Editing Forerunner

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{{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]].

==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.

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.

==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==
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'''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 [[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."

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 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|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.

With that satisfying thought in mind, the gunsmith went to work.

==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. 
**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 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!"''
** 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 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==
<gallery>
File:Gilded Honors.jpg|Gilded Honors ornament for Forerunner
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny 2]]'':
**''[[30th Anniversary Pack]]'' {{1st}}

==References==
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