Plasma rifle (DX)

"An experimental weapon that is currently being produced as a series of one-off prototypes, the plasma gun superheats slugs of magnetically-doped plastic and accelerates the resulting gas-liquid mix using an array of linear magnets. The resulting plasma stream is deadly when used against slow moving targets."

- Inventory description.

The Majestic-12 Plasma rifle is a weapon in Deus Ex.

Background
The Majestic-12 Plasma rifle is an experimental plasma gun that fires superheated plasma projectiles, produced by the Majestic-12 and supervised by Aston Greer, the director of security for FEMA and MJ-12. The series of one-off prototypes was launched in 2052, at the time where JC Denton is held prisoner in the laboratory of MJ-12 in New-York. This weapon was be phased into use first by the MJ-12 special operations teams, then by selected elements of military and security organization over the world in the next month after the first prototype who was sent to the MJ-12 laboratory in New-York.

Characteristics
If your heavy weapon skill is bad, the weapon hinders your movement speed in the same way as the GEP gun or other heavy weapons. The plasma rifle is very effective against larger groups of humans (or other fleshy targets) and useless against bots and other mechanical targets. It does little damage to MJ-12 Commando and no damage to greys at all. To maximize its damage, one simply has to aim at their feet, the plasma projectiles scatter on impact, turning to hot steam. Be warned, it has a surprisingly large splash damage radius. If you are not careful, you will cause severe damage to yourself. Not recommended for close combat. When going against an enemy with the Rifle, have the Energy Shield to protect you. The Aggressive Defense System is useful only when fully upgraded and you are a great distance, otherwise you'll recieve splash damage from the exploding projectiles.

Locations

 * MJ-12 laboratory NY, in a security container in the armory.
 * Maggie Chow's apartment, on one trooper of the Majestic-12.
 * Tracer Tong's laboratory, on pedestal in the shooting room.
 * Paris street, in a combat supply crate in the flat of an arms dealer.