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==Background==
 
==Background==
 
{{Main|Plasma rifle}}
 
{{Main|Plasma rifle}}
The P94 is a bulky, industrial-grade energy caster powered by microfusion cells. The superheated plasma bolt forms in a special chamber, then sent down a superconducting barrel and stabilized by electromagnetic claws upon exiting it.
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The P94 is a bulky, industrial-grade energy caster powered by microfusion cells. The superheated plasma bolt forms in a special chamber then sent down a superconducting barrel and stabilized by electromagnetic claws upon exiting it.
   
 
==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==
 
===''Fallout''===
 
===''Fallout''===
The Winchester P94 is a powerful single-shot energy weapon, roughly doubling the damage per shot of even the best conventional rifles available in the game, and capable of taking out nearly any bipedal enemy with a single critical to the eyes. At 25 hexes, however, its range is only about half that of many other higher-end single-shot weapons.
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The Winchester P94 is a powerful single-shot energy weapon, roughly doubling the damage per shot of even the best conventional rifles available in the game, capable of taking out nearly any bipedal enemy with a single critical to the eyes. At 25 hexes, however, its range is only about half that of many other higher-end single-shot weapons.
   
 
===''Fallout 2''===
 
===''Fallout 2''===
With its stats unchanged from the predecessor, the Winchester P94 remains a potent energy weapon in ''Fallout 2'', with the same old drawback of a relatively short range. It averages 47.5 hitpoints per non-critical attack on unarmored targets, and 21.5 hitpoints on [[Combat armor (Fallout)|medium-armored]] targets, sometimes exceeding 200 hitpoints in a good critical hit.
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With its stats unchanged from the predecessor, the Winchester P94 remains a potent energy weapon in ''Fallout 2'', with the same drawback of a relatively short range. It averages 47.5 [[Hit Points]] per non-critical attack on unarmored targets, and 21.5 HP on [[Combat armor (Fallout)|medium-armored]] targets, sometimes exceeding 200 HP in a good [[Critical Hit]].
 
===''Fallout: New Vegas''===
 
Since its in-game name was appropriated for another [[Plasma rifle (Fallout 3)|model of plasma weapon]] in [[Fallout 3]], the Winchester P94 was renamed for inclusion in [[Fallout: New Vegas]]. [[Plasma caster|See main article]].
 
   
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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==Locations==
 
==Locations==
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===''Fallout''===
Unlike the [[Laser rifle (Fallout)|laser rifle]], the plasma rifle is rare in ''[[Fallout]]''. They are mostly found in the [[Mariposa Military Base|Military Base]] and [[Cathedral]]. Certain [[super mutant]]s can be looted for these or bought from the [[Gun Runners]]. One example also exists in the secure testing labs of [[West Tek research facility|The Glow]].
 
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Unlike the [[Laser rifle (Fallout)|laser rifle]], the plasma rifle is rare in ''[[Fallout]]''. It is mostly found:
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* In the [[Mariposa Military Base]] and [[the Cathedral]].
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* Certain [[Mariposa super mutant|super mutants]] can be looted for these.
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* Bought from the [[Gun Runners]], [[Zack (Fallout)|Zack]] sells one for $3225.
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* One example also exists in the secure testing labs of [[West Tek research facility|the Glow]].
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===''Fallout 2''===
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* Carried by some super mutants.
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* Carried by some [[Enclave]] members in Enclave patrols.
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* [[Navarro underground]], in the armory.
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* Carried by few Enclave soldiers in Navarro.
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* Sierra Army Depot.
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* In a locker at Navarro
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==Notes==
 
Since its in-game name was appropriated for another [[Plasma rifle (Fallout 3)|model of plasma weapon]] in ''[[Fallout 3]]'', the Winchester P94 was renamed to [[Plasma caster (Fallout: New Vegas)|Plasma caster]] for inclusion in ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]''.
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
* Elder Owyn Lyons mentions the P94 plasma rifle when in dialogue in ''[[Fallout 3]]'', but it is not in the actual game, being replaced by the [[Plasma rifle (Fallout 3)|urban plasma rifle]].
 
