Post by Darkrider on May 5, 2009 21:21:09 GMT -5
Artifact/Weapon Name: Zero Point Engery Field Manipulator
Wielder: Gordon Freeman
Type of Artifact/Weapon: Retrofitted utility tool.
Appearance of Artifact/Weapon: At its core is a substance that appears to be Xen crystal.
Origin of Artifact/Weapon: The Zero Point Energy Field Manipulator's origins are unknown, as is much of it's inner workings.
Special Abilities of the Artifact/Weapon: Zero Point Energy Field Manipulator: (more commonly known as the Gravity Gun) is a tractor beam-type weapon that was originally designed for heavy lifting and the handling of hazardous materials. Introduced to the player by Alyx Vance shortly after arrival at Black Mesa East, the Gravity Gun soon becomes an invaluable tool in Gordon's arsenal and is considered one of his trademark weapons.
The gun has two basic modes, the first (primary fire button) punts objects. This is useful for clearing out barriers and moving heavy objects. The secondary mode (secondary fire button) picks objects up and holds them in its field. These objects can then either be dropped (by pressing the secondary fire button a second time) or launched (by pressing primary fire). In combat, the Gravity Gun can be very useful depending on the types of physics objects available for use as ammunition. The gun can also be used to pull objects over from a distance, allowing you to access supplies or other objects that would, otherwise, be out of reach. It's also worth noting that while the gun can manipulate many objects, some objects are too heavy or bulky to be picked up. However, some of these objects will still move when punted.
Besides its obvious use as a weapon through its ability to hurl heavy objects at enemies, it is also utilized in many other ways. Clearing heavy obstructions, holding up objects as portable shields against gunfire, returning live grenades to their owners, knocking over turrets, removing and reprogramming hopper mines, removing rollermines from vehicles, dragging objects over from a distance, etc. The Gravity Gun appears to be quite heavy.
Finally, while the standard Gravity Gun can't pick up organic material, it can be used to effect against some enemies. Manhacks, City Scanners and Shield Scanners can all be held in the gun's field and launched. The gun can also punt Headcrabs and Antlions, inflicting minor damage. Doing so also knocks the latter over, exposing their weaker undersides.
The Gravity Gun can absorb energy. Once supercharged, the Gravity Gun emits blue light rather than orange, it quakes in Gordon's hands and creates small bolts of energy across it's muzzle, and is vastly strengthened. It can hold larger objects, launch them at greater speed, pull with more force and even pick up and launch living creatures to their deaths. Also, holding someone in the Gravity Gun's field appears to electrocute them and destroy their weapons, as the body will spark and twitch, once dropped.
Wielder: Gordon Freeman
Type of Artifact/Weapon: Retrofitted utility tool.
Appearance of Artifact/Weapon: At its core is a substance that appears to be Xen crystal.
Origin of Artifact/Weapon: The Zero Point Energy Field Manipulator's origins are unknown, as is much of it's inner workings.
Special Abilities of the Artifact/Weapon: Zero Point Energy Field Manipulator: (more commonly known as the Gravity Gun) is a tractor beam-type weapon that was originally designed for heavy lifting and the handling of hazardous materials. Introduced to the player by Alyx Vance shortly after arrival at Black Mesa East, the Gravity Gun soon becomes an invaluable tool in Gordon's arsenal and is considered one of his trademark weapons.
The gun has two basic modes, the first (primary fire button) punts objects. This is useful for clearing out barriers and moving heavy objects. The secondary mode (secondary fire button) picks objects up and holds them in its field. These objects can then either be dropped (by pressing the secondary fire button a second time) or launched (by pressing primary fire). In combat, the Gravity Gun can be very useful depending on the types of physics objects available for use as ammunition. The gun can also be used to pull objects over from a distance, allowing you to access supplies or other objects that would, otherwise, be out of reach. It's also worth noting that while the gun can manipulate many objects, some objects are too heavy or bulky to be picked up. However, some of these objects will still move when punted.
Besides its obvious use as a weapon through its ability to hurl heavy objects at enemies, it is also utilized in many other ways. Clearing heavy obstructions, holding up objects as portable shields against gunfire, returning live grenades to their owners, knocking over turrets, removing and reprogramming hopper mines, removing rollermines from vehicles, dragging objects over from a distance, etc. The Gravity Gun appears to be quite heavy.
Finally, while the standard Gravity Gun can't pick up organic material, it can be used to effect against some enemies. Manhacks, City Scanners and Shield Scanners can all be held in the gun's field and launched. The gun can also punt Headcrabs and Antlions, inflicting minor damage. Doing so also knocks the latter over, exposing their weaker undersides.
The Gravity Gun can absorb energy. Once supercharged, the Gravity Gun emits blue light rather than orange, it quakes in Gordon's hands and creates small bolts of energy across it's muzzle, and is vastly strengthened. It can hold larger objects, launch them at greater speed, pull with more force and even pick up and launch living creatures to their deaths. Also, holding someone in the Gravity Gun's field appears to electrocute them and destroy their weapons, as the body will spark and twitch, once dropped.
Sigh, I'll explain it again...
