- For the free-standing variant of this weapon, see Free-standing turret.
- "This brutal rocket launcher can be fired in two different modes: a standard "dumb fire" mode, or a special lock-on mode that provides "fire and forget" capability that hunts down the locked on target and kills them."
- —Turok manual[1]
The ORO RedFist RPG, also simply referred to as the RPG is a portable, shoulder-launched rocket launcher manufactured by ORO that was first introduced during the events of Turok. Although it is incredibly rare, the weapon was utilized by both Whiskey Company and the Mendel-Gruman Corporation.
Appearance[]
Looking much akin to the rocket launcher of the modern day, specifically the FIM-92 Stinger, the RedFist is a large, unwieldy weapon. The explosive it launches is large, featuring gold plating. Like other ORO-manufactured weaponry, patent info is engraved on the weapon's chassis, reading: ORO RedFist RPG PO 313422 M132A5 Univ. Patent 3.653.897.
Gameplay[]
Single-player[]
The RedFist is an incredibly rare weapon to come across, usually being present as a precursor to a boss battle. It fires a single, high-damage, fast-moving projectile that upon impact will act like the Enforcer's flare, before violently exploding, annihilating everything within the immediate radius. Past a boss encounter, no enemy in the game can survive this weapon's direct hit, and even aforementioned bosses such as Mama Scarface will stumble from this weapon's impact.
Like the War Horse minigun, the player's movement is impeded by this weapon's weight; although it features no tangible projectile drop-off, and loading another rocket into the chamber in the event of a miss is quick for a weapon of its caliber.
Multiplayer[]
Rarer to find than the War Horse, the RedFist is almost entirely uncontested within Turok's sandbox. With incredible damage, a wide explosive radius, and its lethal secondary function, low ammo doesn't degrade this weapon's importance, should it be found on a map.
Secondary function[]
The secondary function of the RedFist comes in the form of a toggleable lock-on mode. When activated, a small screen will flip out from the RedFist's chassis and a yellow-orange targeting HUD will show up for the player. When properly aimed at an enemy, they will be highlighted in red, and when fired, the rocket will automatically track and impact said target. Useful against moving targets such as helicopters, this secondary ability can be used on any enemy. Whether or not the rocket impacts, the player will be stuck in an animation where the RPG's camera slowly deactivates, leaving them vulnerable to attack.
Pickups[]
- ORO RedFist RPG: Restores 10 rockets.
- Rocket Ammo: Restores 3 rockets.
History[]
This weapon would see its first major use on the terraformed planet during the assault on Whiskey Company's camp site, with a Mendel-Gruman Grunt utilizing it to incapacitate Joseph Turok. Joseph would later kill the Grunt, take the weapon, and then use it to destroy the Black Widow Spider Tank that Mendel-Gruman had deployed. Following this, Logan would adopt the weapon, using it to destroy helicopters that MG forces were being ferried in on. Turok would inherit this weapon following Logan's death, and he would use it to destroy another helicopter.
Later, following the discovery of the destroyed Type 07 Starship, a third helicopter would split up the remnants of Whiskey Company. Turok would find a RedFist nearby that would be used to annihilate the vehicle. A fourth and final helicopter would be encountered and destroyed with the RedFist as Whiskey Company scaled the large Mendel-Gruman complex nearby. Finally, as Turok engaged the planet's titanic Tyrannosaurus rex in one final fight, he would find a RedFist and abandoned rockets that would be used in his effort to slay the apex predator.
Achievements and Trophies[]
Below is a list of achievements and trophies related to the RedFist RPG.
Production notes[]
The RedFist would originally be dubbed the "ORO Copperhead Rocker Launcher", a name that would ultimately be changed, but can still be found through the game's list of achievements.
Gallery[]
Renders[]
Screenshots[]
List of appearances[]
- Turok (First appearance)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ "Weapons List". Turok manual. Burbank, CA: Touchstone. p. 22.
Weapons of Turok | |||||
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ORO | ORO P23 combat knife • ORO C9 Perforator compound bow • ORO HOG 9mm handgun • ORO FP9 SMG • ORO Enforcer shotgun • ORO L66 pulse rifle • ORO War Horse minigun • ORO RedFist RPG • ORO FG8 frag grenade | ||||
ESUS | ESUS Blackfly sticky bomb gun • ESUS Fireblade flamethrower | ||||
TRIGLAV | TRIGLAV 92 Stalker sniper rifle | ||||
Miscellaneous Weaponry | C-4 • Free-standing turret • Orbital defense array • Toxin • Smoke grenade |