Sleeper Simulant

Sleeper Simulant is an exotic Heavy-slot Fusion Rifle acquired in The Taken King. It is a forgotten Golden-Age prototype. The weapon over-penetrates enemies and bounces off walls.

The weapon's quest line is started by a relic hunt throughout the destiny universe. Players will bring these relics back to Banshee-44, which will trigger his memories and help him to reconstruct the weapon.

Intrinsic properties:

 * Projectile over-penetrates enemies and will ricochet once. Projectile capable of dealing precision damage

Barrel column upgrades

 * CQB Ballistics - Bonus to Stability
 * Linear Compensator - Bonus to Range, straighter recoil, bonus to Impact. Reduced Stability.
 * Accurized Ballistics - Bonus to Range, bonus to Impact. Better Target Acquisition. Reduced Stability.

Support Perk:

 * Just a Scratch - Reduces aim deflection on incoming rounds while you're aiming with the weapon. Helps the wielder stay on target during the long charge up.

Stat upgrades:

 * Speed Reload - faster reload speed
 * Perfect Balance - Better Stability
 * Single Point Sling - Ready the weapon faster, and faster move speed while aiming.

Exotic Perk:

 * [Final name TBD] - Increases bounce count of projectile to 5.

Trivia

 * The weapon's magazine bears the same symbol used on Rasputin's grimoire card.
 * The inspiration behind the weapon was the F117 Nighthawk, both visually and symbolically, as an advanced technological prototype with a rough, geometric appearance.

List of appearances

 * The Taken King