* Elder Owyn Lyons mentions the P94 plasma rifle when in dialogue in ''[[Fallout 3]]'', but it is not in the actual game, being replaced by the [[Plasma rifle (Fallout 3)|urban plasma rifle]].
* According to the ''[[Fallout demo]]'', the plasma rifle was originally going to be called "Plasma Caster".<ref>[[PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout demo)|''Fallout'' demo item description]]: ''"{1500}{}{Plasma Caster}"''<br/>''"{1501}{}{A Winchester Model P94 Plasma Rifle. An industrial-grade energy weapon, firing superheated bolts of plasmadown a superconducting barrel. Powered by Micro Fusion Cells.}"''</ref>
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* According to the [[Fallout Demo|''Fallout'' demo]], the plasma rifle was originally going to be called "Plasma Caster".<ref>[[PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout demo)|''Fallout'' demo item description]]: ''"{1500}{}{Plasma Caster}"''<br />''"{1501}{}{A Winchester Model P94 Plasma Rifle. An industrial-grade energy weapon, firing superheated bolts of plasmadown a superconducting barrel. Powered by Micro Fusion Cells.}"''</ref>
** Indeed, the weapon makes a return appearance in ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'' under the name [[plasma caster]].
 
 
   
 
==Sounds==
 
==Sounds==
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[[Category:Fallout 2 Energy Weapons skill weapons]]
 
[[Category:Fallout 2 Energy Weapons skill weapons]]
   
[[fr:Fusil à plasma]]
 
 
[[pl:Winchester P94]]
 
[[pl:Winchester P94]]
 
[[ru:Плазменное ружьё (Fallout)]]
 
[[ru:Плазменное ружьё (Fallout)]]
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[[uk:Плазмова рушниця (Fallout)]]

Revision as of 16:31, 30 July 2020

 
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A Winchester Model P94 plasma rifle. An industrial-grade energy weapon, firing superheated bolts of plasma down a superconducting barrel. Powered by microfusion cells.— In-game description, Fallout

The Winchester P94 plasma rifle is an energy weapon in Fallout and Fallout 2.

Background

Main article: Plasma rifle

The P94 is a bulky, industrial-grade energy caster powered by microfusion cells. The superheated plasma bolt forms in a special chamber then sent down a superconducting barrel and stabilized by electromagnetic claws upon exiting it.

Characteristics

Fallout

The Winchester P94 is a powerful single-shot energy weapon, roughly doubling the damage per shot of even the best conventional rifles available in the game, capable of taking out nearly any bipedal enemy with a single critical to the eyes. At 25 hexes, however, its range is only about half that of many other higher-end single-shot weapons.

Fallout 2

With its stats unchanged from the predecessor, the Winchester P94 remains a potent energy weapon in Fallout 2, with the same drawback of a relatively short range. It averages 47.5 Hit Points per non-critical attack on unarmored targets, and 21.5 HP on medium-armored targets, sometimes exceeding 200 HP in a good Critical Hit.

Variants

A superior version of this weapon exists, with a hotwired plasma bolt chamber, called the turbo plasma rifle.

Locations

Fallout

Unlike the laser rifle, the plasma rifle is rare in Fallout. It is mostly found:

Fallout 2

  • Carried by some super mutants.
  • Carried by some Enclave members in Enclave patrols.
  • Navarro underground, in the armory.
  • Carried by few Enclave soldiers in Navarro.
  • Sierra Army Depot.
  • In a locker at Navarro

Notes

Since its in-game name was appropriated for another model of plasma weapon in Fallout 3, the Winchester P94 was renamed to Plasma caster for inclusion in Fallout: New Vegas.

Behind the scenes

  • Elder Owyn Lyons mentions the P94 plasma rifle when in dialogue in Fallout 3, but it is not in the actual game, being replaced by the urban plasma rifle.
  • According to the Fallout demo, the plasma rifle was originally going to be called "Plasma Caster".[1]

Sounds

SingleShotVB
ReloadVB
OutVB

References

  1. Fallout demo item description: "{1500}{}{Plasma Caster}"
    "{1501}{}{A Winchester Model P94 Plasma Rifle. An industrial-grade energy weapon, firing superheated bolts of plasmadown a superconducting barrel. Powered by Micro Fusion Cells.}"