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== General Information ==
 
== General Information ==
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The Jet Harpoon fires a high pressure jet propelled harpoon with an armour piercing tip. Normally used by divers for shark hunting and other nasty sea creatures, the harpoons have been adapted as [[X-Com]]'s standard issue underwater rifle. They can be fired in an out of water with no loss in power or accuracy.  
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This aqua-rifle is accurate and powerful, firing hollow steel harpoons from sealed packs of 10. Each harpoon has its own gas reservoir.
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The Jet Harpoon is equipped with an automatic harpoon loader, allowing for a rapid firing three round burst. Extended use of automatic fire will rapidly deplete the Jet Harpoon's 10 harpoon magazine.
 
  
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Because the aliens in the second invasion have tougher hides than their predecessors, the Jet Harpoon does not come off as being a powerful weapon. Nonetheless, it has sufficient stopping power to defeat most of the earlier alien races that you'll meet, such as [[Aquatoid]]s and [[Gillman|Gillmen]].
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{{Infobox module/weapon
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| weapon = Jet Harpoon
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| height = 3
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| width = 1
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| weight = 8
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| grip = Two-Handed
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| damagethreshold = 20
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| weaponimage = [[Image:Jetharpoononly.gif|75 px]]
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| acc_auto = 40
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| acc_snap = 60
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| acc_aim = 90
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| fcost_auto = 40
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| fcost_snap = 35
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| fcost_aim = 70
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| saleprice =
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| research = -
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| acquisition = {{Purchasing|8000}}
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}}
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{{Infobox module/ammo
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| weapon = Jet Harpoon
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| ammo = Harpoon Clip
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| weight = 2
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| height = 1
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| width = 1
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| damagethreshold = 20
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| ammoimage = [[Image:Harpoonclip.gif|30 px]]
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| damage = 32 Armour Piercing
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| capacity = 10
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| saleprice =
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| research = -
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| acquisition = {{Purchasing|200}}
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}}
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The [[Gauss Pistol]] and the [[Gauss Rifle]] quickly outmode the Jet Harpoons. Given sufficient funds, it is highly recommended that Jet Harpoon be replaced with a gauss weapon as the standard issue 'cheap' weapon. [[Gas Cannon]]s are also good Jet Harpoon replacements for strong aquanauts.
 
  
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== Vital Statistics ==
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The Jet Harpoon fires a high pressure jet propelled armour piercing harpoon. Like the harpoons used by divers for hunting dangerous sea creatures, the Jet Harpoon has been adapted as [[X-COM]]'s initial standard underwater rifle. They can be fired in any environment with no loss in power or accuracy.
  
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== Usage Notes ==
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Like the [[Dart Gun]], the Jet Harpoon is not an especially powerful weapon. It does have twice as much power and is faster and easier to aim than the Dart Gun. It is enhanced with the addition of a three round burst mode.
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One of the Jet Harpoon's weaker points is its low ammunition capacity. It only has 10 harpoons. This requires carrying plenty of spare harpoon clips for long sorties.
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This weapon appears in ''[[TFTD|Terror from the Deep]]''. For the ''[[X-COM|UFO: Enemy Unknown]]'' equivalent, refer to the [[Rifle]].
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|colspan = "2" {{StdDescTable_Heading}}|'''Key Features'''
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* Auto Fire
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!{{StdDescTable_Heading}} width = "50%" |'''Pros'''
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!{{StdDescTable_Heading}} width = "50%" |'''Cons'''
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* Cheap
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* Moderate accuracy
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* Weak
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* Slow
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* Low Ammo
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==Recommendations==
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Jet Harpoons perform adequately against [[Aquatoid]]s and [[Deep One]]s. However, even [[Gill Man|Gill Men]] typically require 3 or 4 hits to fall, and all other aliens are either mostly or completely immune due to the Harpoon's very low damage and mediocre damage type. Fortunately, in the first month those three aliens are the only ones you'll encounter, so Jet Harpoons are a reasonable armament for those [[Aquanauts]] not strong enough to carry [[Gas Cannon]]s or [[Hydro-Jet Cannon]]s. They should, however, be replaced by more potent weapons such as the [[Gauss Pistol]], [[Gauss Rifle]] and [[Sonic Pistol]] at the earliest opportunity.
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Note that the Harpoon Clip only holds 10 rounds, so bring at least two spare clips if you intend to make any use of the Jet Harpoon's autofire capability.
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==See Also==
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* [[Rifle vs Jet Harpoon]]
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* [[Weapons (TFTD)|Weapons]]
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Latest revision as of 03:03, 16 January 2020

