Q-35 matter modulator

The Q-35 matter modulator, officially called the Quantum plasma modulation matter injection rifle version 35 is a unique weapon .
==Background==
==Characteristics==
Compared to the standard counterpart, the Q-35 matter modulator has attributes such as:
* Uses one microfusion cell per shot instead of two.
* Rate of fire is twice as fast.
* Plasma bolts have a much higher velocity.
* Degrades slower.
* 50% extra damage per second (DPS).
* Causes 7 less damage per shot but 15 more critical damage.
* Uses 2 less AP in V.A.T.S.
* Weighs 1 pound less than the standard variant.
As with most unique weapons, this weapon cannot receive modifications. Its projectile velocity is similar to that of its standard variant with the magnetic accelerator modification. It also has a dark red and black color scheme as opposed to the normal gray; the microfusion cells used as ammunition also follow the color scheme and appear red and black. This causes the cells to appear similar to electron charge packs.
===Durability===
The Q-35 matter modulator can fire a total of about 1,245 times using standard cells, the equivalent of 104 reloads, from full condition before breaking. Despite being considered "unsuitable for prolonged field use," it has the second highest item HP of all the rifle type energy weapons (the laser RCW having the highest), at 250 HP; more than triple the durability of a standard plasma rifle (which has 75 HP).
==Variants==
* Plasma rifle - The common variant found in the Mojave Wasteland.
* Van Graff plasma rifle - A special variant given by the Van Graffs during the quest Birds of a Feather.
* Plasma rifle always crit
* Plasma rifle weak
===Comparison===
==Location==
The weapon is located on the REPCONN headquarters main floor, behind a Very Hard-locked door. A Very Hard-encrypted terminal next to the door can also be used, which can alternatively be unlocked with a security card that is either printed from a badge processing terminal on the second floor or found on the top floor in a briefcase clutched by a skeleton on the other side of the debris where two dead BOS paladins are found as part of Still in the Dark.
Alternatively, taking the stairs near the Very Hard-locked door to the second floor, then turning left, continuing forward and taking the next three rights will lead to a Hard-locked door which allows access to the weapon storage room through a hole in the ceiling. There is an unlocked terminal to open the Very Hard-locked door from the other side and return to the lobby.
==Notes==
When viewed in the first person, the plasma arcs in the ampoules on the side may not be visible, and often not in the third person when at certain angles.
==Behind the scenes==
The name is a reference to the fictitious "Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator" (sometimes "PU-36 Space Modulator" or "Uranium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator"), a weapon that is always unsuccessfully deployed by the Warner Brothers' cartoon character Marvin the Martian in efforts to destroy planet Earth.J.E. Sawyer on Formspring
==Bugs==
* If picked up, the gun could cause problems when loading a game. When loading it, the console reads "cannot open file because there are some mods that cannot be held." There is no known fix. 
* The gun may be wedged in the wall, making it difficult to retrieve. Go up against the wall in third person, aim at the ground and grab the gun. Another option is to use C-4 to move the gun until it can be picked up. 
* Often, the gun will not be found floating in the middle of the capsule as shown in the images below. It will be on the floor beside the container. 
* Sometimes the gun will appear stuck in the bottom of the container, making it difficult to get. Leaving the building then re-entering may fix this. 
* If the weapon is dropped, it may become invisible, making it hard to find. The "Pick up" text will still be visible, however. 
==Sounds==
			
			
==Gallery==
Fallout New Vegas Q-35 Matter Modulator (1).jpg
Fallout New Vegas Q-35 Matter Modulator (2).jpg
==References==
Category:Fallout: New Vegas Energy Weapons skill weapons
Category:Fallout: New Vegas unique weapons
Category:REPCONN technology
Category:RobCo Industries technology
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