Tribes: Ascend/Bolt Launcher

Bolt Launcher
Loadout/Class	Pathfinder
Slot	Primary
Type	Explosive projectile
Statistics
Projectile Speed	76 m/s
Projectile Live Time	6 seconds
Projectile Hitbox	0.2 meters
Splash Radius	7.2 meters
Ammo	19 (24/29)
Upgrades
Upgrade 1	+5 ammo
Upgrade 2	+20% damage versus armored
Upgrade 3	+5 ammo
Cost
Gold	240
XP	42,000
Mastery Cost (XP)	15,000

"While some would say it's not as elegant as a disc, this Bolt packs a strong punch."

The Bolt Launcher is an unlockable primary weapon for the Pathfinder. The Bolt Launcher fires an explosive bolt that arcs through the air. The Doombringer has a larger variant, the Heavy Bolt Launcher which deals more damage, but fires slower.

Damage Table

Below are the damage values for the Bolt Launcher.

	Base Damage	20% vs Armored
Base Damage	650	650
Beowulf	1,052	1,262
Deployables	877	877
Generator	1,137	1,137
Grav Cycle	1,052	1,262
Player	877	877
Sensor	877	1,052
Shrike	2,192	2,630
Turret	877	1,052
Splash Damage	325 - 650	390 - 780

Inheritence

The Bolt Launcher has a 50% speed inheritence on fired projectiles. The base speed for the projectile is 76 m/s, with a maximum speed of 160 m/s, regardless of the inherited speed, and a terminal velocity of 140 m/s.

Kick Strength

The Bolt Launcher has an impulse strength of 100 m/s applied to players hit by its bolt, and an additional 70 m/s strength impulse applied if it kills the player. Due to the high strength, it is commonly used for disc jumping, allowing for greater speeds to be attained.

Special Accolades

The following accolades can be earned with the Bolt Launcher.

Explosive Spree	Demolitions Expert	Hurt Locker	Air Mail