Mmm, the Spartan Laser. This is not a laser that reads data off of a DVD, or entertains your cat. No, this is a burn a hole through Wyoming sort of laser. The kind featured in the classic movie Real Genius, only with 100% less giant feathered Val Kilmer hair. Bungie has posted a profile of this powerful weapon on their page, providing censored specs of the M6 G/GNR, examples of use, and strategies for making it an effective tool in your arsenal. '

The laser requires a quick three second charge before it's able to fire, at which point it lets loose a red beam of light for a split second. Anything in the path of the laser will be destroyed, multiple enemies, vehicles and objects. Because of this you must be particularly careful of friendlies in the area, as they can be wounded or killed by exploding vehicles or the laser itself.

It sounds absolutely glorious. Expect every thirteen year-old griefer to make a beeline for this baby once the round starts up, at least until the three second recharge rate outlasts their attention span. Michael Fahey

Spartan Laser [Bungie.net]

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