Pulse Rifle
From Lexicanum
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Pulse Rifles are the basic weapon of the Tau Fire Caste. The Pulse Rifle is the standard pulse weapon, however all pulse weapons operate on the same principle. A particle is propelled by an induction field. The particle breaks down and creates a plasma 'pulse' which shoots out of the weapon at an incredible rate. Damage is caused by the extreme heat and electrical charge of the plasma. This is classed as a Plasma weapon, but unlike Imperial versions they are much more reliable and use more failsafes and cooling mechanisms. This makes them a lot safer and much more sensible to use on the battlefield en-masse. They are much weaker than the Imperial Plasma Gun, but the bonuses of extra safety easily outweigh this reduction in power.
The Tau pulse rifle is longer ranged and more accurate than the Imperial Lasgun.
