Virus Weapon 1 (Pulse Magnum)

The primary sidearm for an enemy Virus attacker. This weapon isn't particularly powerful, however it does boast a unique ability to generate a small energy blade bayonet from the lower fin. Close quarters combat has a deep cultural significance in Virus warfare. This is because they believe the point of a sidearm is to provide a last resort weapon when ammo is depleted. Therefore, a sidearm that runs out of ammo is sacrilegious - As for it's ranged abilities, it can fire multiple electrical bolts in rapid succession. This allows Viruses to stun their pray with suppressive fire to close in for an inevitable energy blade finish -
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Design-wise, the reason it looks slightly more "human" in function is because in the game, Virus weapons are reverse engineered to be usable for the Main Character (IE Macrophages). Therefore, the handle and trigger system has been revised to mimic Macrophage weaponry while the barrel and firing mechanisms retain their Virus-like designs.