Heavy Plasma

Beam Weapons: Heavy Plasma

The retrofitted captured Heavy Plasma Rifle is a powerful squad support weapon but light enough that some squads have issued the weapon to half their members. In Burst mode this weapon is easily capable of penetrating masonry and even inner UFO walls, a level of damage that would normally require explosives, and some squaddies have found this a convenient means of forcing entry. The 30 rounds are usually more than sufficient for the typical engagement.

Pros: High stopping power. High penetration power. Light weight.

Cons: Not as accurate as laser rifle.