P.E.P.S. (augmentation)

P.E.P.S. is an experimental augmentation in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided that is very similar to the weapon in Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Just like the weapon, it is non-lethal and allows the player to knock down targets with a strong pulse.

Description

 * The Projected Energy Propulsion System, or P.E.P.S., uses an invisible deuterium-fluoride laser to generate a wall of concussive force that knocks down targets and displaces objects. It is invaluable in crowd-control scenarios where threats must be neutralized and casualties kept to a minimum.


 * The weapon has a long firing cycle, a short operational range, and a lengthy recharge time.


 * Fire a concussive blast that knocks down targets and scatters objects.


 * Warning: This augmentation is experimental. Unlocking it will add to the Overclock.
 * Activation cost: 2 Praxis
 * Activation: manual
 * Energy consumption: medium

Knockback

 * The base version of this augmentation lets the user fire a quickshot wide-array wave, which knocks back aggressors as well as light objects. At this level, the Knockback augmentation only pushes foes back, it does not have the strength to stun or incapacitate them.


 * Fire a quickshot that knocks back targets.
 * Upgrade requirement: P.E.P.S.
 * Upgrade cost: N/A
 * Activation: manual
 * Energy consumption: medium

Precision Diode

 * Through microscopic alteration of the emission diode, the discharge from the deuterium-fluoride nozzle can be focused into a narrow beam. This beam is more powerful than the blast wave and can render single individuals unconscious. The laser emitter requires a stronger power output, caused by charging the output capacitor briefly, to achieve the effect.


 * Shape the P.E.P.S emission into a narrow beam that renders targets unconscious.


 * Upgrade requirement: Knockback
 * Upgrade cost: 1 Praxis
 * Activation: manual
 * Energy consumption: medium

Trivia

 * Deutrium fluoride laser and P.E.P. (real-life P.E.P.S.) are real weapons developed by Mission Research Corporation (now owned by Orbital ATK).
 * Real-life Deutrium fluoride laser operates at about 3.8 µm (infrared region) and fires continuously.
 * Hydrogen fluoride laser operates at 2.7-2.9 µm.
 * Real-life Deutrium fluoride lasers do not produce knockback effects. Instead, painful sensations without wounds are felt.
 * Deutrium is a heavier isotope of Hydrogen.
 * Real-life P.E.P.S. fires invisible lasers whose range is up to 2 Km.
 * Real-life P.E.P.S. package weighs 230 Kg (507 lbs) and is mounted on vehicles instead one's arm.
 * The P.E.P.S. as depicted in mankind divided and human revolution, is a conducting laser pulse, which creates a magnetic 'bottle' from the muzzle to the target. In less than a microsecond, the outermost layer - we're talking micrometers - of clothing (skin, as well) is burnt away from a plasma discharge carried through the 'bottle.' This releases an enormous amount of kinetic energy, causing pressure waves, nausea, internal bleeding, unconsciousness and general discomfort. The ionized plasma causes very painful sensations in the eyes especially, and generally leaves anyone subject to it completely helpless.