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The plasma mortar launches shaped blast of superheated [[plasma]], which arc in a parabolic trajectory and explode violently upon impact.{{Ref/Novel|Id=tf6|TF|Chapter=6}} As with any [[mortar weapon]], the plasma mortar serves as an excellent long range bombardment style projectile. The arching projectiles allow the operator to stay at a particular position, without the worry of having to aim projectiles around or over terrain. | The plasma mortar launches shaped blast of superheated [[plasma]], which arc in a parabolic trajectory and explode violently upon impact.{{Ref/Novel|Id=tf6|TF|Chapter=6}} As with any [[mortar weapon]], the plasma mortar serves as an excellent long range bombardment style projectile. The arching projectiles allow the operator to stay at a particular position, without the worry of having to aim projectiles around or over terrain. | ||
Since they can be mounted in a variety of emplacements or vehicles, plasma mortars are employed similarly in a variety of roles, including anti-personnel,{{Ref/Game|HW|Covenant citadel base turret}} anti-vehicle, and shelling fortifications.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}} | |||
==Known types== | ==Known types== | ||
===Class-2 medium plasma mortar=== | ===Class-2 medium plasma mortar=== | ||
{{Main|Class-2 medium plasma mortar}} | {{Main|Class-2 medium plasma mortar}} | ||
The Class-2 medium plasma mortar is mounted on the rear of the {{Pattern|Rizvum|Revenant}}.{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=154}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p275|Enc22|Page=275}} While charging, the plasma possesses a bluish tinge, though it is red when it is fired. The weapon has a less pronounced parabolic arc than its larger counterparts.{{Ref/Game|Id=revenant|HR|Revenant in-game vehicle}} | The Class-2 medium plasma mortar is mounted on the rear of the {{Pattern|Rizvum|Revenant}}.{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=154}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p275|Enc22|Page=275}} While charging, the plasma blast possesses a bluish tinge, though it is red when it is fired. The weapon has a less pronounced parabolic arc than its larger counterparts.{{Ref/Game|Id=revenant|HR|Revenant in-game vehicle}} | ||
===Incendiary plasma mortar=== | ===Incendiary plasma mortar=== | ||
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===Heavy plasma mortar=== | ===Heavy plasma mortar=== | ||
[[File:1216011812 Wraith.jpg|thumb|250px|A {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} firing its heavy plasma mortar.]] | [[File:1216011812 Wraith.jpg|thumb|250px|A {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} firing its heavy plasma mortar.]] | ||
The heavy plasma mortar, also known as plasma mortar cannon,{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11p257|Enc11|Page=257}} is the primary armament of the [[Wraith]].{{Ref/Book|Id=h4evg|H4EVG|Page=117, 228}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p274|Enc22|Page=274}} It is attached to the rear of the Wraith, allowing the vehicle's [[Boosted gravity propulsion drive|propulsion drive]] to absorb almost all of its recoil.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p257}} The weapon is extremely powerful and is one of the most powerful ground-based application of Covenant energy weapon technology.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}} The plasma blast is typically a blue-white orb that is {{Convert|0.91|m|ft}} in diameter,{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}} which burns the air it passes.{{Ref/Novel|Id=fs35|FS|Chapter=35}} The plasma blast travel rather slowly in the air, so it can be out-maneuvered easily by a fast vehicle, including [[Warthog]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|tf6}} However, upon impact, the plasma blast obliterates everything—[[titanium]] battle plates, concrete, or flesh—within {{Convert|20|m|ft}} at the point of impact,{{Ref/Reuse|fs12}} all the while leaving a large crater on ground in its wake.{{Ref/Reuse|tf6}} | The heavy plasma mortar, also known as plasma mortar cannon,{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11p257|Enc11|Page=257}} is the primary armament of the [[Wraith]].{{Ref/Book|Id=h4evg|H4EVG|Page=117, 228}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p274|Enc22|Page=274}} It is attached to the rear of the Wraith, allowing the vehicle's [[Boosted gravity propulsion drive|propulsion drive]] to absorb almost all of its recoil.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p257}} The weapon is extremely powerful and is one of the most powerful ground-based application of Covenant energy weapon technology.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}} The plasma blast is typically a blue-white orb that is {{Convert|0.91|m|ft}} in diameter,{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}} which burns the air it passes.{{Ref/Novel|Id=fs35|FS|Chapter=35}} The plasma blast travel rather slowly in the air, so it can be out-maneuvered easily by a fast vehicle, including [[Warthog]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|tf6}} However, upon impact, the plasma blast obliterates everything—[[titanium]] battle plates, concrete, or flesh—within {{Convert|20|m|ft}} at the point of impact,{{Ref/Reuse|fs12}} all the while leaving a large crater on ground in its wake.{{Ref/Reuse|tf6}} The blast has a kill radius of {{Convert|6.09|m|ft}}, and damages any targets caught in a radius of {{Convert|15.24|m|ft}}.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}} The plasma mortar's main use lies in shelling and vehicular warfare,{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}} as it can destroy heavily reinforced defenses from a long distance. However, it is also fairly effective in closer engagements, especially if in the hands of a skilled operator.{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/wraith|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Wraith|D=11|M=5|Y=2021}} It is nicknamed PM, Comet, and Brimstone.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11p347}} The [[United Nations Space Command]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] has typically [[Type classification system|type-classified]] encountered heavy plasma mortars based on the type classifications of Wraiths: | ||
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===Ultra-heavy plasma mortar=== | ===Ultra-heavy plasma mortar=== | ||
The ultra-heavy plasma mortar is mounted on the Covenant's stationary {{Pattern|Zo'op|Weevil}}, which provides fire support over large segments of enemy- | The ultra-heavy plasma mortar is mounted on the Covenant's stationary {{Pattern|Zo'op|Weevil}}, which provides fire support over large segments of enemy-contested area.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p305}} | ||
===XM4600 Zeus plasma munition howitzer=== | ===XM4600 Zeus plasma munition howitzer=== | ||