Z-390 incineration cannon

Template:Weapon Infobox The Weapon/Anti-Materiel Z-390 High-Explosive Munitions Rifle, also known as the Incineration cannon, is a Forerunner anti-matériel weapon originally used to combat the Flood.

Overview

The Incineration Cannon was often used to strategically purge infected sites. Prometheans used the Incineration Cannon when assaulting a location believed to contain a Gravemind, or early-forming spore mountains, that were deemed too small for ship weapons but too large for infantry weapons. The Incineration Cannon fires five antimatter-infused streams of concentrated explosive particles, which gather into globular projectiles that oscillate along a straight trajectory. The projectiles detonate and spread upon impact with a target, ricocheting and bouncing in tall but short arc trajectories. It initially holds five whole charges at a time with one shot per charge. Each charge is automatically "loaded" after firing and cool-down. It has been described as "mixing traits of a rocket launcher, shotgun, and flamethrower."

Design details

The weapon possesses an angular design and a metallic casing. It appears to be held together, at least partly, by energy fields as indicated by its self-assembly process and reloading mechanics. Red highlights can be seen while the weapon is self-assembling and throughout the casing once assembly is complete; these highlights grow brighter when the weapon is fired. The weapon also features an integrated optical scope for targeting accuracy.

Uses

Similar to it's UNSC and Covenant counterparts, the Incineration Cannon is best used when shooting the ground in the close proximity of an enemy. However, encounters involving heavy vehicles differ. Instead of firing directly at the hull or armor of the vehicle(as you would with other explosive weapons), inflict maximum damage by shooting near the underbelly of the tank. This will combine both the effects of the initial collision, and the ensuing barrage of smaller, but deadly projectiles.

Gallery

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  Concept art of the Incineration Cannon.

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  Concept art of the final build of the Incineration Cannon.

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  Alternate render of the Incineration Cannon.

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  First-person view of the Incineration Cannon.

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  Third-person view of the Incineration Cannon being fired.

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  The Incineration Cannon's explosive rounds when fired.

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  Reloading the Incineration Cannon.

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  Render of the Incineration cannon's scope.

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List of appearances

• Halo 4 (First appearance)
  • Spartan Ops