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| + | In ''[[The Art of DOOM]]'', the concept for the lightning gun is called the ARC cannon. It is stated to have been conceived by the [[UAC]] as a counterpart to the [[Plasma rifle (Doom 2016)|plasma rifle]] designed at the [[Advanced Research Complex]] and based on research into [[Argent energy|Argent]] conductivity. It utilizes modulation of the plasma current to achieve a sustained linear stream of discharge which is destructive to biological forms. Its production was stated to be limited, perhaps meant as a nod to its eventual multiplayer-only status.<ref>[[Bethesda]]. ''The Art of DOOM''. Milwaukee: Dark Horse Books, June 2016. p. 136.</ref> | ||
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The lightning gun is a new energy weapon which appears in the multiplayer modes of the 2016 reboot of Doom. It fires a constant beam of directed electricity (presumably via the electrolaser technology). It can attack either directly, or via splash damage-inducing electrical discharges targeted at the floor[1].
Pre-release
In The Art of DOOM, the concept for the lightning gun is called the ARC cannon. It is stated to have been conceived by the UAC as a counterpart to the plasma rifle designed at the Advanced Research Complex and based on research into Argent conductivity. It utilizes modulation of the plasma current to achieve a sustained linear stream of discharge which is destructive to biological forms. Its production was stated to be limited, perhaps meant as a nod to its eventual multiplayer-only status.[2]
References
- ↑ http://www.pcgamer.com/doom-guns-judged/
- ↑ Bethesda. The Art of DOOM. Milwaukee: Dark Horse Books, June 2016. p. 136.
| Weapons from Doom (2016) | |
|---|---|
| Single player: | BFG-9000 • Chaingun • Chainsaw • Combat shotgun • Gauss cannon • Heavy assault rifle • Pistol • Plasma rifle • Rocket launcher • Super shotgun |
| Side arms: | Frag grenade • Siphon grenade |
| Multiplayer: | Burst rifle • EMG Mark V pistol • Grenade launcher • Hellshot • Lightning gun • Reaper • Static cannon • Vortex rifle |
| Multiplayer side arms: | Kinetic mine • Tesla rocket |
| Doom VFR only: | BFG grenade launcher |
| SnapMap: | Demon control grenade • Fist |
| Progression: | Weapon modification • Weapon upgrade |
