against Aliens but can only be activated at a very short range. Larger Aliens may need weakening before they can be stunned. ''From: ~~Apcocalypse~~ Ufopaedia''		The Stun Grapple is a powerful police weapon used for stunning and capturing prisoners. It is effective against Aliens but can only be activated at a very short range. Larger Aliens may need weakening before they can be stunned. ''From: Apocalypse Ufopaedia''
	[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple (UFOpaedia).png\|frame\|Stun Grapple]]		[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple (UFOpaedia).png\|frame\|Stun Grapple]]
	<table><tr><td>[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple.png\|left]]</td><td>		<table><tr><td>[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple.png\|left]]</td><td>

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2022-07-06T13:13:45Z

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	The Stun Grapple is a powerful police weapon used for stunning and capturing prisoners. It is effective against Aliens but can only be activated at a very short range. Larger Aliens may need weakening before they can be stunned.		The Stun Grapple is a powerful police weapon used for stunning and capturing prisoners. It is effective against Aliens but can only be activated at a very short range. Larger Aliens may need weakening before they can be stunned. ''From: Apcocalypse Ufopaedia''
	[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple (UFOpaedia).png\|frame\|Stun Grapple]]		[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple (UFOpaedia).png\|frame\|Stun Grapple]]
	<table><tr><td>[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple.png\|left]]</td><td>		<table><tr><td>[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple.png\|left]]</td><td>
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	* Ammo: 5 (Recharges)		* Ammo: 5 (Recharges)
	* Range: 6m		* Range: 6m
	* Fire Rate: 0.~~8 r/s~~		* Fire Rate: 0.8sec
	* Accuracy: 75%		* Accuracy: 75%
	* Manufacturer: [[Megapol]]		* Manufacturer: [[Megapol]]
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	* Battlescape Score: 1</td></tr></table>		* Battlescape Score: 1</td></tr></table>

	This weapon does not injure any entity instead it is used to incapacitate the target from close range. As a reasonably accurate weapon, its short range limits accidental stuns due to overshoot. This weapon is best used as a backup in the earlier stages of the game to stun aliens that happen to get too close, especially for those aliens that use melee combat methods (Brainsucker and Hyperworm). The weapon's primary role is to stun alien life-forms for capture and research. Ammunition is not needed since it slowly recharges its five shots. This standard weapon is available on the market in reasonable quantities and will eventually become common equipment for X-Com agents. If a strong alien is to be captured, the target's health must be reduced for the stun effect to work properly. Any unit which is equiped with a Personal Disruptor Shield will not be affected by the stun effect, thus, other stun methods must be used.<br>		This weapon does not injure any entity instead it is used to incapacitate the target from close range. As a reasonably accurate weapon, its short range limits accidental stuns due to overshoot. This weapon is best used as a backup in the earlier stages of the game to stun aliens that happen to get too close, especially for those aliens that use melee combat methods (Brainsucker and Hyperworm).<br>
			The weapon's primary role is to stun alien life-forms for capture and research.<br>
			Ammunition is not needed since it slowly recharges its five shots. This standard weapon is available on the market in reasonable quantities and will eventually become common equipment for X-Com agents. If a strong alien is to be captured, the target's health must be reduced for the stun effect to work properly. Any unit which is equiped with a Personal Disruptor Shield will not be affected by the stun effect, thus, other stun methods must be used.<br>
	Note: stun 'damage' is limited to 255. Strong, healthy aliens must be injured until their stun level is higher then their health for the entity to fall unconscious.		Note: stun 'damage' is limited to 255. Strong, healthy aliens must be injured until their stun level is higher then their health for the entity to fall unconscious.

