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The '''Type-38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon''', nicknamed the "'''Tyrant'''", is a type of anti-aircraft emplacement used by [[Covenant Empire|the Covenant]]. It fires extremely powerful bolts of [[Plasma|superheated plasma]] at a high velocity.<ref name="spear">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[Tip of the Spear]]''</ref>
The '''Type-38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon''', nicknamed the '''Tyrant''', is a [[Covenant]] anti-aircraft emplacement. It fires extremely powerful bolts of superheated [[plasma]] at a high velocity.<ref name="spear">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Tip of the Spear]]''</ref>


==History==
==History==
Several Type-38's were used by Covenant forces in the [[Fall of Reach]]. At least two were used in the [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]], both of which were destroyed by [[SPARTAN-B312]].<ref name="spear"/> Two more were seen outside [[SWORD Base]], at [[Airview Base]], after the Covenant had secured the area; both of those were also destroyed by SPARTAN-B312.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[The Package (level)|The Package]]''</ref>
Several Type-38's were used by Covenant forces in the [[Fall of Reach]]. At least two were used in the [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]], both of which were destroyed by [[SPARTAN-B312]] of [[NOBLE Team]].<ref name="spear"/> Two more were seen outside [[SWORD Base]], at [[Airview Base]], after the Covenant had secured the area; both of those were also destroyed by SPARTAN-B312.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[The Package (level)|The Package]]''</ref>


At some point [[Insurrectionist]]s on [[Venezia]] had acquired some of these cannons, it is believed from a group of [[Kig-Yar]] operating inside the Venezia sector. In [[2553|January 2553]], one of the cannons was fired on the ship {{UNSCShip|Monte Cassino}}. The ship soon responded, however, and used missiles to destroy the cannon.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 184''</ref> At some point between 2553-2557 during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] [[Covenant remnant]] commander [[Merg Vol]] surrounded his base with Tyrants.<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''', ''[[Mission 23: Infiltration of the Cult Leader's Base|Infiltration of the Cult Leader's Base]]''</ref>
By early [[2553]], [[Insurrectionist]]s on [[Venezia]] had acquired a number of these cannons, likely from a group of [[Kig-Yar]] operating in the Venezia sector. In [[2553|January 2553]], one of the cannons was fired on the ship {{UNSCShip|Monte Cassino}}. The ship was able to evade, however, and used missiles to destroy the cannon.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 184''</ref> During the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] at some point between 2553-2557, [[Covenant remnant]] commander [[Merg Vol]] surrounded his base with Tyrants.<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''', ''[[Mission 23: Infiltration of the Cult Leader's Base|Infiltration of the Cult Leader's Base]]''</ref>


==Design==
==Design==
The T-38 AAC differs considerably from the more sleek [[Type-27 Anti-Aircraft Cannon]]. It is significantly heavier in construction, and as such is more difficult to transport and deploy, though its firepower is generally considered to make up for these disadvantages.<ref name="vis"/> The weapon is able to fire three bolts in a rapid succession before cooling down. Unlike the unprotected observation balconies of the Type-27 cannon, the Type-38's heavy base structure effectively doubles as an infantry fortification.<ref name="vis"/> The base structure has two levels, with a small command center in the ground level, with slopes leading to the second level which also serves as an observation platform.  
The T-38 AAC differs considerably from the more sleek [[Type-27 Mantis|Type-27 Mantis AAC]]. It is significantly heavier in construction, and as such is more difficult to transport and deploy, though its firepower is generally considered to make up for these disadvantages.<ref name="vis"/> The weapon is able to fire three bolts in a rapid succession before cooling down. Unlike the unprotected observation balconies of the Type-27 cannon, the Type-38's heavy base structure effectively doubles as an infantry fortification.<ref name="vis"/> The base structure has two levels, with a small command center in the ground level, with slopes leading to the second level which also serves as an observation platform.  


