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The pulse rifle is an energy weapon in Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics.
Variants[]
YK42B pulse rifle[]

Gameplay articles:
The YK42B is an electrical pulse weapon that was developed by the Yuma Flats Energy Consortium. It is considered a far superior weapon to the YK32 Pulse Pistol, having a greater charge capacity and range.[1]
Pulse rifle prototype[]
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Gameplay article:
This is the prototype for a modified electromagnetic pulse weapon. It was developed by the Reavers, who offered it to the Eastern Brotherhood of Steel in exchange for rescuing the main Reaver camp in Newton from the Calculator's robotic forces.[2]
Unnamed pulse rifle[]
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References
- ↑ PRO ITEM.MSG: "{39700}{}{YK42B Pulse Rifle}"
"{39701}{}{The YK42B is an electrical pulse weapon that was developed by the Yuma Flats Energy Consortium. It is considered a far superior weapon to the YK32 pistol, having a greater charge capacity and range. Min ST: 3.}"
Items.txt: "name_pulseRifle = {YK42B Pulse Rifle}"
"desc_pulseRifle = {The YK42B is an electromagnetic pulse weapon that was developed by the Yuma Flats Energy Consortium. It is considered a far superior weapon to the YK32 pistol, having a greater charge capacity and range.}" - ↑ Items.txt: "name_pulseRifleA = {Pulse Rifle Prototype}"
"desc_pulseRifleA = {This is the prototype for a modified electromagnetic pulse weapon. Min ST: 3.}"