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{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|image=[[File:Destiny 2 Forerunner.jpg|350px]]
|image=[[File:Destiny 2 Forerunner.jpg|340px]]
|manufacturer=[[Banshee-44]]
|manufacturer=[[Banshee-44]]
|style=
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|impact=35
|stability=70
|stability=73
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|handling=64
|magazine=15
|magazine=15
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|ammo=Special ammo
|ammo=Special
|mode=
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|rate=200 RPM
|rate=200 RPM
|damage={{Icon|Kinetic}} Kinetic
|damage=Kinetic
|range=100
|range=100
|airborne=30
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|reload= 80
|inventory= 56
|zoom= 20
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{{Quote|A new chapter for an old legend.|Weapon description}}
{{Quote|A new chapter for an old legend.|Weapon description}}


'''Forerunner''' is an [[Exotic]] [[Sidearm]] built by [[Banshee-44]], introduced in the [[30th Anniversary Pack]]. It can be acquired by completing the ''Magnum Opus'' quest from [[Xûr]].
'''Forerunner''' is an [[Exotic]] [[Sidearm]] built by [[Banshee-44]]. It can be acquired by completing the Magnum Opus quest from [[Xûr]].


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
Forerunner is a high damage [[Kinetic]] sidearm, unique in its use of Special ammo. This may remind Destiny 1 veterans of sidearms in that game, before they became standard primary ammo weapons with the release of Destiny 2. It also comes equipped with a short range scope for easier target acquisition. Firing at full auto, it can deal out heavy damage in short shrift, though it exhibits strong kick when fired fully auto. As a trait, tap firing the gun provides less recoil and improves accuracy on each shot.
{{Expand-section}}
===Perks===
*'''Full Stop:''' Oversized Sidearm with extended-range, heavy-caliber rounds. Fires full auto with increased rate of fire. Deals increased precision damage to unshielded targets.
*'''Smallbore:''' Dual strength barrel. Increases range. Increases stability.
*'''Flared Magwell:''' Optimized for fast reloading. Slightly increases stability. Greatly increases reload speed.
*'''Pace Yourself:''' Tapping the trigger gives this weapon less recoil and improves accuracy.
*'''Smooth Grip:''' This weapon is slightly easier to hold and aim. Slightly increases stability. Slightly increases handling speed.


Its catalyst trait provides the ability to exchange your grenade ability with a Fragmentation Grenade after a kill, at the cost of 6 ammo, which inherits any effect associated with grenades being thrown, damage being dealt with grenades or kills made with grenades.
Acquired by reaching Reputation Rank 16 with Xûr, the [[Exotic Catalysts|Catalyst]] adds the following perk:
 
*'''The Rock:''' For several seconds after a final blow, [jump command] to consume part of your ammo reserves, converting your next thrown grenade into a fragmentation grenade.
==Perks==
*'''[[lightgg:2984682260|Full Stop]]:''' Oversized Sidearm with extended-range, heavy-caliber rounds. Fires full auto with increased rate of fire. Deals increased precision damage to unshielded targets.
*'''[[lightgg:1482024992|Smallbore]]:''' Dual strength barrel. Increases range. Increases stability.
*'''[[lightgg:3230963543|Flared Magwell]]:''' Optimized for fast reloading. Slightly increases stability. Greatly increases reload speed.
*'''[[lightgg:2795311559|Pace Yourself]]:''' Tapping the trigger gives this weapon less recoil and improves accuracy.
*'''[[lightgg:3326204863|Smooth Grip]]:''' This weapon is slightly easier to hold and aim. Slightly increases stability. Slightly increases handling speed.
 
===Catalyst===
 
The [[Exotic catalyst|catalyst]] for Forerunner is acquired by reaching reputation rank 16 with Xûr. It adds the following perk:
 
*'''The Rock:''' For several seconds after a final blow, alternate reload to consume part of your ammo reserves, converting your next thrown grenade into a fragmentation grenade.


==Lore==
==Lore==
{{Verbatim}}
[[Banshee-44]] considered the [https://www.halopedia.org/M6D_magnum relic] on his workbench and the questions on his mind; one stood out above the rest: [https://www.halopedia.org/John-117 who] were you meant for?
'''A NEW CHAPTER FOR AN OLD LEGEND.'''


[[Banshee-44]] considered the [[halopedia:M6D_magnum|relic]] on his workbench and the questions on his mind; one stood out above the rest: [[halopedia:John-117|who]] were you meant for?
The form of the weapon suggested an oversized sidearm—a secondary weapon for a giant's hands. The function presented more so as an anti-material rifle. "Looks to be [https://www.halopedia.org/12.7x40mm 12.7mm]... it's like they were making a [[hand cannon]] but didn't know it yet."
 
The form of the weapon suggested an oversized sidearm—a secondary weapon for a giant's hands. The function presented more so as an anti-material rifle. "Looks to be [[halopedia:12.7x40mm|12.7mm]]... it's like they were making a [[hand cannon]] but didn't know it yet."


