Purging Phalanx

The Purging Phalanx is a semi-automatic and an upgraded variant of the , manufactured by . Only a single Purging Phalanx was ever constructed, and the weapon was wielded by the Vanguard-of-Fortitude during the .
==History==
==Design details==
Like the standard it is an upgraded variant of, the Purging Phalanx fires semi-automatically and with each trigger pull, it propels multiple ionized projectiles that can bounce off heat-resistant surfaces and penetrate through multiple infantry-sized targets. Unique to the Purging Phalanx is its significantly higher rate of fire, peaking at 200 rounds/minute over the standard and 's 120 rounds/minute, as well possessing the ability to "charge up" a much more powerful shot not unlike the . The Purging Phalanx's projectiles are also able to track targets after bouncing off heat-resistant surfaces as seen with the Scatterbound Heatwave, but its projectiles also possess equal velocity to those of the standard Heatwave, in comparison to the Scatterbound Heatwave's significantly faster projectiles. To aesthetically distinguish itself from other Heatwave variants, the Purging Phalanx's hull possesses a green tint, whereas the standard Heatwave's hull is silvery in color and the Scatterbound Heatwave's is a metallic white.