EsTeR at 02:49, 9 May 2022

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	The Stun Grapple is a powerful police weapon used for stunning and capturing prisoners. It is effective against Aliens but can only be activated at a very short range. Larger Aliens may need weakening before they can be stunned.		The Stun Grapple is a powerful police weapon used for stunning and capturing prisoners. It is effective against Aliens but can only be activated at a very short range. Larger Aliens may need weakening before they can be stunned.
	[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple (UFOpaedia).png\|frame\|Stun Grapple]]		[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple (UFOpaedia).png\|frame\|Stun Grapple]]
	~~===Stun Grapple===~~
	<table><tr><td>[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple.png\|left]]</td><td>		<table><tr><td>[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple.png\|left]]</td><td>
	* Size: 2 × 3		* Size: 2 × 3

EsTeR at 21:23, 6 May 2022

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	The Stun Grapple is a powerful police weapon used for stunning and capturing prisoners. It is effective against Aliens but can only be activated at a very short range. Larger Aliens may need weakening before they can be stunned.		The Stun Grapple is a powerful police weapon used for stunning and capturing prisoners. It is effective against Aliens but can only be activated at a very short range. Larger Aliens may need weakening before they can be stunned.
	[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple (UFOpaedia).png\|frame\|Stun Grapple]]		[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple (UFOpaedia).png\|frame\|Stun Grapple]]
			===Stun Grapple===
	<table><tr><td>[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple.png\|left]]</td><td>		<table><tr><td>[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple.png\|left]]</td><td>
	* Size: 2 × 3		* Size: 2 × 3

EsTeR: clari

2022-05-06T20:54:05Z

clari

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	* Ammo: 5 (Recharges)		* Ammo: 5 (Recharges)
	* Range: 6m		* Range: 6m
	* ~~ROF~~: 0.82 r/s		* Fire Rate: 0.8 r/s
	* Accuracy: 75%		* Accuracy: 75%
	* Manufacturer: [[Megapol]]		* Manufacturer: [[Megapol]]
			* Available: Week 1
	* Base Price: $400		* Base Price: $400
	* Minimum Weekly Stock: 5		* Minimum Weekly Stock: 5
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	* Battlescape Score: 1</td></tr></table>		* Battlescape Score: 1</td></tr></table>

	This weapon does not injure any entity instead it is used to incapacitate the target from close range. As a reasonably accurate weapon, its short range limits accidental stuns due to overshoot. This weapon~~, for X-Com,~~ is best used as a backup in the earlier stages of the game to stun aliens that happen to get too close ~~to an agent~~, especially for those aliens that use melee combat methods (Brainsucker and Hyperworm). The weapon's primary role is to stun alien life-forms for capture and research. Ammunition is not needed since it slowly recharges its five shots. This standard weapon is available on the market in reasonable quantities and will eventually become common equipment for X-Com agents. If a strong alien is to be captured, the target's health must be reduced for the stun effect to work properly. Any unit which is equiped with a Personal Disruptor Shield will not be affected by the stun effect, thus, other stun methods must be used.<br>		This weapon does not injure any entity instead it is used to incapacitate the target from close range. As a reasonably accurate weapon, its short range limits accidental stuns due to overshoot. This weapon is best used as a backup in the earlier stages of the game to stun aliens that happen to get too close, especially for those aliens that use melee combat methods (Brainsucker and Hyperworm). The weapon's primary role is to stun alien life-forms for capture and research. Ammunition is not needed since it slowly recharges its five shots. This standard weapon is available on the market in reasonable quantities and will eventually become common equipment for X-Com agents. If a strong alien is to be captured, the target's health must be reduced for the stun effect to work properly. Any unit which is equiped with a Personal Disruptor Shield will not be affected by the stun effect, thus, other stun methods must be used.<br>
	Note: stun 'damage' is limited to 255. Strong, healthy aliens must be injured until their stun level is higher then their health for the entity to fall unconscious.		Note: stun 'damage' is limited to 255. Strong, healthy aliens must be injured until their stun level is higher then their health for the entity to fall unconscious.


