Pulse is an upgradable permanent weapon tool in the Space Stage of Spore.
It directly fires spherical pulses of plasma toward the target. It is unguided, specifically used against ground targets like buildings, land vehicles, turrets, etc.

Mega Pulse being used on a planet.
Requirements[]
Level | Requirements | Damage per pulse | Energy used per pulse | Energy Efficiency | Description |
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![]() Mini Pulse |
Colonist 1 or Conqueror 1 | 75 | 0.5 | 150 | Fires a weak burst in a straight line. Good against ground targets. |
![]() Pulse |
Colonist 2 or Conqueror 2, Mini Pulse | 150 | 1 | 150 | Fires a medium-powered burst in a straight line. Good against ground targets. |
![]() Mega Pulse |
Colonist 3 or Conqueror 3, Pulse | 450 | 1.5 | 300 | Fires a powerful burst in a straight line. Good against ground targets. |
Purchase[]
Empire type | Purchase Cost | ||
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Own | §200,000 | §400,000 | §1,200,000 |
Trader | §130,000 | §260,000 | §780,000 |
Warrior / Knight | §100,000 | §200,000 | §600,000 |
Zealot | §150,000 | §300,000 | §900,000 |