The Vortex

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The Vortex
Game info
Type	Superweapon
Appears in	Unreal Tournament
Death messages
Weapon fire	"<Fragged> was sucked into another universe by <Fragger>'s Vortex."
Weapon fire	"<Fragged> was sucked into another universe by <Fragger>'s Vortex."

"Primary Fire: Activate

This is one of those "Ancient Weapons With Mystical And Unimaginable Powers." The three rings look kind of unspectacular but... let me put it this way: throw it and run! Two seconds after hitting the ground, this devil starts to suck in and compress its surroundings into one point... So stay out of that area for the next fifteen seconds if you value your life. The Vortex will suck in every intelligent lifeform in a 100 foot radius."

– UT: GOTY manual

"Now we're at the "Ancient Weapons With Mystical And Unimaginable Powers" part: Here's our new favorite sucker (you can take that literally) The three rings look kind of unspectacular at first... BUT!! Ummm... let me put it this way: throw it and RUN!!! Because after activating, this devil starts to "vacuum" and compress its organic surroundings into ONE point... this means: PLAYERS!! So, for the next 15 seconds, stay out of its way! (It has approximately 100 feet of pull radius... but for exact measurements you should try it for yourself)"

– Chaotic Dreams

The Vortex (also known as the Vortex Launcher) is a weapon which comes with Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition as part of the mod Chaos UT.

Overview

Classification	Gravity Vortex
Primary fire	Use this method carefully, as the Vortex will activate almost immediately after you release it. This is however, the best way to catch your opponents off guard. They have less time to react and save themselves. Suggestions would be using this method while carrying the speed relic, so you can make a quick escape.
Secondary fire	When using the Alternate Fire method, the Vortex will not activate until a few seconds after you release it. This gives you a better chance of getting out of range and surviving. However, there is a price for this safety, because this of course also gives your opponents a better chance of getting away.
Source: UT Weapon Priority menu + Chaotic Dreams