General Information

Jet Harpoon

This aqua-rifle is accurate and powerful, firing hollow steel harpoons from sealed packs of 10. Each harpoon has its own gas reservoir.

Source: Terror From The Deep Ufopaedia


Jet Harpoon
Size
(h x w) 		3 x 1 Jetharpoononly.gif
Weight 8
D. Threshold 20
Grip Two-Handed
TU Cost Accuracy
Auto 40% 40%
Snapshot 35% 60%
Aimed 70% 90%
Sale Price $
Research -
Purchase Price $8,000
Harpoon Clip
Size
(h x w) 		1 × 1 Harpoonclip.gif
Weight 2
D. Threshold 20
Damage 32 Armour Piercing
Capacity 10
Sale Price $
Research -
Purchase Price $200


The Jet Harpoon fires a high pressure jet propelled armour piercing harpoon. Like the harpoons used by divers for hunting dangerous sea creatures, the Jet Harpoon has been adapted as X-COM's initial standard underwater rifle. They can be fired in any environment with no loss in power or accuracy.

Like the Dart Gun, the Jet Harpoon is not an especially powerful weapon. It does have twice as much power and is faster and easier to aim than the Dart Gun. It is enhanced with the addition of a three round burst mode.

One of the Jet Harpoon's weaker points is its low ammunition capacity. It only has 10 harpoons. This requires carrying plenty of spare harpoon clips for long sorties.

This weapon appears in Terror from the Deep. For the UFO: Enemy Unknown equivalent, refer to the Rifle.

Key Features
  • Auto Fire
Pros Cons
  • Cheap
  • Moderate accuracy
  • Weak
  • Slow
  • Low Ammo

Recommendations

Jet Harpoons perform adequately against Aquatoids and Deep Ones. However, even Gill Men typically require 3 or 4 hits to fall, and all other aliens are either mostly or completely immune due to the Harpoon's very low damage and mediocre damage type. Fortunately, in the first month those three aliens are the only ones you'll encounter, so Jet Harpoons are a reasonable armament for those Aquanauts not strong enough to carry Gas Cannons or Hydro-Jet Cannons. They should, however, be replaced by more potent weapons such as the Gauss Pistol, Gauss Rifle and Sonic Pistol at the earliest opportunity.

Note that the Harpoon Clip only holds 10 rounds, so bring at least two spare clips if you intend to make any use of the Jet Harpoon's autofire capability.

See Also


TFTD Badge Terror From The Deep: Equipment (TFTD)
Armor Diving Suit • Plastic Aqua Armor • Ion Armor • Magnetic Ion Armor
Weapons Dart Gun • Jet Harpoon • Gas Cannon • Hydro-Jet Cannon • Torpedo Launcher • Thermal Tazer

Magna-Blast Grenade • Particle Disturbance Grenade • Magna-Pack Explosive
Gauss Pistol • Gauss Rifle • Heavy Gauss
Sonic Pistol • Sonic-Blasta Rifle • Sonic Cannon • Sonic Pulser • Thermal Shok Launcher • Disruptor Pulse Launcher
Vibro Blade• Thermic Lance • Heavy Thermic Lance

Portable Equipment Dye Grenade • Particle Disturbance Sensor • Medi-Kit • Chemical-flare • M.C. Disruptor • M.C. Reader • Zrbite
SWS Coelacanth/G. Cannon • Coelacanth/Aqua Jet • Coelacanth/Gauss • Displacer/Sonic • Displacer/PWT
Data Weapon Summaries • TFTD Item destruction table • SWS/Terror Unit Innate Weapons
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