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The standard weaponry of Tau Fire Warriors and their Shas'ui leaders. While about the size of an Imperial Lasgun, it is far more powerful. It fires a plasma pulse, which is generated when an accelerated particle breaks down as it leaves the barrel. The particle is accelerated by means of an induction field.¹ The small circular device near the end of the barrel is a housing for a gyroscope that is part of an aim-stabilization system that allows the rifle to remain steady on target and angled for optimal firing at distance regardless of factors like shaking hands.² This helps to give pulse rifles a greater effective range than many other infantry weapons.

Pulse Rifle can also be used by the Kroot Shapers.³

Images

Tau Fire Warriors firing their pulse rifles.

See Also

• Tau Weaponry (List)
• Pulse Carbine
• Plasma Weapon

Sources

• ¹ Codex: Tau Empire (4th Edition)
• ² Rogue Trader: Into The Storm, page 121.
• ³ Games Workshop Official Site