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'''Directed Energy Weapon''' is a | A '''Directed Energy Weapon''' (or '''DEW''') is a type of weapon which emits energy in an aimed direction without the means of a projectile. It transfers energy to a target for a desired effect. {{Wikipedia:HLONS|Some}} of these weapons are real or in development; others are at present only science fiction. | ||
==Lasers== | ==Lasers== | ||
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==Particle Beam Weapons== | ==Particle Beam Weapons== | ||
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The Covenant also use accelerated particles as weaponry, such as the devastating capitol-ship mounted [[Energy Projector]] and the infinitely smaller [[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System]]. These weapons use charged or neutral particles, and may appear similar to lasers though the differences are extensive. | The Covenant also use accelerated particles as weaponry, such as the devastating capitol-ship mounted [[Energy Projector]] and the infinitely smaller [[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System]]. These weapons use charged or neutral particles, and may appear similar to lasers though the differences are extensive. | ||
Revision as of 16:24, March 18, 2008
A Directed Energy Weapon (or DEW) is a type of weapon which emits energy in an aimed direction without the means of a projectile. It transfers energy to a target for a desired effect. {{Wikipedia:HLONS|Some}} of these weapons are real or in development; others are at present only science fiction.
Lasers
- Main article: Laser
Lasers are standard armament on Covenant warships, and equipped to UNSC Prowlers, used for precision strikes and for point-defence, intercepting fighters and missiles attacking the ship.
Plasma
- Main article: Plasma Torpedo
The Covenant also utilise a type of superheated plasma, contained and guided by a controlled magnetic field, for extremely damaging strikes against UNSC targets, such as warships or glassing a conquered planet. Plasma is also used in the majority of Covenant small-arms, such as the Plasma Pistol, Plasma Rifle, Plasma Grenade and Fuel Rod Cannon.
Particle Beam Weapons
- Main article: Particle Beam Weapon
The Covenant also use accelerated particles as weaponry, such as the devastating capitol-ship mounted Energy Projector and the infinitely smaller Type-50 Sniper Rifle System. These weapons use charged or neutral particles, and may appear similar to lasers though the differences are extensive.