Each time the cannon fires, a bolt of plasma is generated in the core and fired up into the gun.<ref name="spear"/> The gun's vulnerable [[pinch fusion reactor]] is encased in a shielded power core in the center of the base structure. Destroying this will cause the gun to explode. Alternatively, the back of the cannon is weak, and anti-vehicle weapons such as the [[M808 Scorpion]]'s main gun or the [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]]'s [[plasma mortar]] will easily penetrate it and destroy the gun. To prevent this, the [[Covenant army]] routinely stations large amounts of infantry around the gun.
Each time the cannon fires, a bolt of plasma is generated in the core and fired up into the gun.<ref name="spear"/> The gun's vulnerable [[pinch fusion reactor]] is encased in a shielded power core in the center of the base structure. Destroying this will cause the gun to explode. Alternatively, the back of the cannon is weak, and anti-vehicle weapons such as the [[M808 Scorpion]]'s main gun or the [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]]'s [[plasma mortar]] will easily penetrate it and destroy the gun. To prevent this, the [[Covenant army]] routinely stations large amounts of infantry around the gun.

Revision as of 01:50, February 19, 2014

This article is about the anti-aircraft gun seen at the Fall of Reach. For the AA gun seen at the Battle of Earth, see Type-27 Anti-Aircraft Cannon.

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The Type-38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon, nicknamed the Tyrant, is a Covenant anti-aircraft emplacement. It fires extremely powerful bolts of superheated plasma at a high velocity.[1]

History

Several Type-38's were used by Covenant forces in the Fall of Reach. At least two were used in the Battle at Szurdok Ridge, both of which were destroyed by SPARTAN-B312 of NOBLE Team.[1] Two more were seen outside SWORD Base, at Airview Base, after the Covenant had secured the area; both of those were also destroyed by SPARTAN-B312.[2]

By early 2553, Insurrectionists on Venezia had acquired a number of these cannons, likely from a group of Kig-Yar operating in the Venezia sector. In January 2553, one of the cannons was fired on the ship UNSC Monte Cassino. The ship was able to evade, however, and used missiles to destroy the cannon.[3] During the Battle of Draetheus V at some point between 2553-2557, Covenant remnant commander Merg Vol surrounded his base with Tyrants.[4]

Design

The T-38 AAC differs considerably from the more sleek Type-27 Mantis AAC. It is significantly heavier in construction, and as such is more difficult to transport and deploy, though its firepower is generally considered to make up for these disadvantages.[5] The weapon is able to fire three bolts in a rapid succession before cooling down. Unlike the unprotected observation balconies of the Type-27 cannon, the Type-38's heavy base structure effectively doubles as an infantry fortification.[5] The base structure has two levels, with a small command center in the ground level, with slopes leading to the second level which also serves as an observation platform.

Each time the cannon fires, a bolt of plasma is generated in the core and fired up into the gun.[1] The gun's vulnerable pinch fusion reactor is encased in a shielded power core in the center of the base structure. Destroying this will cause the gun to explode. Alternatively, the back of the cannon is weak, and anti-vehicle weapons such as the M808 Scorpion's main gun or the Wraith's plasma mortar will easily penetrate it and destroy the gun. To prevent this, the Covenant army routinely stations large amounts of infantry around the gun.

Gallery

  • The Type-38 "Tyrant" AA Plasma Cannon, with infantry guards around its base.

    The Type-38 "Tyrant" AA Plasma Cannon, with infantry guards around its base.

  • Alternate in-game preview of the Type-38 "Tyrant" AAC in Halo: Reach.

    Alternate in-game preview of the Type-38 "Tyrant" AAC in Halo: Reach.

  • A Type-38 "Tyrant" on the surface of Reach.

    A Type-38 "Tyrant" on the surface of Reach.

  • A Type-38 "Tyrant" AAC destroying an oncoming fighter.

    A Type-38 "Tyrant" AAC destroying an oncoming fighter.

  • A Type-38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon firing.

    A Type-38 Anti-Aircraft Cannon firing.

  • The inner core of a T-38 AAC.

    The inner core of a T-38 AAC.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo: Reach, campaign level Tip of the Spear
  2. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level The Package
  3. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 184
  4. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Infiltration of the Cult Leader's Base
  5. ^ a b Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named vis

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