Prometheus: Storm Rifle (Pulse Rifle predecessor).
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postmanpat
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Yeah, I've noticed it too. I already have the Pulse Rifle displayed and would love a replica of the Storm tifle as well. Can't wait for the movie. I've stopped looking it up as there are more and more spoilers coming out now.
Re: Prometheus: Storm Rifle
Prometheus acknowledges ALIENS. That makes Jeyl happy.
Although, I do question the placement of the scope. There is no way you could use that scope conveniently given the shape of the rifle. To see through it properly would require the stock to extend so far out that you wouldn't be able to hold onto the front part of the rifle conveniently. If you don't use the stock and bring the rifle much closer to your head, your arms will be so cramped back that your elbow will be all the way bent. No wonder they removed the scope in future renditions.
I wonder what those two red glowing dots mean...
Prometheus acknowledges ALIENS. That makes Jeyl happy.
Although, I do question the placement of the scope. There is no way you could use that scope conveniently given the shape of the rifle. To see through it properly would require the stock to extend so far out that you wouldn't be able to hold onto the front part of the rifle conveniently. If you don't use the stock and bring the rifle much closer to your head, your arms will be so cramped back that your elbow will be all the way bent. No wonder they removed the scope in future renditions.
I wonder what those two red glowing dots mean...
ONEYE
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Re: Prometheus: Storm Rifle
Non weapons prop guy probably put the scope there. The red lights may mean ammo is running low, status of ammo, looks cool.
This would be an ultra cool prop to have and display. Any word on if there will be a 1:1 official replica built? Any unofficial builds started? Any more info on the weapon itself?
I've got a weapon woody just looking at the one picture!
Non weapons prop guy probably put the scope there. The red lights may mean ammo is running low, status of ammo, looks cool.
This would be an ultra cool prop to have and display. Any word on if there will be a 1:1 official replica built? Any unofficial builds started? Any more info on the weapon itself?
I've got a weapon woody just looking at the one picture!
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gyoung2993
Sr Member
Im definitely in for one......
Noeland
Master Member
The pulse rifle was designed with an odd sighting setup anyway, but that is probably supposed to be a red dot reflex sight of some futuristic sort.
It reminds me of something Matsuo built years ago.
The red lights, I think, are a nod to the blade runner blaster.
If this thing appears in the film I will eat my shoe.
It reminds me of something Matsuo built years ago.
The red lights, I think, are a nod to the blade runner blaster.
If this thing appears in the film I will eat my shoe.
ONEYE
Sr Member
:confused :confused :confused
ONEYE
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MrSinistar
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Yeah, I'm pretty sure Scapey is right. It looks like they took an image of the Pulse Rifle and changed it a bit in Photoshop just for us fan boys to get the Aliens reference. I doubt that's going to be in the movie at all.
It looks too different in such subtle ways. It is definitely a complete CG mockup. May be right about it not showing up. Shame really.
Flagg
Sr Member
The ALIENS Pulse Rifle is my favorite movie weapon of all time. This thing is kinda fugly. Looks like someone wanted to make a pulse rifle sniper weapon and just jammed a longer barrel down a PR and said "That's the ticket!" Blah.Hey, I am sure most of you have seen this already but I hope so bad that there is a replica of it.
I love where it differs from the Pulse Rifle as much as I love where it is similar.
Discuss!
MrSinistar
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Double post, please delete.
Grey
Sr Member
Almost certainly photoshopped from a photo of a regular PR, probably just as dressing for the website. Looks like somebody tried a bit too hard to make it "different" from the one we already know and love.
I doubt it will make an appearance in the film as the art direction seems completely different.
I doubt it will make an appearance in the film as the art direction seems completely different.
cavx
Master Member
I actually like the look of this, but I see no reason for it in the film as the crew of Prometheus are researchers, not soldiers. There might be a few on board given the crew have other weapons with them.
The entire viral site is a rendered, CG environment. There is no reason that they would "photoshop" this one item. It is most likely completely rendered. I hope for production purposes but there is a compelling argument for it not to appear in the film. Though, it doesn't look like there are many interesting "Alien" technologies in the movie.
