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|image=[[File:Destiny 2 Forerunner.jpg| | |image=[[File:Destiny 2 Forerunner.jpg|340px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Banshee-44]] | |manufacturer=[[Banshee-44]] | ||
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|accuracy= | |accuracy= | ||
|impact=35 | |impact=35 | ||
|stability= | |stability=73 | ||
|handling= | |handling=64 | ||
|magazine= | |magazine=12 | ||
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|ammo=Special | |ammo=Special | ||
|mode= | |mode= | ||
|rate=200 RPM | |rate=200 RPM | ||
|damage= | |damage=Kinetic | ||
|range=100 | |range=100 | ||
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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 | '''Forerunner''' is an [[Exotic]] [[Sidearm]] built by [[Banshee-44]]. It can be acquired by completing the Magnum Opus quest from [[Xûr]]. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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===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. | |||
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. | |||
*'''The Rock:''' For several seconds after a final blow, | |||
==Lore== | ==Lore== | ||
[[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? | |||
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 [ | |||
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 [ | 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 [ | *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 most versatile 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 [ | **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 [ | **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!"'' | ||
*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 | |||
== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Destiny 2]]'': ''[[30th Anniversary Pack]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Destiny 2]]: [[30th Anniversary Pack]]'' {{1st}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Exotic weapons]] | [[Category:Exotic weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Sidearms]] | [[Category:Sidearms]] | ||