Banshee wondered further about the warrior who could wield such a thing. His attention drifted momentarily, drawn by [[Shaxx]]'s voice booming nearby. "Huh. Yeah. A [[Titan (class)|Titan]], maybe… and a big one too."
Banshee wondered further about the warrior who could wield such a thing. His attention drifted momentarily, drawn by [[Shaxx]]'s voice booming nearby. "Huh. Yeah. A [[Titan (class)|Titan]], maybe… and a big one too."


The weapon was laced with fractures from a life of fire and a [[halopedia:Cryo_chamber|sleep of ice]], and perhaps other, more exotic stresses. Banshee wished he could've heard the relic's voice, but he knew from earlier examination that it had fired its last round. What a last round it must have been.
The weapon was laced with fractures from a life of fire and a [https://www.halopedia.org/Cryo_chamber sleep of ice], and perhaps other, more exotic stresses. Banshee wished he could've heard the relic's voice, but he knew from earlier examination that it had fired its last round. What a last round it must have been.


[[The Guardian]] who brought it to him might be willing to try a shot, untroubled by the risk of a rapid unplanned dismantle. But Banshee knew it wouldn't last through a single magazine.
[[The Guardian]] who brought it to him might be willing to try a shot, untroubled by the risk of a rapid unplanned dismantle. But Banshee knew it wouldn't last through a single magazine.


Beside the relic lay a stripped-down [[Breachlight]]. He would adapt it for a larger round. Custom casings and handguard. [[Sensorium]] link scope… and he had other ideas to try as well.
Beside the relic lay a stripped-down [[Breachlight|Breechlight]]. He would adapt it for a larger round. Custom casings and handguard. [[Sensorium]] link scope… and he had other ideas to try as well.


It would be an homage, an offering to the creators of the original relic. A legacy.
It would be an homage, an offering to the creators of the original relic. A legacy.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Forerunner is based on the [[halopedia:M6_series|M6 magnums]] of Bungie's previous ''Halo'' series, specifically the [[halopedia:M6D_magnum|M6D magnum]] of ''[[halopedia:Halo:_Combat_Evolved|Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' that was well renowned as the most versatile weapon in the game. Appropriately, the weapon's lore and descriptions are full of ''Halo'' references.  
*Forerunner is based on the [https://www.halopedia.org/M6_series M6 magnums] of Bungie's previous ''Halo'' series, specifically the [https://www.halopedia.org/M6D_magnum M6D magnum] of ''[https://www.halopedia.org/Halo:_Combat_Evolved Halo: Combat Evolved]''that was well renowned as the best weapon in the game. Appropriately, the weapon's lore and descriptions are full of ''Halo'' references.  
**The name of the weapon refers to ''Halo'' being the forerunner to ''Destiny'', but also alludes to the alien [[halopedia:Forerunner|Forerunners]] of ''Halo''.
**The name of the weapon refers to ''Halo'' being the forerunner to ''Destiny'', but also alludes to the alien [https://www.halopedia.org/Forerunner Forerunners] of ''Halo''.
**The Rock perk appears to refer to a quote by fan-favourite character [[halopedia:Avery_Johnson|Avery Johnson]], where he jokes: ''"When I joined the Corps, we didn't have any fancy-shmancy tanks. We had sticks! Two sticks, and a rock for the whole platoon - and we had to share the rock!"''
**The Rock perk appears to refer to a quote by fan-favourite character [https://www.halopedia.org/Avery_Johnson Avery Johnson], where he jokes: ''"When I joined the Corps, we didn't have any fancy-shmancy tanks. We had sticks! Two sticks, and a rock for the whole platoon - and we had to share the rock!"''
** In the cave you climb to get to the Forerunner, the bottom left will display: "This cave is not a natural formation." This is a nod to Cortana saying the same thing in one of Halo: Combat Evolved's missions.
*The use of a Breachlight as the basis for Forerunner is likely a nod to community members who previously used it as a stand-in for an M6 magnum when recreating the look of ''Halo'''s protagonist, John-117, better known as the Master Chief, on their Guardians.
*The use of a Breachlight as the basis for Forerunner is likely a nod to that weapon's similar appearance to an M6 magnum, which was previously recognized by community members recreating the look of ''Halo'''s protagonist, [[halopedia:John-117|John-117]], better known as the Master Chief, on their Guardians.
*The Rock is currently the only Kinetic [[Grenade]] ability in the game. It benefits [[Mod]]s in the Charged with Light family, but not in the Elemental Wells family.


==Gallery==
==List of appearances==
<gallery>
*''[[Destiny 2]]'': ''[[30th Anniversary Pack]]'' {{1st}}
File:BRAYTECH_M6.jpg|BrayTech M6 ornament.
File:CALEFACTOR.jpg|Calefactor ornament.
File:Gilded Honors.jpg|Gilded Honors ornament.
File:Early Warning.jpg|Early Warning ornament.
</gallery>
 
==Appearance==
*''[[Destiny 2]]: [[30th Anniversary Pack]]'' {{1st}}


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Exotic weapons]]
[[Category:Exotic weapons]]
[[Category:Sidearms]]
[[Category:Sidearms]]
[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Weapon lore]]

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