P.E.P.S.



The PEPS is a weapon in Deus Ex: Human Revolution. It is first found in-game at the Police Preceint in Detroit.

Background
The P.E.P.S (Pulsed Energy Projection System) is a modern non-lethal weapon made by Connaught, an Asian company. This weapons is slighly larger than a pistol, but does not use bullets, rather a form of directed energy.

Characteristics
It emits an invisible laser pulse wich, upon contact with the target, ablates the surface and creates a small amount of exploding plasma. This produces a pressure wave that stuns the target and knocks them off their feet, and electromagnetic radiation that affects nerve cells causing a painful sensation. The magazine appears to be a double tank like a printer cartridge in two colors. One magazine allows one shot, and it is inserted by the top of the weapon.

Tactics
The PEPS, while a non-lethal weapon, is not silent like the PAX-22 and the Stun gun. The loud, bright energy pulse it emits can usually be detected by most guards nearby, and the PEPS itself wont knock out targets unless at point blank range. If the weapon is fired from medium range, the blast will still stun people, knocking them off thier feet and making them vulnerable for a few seconds (Where the player can follow up with another weapon, perform a Take down, or just run away). The PEPS is best used where the player does not wish to kill the target, but at the same time does not need to keep a low profile. In non-pacifist runs, the PEPS can also be useful for clearing a room full of people in one shot.

Behind the scenes

 * The P.E.P.S uses the technology of Pulsed Energy Projectile (PEP).