An energy-based pistol that weaponizes soundwaves to produce projectiles that inflict bonus damage against robots and power armor wearers. This variant of the weapon specifically inflicts a unique "critical strike incendiary" effect which ignites the target on a critical hit.
The sonic emitter's oscilloscope takes on a purple color when this audio file is uploaded. It is considered an improved holdout weapon.
Durability[]
The sonic emitter - tarantula can fire a total of about 495 times using standard cells, the equivalent of 62 reloads, from full condition before breaking.
The audio file's holotape can be found in Higgs Village inside of house #00, on an inactive terminal on the second floor.
Notes[]
As a one-handed energy weapon, the sonic emitter is affected by The Professional perk.
The critical hit incendiary effect creates a small fireball around the target, igniting nearby non-player characters.
As with all sonic emitter modulations save for "Revelation," it is necessary to install the Jukebox's personality chip before this remodulation can be applied to the sonic emitter.
With the Pyromaniac and Laser Commander perks, the weapon causes very high damage, complimented by the critical incendiary effect causing a lethal critical strike to explode the target into fiery giblets.
All cyberdogs are affected by the additional EMP damage done by this weapon.
Bugs[]
Playstation 3 - The audio tape may fall off of console and become unreachable. Grenades may be able to get it out. [verified]