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The '''Short Circuit''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#engiesecondary|secondary weapon]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is a futuristic electrical device consisting of two probes and rubber sealing, with two large, thick yellow cables extending from a black base piece, connected to a clamp bolted shut over one of the probes. Two orange and grey shell-like pieces extended out over the base and part of the rubber sealing, appearing to be parts of the Engineer's rubber glove. The weapon [[bodygroup|replaces]] the Engineer's right arm. | The '''Short Circuit''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Weapons#engiesecondary|secondary weapon]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is a futuristic electrical device consisting of two probes and rubber sealing, with two large, thick yellow cables extending from a black base piece, connected to a clamp bolted shut over one of the probes. Two orange and grey shell-like pieces extended out over the base and part of the rubber sealing, appearing to be parts of the Engineer's rubber glove. The weapon [[bodygroup|replaces]] the Engineer's right arm. | ||
| − | This weapon fires a burst of electrical energy that deals damage to enemies at the expense of 5 [[metal]] on primary fire, and destroys enemy [[projectile]]s within a 75 degree radius at the expense of 15 metal upon using alt-fire. If the player has between 15 and 20 metal and fires at a projectile, all the remaining metal will be consumed; if the player has less than 15 the projectile will not be destroyed. It does very minor damage to enemies within the area of effect. The weapon's electrical arcs are capable of hitting multiple projectiles in a single shot, and will target disguised and cloaked | + | This weapon fires a burst of electrical energy that deals damage to enemies at the expense of 5 [[metal]] on primary fire, and destroys enemy [[projectile]]s within a 75 degree radius at the expense of 15 metal upon using alt-fire. If the player has between 15 and 20 metal and fires at a projectile, all the remaining metal will be consumed; if the player has less than 15 the projectile will not be destroyed. It does very minor damage to enemies within the area of effect. The weapon's electrical arcs are capable of hitting multiple projectiles in a single shot, and will target disguised and cloaked Spies, creating an arc effect between the player and the Spy, causing the cloak silhouette if cloaked. Although unable to operate [[Water|underwater]], damage buildings, or deal full [[critical hits]] through any means other than against stunned Merasmus, the Short Circuit does not require reloading and instead draws ammunition directly from the Engineer's metal supply. |
| − | Enemies killed by the Short Circuit suffer a distinctive death by vaporization: they turn black, hover in mid-air while performing a specific disintegration animation surrounded by team-colored [[particles]], and then disappear into ashes. Spies feigning the death using the [[ | + | Enemies killed by the Short Circuit suffer a distinctive death by vaporization: they turn black, hover in mid-air while performing a specific disintegration animation surrounded by team-colored [[particles]], and then disappear into ashes. Spies feigning the death using the [[Dead Ringer]] will show a crippled corpse, featuring a collapsed head and torso. |
This item was awarded in [[Genuine]] quality to players who pre-ordered ''[[Deus Ex: Human Revolution]]'' before August 26, 2011. | This item was awarded in [[Genuine]] quality to players who pre-ordered ''[[Deus Ex: Human Revolution]]'' before August 26, 2011. | ||
Revision as of 22:00, 5 July 2015
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| Basic Information | |
| Used by: | Engineer |
| Slot: | Secondary |
| Contributed by: | Larolaro Mr. Bunce |
| Released: | August 18, 2011 Patch (Manno-Technology Bundle) |
| Availability: | Promotional, Drop, Craft, Purchase or Chemistry Set (Collector's) |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | Yes |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Craft No.?: | Yes |
| Medieval: | No |
| Ammo | |
| Ammo loaded: | 1 per 5 Metal (addition 15 Metal per destroyed projectile) |
| Ammo carried: | 200 Metal (allows 40 uses) |
| Reload type: | No Reload |
| Available Qualities | |
| Loadout Stats | |
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| “ | That wasn't even close.
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— The Engineer destroying projectiles
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The Short Circuit is a promotional secondary weapon for the Engineer. It is a futuristic electrical device consisting of two probes and rubber sealing, with two large, thick yellow cables extending from a black base piece, connected to a clamp bolted shut over one of the probes. Two orange and grey shell-like pieces extended out over the base and part of the rubber sealing, appearing to be parts of the Engineer's rubber glove. The weapon replaces the Engineer's right arm.
