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System Shock 2 Hints
EMP Rifle
The EMP rifle can take out most robotic (or cyborg) targets in a couple of overloaded shots. In overload mode, it even has a slight area effect -- good enough that you don't have to aim exactly on target or that you can hit several opponents at once. On the other hand, it can only damage robotic targets, so it's not the most versatile of weapons, especially given the cyber modules needed to use it.
REQUIRES: Energy Weapons 6
AMMUNITION: electrical charges
CAPACITY: 100 (plus 10 per maintenance skill)
MODES: Normal (uses 2 charges), Overload (uses 20 charges)
MAINTENANCE NEEDED: 6
REPAIR NEEDED: 2
FIRST MODIFICATION (Modify 3): increases damage, increases energy capacity by 50%
SECOND MODIFICATION (Modify 5): increases damage, increases shot speed, decreases energy consumption by 50%
