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[[File:Walkers.JPG|thumb|x300px| | [[File:Walkers.JPG|thumb|x300px|''Shua'ee''-pattern Locusts and ''Deutoros''-pattern Scarabs firing their weapons in ''[[Halo Wars]]''.]] | ||
'''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}} | '''Focus cannons''',{{Ref/Book|Id=Manual|Halo: Reach manual|Page=9}} or '''focus beams''',{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22Excavators|Enc22|Page=278-279}} 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. A similar operation can be observed in the infantry-held {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}} - with a similar beam colouration and operating mechanism. | ||
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=== | ||
*'''Bloodfuel beam:''' a special variant of light focus cannon equipped on the [[Bloodfuel Locust|Bloodfuel]] variant of the [[Locust]] walker used by the [[Banished]]. | |||
*'''Infused focus cannon:''' a specially modified focus cannon created by [[Voridus]] to fire and spread infusion gel.{{Ref/Reuse|PLInf}} | |||
*Bloodfuel | <gallery> | ||
*Infused | File:HW2_Blitz_Bloodfuel_Locust.png|A Bloodfuel Locust sporting a very heavily-modified Bloodfuel beam. | ||
</gallery> | |||
==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 - considered to be one of the most powerful ever fielded on a combat walker{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Excavators}} | ||
*{{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}} - 1x ultra-heavy focus cannon{{Ref/ | *{{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}} - 1x ultra-heavy focus cannon{{Ref/Reuse|Manual}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Excavators}} | ||
*{{Pattern|Sumda'te|Scarab}} - 1x ultra-heavy focus cannon | *{{Pattern|Sumda'te|Scarab}} - 1x ultra-heavy focus cannon{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Excavators}} | ||
*{{Pattern|Za'zayara|Harvester}} - 1x ultra-heavy focus drill | *{{Pattern|Za'zayara|Harvester}} - 1x ultra-heavy focus drill{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Excavators}} | ||
*[[Type-29 Scarab]] - 1x focus cannon - considered to be the most powerful of all known Scarab types{{Ref/Reuse|WPScarab}} | |||
;Heavy focus cannons | ;Heavy focus cannons | ||
*[[Barukaza Workshop Scarab]] - 1x heavy focus cannon | *[[Barukaza Workshop Scarab]] - 1x heavy focus cannon{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Excavators}} | ||
*{{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}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Excavators}} | ||
*[[Barukaza Workshop Locust]] - 1x light focus cannon | *[[Barukaza Workshop Locust]] - 1x light focus cannon{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Excavators}} | ||
;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{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Excavators}} | ||
*[[Eklon'Dal Workshop Lich]] - 1x focus cannon{{Ref/Note|The ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' specifically notes the Banished Lich as equipped with a plasma cannon. However, the beam's depiction in-game is clearly intended to mimic the visual effect of the Lich focus beam in ''[[Halo 4]]'', and the Scarabs in prior titles.}} | |||
*{{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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*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Winter Contention]]'' | *''[[Winter Contention]]'' | ||
==Notes== | |||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