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EsTeR: tired, nit sure on wording

2022-04-29T20:29:03Z

tired, nit sure on wording

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	The Stun Grapple is ~~primarily~~ a police weapon used ~~to incapacitate criminals by way of firing rods into perpetrators~~ and ~~delivering an electrical shock~~. ~~Unlike conventional tasers, the Stun Grapple does not need to be connected to the electrical rods and in fact discards them after each use. They are in fact slowly~~ but ~~continuously regenerated in the Stun Grapple.~~		The Stun Grapple is a powerful police weapon used for stunning and capturing prisoners. It is effective against Aliens but can only be activated at a very short range. Larger Aliens may need weakening before they can be stunned.

	~~The weapon~~ can be used to amazing effect against humanoid aliens and most smaller aliens that have weak constitutions, such as [[Hyperworm (Apocalypse)\|Hyperworm]]s and [[Popper (Apocalypse)\|Popper]]s. They will almost immediately be knocked out after a direct hit.

	~~Unfortunately, stun damage in Apocalypse maxes out~~ at ~~255. Tougher enemies like the [[Multiworm (Apocalypse)\|Multiworm]] have more health than this, and therefore must be weakened in order to be knocked unconscious.~~

	~~The only known means of protecting against a Stun Grapple attack is by way of~~ a ~~[[Personal Disruptor Shield]] that negates the attack completely. It will not even damage the shield.~~

	~~Despite the~~ short range~~, the Stun Grapple is a great secondary weapon to arm to ensure that an enemy will~~ be ~~taken out of combat a little faster~~.

	~~== Stats ==~~
	[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple (UFOpaedia).png\|frame\|Stun Grapple]]		[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple (UFOpaedia).png\|frame\|Stun Grapple]]
	~~=== Stun Grapple ===~~
	<table><tr><td>[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple.png\|left]]</td><td>		<table><tr><td>[[Image:Megapol Stun Grapple.png\|left]]</td><td>
	* Size: 2 × 3		* Size: 2 × 3
	* Weight: 6		* Weight: 6
	* Power: 90		* Power: 90
	* Damage Type: Stun		* Damage Type: '''Stun'''
	* Ammo: 5 (Recharges)		* Ammo: 5 (Recharges)
	* Range: 6m		* Range: 6m
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	* Battlescape Score: 1</td></tr></table>		* Battlescape Score: 1</td></tr></table>

	~~"The Stun Grapple~~ is a ~~powerful police~~ weapon used for ~~stunning~~ and ~~capturing prisoners~~. It is ~~effective against Aliens but can only~~ be ~~activated at~~ a ~~very short range~~. ~~Larger Aliens may need weakening before they can~~ be ~~stunned~~."		This weapon does not injure any entity instead it is used to incapacitate the target from close range. As a reasonably accurate weapon, its short range limits accidental stuns due to overshoot. This weapon, for X-Com, is best used as a backup in the earlier stages of the game to stun aliens that happen to get too close to an agent, especially for those aliens that use melee combat methods (Brainsucker and Hyperworm). The weapon's primary role is to stun alien life-forms for capture and research. Ammunition is not needed since it slowly recharges its five shots. This standard weapon is available on the market in reasonable quantities and will eventually become common equipment for X-Com agents. If a strong alien is to be captured, the target's health must be reduced for the stun effect to work properly. Any unit which is equiped with a Personal Disruptor Shield will not be affected by the stun effect, thus, other stun methods must be used.<br>
			Note: stun 'damage' is limited to 255. Strong, healthy aliens must be injured until their stun level is higher then their health for the entity to fall unconscious.

