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[[File: | [[File:Walkers.JPG|thumb|x300px|T-30 Locusts and T-47B Scarabs firing their weapons in ''[[Halo Wars]]''.]] | ||
'''Focus cannons''' | '''Focus cannons''' are a classification of heavy [[plasma weaponry]] used by the [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]].{{Ref/Site|Id=WPScarab|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/scarab|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Scarab|D=13|M=04|Y=2016}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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Focus cannons are a type of [[energy projector]] similar to the capital-grade models used on [[Covenant starship]]s. They can be individually tuned to allow for fine-excavation of [[Forerunner]] reliquaries or massive destruction of enemy ground forces.{{Ref/Reuse|WPScarab}} | Focus cannons are a type of [[energy projector]] similar to the capital-grade models used on [[Covenant starship]]s. They can be individually tuned to allow for fine-excavation of [[Forerunner]] reliquaries or massive destruction of enemy ground forces.{{Ref/Reuse|WPScarab}} | ||
The exact specifics on the operation of focus cannons are vague; while classed as a large type of [[plasma cannon]], they generally operate by firing continuous streams of plasma at their targets - usually in a yellow-green colouration as opposed to the blue-red-purple of standard plasma weapons. As a form of energy projector, they presumably utilise the same magnetic confinement and [[anti-gravity technology]] to contain the plasma streams | The exact specifics on the operation of focus cannons are vague; while classed as a large type of [[plasma cannon]], they generally operate by firing continuous streams of plasma at their targets - usually in a yellow-green colouration as opposed to the blue-red-purple of standard plasma weapons. As a form of energy projector, they presumably utilise the same magnetic confinement and [[anti-gravity technology]] to contain the plasma streams. | ||
The plasma streams fired bear great resemblance to the [[assault cannon]]s of the [[Mgalekgolo]], though it is unknown to what degree the two technologies are related. Some focus cannons, such as those of the {{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}}, can be observed dripping some kind of green, glowing fluid after firing{{Ref/Level|H2|Metropolis}} - indicating that they may additionally use [[incendiary gel]] in their operation similar to the aforementioned assault cannons. Some models of focus cannon can be modified to support the injection and firing of [[infusion gel]] (itself a derivative of incendiary gel), further lending credence to this implication.{{Ref/Game|Id=PLInf|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Infused Scarab}} | The plasma streams fired bear great resemblance to the [[assault cannon]]s of the [[Mgalekgolo]], though it is unknown to what degree the two technologies are related. Some focus cannons, such as those of the {{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}}, can be observed dripping some kind of green, glowing fluid after firing{{Ref/Level|H2|Metropolis}} - indicating that they may additionally use [[incendiary gel]] in their operation similar to the aforementioned assault cannons. Some models of focus cannon can be modified to support the injection and firing of [[infusion gel]] (itself a derivative of incendiary gel), further lending credence to this implication.{{Ref/Game|Id=PLInf|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Infused Scarab}} | ||
===Variants=== | ===Variants=== | ||
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*Bloodfuel | |||
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*Focus Beam/Focus Drill differences from main | |||
*Banished Lich has a "plasma cannon" despite obv being a focus beam | |||
*Protos Scarab has one of the most powerful focus cannons | |||
*Type-29 Scarab has the most powerful | |||
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==Usage== | ==Usage== | ||
;Ultra-heavy focus cannons | ;Ultra-heavy focus cannons | ||
*{{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}} - 1x ultra-heavy focus cannon | |||
*{{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}} - 1x ultra-heavy focus cannon | *{{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}} - 1x ultra-heavy focus cannon{{Ref/Book|Halo: Reach manual|Page=9}} | ||
*{{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}} - 1x ultra-heavy focus cannon{{Ref/ | *{{Pattern|Sumda'te|Scarab}} - 1x ultra-heavy focus cannon | ||
*{{Pattern|Sumda'te|Scarab}} - 1x ultra-heavy focus cannon | *{{Pattern|Za'zayara|Harvester}} - 1x ultra-heavy focus drill | ||
*{{Pattern|Za'zayara|Harvester}} - 1x ultra-heavy focus drill | |||
;Heavy focus cannons | ;Heavy focus cannons | ||
*[[Barukaza Workshop Scarab]] - 1x heavy focus cannon | *[[Barukaza Workshop Scarab]] - 1x heavy focus cannon | ||
*{{Pattern|Zashk|Draugr}} - 5x heavy focus cannons{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=277}} | *{{Pattern|Zashk|Draugr}} - 5x heavy focus cannons{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=277}} | ||
;Light focus cannons | ;Light focus cannons | ||
*{{Pattern|Shua'ee|Locust}} - 1x light focus cannon (alternatively termed a "charged plasma cannon"){{Ref/Site|Id=OHWCS|URL=http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/Summit.aspx#Vampire|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Game Info - Covenant Factory|LocalArchive=Archive:Halowars.com/Covenant#Locust|D=22|M=01|Y=2010 | *{{Pattern|Shua'ee|Locust}} - 1x light focus cannon (alternatively termed a "charged plasma cannon"){{Ref/Site|Id=OHWCS|URL=http://www.halowars.com/GameInfo/Summit.aspx#Vampire|Site=Official Halo Wars Community Site|Page=Game Info - Covenant Factory|LocalArchive=Archive:Halowars.com/Covenant#Locust|D=22|M=01|Y=2010}} | ||
*[[Barukaza Workshop Locust]] - 1x light focus cannon | *[[Barukaza Workshop Locust]] - 1x light focus cannon | ||
;Undefined | ;Undefined | ||
The "light"/"heavy" classification of focus cannon (if any) for the following weapons is unknown, meaning where they are placed in the hierarchy of focus cannon power is presently unknown. | The "light"/"heavy" classification of focus cannon (if any) for the following weapons is unknown, meaning where they are placed in the hierarchy of focus cannon power is presently unknown. | ||
*{{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}} - 1x ''Emim''-pattern focus beam | *{{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}} - 1x ''Emim''-pattern focus beam | ||
*{{Pattern|Pnap|Goblin}} - 1x focus cannon (select "Beam Goblin" variants-only) | *{{Pattern|Pnap|Goblin}} - 1x focus cannon (select "Beam Goblin" variants-only) | ||
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File:Scarabcannon.jpg|A {{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}} destroying an [[M808B Scorpion]] in [[New Mombasa]]. | File:Scarabcannon.jpg|A {{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}} destroying an [[M808B Scorpion]] in [[New Mombasa]]. | ||
File:69504874-Full.jpg|A {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}} firing its main weapon at an [[M808C Scorpion]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | File:69504874-Full.jpg|A {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}} firing its main weapon at an [[M808C Scorpion]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | ||
File:1216050538 Scarab.jpg|A {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}}'s weapon destroying a vehicle | File:1216050538 Scarab.jpg|A {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}}'s weapon destroying a vehicle. | ||
File:H2A - Scarab cannon.jpg|A {{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}} preparing to fire its focus cannon in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | File:H2A - Scarab cannon.jpg|A {{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}} preparing to fire its focus cannon in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | ||
File:H5G-BeamGoblin.jpg|A {{Pattern|Pnap|Goblin}} firing its focus cannon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G-BeamGoblin.jpg|A {{Pattern|Pnap|Goblin}} firing its focus cannon in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
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*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | ||
*''[[ | *''[[Winter Contention]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