This weapon fires a burst of electrical energy that deals damage to enemies at the expense of 5 metal on primary fire, and destroys enemy projectiles within a 75 degree radius at the expense of 15 metal upon using alt-fire. If the player has between 15 and 20 metal and fires at a projectile, all the remaining metal will be consumed; if the player has less than 15 the projectile will not be destroyed. It does very minor damage to enemies within the area of effect. The weapon's electrical arcs are capable of hitting multiple projectiles in a single shot, and will target disguised and cloaked Spies, creating an arc effect between the player and the Spy, causing the cloak silhouette if cloaked. Although unable to operate underwater, damage buildings, or deal full critical hits through any means other than against stunned Merasmus, the Short Circuit does not require reloading and instead draws ammunition directly from the Engineer's metal supply.
Enemies killed by the Short Circuit suffer a distinctive death by vaporization: they turn black, hover in mid-air while performing a specific disintegration animation surrounded by team-colored particles, and then disappear into ashes. Spies feigning the death using the Dead Ringer will show a crippled corpse, featuring a collapsed head and torso.
This item was awarded in Genuine quality to players who pre-ordered Deus Ex: Human Revolution before August 26, 2011.
The kill icon for the Short Circuit was contributed by 76561197997182322.
Contents
Damage and function times
See also: Damage
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| Damage type | Bullet | |
| Ranged or Melee damage? | Ranged | |
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| Base damage | 100% | 10 |
| Critical | 21 | |
| Mini-crit | 13-14 | |
| Function times | ||
| Attack interval | 0.15 s | |
| Values are approximate and determined by community testing. | ||
Demonstration
Crafting
See also: Crafting
Blueprint
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Related achievements
Engineer
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Update history
August 18, 2011 Patch (Manno-Technology Bundle)
- The Short Circuit was added to the game.
- Fixed the Short Circuit attacking friendly projectiles.
- Fixed the Short Circuit being hidden when the Engineer taunts.
- [Undocumented] The Short Circuit was added to the crafting blueprint for the Pomson 6000.
- [Undocumented] The Short Circuit now makes robotic noises when moved around in the backpack.
- Fixed projectiles not being cleared if they were blocked by buildings or other projectiles.
- Fixed not incrementing the "How the Pests Was Gunned" achievement for destroyed stickies.
- Changed attributes:
- Ammo cost reduced when an attack destroys a projectile.
- Ammo cost of firing reduced to -18 metal.
- [Undocumented] Ammo cost increased to -36 metal when an attack does not destroy a projectile or hit a player.
- [Undocumented] Increased firing speed by +25%.
- [Undocumented] The Short Circuit's muzzle now emits a spark effect when fired.
- [Undocumented] Fixed attack arcing to nearby teammates as if they were enemies.
- Updated the Short Circuit description to match the updated gameplay.
- Added Collector's quality.
- Changed attributes:
- Attack speed up greatly.
- Ammunition cost has been lowered to 5 metal per attack.
- Players and Buildings are only targeted if in range and in front of attacking player.
- Improved visual effects.
- Changed attributes:
- Damage lowered.
- Consumes 15 metal per projectile destroyed.
- Can no longer fire underwater.
- Fixed a bug with orphaned particles.
- Fixed the Short Circuit particles not always being removed on player death.
- Updated the Short Circuit to use the Engineer's melee taunt.
- Changed attribute:
- Added No longer gain metal from Dispensers when active.
- Fixed the Short Circuit creating its firing effects when being deployed.
Trivia
- During development, the Short Circuit was going to be a minigun that opened up from Engineer's glove. Valve, however, told the creator they wanted a less-powerful electric based weapon, so it was changed to the current design.[1]
- A short circuit is a malfunction in a circuit that allows a current to travel on an unintended path.
- The filenames for this weapon's sounds within the VPK files reference Lawrence Barrett, a character from the Deus Ex: Human Revolution title known for his gun-arm.
Gallery
First-person view.
Short Circuit concept art.
Short Circuit concept art.
References
See also
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