Magic9mushroom: you CAN psi-stun a Micronoid Aggregate even on Superhuman; I've done it - and given that it's not the only way, it's better mentioned on the Stun Grenade and Micronoid pages

2020-07-13T09:56:53Z

you CAN psi-stun a Micronoid Aggregate even on Superhuman; I've done it - and given that it's not the only way, it's better mentioned on the Stun Grenade and Micronoid pages

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	Unfortunately, stun damage in Apocalypse maxes out at 255. Tougher enemies like the [[Multiworm (Apocalypse)\|Multiworm]] have more health than this, and therefore must be weakened in order to be knocked unconscious.		Unfortunately, stun damage in Apocalypse maxes out at 255. Tougher enemies like the [[Multiworm (Apocalypse)\|Multiworm]] have more health than this, and therefore must be weakened in order to be knocked unconscious.

	The Stun Grapple is also the only known weapon that is capable of capturing a [[Micronoid Aggregate (Apocalypse)\|Micronoid Aggregate]], as they cannot be harmed with [[Megapol Stun Grenade\|Stun Gas]] and their psi powers are too great for attempting psi-stunning.

	The only known means of protecting against a Stun Grapple attack is by way of a [[Personal Disruptor Shield]] that negates the attack completely. It will not even damage the shield.		The only known means of protecting against a Stun Grapple attack is by way of a [[Personal Disruptor Shield]] that negates the attack completely. It will not even damage the shield.

Magic9mushroom: cap is 255

2020-07-13T07:34:33Z

cap is 255

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	The Stun Grapple is primarily a police weapon used to incapacitate criminals by way of firing rods into perpetrators and delivering an electrical shock. Unlike conventional tasers, the Stun Grapple does not need to be connected to the electrical rods and in fact discards them after each use. They are in fact slowly but continuously regenerated in the Stun Grapple.		The Stun Grapple is primarily a police weapon used to incapacitate criminals by way of firing rods into perpetrators and delivering an electrical shock. Unlike conventional tasers, the Stun Grapple does not need to be connected to the electrical rods and in fact discards them after each use. They are in fact slowly but continuously regenerated in the Stun Grapple.

	~~The amount of paralysis that can be induced is fixed to twice the grapple's output in order to prevent serious harm.~~

	The weapon can be used to amazing effect against humanoid aliens and most smaller aliens that have weak constitutions, such as [[Hyperworm (Apocalypse)\|Hyperworm]]s and [[Popper (Apocalypse)\|Popper]]s. They will almost immediately be knocked out after a direct hit.		The weapon can be used to amazing effect against humanoid aliens and most smaller aliens that have weak constitutions, such as [[Hyperworm (Apocalypse)\|Hyperworm]]s and [[Popper (Apocalypse)\|Popper]]s. They will almost immediately be knocked out after a direct hit.

	Tougher enemies like the [[Multiworm (Apocalypse)\|Multiworm]]~~s are able to withstand the maximum amount of paralysis that a Stun Grapple can produce. They~~ must be weakened in order to be knocked unconscious.		Unfortunately, stun damage in Apocalypse maxes out at 255. Tougher enemies like the [[Multiworm (Apocalypse)\|Multiworm]] have more health than this, and therefore must be weakened in order to be knocked unconscious.

	The Stun Grapple is also the only known weapon that is capable of capturing a [[Micronoid Aggregate (Apocalypse)\|Micronoid Aggregate]], as they cannot be harmed with [[Megapol Stun Grenade\|Stun Gas]] and their psi powers are too great for attempting psi-stunning.		The Stun Grapple is also the only known weapon that is capable of capturing a [[Micronoid Aggregate (Apocalypse)\|Micronoid Aggregate]], as they cannot be harmed with [[Megapol Stun Grenade\|Stun Gas]] and their psi powers are too great for attempting psi-stunning.

Hobbes at 18:09, 9 November 2009

2009-11-09T18:09:49Z

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	* ROF: 0.82 r/s		* ROF: 0.82 r/s
	* Accuracy: 75%		* Accuracy: 75%
	* Manufacturer: Megapol		* Manufacturer: [[Megapol]]
	* Base Price: $400		* Base Price: $400
	* Minimum Weekly Stock: 5		* Minimum Weekly Stock: 5