Editing Covenant automated plasma turret

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The '''automated plasma turret''' is a [[Covenant]] weapon emplacement that is often used to defend [[Covenant citadel|prefabricated bases]] and other structures.<ref name="Wars">[http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/Citadel.aspx#Turret '''Halowars.com''' - ''Game Info'']</ref><ref name="Snowbound">'''Halo 3''', multiplayer map ''[[Snowbound]]''</ref> There are at least two models of the turret, the largest of which has three further variations.{{Ref/Reuse|Wars}}

==Models==
===Heavy model===
[[File:Web turrets.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The three major versions of the heavy automated turret.]]
This model features a large, semi-circular base, in the middle of which is an [[Anti-gravity technology#Covenant|anti-gravity platform]] like that of the [[Shade]] series. The turret, which is built around a [[Class-2 directed energy cannon]], rests on the field emitted by this platform. Three variations of this turret exist, each of which is successively larger and more durable and has more powerful weaponry. In addition to the standard plasma cannon, each iteration of the turret can be outfitted with a [[fuel rod cannon]] for increased effectiveness against ground vehicles, a [[plasma mortar]] for combating infantry, or a [[heavy needle cannon]] for engaging aircraft.{{Ref/Reuse|Wars}}
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===Light model===
[[File:H3-SnowboundPlasmaTurret.png|thumb|right|250px|A light automated turret.]]
This model is considerably lighter than the former, being stabilized by a large tripod; as with the former model, the turret rest on an anti-gravity field emitted from the base. This turret relies on motion tracking devices to function and track targets. Despite its smaller frame, this turret is equipped with a [[heavy plasma cannon]]; this weapon is powerful enough to penetrate a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[bubble shield]].{{Ref/Reuse|Snowbound}}{{Ref/Note|Though the ability of the turret's plasma cannon is likely due to gameplay mechanics, the article assumes that this ability is indicative of the weapon's power.}}
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==Trivia==
The third iteration of heavy automated turret bears a noticeable resemblance to a [[Sangheili]]'s [[skull]].

==Gallery==
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File:H3 Snowbound Turret Concept.jpg|''Halo 3'' concept art.
File:Snowbound Turret.jpg|A light automated plasma turret on Snowbound.
File:Snowbound Detector.jpg|A motion detector used by the light automated turret on Snowbound.
File:H3-SnowboundDetector.png|An in-game preview of a motion detector on Snowbound in ''Halo 3''.
File:HW PlasmaTurret_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the heavy automated turret.
File:COVENANT Equipment.jpg|Concept art of several Automated Plasma Turret variants in ''Halo Wars''.
File:HSA-Palmer-Versus-PlasmaTurret.jpg|[[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] Commander [[Sarah Palmer]] fighting a Covenant APT in ''Halo: Spartan Assault''.
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==Notes==
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''

== Sources ==
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